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Event:
UCF 79: Hunter v McCarthy
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Gaspard throws a body punch but Skwat moves out of range.
Skwat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skwat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaspard can pounce on him.
Gaspard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skwat manages to avoid it.
Gaspard moves away from the strike by Skwat.
A big left from Gaspard misses.
A nice side step and Skwat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skwat slips under a jab.
Gaspard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gaspard. That's going to slow Skwat down.
Skwat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skwat lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaspard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gaspard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaspard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skwat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gaspard with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Gaspard.
Skwat throws a leg kick but Gaspard moved away.
Gaspard scores with a nice body kick.
Gaspard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skwat.
Gaspard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Skwat throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Skwat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gaspard cracks Skwat with an open hand slap.
Skwat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaspard.
Jean Luc Gaspard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Gaspard - just one landing. #KD2#
Skwat drops his shoulder and cracks Gaspard with a huge uppercut! Gaspard goes down! Can Skwat finish him?
#ROC2#Gaspard is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jean Luc Gaspard has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skwat controlling from the top position.
Oh Gaspard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaspard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skwat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gaspard trying to control the position.
Gaspard wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Skwat is now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Gaspard trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Skwat manages to pass to mount!
Gaspard seems to have got his legs back now.
Skwat controlling the pace for now.
Gaspard prevents Skwat from taking his back.
Skwat wants to control the pace but Gaspard is squirming around nicely.
Gaspard is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Skwat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skwat controlling from the full mount.
Gaspard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gaspard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaspard regains half guard.
Skwat is trying to control. Gaspard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaspard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Skwat trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gopnik Skwat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean Luc Gaspard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
That kick from Gaspard tenderised Skwat's leg. Skwat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaspard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skwat takes a step back to recover.
Jab from Gaspard.
Gaspard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skwat is out of range and Gaspard settles back down.
Gaspard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skwat.
Skwat throws a push kick but Gaspard slaps the foot to one side.
Gaspard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gaspard scores with a jab to the head.
Skwat loads up on a big right hand but Gaspard slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skwat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gaspard. Gaspard obviously looking to wear him down.
Skwat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skwat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaspard blocks the body kick.
Skwat missing with a left hand there. Gaspard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaspard swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Skwat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaspard manages to avoid it.
Skwat loads up on a big right hand but Gaspard slips the punch.
Gaspard lands with a good body shot.
Gaspard lands with an overhand left.
Gaspard punishes Skwat's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Gaspard.
Gaspard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gaspard thuds his right hand into Skwat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skwat misses with a body kick.
Gaspard feints and then cracks Skwat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skwat down.
Skwat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaspard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skwat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gaspard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaspard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skwat.
Gaspard throws a leg kick but Skwat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skwat throws a lazy right hand but Gaspard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaspard moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice jab there from Gaspard. #T2#
Skwat looks to throw the jab but Gaspard is out of range.
Skwat throws an overhand right that lands on Gaspard's shoulder, as Gaspard tries to avoid the shot.
Gaspard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Skwat that sends Gaspard to the canvas. Gaspard tries to scramble back to his feet but Skwat brings him back down into side control.
Gaspard is trying to get back to half guard.
Gaspard can't do much from the bottom here.
Skwat tries to advance to mount but Gaspard denies him.
Gaspard tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Gaspard is not content to let Skwat control the position.
Skwat has control of an arm but Gaspard manages to advance to Skwat's back!
Skwat tries to break free.
Gaspard is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Gaspard has got his arm under Skwat's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Skwat has spun round into Gaspard's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
#T4##SUB#
Gaspard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaspard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gopnik Skwat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jean Luc Gaspard'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gaspard throws a hook but Skwat avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Skwat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gaspard lands a nice looking body kick.
Skwat wants to clinch up but Gaspard keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gaspard.
#CL2#
Gaspard tries to keep at a distance but Skwat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skwat blocks a body shot from Gaspard.
Gaspard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaspard has a couple of punches blocked by Skwat.
Skwat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gaspard to keep the fight standing.
Skwat digs a right hand underneath Gaspard's ribcage. Gaspard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Skwat.
Gaspard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspard tries to work over Skwat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skwat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skwat cracks Gaspard with a nice body shot.
Gaspard tries to work over Skwat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skwat prevents a body shot from Gaspard.
Skwat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gaspard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaspard scores with a shot to the side of Skwat's head. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Skwat.
Gaspard swings wildly with an uppercut but Skwat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skwat pushes Gaspard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaspard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Skwat.
Gaspard prevents a body shot from Skwat.
Skwat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaspard lands a shot to the body.
Gaspard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skwats head.
Gaspard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skwat backwards.
Gaspard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skwat misses with a punch on the inside.
Skwat looking for a takedown.
Gaspard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaspard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skwat lands a shoulder strike.
Skwat lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skwat misses with a punch on the inside.
Jean Luc Gaspard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Skwat has a couple of punches blocked by Gaspard.
Gaspard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skwat lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Skwat.
Skwat is trying to pull guard but Gaspard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jean Luc Gaspard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gopnik Skwat.
Gaspard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaspard scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Gaspard jumps into guard, dragging Skwat to the mat.
Skwat won't allow Gaspard to sweep him here.
Skwat looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gaspard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skwat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Gaspard wants to sweep here but Skwat controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gaspard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Skwat has passed into half guard!
Gaspard is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gaspard actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Skwat is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skwat throws a hook to the side of Gaspard's head but Gaspard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaspard thuds a left hand into Skwat's body.
Gaspard staying out of range there.
Gaspard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jean Luc Gaspard.
I think Skwat 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gopnik Skwat! |
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Event:
UCF 71: Hunter v LaFleur
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Myers darts in trying to clinch
and Skwat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Marlon Myers has been cut.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
Skwat throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Myers throws a jab but it's blocked by Skwat.
A little jabbing left from Skwat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Myers misses with a left hand
and Skwat counters with a stiff right hand.
Skwat throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Skwat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skwat's knee momentarily.
Skwat misses with a body shot.
Skwat misses with a head kick.
Myers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat lands a nice looking body shot.
Skwat lands a leg kick that knocks Myers off balance momentarily.
Skwat is looking to land body kicks.
Skwat lunges at Myers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Myers's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Myers there.
Myers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skwat.
Myers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skwat throws a lazy uppercut
and Skwat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Gopnik Skwat has been cut.
Skwat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skwat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Myers. Myers obviously looking to wear him down.
Skwat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Skwat.
An attempted straight right counter from Myers misses the target.
Skwat wants to clinch
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
Skwat throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Myers as he connects with a hook.
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!
Myers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skwat! But no joy.
Gopnik Skwat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers moves out of range of the leg kick from Skwat.
It looks like Myers has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheers as Myers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skwat doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Myers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#Skwat is rocked!
Good work by Myers as he checks the leg kick.
Skwat is still on wobbly legs! Can Myers finish him?
Skwat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skwat throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers counters with a crisp right that sends Skwat to the canvas! Myers follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Myers!
