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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 302 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 17 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cap gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cap has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thumb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thumb is pressed up against the cage. Cap has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thumb down to the mat. Thumb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cap takes the fight into the clinch.
Cap drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thumb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thom Thumb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Cap.
Cap goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thumb prevents it.
Thumb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cap.
#TD2#
Cap tightens his grip and picks Thumb up, before dumping him to the ground. Thumb manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Cap
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap being controlled here momentarily.
Cap won't allow Thumb to sweep him here. #T1#
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Thumb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cap wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thumb is controlling Cap's posture.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
Thumb is pulling down on Cap's head to control his posture.
Thumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Cap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Cap is controlling the pace.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Cap is just content to waste time from the top position. Thumb takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is pulling down on Cap's head to control his posture.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Thumb trying to keep a closed guard but Cap is proving a slippery customer.
Thumb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cap is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Thumb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cap won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb controlling Cap's posture.
Thumb 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.
Cap slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#T7#
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom. #T8#
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb 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.
Cap looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cap is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#T9#
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is trying to keep Cap in close.
Cap is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thumb continues to stall.
Cap looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Cap
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cap's guard. #T10#
Thumb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thumb is looking to pass Cap's guard but actually Cap recovers to full guard.
Thumb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cap wants to control but Thumb passes easily into half guard.
Thumb is looking to advance position but Cap won't allow it.
Thumb prevents Cap from improving his position.#T11#
Cap won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
Cap is positioning himself well to prevent Thumb advancing to mount.
Thumb frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (2) Cap
Cap stops Thumb from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Thumb moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (2) Cap#SUB#
Cap defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Thumb trying to control.#T12#
Cap trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him.
What can Cap do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cap staying busy and making it hard for Thumb to control.
Cap is trying to break free.
Cap is still trying to improve position.
Thumb is looking to control Cap but Cap is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Cap is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thumb keeps control of the position as Cap tries to break free.
#SUB#
Cap defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Thumb is not going to allow Cap to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Thumb really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cap.
Thumb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Drake vs Tryastsyn
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Bogo lands a head kick!
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Bogo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogo misses with a head kick.
Bogo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokol throws out the jab.
Sokol cracks Bogo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sokol scores with a sloppy right hand. Bogo should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sokol, as that shot connected.
Sokol misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Bogo counters with a shoot takedown. Sokol fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Bogo has gone for a leg lock! Sokol slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bogo's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sokol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sokol has managed to get both his arms back between Bogo's legs - danger averted.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Bogo keeps moving. #T1#
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Bogo blocks nicely.
Sokol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bogo trying to keep a closed guard but Sokol is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol lands a couple of digs.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Bogo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sokol defends it easily.
Sokol looking to pass the guard.
Sokol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Sokol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sokol postures up in Bogo's guard and throws a big left but Bogo blocks it.
Sokol distracts Bogo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sokol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bogo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bogo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sokol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bogo keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sokol passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sokol sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bogo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Bogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bogo is trying to control Sokol's posture but Sokol avoids it. #T4#
Sokol is staying tight to Bogo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bogo regains half guard, as Sokol was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Sokol throws a strike but Bogo manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Sokol tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Bogo! |
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Event:
SMASH: Drake vs Tryastsyn
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Orel with a nice cross.
Orel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crazyhorse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crazyhorse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse swings widly with a right hand
enabling Orel to counter with a crisp jab.
Crazyhorse misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Crazyhorse misses.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Crazyhorse misses its intended target.
Orel throws a series of punches but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Orel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse misses with a wild body shot.
Orel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orel misses with a double jab
and Crazyhorse counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Crazyhorse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crazyhorse throws a body shot but no joy.
Orel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crazyhorse moves away.
Orel lands a nice shot that snaps Crazyhorse's head back.
Orel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crazyhorse connects with a body shot.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but Orel is just out of range.
Crazyhorse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orel scores with a one two! Crazyhorse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crazyhorse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crazyhorse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crazyhorse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crazyhorse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crazyhorse throws a body punch but Orel moves out of range.
Orel just misses with a punch to the body.
Orel misses the jab.
Orel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orel throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crazyhorse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crazyhorse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crazyhorse misses the body punch
and Orel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crazyhorse scores with a nice right hand.
Crazyhorse throws an overhand right that lands on Orel's shoulder, as Orel tries to avoid the shot.
Orel misses with a double jab.
Orel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crazyhorse.
Orel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crazyhorse.
The fighters circling - Crazyhorse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orel! But no joy.
Crazyhorse moves out of range as Orel strikes.
Crazyhorse throwing a counter right hand but Orel manages to avoid it.
Orel lands a really nice looking cross but Crazyhorse seems unphased.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick but Orel moves out of range.
Jab from Crazyhorse.#CL2#
Orel pushes Crazyhorse up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Crazyhorse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crazyhorse backwards.
Crazyhorse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crazyhorse backwards.
Orel just leaning against Crazyhorse, taking a breather.