Marlon Myers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
UCF 54: Hanma v Almeda
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Skwat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguyen jabs Skwat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nguyen lunges at Skwat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skwat's hand.
Skwat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nguyen avoids the body shot from Skwat.
Nguyen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nguyen lands a nice hook to Skwat's body. Skwat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nguyen lands a body shot.
Good work by Nguyen as he checks the leg kick.
Nguyen slips a jab from Skwat.
Nguyen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Skwat misses the target.
Skwat wants to slow Nguyen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nguyen is looking to counter punch.
Nguyen swings for the body but Skwat moves out of range.
Nguyen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skwat throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skwat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skwat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nguyen stuns Skwat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Nguyen lands with a shot to the body.
Nguyen is looking to wear down Skwat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nguyen connects with a looping right hand.
Nguyen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skwat. Skwat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Skwat misses its intended target.
Skwat looks to land a right hand but Nguyen moved out of range.
Skwat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nguyen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nguyen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nguyen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nguyen cracks Skwat with a good jab.
Nguyen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skwat scores with a shot to the body.
Nguyen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skwat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nguyen blocks a leg kick.
Nguyen lands a nice shot that snaps Skwat's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skwat walks into a straight right hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut. Skwat saw that one coming.
Skwat misses with a jab to the body
and Skwat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Skwat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nguyen defending well as Skwat loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nguyen.
Jimmy Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skwat just misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Skwat moved out of range nicely.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut
and Nguyen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skwat staying out of range there.
Skwat takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Nguyen throws out a loose jab but Skwat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nguyen lands a jab to the nose.
Skwat misses with a wild body shot.
Skwat throws the left hand but Nguyen avoids the punch easily.
Nguyen is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Skwat misses.
Nice uppercut there from Skwat.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Nguyen has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nguyen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skwat - the referee stops the clock and Nguyen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skwat. Nguyen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nguyen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skwats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nguyen blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Nguyen lands a jab to the nose.
Nguyen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skwat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skwat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nguyen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skwat at a distance.
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Skwat's shoulder, as Skwat tries to avoid the shot.
Skwat is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nguyen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skwat connects with a body shot.
Skwat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skwat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skwat misses with a head kick.
Nguyen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nguyen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skwat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nguyen scores with a nice strike.
Nguyen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nguyen misses with a straight left.
Skwat misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skwat. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nguyen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nguyen moves out of range as Skwat strikes.
Skwat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skwat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nguyen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skwat.
A jab from Nguyen does it's job there.
Skwat moves out of range of the strikes.
Skwat throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nguyen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skwat just misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nguyen missing with a left hand there. Skwat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguyen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Nguyen there.
Nguyen connects with a crisp jab.
Skwat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nguyen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen'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#
Nguyen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skwat throws a right hand that misses
and Skwat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nguyen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Nguyen. That snapped Skwat's head back.
Skwat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nguyen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nguyen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skwat.
Skwat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nguyen is out of range and Skwat settles back down.
Skwat moves in looking to clinch but Nguyen pushes him off.
Skwat just misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Nguyen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skwat throws a body kick that misses
and Skwat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skwat throws a sloppy head kick and Nguyen moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skwat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Nguyen.
Skwat just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Skwat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skwat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nguyen throws a hook to the side of Skwat's head but Skwat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Skwat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nguyen staying out of range there.
Skwat misses with a hook.
Skwat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nguyen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skwat under the eye.
Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skwat.
Nguyen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skwat.
Nguyen swings widly with a right hand
and Skwat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nguyen thinking.
Skwat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nguyen.
Skwat throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Skwat misses.
Nguyen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Nguyen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skwat slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skwat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skwat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
A jab lands there for Nguyen.
Nice shot by Skwat.
Skwat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nguyen scores with a sloppy right hand. Skwat should have avoided that one.
Skwat lands with a straight right. Nguyen didn't see that one coming.
Skwat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nguyen checks a low kick from Skwat.
A big right from Skwat misses.
Nguyen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skwat lands a leg kick that knocks Nguyen off balance momentarily.
Skwat swings widly with a right hand
and Nguyen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skwat lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick lands from Skwat.
Nguyen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skwat can do to turn this around?#T3#
Nguyen checks a low kick from Skwat.
Skwat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skwat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skwat moves forwards but Nguyen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Skwat.
Nguyen slips a jab from Skwat.
Nguyen blocks a jab.
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skwat.
Skwat slips a jab from Nguyen.
Nguyen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skwat connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skwat throws a right hand that misses
and Nguyen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skwat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Skwat moves out of range as Nguyen strikes.
Nguyen looks to land a right hand but Skwat moved out of range.
Skwat misses with a straight left.
Skwat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Skwat moved out of range nicely.
Nguyen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nguyen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skwat throws a jab when Nguyen was well out of range.
Skwat tries to score with a low kick but Nguyen moves his leg out of the way.
Skwat misses with an uppercut
and Nguyen counters with a nice uppercut.
Skwat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nguyen lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguyen throws a big shot that misses.
Skwat misses with an uppercut.
Nguyen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nguyen.
Skwat misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nguyen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Skwat throws an overhand right that lands on Nguyen's shoulder, as Nguyen tries to avoid the shot.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skwat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skwat scores with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Skwat might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nguyen has got the better of the exchanges.
Nguyen looks to throw the jab but Skwat is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nguyen misses the target.
Nguyen throws a shot from downtown. Skwat moves away and avoids it.
Nguyen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skwat misses the shot to the body.
Nguyen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Nguyen.
Nguyen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Nguyen throws a poor cross that misses
and Skwat counters with a nice body shot.
Nguyen cracks Skwat with a good jab.
Jimmy Nguyen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nguyen throws out a powerful jab.
Skwat ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Nguyen cracks Skwat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skwat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nguyen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skwat scrambles back to his feet.
Skwat throws a wild body kick that Nguyen sees coming a mile off.
Skwat looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range.
Skwat misses with a lunging right hand
and Nguyen counters with a right hand to the body.
Skwat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nguyen is looking to counter punch.
Nguyen blocks the body kick.
Skwat throws a leg kick but Nguyen moved away.
Skwat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skwat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skwat is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Nguyen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Nguyen throws a right hand that misses
letting Skwat counter with a right hand.
Nguyen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skwat throws a front kick aimed at Nguyen's knee but Nguyen avoids it well.
Nguyen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nguyen throwing a counter right hand but Skwat manages to avoid it.
Nguyen lands a nice shot that snaps Skwat's head back.
Skwat throws a head kick but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen throwing a counter right hand but Skwat manages to avoid it.
Skwat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nguyen finds it's way round the side to connect with Skwat's head.
Skwat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen.
Nguyen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skwat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skwat throws a body punch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen lands a head shot.
Nguyen throws a good cross that connects.
Skwat tried to score with a low kick but Nguyen checks it.
Nguyen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nguyen lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Nguyen.#T3#
Skwat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skwat throws a big shot that misses.
Nguyen scores with a jab.
Skwat looks to land a left hand but Nguyen moved out of range nicely.
Skwat misses with a low kick.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nguyen clobbers Skwat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skwat is looking to land body kicks.
Skwat looks to land a body kick but Nguyen moved away.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nguyen. Skwat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skwat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#Jimmy Nguyen's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skwat throws a shot from downtown. Nguyen moves away and avoids it.#T4##CL2#
Skwat has closed the distance and engaged Nguyen in a clinch.
Nguyen blocking some punches.
#BC#
Nguyen breaks the clinch.
Skwat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen.
Good work by Nguyen as he checks the leg kick.
Skwat throws a wild body kick that Nguyen sees coming a mile off.
Nguyen is looking to counter punch.
Nguyen slips under a jab.
Nguyen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut
and Skwat counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Skwat moved out of range nicely.
Nguyen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skwat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguyen throws a hook to the side of Skwat's head but Skwat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skwat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skwat throws the left hand but Nguyen avoids the punch easily.
Nguyen lunges at Skwat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skwat's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nguyen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Skwat throws a right hand that misses
and Nguyen counters with a nice body shot.
Skwat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut.
Skwat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skwat moves away from the strike by Nguyen.
Skwat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skwat slips a jab from Nguyen.
Nguyen lunges at Skwat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skwat's hand. #CL2#
Skwat clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skwat. #BC#
Nguyen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skwat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skwat throws an off balance right hand
and Nguyen counters with a left to the body.
Skwat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skwat. Skwat obviously looking to wear him down.
Nguyen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skwat to score with a decent uppercut.
Nguyen lands a jab to Skwat's midsection.#T1#
Skwat lands with a slapping head kick.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Nguyen connects with the punch.
Skwat takes one to the chin there.
Skwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nguyen throws a body shot but no joy.
Skwat moves out of range of the strikes.
Skwat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nguyen is out of range and Skwat settles back down.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Skwat.
It looked like Nguyen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skwat.
Nguyen moves out of range as Skwat strikes.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skwat now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Skwat.
Skwat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Skwat throws a leg kick
and Nguyen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nguyen defending well as Skwat loads up on a big left hand.
Skwat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nguyen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nguyen's corner calls for a 1-2. Nguyen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skwat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nguyen defending well as Skwat loads up on a big left hand.
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Skwat's shoulder, as Skwat tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Skwat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nguyen connects with a right hand. Skwat shakes it off.
Nguyen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skwat blocks a jab.
Skwat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nguyen lands a really nice looking cross but Skwat seems unphased.
Nguyen lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Nguyen. #T3#
Skwat throws a poor cross that misses
and Nguyen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skwat with a nice cross.
Skwat misses with a body shot
and Nguyen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Nguyen. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Nguyen there.
Skwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skwat connects with a leg kick.
Nguyen throws a body punch but Skwat moves out of range.
Nguyen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skwat.
Nguyen lands a glancing blow to the side of Skwat's head.
Skwat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skwat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skwat ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Skwat throws a jab but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut.
Skwat throws a jab but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a jab when Skwat was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nguyen, as that shot connected.
Skwat lands with a nice body punch.
Skwat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nguyen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nguyen scores with the left hand. Skwat knows he should have avoided that one.
Skwat thumps Nguyen with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skwat tests Nguyen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Skwat slips the punch.
Skwat throws out a counter right but Nguyen avoids it with no problem.
Nguyen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nguyen digs a good hook to Skwat's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nguyen had his way with Gopnik Skwat in that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Nguyen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gopnik Skwat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skwat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skwat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nguyen connects with a body shot that sends Skwat's belly button to the back.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
A slow jab from Nguyen misses its intended target.
Skwat scores with a jab to the head.
Skwat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skwat manages to avoid it.
Nguyen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skwat looks to throw the jab but Nguyen is out of range.
Skwat slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Nguyen connects with a body shot that sends Skwat's belly button to the back.#T1#
Skwat misses with a body shot.
Nguyen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skwat.
Skwat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Nguyen does it's job there.
Skwat blocks a jab.
Nguyen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nguyen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skwat.
Skwat ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Jimmy Nguyen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nguyen moves away from the strike by Skwat.
Decent striking displayed by Skwat there.
Nguyen throws a jab when Skwat was well out of range.
Good exchange - Nguyen coming out on top.
Nguyen throws a looping overhand right but Skwat ducks down to avoid it.
Skwat tries a quick counter leg kick but Nguyen is wise to it.
Nguyen takes a swing at Skwat's ribcage but misses.
Skwat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skwat misses with a hook. Nguyen ducked under it nicely.
Skwat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Skwat throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nguyen counter with a right hand.
Nguyen blocks a jab.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen works the jab nicely.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skwat.
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skwat was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguyen.
Skwat misses with a straight left.
Skwat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nguyen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skwat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nguyen scores with a decent looking hook.
Skwat staying out of range there.
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skwat moves away.#T3#
Skwat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skwat thows a leg kick but Nguyen checks it
and Nguyen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Nguyen.
Nguyen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Nguyen coming out on top.
Nguyen moves out of range of the strikes.
Skwat lands a right hook to the body.
Nguyen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nguyen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skwat scores with a shot to the body.
Skwat misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Nguyen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skwat throws a lazy uppercut
and Nguyen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skwat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Skwat moves forwards but Nguyen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skwat throws a leg kick but Nguyen checks it.
Nguyen misses with a hook.
Nguyen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nguyen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skwat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nguyen lands with an overhand left.
Skwat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skwat misses with a body kick.
Nguyen throws a lazy right hand but Skwat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skwat misses with a straight right.
Nguyen looks to throw the jab but Skwat is out of range.
Skwat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen.
Skwat moves out of range as Nguyen strikes.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Skwat sizes up Nguyen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Nguyen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nguyen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nguyen!
Jimmy Nguyen retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Jimmy Nguyen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
UCF 46: Hanma v Hunter
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Skwat lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bhate sprawling to the canvas. Skwat follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bhate hang on? #ROC2#Bhate is rocked!
Skwat is looking to advance position but Bhate won't allow it.
Oh Bhate is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bhate seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bhate has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Skwat escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Skwat!
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!
Bhate manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Bhate is working for a kimura but Skwat is defending it quite comfortably.
Skwat wants to control but Bhate is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Skwat looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bhate looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Skwat actively working from the bottom here.
Bhate is looking to advance position but Skwat won't allow it. #SUB#
Bhate is looking for a kimura but Skwat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bhate to get the leverage.
Skwat wants to control but Bhate is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Bhate is working for an americana but Skwat has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bhate was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
Bhate drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skwat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bhate has Skwat in his guard.#REVB#
Bhate seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Skwat sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bhate looking for a guillotine here but Skwat defends easily.
#SUB#
Bhate has an active guard here but Skwat has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Skwat moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bhate.
Bhate is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Skwat is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Skwat manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bhate to take his back!
Our spies down at at Gronk Apes inform us that Skwat has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Skwat is hanging on to Bhate's back as he tries to escape.
Bhate is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Skwat controlling the positon.
Skwat is hanging on to Bhate's back as he tries to escape.
Bhate rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Bhate has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Skwat escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Skwat!
Bhate manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skwat's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat dominated that round.