Orel working aggressively here.
A short right from Crazyhorse.
Orel working aggressively here.
Crazyhorse tries to work over Orel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orel effectively controlling the action here.
Orel has Crazyhorse pressed against the cage, preventing Crazyhorse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crazyhorse misses with some punches.
Crazyhorse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crazyhorse misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crazyhorse misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4##BC#
Crazyhorse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orel avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Orel scores with a body shot.
Orel fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orel wants to clinch up but Crazyhorse keeps it at a distance.
Crazyhorse misses with a straight left.
Crazyhorse throws a shot from downtown. Orel moves away and avoids it.
Crazyhorse misses with a lunging right hand
letting Orel counter with a right hand.
Crazyhorse jabs Orel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Orel misses
and Crazyhorse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazyhorse looks to land a body kick but Orel moved away.
Orel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crazyhorse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crazyhorse. Orel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crazyhorse looks to land a left hand but Orel moved out of range nicely.
Orel with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Crazyhorse dominated that round.
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#
Crazyhorse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crazyhorse throws a body shot but no joy.
Crazyhorse tries to land a front kick but Orel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crazyhorse.
Orel loads up on a big right hand but Crazyhorse slips the punch.
Crazyhorse lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Orel.
Orel misses with a lunging right hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a right hand to the body.
Orel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orel throws out a powerful jab.
Crazyhorse moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crazyhorse throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse blocks a jab.
James Crazyhorse is winning the standup battle so far.
Orel misses with an uppercut
and Crazyhorse counters with a stiff right hand.
Crazyhorse cracks Orel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crazyhorse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orel can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crazyhorse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orel.
Orel blocks a head kick by Crazyhorse.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Crazyhorse. Orel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orel unleashes a big counter combination but Crazyhorse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Crazyhorse misses.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that half lands.
Orel throws a right hand that Crazyhorse ducks under and follows up with a left that Crazyhorse also avoids with ease.
Orel tries to clinch but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orel avoids a kick to the body.
Orel misses with a hook.
Crazyhorse misses with a hook
and Orel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orel scores with a body shot.
Orel 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.
Crazyhorse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orel.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that misses
and Orel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crazyhorse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that misses.
Orel stuns Crazyhorse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crazyhorse throws a lazy uppercut
and Crazyhorse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crazyhorse misses with a straight left.
Orel checks a low kick from Crazyhorse.
Orel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orel avoids the head kick by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orel misses with a wild body shot.
Orel throws a shot from downtown. Crazyhorse moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Orel.
Crazyhorse throws a sloppy head kick and Orel moves out of range easily.
Orel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crazyhorse with a body shot.
Crazyhorse blocks a jab.
Crazyhorse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orel. #T3#
Crazyhorse lands with a straight right. Orel didn't see that one coming.
Crazyhorse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orel.
Orel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crazyhorses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crazyhorse.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Orel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Orel throws the left hand but Crazyhorse avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Orel. That snapped Crazyhorse's head back.
Orel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orel throws a hook to the side of Crazyhorse's head but Crazyhorse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orel misses with a hook.
Orel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crazyhorse finds it's way round the side to connect with Orel's head.
Orel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orel throws a jab when Crazyhorse was well out of range.
Orel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crazyhorse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Orel.
Orel throws an off balance right hand
enabling Crazyhorse to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crazyhorse throws a combination that misses
enabling Orel to counter with a crisp jab.
Orel throws a poor cross that misses
and Crazyhorse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orel thinking.
Crazyhorse moves out of range as Orel strikes.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
Crazyhorse throws a leg kick but Orel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orel looks to score with a jab to the body but Crazyhorse is just out of range.
Orel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crazyhorse.
Orel with a nice cross.
Orel moves out of range of the strikes.
Crazyhorse lands with a hook. Orel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crazyhorse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
Orel throws an overhand right that lands on Crazyhorse's shoulder, as Crazyhorse tries to avoid the shot.
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 James Crazyhorse will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Crazyhorse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crazyhorse avoids the body shot from Orel.
Orel throws a lazy uppercut
and Crazyhorse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crazyhorse misses with a looping left.
Orel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crazyhorse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orel was well out of range. Poor timing from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse slips a straight right by Orel.
Crazyhorse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Crazyhorse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orel.
Crazyhorse lands a jab to Orel's midsection.
Orel slips under a jab.
Crazyhorse throws a low kick but Orel moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse throws a big shot that misses.
Orel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crazyhorse in his tracks.
Crazyhorse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orel clobbers Crazyhorse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Crazyhorse misses with a series of wild punches.
Crazyhorse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some bone on bone action there as Orel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crazyhorse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crazyhorse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orel manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse ducks under a wild hook from Orel.
Crazyhorse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crazyhorse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Orel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crazyhorse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crazyhorse misses with the body kick
and Orel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Crazyhorse slips under a jab.
Crazyhorse throws a body punch but Orel moves out of range.
Nice shot by Orel.
Good work by Orel as he checks the leg kick.