That's time! Bhate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Skwat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bhate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bhate throws a sloppy body shot
and Skwat counters with a low kick, right behind Bhate 's knee.
Skwat looks to land a left hand but Bhate moved out of range nicely.
Skwat moves out of range as Bhate strikes.
Bhate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skwat.
Bhate blocks a head kick by Skwat.
Skwat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bhate under the eye.
Skwat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bhate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Bhate as he connects with a hook.
Skwat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bhate's sensitive parts.
Bhate misses with a hook to the body
letting Skwat counter with a right hand.
Gopnik Skwat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhate missing with a left hand there. Skwat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skwat ducks under a wild hook from Bhate.
Skwat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skwat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Skwat throws the kick towards the body but Bhate avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bhate misses the target.
Skwat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bhate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skwat misses with a body shot.
Skwat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Skwat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skwat cracks Bhate with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Skwat - that landed with a thud.
Skwat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Skwat.
Skwat lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Skwat.
Skwat can't find room to land a body shot as Bhate controls the action.
Bhate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skwat lands a nice uppercut.
Skwat lands with a short shot to the head.
Bhate misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skwat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice 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!
Skwat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bhate backwards. #T2#
Skwat scores with a shot to the side of Bhate's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skwat.
Bhate misses with the head strike.
Bhate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skwat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Skwat as the two fighters clinch.
Skwat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skwat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skwat scores with a shoulder strike.
Bhate tries to throw a body punch but Skwat avoids it by throwing Bhate back against the cage.
Skwat lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Skwat jumps guard and drags Bhate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Bhate drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skwat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bhate has Skwat in his guard.#REVB#
Bhate wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Bhate has an active guard here but Skwat has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skwat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Bhate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skwat pulls his head out easily.
Bhate is trying to get back to full guard.
Skwat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bhate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Skwat controlling the position easily from mount.
Skwat fails to advance to Bhate's back.
Gopnik Skwat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bhate is desperately trying to improve his position but Skwat has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bhate digs a good body shot into Skwat's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Bhate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bhate.
Skwat throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bhate misses its target.
Skwat ducks right into an uppercut from Bhate.
Skwat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skwat misses with an uppercut
and Bhate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skwat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skwat tries to move into range but Bhate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bhate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bhate. Skwat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bhate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skwat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhate.
Bhate with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skwat to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skwat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bhate.#T1#
Bhate connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bhate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skwat.
Bhate takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bhate takes a swing at Skwat's ribcage but misses.
Skwat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skwat throws a low kick, looking for Bhate's leg but Bhate calmly moves out of range.
Skwat blocks a jab.
Bhate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Skwat and Bhate goes tumbling to the canvas! Skwat follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.
Skwat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bhate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Skwat uses his free foot to push down on Bhate's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bhate.
Skwat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bhate working to try and regain half guard.
Skwat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skwat is continuing to stall.
Skwat manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bhate to take his back!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Bhate's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Skwat slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Skwat has the hooks in. Bhate is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Skwat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bhate defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bhate tries to break free.
#T4#
Skwat controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Bhate's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Skwat is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Skwat has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dharya Bhate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gopnik Skwat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skwat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gopnik Skwat! |
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Event:
UCF 36: Hunter v LaFleur
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Tochukwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skwat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skwat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skwat scores with a nice body kick.
Skwat is looking to clinch.
Tochukwu missing with a left hand there. Skwat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Skwat misses.
Tochukwu throws out a counter right but Skwat avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Tochukwu moves into the clinch successfully.
Tochukwu jumps guard but Skwat stands there with Tochukwu around his waist. Tochukwu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tochukwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skwat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skwat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tochukwu backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tochukwu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skwat.
Skwat tries to throw a body punch but Tochukwu avoids it by throwing Skwat back against the cage.
Skwat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tochukwu after a bit of a struggle.
Skwat swings wildly with an uppercut but Tochukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tochukwu is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Tochukwu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tochukwu blocks a body shot from Skwat.
Skwat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skwat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skwat misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Tochukwu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tochukwu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Skwat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skwat postures up.
Our spies down at at Zombie MMA inform us that Tochukwu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Tochukwu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skwat is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tochukwu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tochukwu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Tochukwu looking for a guillotine here but Skwat defends easily.
Skwat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Skwat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tochukwu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skwat defends well.#T3#
Tochukwu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tochukwu, not yet. #SUB2#
Tochukwu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skwat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tochukwu looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gopnik Skwat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skwat.
Skwat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Tochukwu has closed the distance and engaged Skwat in a clinch.
Tochukwu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skwat backwards.
Tochukwu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tochukwu misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Tochukwu pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Skwat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tochukwu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Skwat has passed into side control.
Tochukwu tries to buck Skwat off but Skwat is having none of it.
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 Gopnik Skwat will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Skwat throws a low kick but Tochukwu moves out of range easily.
Tochukwu staying out of range there.
Skwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tochukwu.
A big left from Skwat misses.
Skwat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tochukwu avoids the body shot from Skwat.
Tochukwu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skwat looks to land a left hand but Tochukwu moved out of range nicely.
Skwat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tochukwu's head.
Skwat misses with a double jab.
Tochukwu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat throws a chopping leg kick but Tochukwu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skwat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skwat throws a lazy uppercut
and Tochukwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tochukwu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skwat's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skwat misses with a low kick. #T1#
Tochukwu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skwat has time to react.
Tochukwu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skwat throws an off balance right hand
and Tochukwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skwat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Tochukwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skwat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tochukwu backwards.
Skwat has a couple of punches blocked by Tochukwu.
Tochukwu lands with a light punch inside.
Skwat misses with some punches.
#BC#
Skwat breaks from the clinch.
Skwat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skwat throws a jab when Tochukwu was well out of range.
Tochukwu scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skwat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tochukwu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tochukwu looks to land a right hand but Skwat moved out of range.
Skwat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Tochukwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skwat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tochukwu avoids it.
Tochukwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skwat misses with an uppercut. Tochukwu saw that one coming.
Skwat sets himself, and Tochukwu steps forward looking for the clinch! Skwat avoids it this time.
Tochukwu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skwat throws a poor cross that misses
and Skwat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Tochukwu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skwat lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Skwat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tochukwu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skwat works Tochukwu's body with a nice hook.
Gopnik Skwat is winning the standup battle so far.
Skwat tried to score with a low kick but Tochukwu checks it.
Skwat fails to land with a series of punches.
Tochukwu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tochukwu cracks a nice hook into Skwat's ribs.#T3#
Tochukwu throws a lazy right hand but Skwat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tochukwu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tochukwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tochukwu slips a jab from Skwat.
Tochukwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skwat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skwat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skwat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tochukwu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skwat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skwat throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tochukwu counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Tochukwu.
Skwat connects with a leg kick.
Skwat misses with a straight right.
Skwat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Tolgot Tochukwu has been cut.
Skwat moves away from the strike by Tochukwu. #T4#
Tochukwu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tochukwu is looking to clinch but Skwat is avoiding it.
Tochukwu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skwat walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tochukwu takes a swing at Skwat's ribcage but misses.
Tochukwu darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Tochukwu darts in and clinches Skwat up against the cage.
Skwat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skwat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tochukwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skwats head.
Skwat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skwat tries a body shot but Tochukwu blocks it.
Tolgot Tochukwu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Skwat scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skwat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Skwat fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tolgot Tochukwu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Skwat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tochukwu.
Skwat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tochukwu is out of range and Skwat settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Tochukwu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skwat misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Tochukwu clinches up against the cage.
Tochukwu blocks a body shot from Skwat.
Tochukwu tries to pull guard but Skwat won't allow it.
Skwat tries to throw a body punch but Tochukwu avoids it by throwing Skwat back against the cage.
Tochukwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Skwat jumps into guard, dragging Tochukwu to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skwat being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Tochukwu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Tochukwu advances to half guard.
Tochukwu is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Skwat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Tochukwu seems content to control.
Skwat is looking to control Tochukwu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skwat avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skwat misses with an uppercut
enabling Tochukwu to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Tochukwu misses.
Skwat appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Tochukwu.
Tochukwu misses with a looping right.
Skwat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tochukwu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Tochukwu looks to throw the jab but Skwat is out of range.
Tochukwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tochukwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skwat.
A swing and a miss from Tochukwu.
Skwat blocks a jab.
Tochukwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skwat.
Tochukwu is looking to clinch but Skwat is avoiding it.
Skwat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tochukwu checks a leg kick.
Tochukwu staying out of range there.
Skwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tochukwu dodges the punch combination from Skwat.
#T4#
Skwat throws a head kick that Tochukwu semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Tochukwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Tochukwu.
Skwat is trying to pull guard but Tochukwu has him pressed against the cage.
Tochukwu blocks a body shot from Skwat.
Skwat scores with a shot to the side of Tochukwu's head.
Tochukwu scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skwat struggles to land a body shot inside as Tochukwu controls his hands.
#TD2#
Tochukwu jumps into guard, dragging Skwat to the mat.
#SUB2#
Tochukwu is looking for a triangle but Skwat pushes his legs off easily.
Tochukwu working a defensive guard here.
Tolgot Tochukwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tochukwu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gopnik Skwat.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skwat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gopnik Skwat! |
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Event:
UCF 28: Berishvili v Skwat
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Skwat misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Skwat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berishvili wants to clinch.
Berishvili checks a leg kick.
Skwat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berishvili checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Berishvili tries to counter by clinching up but Skwat breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Berishvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skwat has a couple of punches blocked by Berishvili.
Skwat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skwat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berishvili fails to pull guard.
Berishvili blocks an uppercut.
Berishvili fails to pull guard.
Skwat scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Berishvili jumps guard.
Skwat's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Berishvili throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Berishvili looking for subs off his back but Skwat has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berishvili moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Berishvili working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skwat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skwat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skwat stays in close to Berishvili's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berishvili has control of Skwat's left arm, preventing Skwat from doing any damage.
Skwat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berishvili controls Skwat momentarily but Skwat frees himself.
Skwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Berishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Berishvili is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berishvili seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Berishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Skwat circles away.
Skwat throws a right and a left that Berishvili avoids nicely.
Berishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skwat manages to circle out of the way.
Skwat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skwat throws a hook but Berishvili blocks it.
Skwat misses with a low kick as Berishvili jumps back.#CL#
Berishvili has closed the distance and engaged Skwat in a clinch.
Skwat tries to throw a body punch but Berishvili avoids it by throwing Skwat back against the cage.
Skwat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but Skwat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Berishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Skwat works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Berishvili looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Skwat has picked Berishvili up and slammed him! Berishvili can't keep hold of the triangle and Skwat manages to pass to side control!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Berishvili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berishvili is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berishvili stops Skwat from passing to mount.
Berishvili is trying to control Skwat's posture but Skwat avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berishvili sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat dominated that round.
That's time! Berishvili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Skwat throws a low kick but Berishvili avoids it.
Berishvili tries to counter by clinching up but Skwat breaks away and moves out of range.
Berishvili throws a right hand that misses
and Skwat counters with a nice uppercut.
Berishvili tries to clinch but Skwat is having none of it.
Skwat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berishvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Berishvili rushes Skwat and presses him up against the cage.
Berishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skwat.
Berishvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but Skwat won't allow it.
Skwat swings wildly with an uppercut but Berishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skwat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Berishvili jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skwat walks away with a smile on his face. Berishvili gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Berishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skwat.
Berishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skwat was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berishvili moves out of range as Skwat strikes.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berishvili tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skwat smiles and moves away.
Skwat connects with an inside leg kick.
Skwat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berishvili in his tracks.
Berishvili moves to clinch but Skwat breaks away
and Skwat counters with a low kick, right behind Berishvili 's knee.
Berishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skwat with the inside leg kick.
Berishvili moves in looking to clinch but Skwat pushes him off.
Skwat throws out a counter right but Berishvili avoids it with no problem.
Skwat misses with a straight left.
Skwat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skwat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berishvili is looking to clinch. #T2#
Skwat staying out of range there.
Skwat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berishvili is looking to clinch.
Skwat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Berishvili on the side of the head.
Berishvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skwat can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Skwat.
Skwat scores with a nice body kick.
Skwat misses the jab.
Skwat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skwat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skwat throws a lazy right hand but Berishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skwat throws a leg kick but Berishvili checks it.
Berishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skwat manages to circle out of the way.
Skwat moves out of range of the strikes.
Skwat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berishvili moves out of range as Skwat strikes.#CL#
Berishvili clinches. #T3#
Skwat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skwat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berishvili backwards. #TD#
Berishvili jumps into guard, dragging Skwat to the mat.
Berishvili can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skwat controls the pace.
Berishvili has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Skwat postures up.
Skwat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB#
Berishvili looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Berishvili is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skwat defends well.
Skwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Berishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Skwat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Berishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skwat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skwat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berishvili has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Skwat works the jab nicely.#CL#
Berishvili takes the fight into the clinch.
Berishvili blocks an uppercut.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skwat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skwat cracks Berishvili with a nice body shot.
Skwat lands a nice uppercut.
Berishvili jumps guard but Skwat stands there with Berishvili around his waist. Berishvili gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gopnik Skwat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skwat lands a right hand.
Skwat is leaning against Berishvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat can't find room to land a body shot as Berishvili controls the action.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skwat just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Berishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Skwat manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Berishvili clinches up with Skwat and pushes him back against the cage.
Berishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skwat lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Berishvili fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skwat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but Skwat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Skwat fails to land.
Skwat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skwat swings wildly with an uppercut but Berishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skwat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but Skwat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berishvili fails to pull guard.
Skwat cracks Berishvili with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Skwat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skwat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Berishvili is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Skwat looks to land a body kick but Berishvili moved away.
A clash of legs there as Berishvili blocks the low kick.
Skwat looks to land a combination but Berishvili avoids it well.
As Skwat tries to get set, Berishvili tries to push him back and clinch up but Skwat manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Berishvili rushes Skwat and presses him up against the cage.
Berishvili blocks a body shot from Skwat.
Skwat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skwat misses with some punches.
Mikheil Berishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Berishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skwat just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Skwat fails to land.
Berishvili jumps guard but Skwat stands there with Berishvili around his waist. Berishvili gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skwat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Berishvili takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Berishvili ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berishvili no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berishvili can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skwat controls the pace.
Skwat slips nicely into half guard.
Berishvili is staying active underneath Skwat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skwat trying to pass the guard but Berishvili defending well. #T3#
Berishvili wants to control but Skwat passes into side.
Gopnik Skwat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skwat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berishvili keeps working.
Berishvili holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB2#
Skwat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berishvili, who protects the arm well.
Skwat is looking to take a break and control but Berishvili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berishvili can't do much from the bottom here.
Skwat wants to control but Berishvili is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Skwat is trying to get an arm triangle but Berishvili is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gopnik Skwat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skwat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gopnik Skwat! |
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Event:
UCF 17: Smith v Payakaroon
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Blankenship lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Gopnik Skwat has been cut.
Blankenship on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Blankenship has been cut.
Skwat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blankenship circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skwat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blankenship sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blankenship lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Blankenship.
Blankenship changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skwat ducks under a wild hook from Blankenship.#CL#
Blankenship gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skwat works on Blankenship's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blankenship missing with knees to the body.
Blankenship lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skwat backwards.
Blankenship blocks a body shot from Skwat.
Blankenship digs a right hand underneath Skwat's ribcage. Skwat let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Skwat lands a takedown into guard.
Skwat preventing the sweep.
Blankenship is working hard here to advance position.
Blankenship is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Blankenship is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skwat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skwat stopping the sweep attempt from Blankenship.
Blankenship looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blankenship punishes Skwat's body with a nice straight punch.
Blankenship looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Skwat. That snapped Blankenship's head back.
#CL#
Blankenship gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Blankenship scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blankenship goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blankenship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skwat avoids it.
Blankenship misses with the head strike.
Skwat blocks a body shot from Blankenship.
A head punch on the inside from Skwat fails to land.
Blankenship takes a shot to the head.
Blankenship has Skwat pressed against the cage, preventing Skwat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skwat misses with some punches.
Skwat tries a body shot but Blankenship blocks it.
Skwat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skwat's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skwat backwards.
Skwat throws a head punch that misses.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skwat's elbow.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Skwat blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Blankenship.
Skwat has a couple of punches blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skwat blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Blankenship.
#T3#
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship lands with a light punch inside.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skwat's elbow.
Skwat lands a nice uppercut.
Skwat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skwat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blankenship pushes Skwat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skwat misses with the head strike.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Skwat blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Skwat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skwat tries to score with a low kick but Blankenship moves his leg out of the way.
Skwat missing with a left hand there. Blankenship was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the body
and Skwat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skwat throws a sloppy body shot
and Blankenship counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship lands an overhand right.
Blankenship lands a nice shot to the body.
Blankenship connects with the punch.#T4#
Skwat misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Blankenship tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Blankenship drives through and clinches with Skwat against the cage.
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to throw a body punch but Skwat avoids it by throwing Blankenship back against the cage.
Skwat lands a right hand.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head.
Skwat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skwat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skwat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blankenship scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blankenship lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skwat.
Blankenship blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skwat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skwat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blankenship lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skwat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skwat looks winded!
Blankenship misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skwat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blankenship creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Blankenship has managed to clinch.
Skwat lands an uppercut.
Blankenship lands with a short shot to the head.
Skwat working aggressively here.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skwat blocks it with crossed arms.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but Skwat is blocking nicely.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship blocking some punches.
Blankenship lands a good knee to the midsection. Skwat won't want to take too many of those.
Skwat blocks a body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skwat can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skwat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenny Blankenship has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skwat misses with a body punch.
Blankenship throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blankenship's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Blankenship takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Skwat fails to land.
Skwat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blankenship tries to throw a body punch but Skwat avoids it by throwing Blankenship back against the cage.
Skwat misses with the head strike.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skwat avoiding damage as Blankenship throws knees to the body.
Blankenship swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blankenship misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Skwat as the two fighters clinch.
Blankenship tries to land knees in the clinch but Skwat avoids the damage to the body.
Blankenship misses with some punches.
Blankenship doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skwat working aggressively here.
#T2#
Blankenship has a couple of punches blocked by Skwat.
Skwat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skwat tries a body shot but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skwat blocking some punches.
Skwat lands with a light punch inside.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blankenship is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skwat is defending well for now.
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Skwat misses with a punch on the inside.
Skwat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Blankenship doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blankenship is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skwat is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Skwat.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skwat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skwat blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship tries to land knees in the clinch but Skwat avoids the damage to the body.
Skwat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Skwat blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skwat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blankenship.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship tries a body shot but Skwat blocks it.
Skwat tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blankenship swings wildly with an uppercut but Skwat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skwat prevents a body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Skwat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blankenship working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Skwat decides to pull guard.
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blankenship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Skwat pushes a forearm under Blankenship's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Blankenship is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gopnik Skwat!
Kenny Blankenship was interviewed post fight and said 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'. |
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Event:
UCF 7: Skwat v Gaspard
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Skwat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gaspard thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Skwat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skwat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Skwat forces Gaspard back against the cage and clinches.
Gaspard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Skwat drags the fight down to the ground.
Gaspard postures up in Skwat's guard and throws a big left but Skwat blocks it. #SUB#
Skwat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaspard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaspard stands and throws Skwat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspard misses with the ground and pound.
Skwat takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Skwat regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gaspard's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gaspard controlling the pace.
Gaspard looks to land a strike but Skwat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gaspard throws a strike but Skwat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Gaspard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaspard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gaspard is looking for a triangle but Skwat pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Gaspard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skwat being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaspard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skwat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skwat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaspard looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaspard, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Gaspard working for a triangle but Skwat defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gaspard working for submissions but it's allowed Skwat to get to half guard.
Gaspard gets full guard.
Gaspard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skwat's guard. #REVB#
Gaspard is working Skwat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Gaspard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Skwat working for a triangle but Gaspard defends it easily.
Gaspard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaspard wants to control from the top but Skwat keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michele Rene Gaspard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Skwat throws a hook but Gaspard avoids it easily.
Skwat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gaspard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skwat.
Skwat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaspard throws a shot to the body.
Gaspard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gaspard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skwat manages to avoid it.
Gaspard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skwat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Michele Rene Gaspard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skwat looks to throw the jab but Gaspard is out of range.
Skwat misses with a leg kick.
Gaspard throws the left hand but Skwat avoids the punch easily.
Gaspard throws a hook but Skwat blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat looks to land a body kick but Gaspard moved away.
Gaspard looks to land a left hand but Skwat moved out of range nicely.
Gaspard ducks right into an uppercut from Skwat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaspard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gopnik Skwat is winning the standup battle so far.
Skwat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skwat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaspard throws out the jab. #T1#
Skwat misses with a hook.
Gaspard lands a body shot.
Gaspard misses with a looping right.
Skwat thinks about countering with a body kick.
Skwat throws a big shot that misses.
Skwat throws the left hand but Gaspard avoids the punch easily.
Skwat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gaspard clobbers Skwat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skwat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Skwat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skwat has a couple of punches blocked by Gaspard.
Gaspard tries to pull guard but Skwat holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaspard drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Gaspard jumps guard.
Gaspard is pulling down on Skwat's head to control his posture.
Gaspard wants to sweep here but Skwat controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Skwat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaspard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skwat tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaspard is retaining full guard.
Gaspard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gaspard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skwat is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Gaspard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gaspard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Skwat escapes and throws Gaspard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gaspard is looking for a sweep.
Michele Rene Gaspard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skwat working away.
Gaspard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gaspard wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gaspard actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Gaspard trying to control here.
Skwat wants to pass the guard but Gaspard is defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gaspard manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Skwat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaspard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skwat has managed to get both his arms back between Gaspard's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gaspard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skwat is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gopnik Skwat will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Skwat scores with a kick to the body.
Skwat tries to score with a low kick but Gaspard moves his leg out of the way.
Skwat punishes Gaspard's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaspard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skwat wants to slow Gaspard down by chopping away at his legs.
Skwat is looking to chop away at Gaspard's legs.
Good exchange - Gaspard coming out on top.
Gaspard missing with a left hand there. Skwat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Skwat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Skwat.
Skwat throws a hook to the side of Gaspard's head but Gaspard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skwat throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaspard.
Gaspard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skwat with a body shot.
Skwat thuds his right hand into Gaspard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skwat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaspard looks to score with a jab to the body but Skwat is just out of range.
Skwat thinks about countering with a head kick.
Skwat misses with a looping left.
Skwat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gaspard on the side of the head. #ROC#Gaspard is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skwat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaspard. Skwat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skwat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gaspard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skwat.
The fighters circling - Skwat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skwat scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Skwat misses the target.
Gaspard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skwat. Skwat obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Gaspard.
Gaspard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Skwat to counter with a crisp jab.
Skwat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gaspard works Skwat's body with a nice hook.
Gaspard lands an overhand right.
Skwat motions for Gaspard to come forward. Skwat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skwat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaspard misses with a looping left.
Skwat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Gaspard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skwat has time to react.
Skwat lands a leg kick that knocks Gaspard off balance momentarily.
A big left from Skwat misses.
Skwat slips a straight right by Gaspard.
Gaspard digs a good body shot into Skwat's ribs.
Gaspard cracks Skwat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Skwat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skwat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Gaspard misses.
Gaspard lands with a good body shot.
Skwat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaspard.
Skwat cracks Gaspard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skwat connects with a right hand. Gaspard shakes it off.
Gaspard is still on wobbly legs! Can Skwat finish him?
Gaspard throws out a loose jab but Skwat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspard seems to have recovered his senses.
Skwat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaspard throws a hook but Skwat avoids it easily.#T3#
Skwat throws a hook but Gaspard blocks it.
Gaspard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Gaspard there.
Skwat slips a jab from Gaspard.
Skwat misses with an uppercut.
Gaspard throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Gaspard misses.
Gaspard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gaspard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skwat has time to react.
Gaspard looks to land a right hand but Skwat moved out of range.
Gaspard misses with a lunging right hand
and Skwat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skwat throws a leg kick but Gaspard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skwat staying out of range there.
Gaspard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skwat slips a jab from Gaspard.
Skwat walks into a left hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skwat punishes Gaspard's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaspard misses with a wild body shot.
Skwat looks to land a left hand but Gaspard moved out of range nicely.
Gaspard swings widly with a right hand
and Skwat counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gaspard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaspard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaspard throws a lazy right hand but Skwat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaspard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaspard lands with a hook. Skwat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skwat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaspard moves away.
Gaspard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gaspard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skwat was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaspard.
Skwat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gaspard momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaspard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skwat was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaspard.
Skwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skwat lands a lovely overhand right.
Skwat staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gopnik Skwat.
I think Skwat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
UCF 2: Clark v Skwat
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Clark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skwat. Skwat obviously looking to wear him down.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skwat manages to avoid it.
Skwat dips to his left and cracks Clark with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Clark coming out on top.
Clark clobbers Skwat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clark lands with a hook. Skwat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skwat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Skwat misses.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Clark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skwat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Skwat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Skwat pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Skwat jumps guard but Clark turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skwat blocking some punches.
Clark is leaning against Skwat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Skwat fails to land. #T1#
Skwat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark tries to circle away but Skwat has him pinned against the cage.
Clark tries to work over Skwat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skwat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skwat lands with a short shot to the head.
Clark blocks a body shot from Skwat.
Skwat blocking some punches.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Clark prevents a body shot from Skwat.
Skwat tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skwat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skwat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Skwat jumps into guard, dragging Clark to the mat.
#SUB2#
Skwat has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Clark should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Skwat has tightened it up now! Clark should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gopnik Skwat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Skwat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skwat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skwat scores with a nice head shot.
Song connects with the punch.
Song misses with the combination.
It looked like Skwat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skwat moves away.
Skwat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Song, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Song misses with a double jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Skwat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Song looks winded!
A lazy left from Skwat finds it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Song crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skwat - the referee stops the clock and Song gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skwat. Song manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skwat pushes Song away with a front kick.#KD#
Skwat catches Song napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Song to the canvas!
Skwat controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Skwat drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Skwat as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Song screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Skwat! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gopnik Skwat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Skwat.
Skwat throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason slips a jab from Skwat.
It looked like Mason was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skwat.
Mason moves out of range as Skwat strikes.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Skwat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Skwat.
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Skwat throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Skwat throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Mason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Skwat there.
Skwat misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skwat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skwat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skwat. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skwat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Skwat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skwat can pounce on him.
Mason avoids the body shot from Skwat.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skwat throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skwat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skwat throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Skwat dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Skwat.#T2#
Mason walks into a jab.
Skwat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skwat keeps Mason at a distance using the push kick.
Gopnik Skwat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skwat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skwat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason throws a quick counter head kick but Skwat was just out of range.
Mason misses with a kick to the body.
Donk. Skwat catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Mason slips under a jab from Skwat.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason throws a front kick aimed at Skwat's knee but Skwat avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Skwat swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skwat looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Skwat looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skwat doesn't seem phased though.
Skwat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Skwat is just out of range.
Skwat throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Skwat only half commits.
Skwat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason throws a body punch but Skwat moves out of range.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skwat.
#T4#
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skwat throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mason takes a swing at Skwat's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Skwat.
Skwat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skwat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mason had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Skwat.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Skwat throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skwat throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
Skwat looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Skwat.
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
Mason shoots in and bounces Skwat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mason wants to stand and escape but instead Skwat has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Skwat looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skwat is standing up over Mason. Mason looks to escape but Skwat dives into side control.
Mason tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Skwat controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skwat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mason is looking to escape.
Skwat controlling the pace for now.
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Skwat wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mason has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Good control from Skwat.
Mason is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skwat is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mason is trying to get back to his feet but Skwat has full control of the position and if anything, Mason has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mason trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Skwat connects with the punch.
Skwat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skwat throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skwat is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skwat.
Skwat misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skwat can pounce on him.
Skwat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Skwat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Mason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skwat thows a leg kick but Mason checks it
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Skwat connects with a leg kick.
Skwat misses with a right hand
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Skwat misses with a straight left.
Gopnik Skwat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skwat misses with a straight left.
Skwat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Skwat.
Mason is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Skwat misses
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Skwat misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skwat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skwat misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skwat misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Gunner Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skwat fakes the leg kick and cracks Mason in the body.
Skwat throws a right hand that misses
and Skwat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skwat wants to slow Mason down by chopping away at his legs.
Skwat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason looks to land a combination but Skwat avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skwat! But no joy.
Skwat throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Skwat misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mason counter with a right hand. #T3#
Mason moves out of range as Skwat strikes.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skwat takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Skwat lands a nice shot to the body.
Skwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skwat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skwat connects with the punch.
Skwat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skwat tries to clinch up.
Skwat throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Skwat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.#T4#
Skwat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Skwat throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
Skwat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skwat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skwat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason cracks Skwat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Skwat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skwat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gopnik Skwat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skwat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gopnik Skwat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Skwat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skwat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jan was well out of range. Poor timing from Skwat.#TD2#
Jan feints and as Skwat raises his hands in defense, Jan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jan wants to pass the guard but Skwat is keeping the position.
Jan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Skwat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jan content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Skwat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jan is looking to work some ground and pound but Skwat has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Skwat connects with the punch.#TD2#
Jan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jan throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Jan stays in close to Skwat's body and controls the position.
Skwat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skwat keeping full guard, as Jan tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Skwat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Skwat. #TD2#
Jan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skwat on his heels. He'll look to pass Skwat's guard now, I'm sure.
Jan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skwat pulls Jan in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Jan stopping the sweep attempt from Skwat.
Skwat wants to control but Jan passes easily into half guard.
Skwat wants to get back to full guard.
Skwat wants to control but Jan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skwat is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gronk Apes, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Skwat is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skwat trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartlomiej Jan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Skwat connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Jan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Skwat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bartlomiej Jan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Skwat's corner calls for a 1-2. Skwat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skwat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jan on the side of the head.
Skwat throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Jan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skwat.
Jan blocks an uppercut.
Skwat has a couple of punches blocked by Jan.
Skwat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jan is working for takedown but Skwat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skwat tries a body shot but Jan blocks it.
Skwat can't find room to land a body shot as Jan controls the action.
#TD2#
Jan is trying to trip Skwat. He has hold of a leg but Skwat is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Skwat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Skwat is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skwat with the inside leg kick.
Skwat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jan doesn't seem bothered though.
Skwat lands with a cross.
Jan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skwat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jan has time to react.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Skwat enables Jan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skwat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jan pushing down on Skwat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bartlomiej Jan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Skwat swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Jan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Skwat!
Gopnik Skwat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan controls the position.
Jan advances to mount. #SUB2#
Jan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jan content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Skwat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jan on the ground.
Jan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jan controlling from mount.
Jan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2##SUB2#
Jan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jan controlling the position easily from mount.
Jan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Gopnik Skwat has been cut.#T3#
Jan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jan landing strikes from the mount.
Jan controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Jan.
Bartlomiej Jan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Jan prevents Skwat from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan working the ground and pound effectively.
Jan controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartlomiej Jan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jan 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartlomiej Jan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bartlomiej Jan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Skwat scores with a nice strike.
Oliviera looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skwat.
Oliviera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Oliviera with that takedown attempt.
Oliviera walks into a stiff left hand from Skwat.
Skwat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Skwat catches Oliviera right on the button with a cross.
Skwat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliviera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skwat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliviera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skwat scores with a jab to the body.
Skwat lunges at Oliviera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oliviera's hand.
Skwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skwat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Skwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliviera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Oliviera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skwat.
Skwat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oliviera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skwat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skwat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliviera.
A jab from Skwat does it's job there.
Oliviera needs to keep his hands up - Skwat had a free shot at his head there.
Gopnik Skwat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skwat throws a nice head kick!
Skwat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliviera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Skwat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliviera's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skwat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skwat scores with a head kick. Oliviera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oliviera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Oliviera is rocked!
Skwat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skwat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Skwat scores with a jab. Oliviera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Oliviera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliviera seems to have got his legs back now.
Skwat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliviera.
Oliviera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skwat.
Skwat fakes the leg kick and cracks Oliviera in the body.
Skwat misses with a double jab.
Skwat lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliviera's head.
Skwat connects with a looping right hand.
Skwat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skwat connects with a jab.
Skwat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skwat. #T3#
Oliviera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skwat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skwat throws a one two combo.
Skwat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliviera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Skwat.
Skwat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skwat lands with a straight right. Oliviera didn't see that one coming.
Oliviera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skwat finds it's way round the side to connect with Oliviera's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skwat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oliviera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skwat can pounce on him.
Oliviera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skwat. Skwat obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skwat. Oliviera shrugs it off though.
Skwat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skwat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oliviera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skwat takes a swing at Oliviera's ribcage but misses.
Skwat scores with a body shot.
Skwat connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Skwat.
Oliviera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Skwat lands with a nice body kick.
Oliviera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skwat to score with a decent uppercut.
Gopnik Skwat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skwat connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick from Skwat.
Skwat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skwat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliviera on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oliviera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliviera closes the distance but Skwat moves to the side
and Skwat counters with a nice uppercut.
Skwat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skwat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skwat feints and then cracks Oliviera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliviera down.
Skwat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Skwat lands.
A nice leg kick from Skwat, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Skwat - just one landing.
Skwat feints and then cracks Oliviera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliviera down.
Skwat works Oliviera's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skwat connects with a leg kick.
Skwat lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skwat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Skwat throws a leg kick which misses Oliviera's front leg but catches the back leg as Oliviera tries to avoid it.
Skwat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skwat connects with a body shot that sends Oliviera's belly button to the back.
Oliviera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skwat throws a low kick, looking for Oliviera's leg but Oliviera calmly moves out of range.
Skwat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skwat lunges at Oliviera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oliviera's hand.
Oliviera walks into a straight right hand from Skwat.
Skwat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliviera.
Skwat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Skwat lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skwat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliviera's hands.#T2#
Skwat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oliviera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skwat tries to avoid it but Oliviera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skwat to the ground. Skwat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skwat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skwat scores with a kick to the body.
Skwat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliviera momentarily.
Skwat connects with a nice looking jab.
Skwat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skwat throws a leg kick which misses Oliviera's front leg but catches the back leg as Oliviera tries to avoid it.
Skwat connects with a looping right hand.
Skwat digs a good hook to Oliviera's body.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Skwat! Oliviera is backing up but he can't get away as Skwat lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Oliviera and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gopnik Skwat! |
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