Crazyhorse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James Crazyhorse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Orel moves away from the strike by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Orel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orel! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crazyhorse walks into a left hand.
Crazyhorse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crazyhorse. Orel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crazyhorse scores with a three punch combo!
Crazyhorse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crazyhorse circles away quickly and effectively.
And Crazyhorse counters with a quick kick to the body but Orel blocks it.
Orel cracks Crazyhorse with an open hand slap.#T3#
A cross from Crazyhorse lands.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orel swings widly with a right hand
enabling Crazyhorse to counter with a crisp jab.
Crazyhorse scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orel, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Orel misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Crazyhorse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orel throws a body shot but no joy.
Crazyhorse misses the jab.
Orel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orel, as that shot connected.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crazyhorse scores with a nice head shot.
Crazyhorse misses with a hook.
Orel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orel misses with a right hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Crazyhorse misses. #T4#
Crazyhorse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orel! But no joy.
Crazyhorse throws a body punch but Orel moves out of range.
Crazyhorse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orel throws a hook to the side of Crazyhorse's head but Crazyhorse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orel lands with a cross.
Orel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crazyhorse's head.
Adam Orel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A thudding body kick lands there by Crazyhorse!
Crazyhorse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orel.
Orel moves out of range as Crazyhorse strikes.
Orel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crazyhorse takes one to the chin there.
Crazyhorse cracks Orel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orel tries to clinch but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Crazyhorse connects with a body shot.
Orel misses with a right hand
letting Crazyhorse counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Crazyhorse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crazyhorse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Crazyhorse!
During a confident post fight interview, James Crazyhorse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C304: Marley vs Anderson II
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sup looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Viikinki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sup misses the shot to the body.
Viikinki misses with a low kick.
Viikinki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sup counters with a nice uppercut.
Viikinki throws a body punch but Sup moves out of range.
Sup tests Viikinki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Viikinki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sup manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikinki misses with a wild body shot.
Viikinki throws a right hand that misses
and Sup counters with a nice uppercut.
Viikinki tried to score with a low kick but Sup checks it.
A quick step to the side and Sup tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sup comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viikinki misses with a hook. Sup ducked under it nicely.
Sup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viikinki.#T1#
Viikinki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Viikinki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whack! Viikinki lands a heavy head kick that drops Sup. The ref tackles Viikinki to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Sup was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tony Viikinki!
A determined Tony Viikinki didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
OFK 402 - Cleever Vs Morgan
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Hohol scores with a nice head shot.
Hohol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Mahogany tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohol was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahogany.#TD#
Hohol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mahogany to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mahogany stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Hohol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mahogany throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mahogany keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Mahogany blocks nicely.
Mahogany wants to get back to his feet but Hohol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hohol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahogany works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohol stops Mahogany from standing up.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Mahogany blocks nicely. #SUB#
Mahogany had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hohol defends it easily.
Hohol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hohol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Mahogany working for submissions but it's allowed Hohol to get to half guard.
Hohol trying to control the action but Mahogany is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hohol prevents Mahogany from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hohol is thwarting Mahogany's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Hohol.
Hohol is trying to control. Mahogany wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hohol working over Mahogany with some ground and pound. Mahogany looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hohol wants to control but Mahogany is keeping him busy.
Mahogany moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Mahogany working for submissions but it's allowed Hohol to get to half guard.
#T3#
Hohol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mahogany with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mahogany tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mahogany is not content to let Hohol control the position.
Hohol lands with a punch from half guard.
Hohol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mahogany with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hohol working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back.
Hohol trying to control from half guard but Mahogany is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hohol controlling the action here. #T4#
Mahogany blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohol.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohol lands a nice short elbow.
Mahogany is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mahogany manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol stands up over Mahogany, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Mahogany is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hohol defends well.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Honza Hohol dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Hohol 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.
Hohol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mahogany lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hohol wants to sweep here but Mahogany controlling him for the moment.
Mahogany scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mahogany preventing the sweep.
Hohol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ground and pound from Hohol. #T1#
Hohol working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Mahogany with the active half guard here but Hohol passes nicely into side control.
Hohol lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Honza Hohol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahogany wants to get back to his feet.
Hohol is looking to take a break and control but Mahogany is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahogany is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hohol is controlling him well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohol lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Mahogany is not content to let Hohol control the position.
Hohol scoring with punches from side control.
Mahogany misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Mahogany takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mahogany can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohol cracks Mahogany with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mahogany on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Mahogany is looking for a sweep.
Mahogany manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hohol's best efforts.#SUB#
Mahogany has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hohol escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hohol!
Mahogany is not content to let Hohol control the position.
Hohol scoring with punches from side control.
Mahogany is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mahogany on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mahogany is letting Hohol control him for a moment.
Mahogany is trying to improve his position.
Hohol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mahogany sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Mahogany regains half guard.
Hohol working the head and body with strikes.
Hohol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahogany defending well though.
Mahogany is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Mahogany looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mahogany looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mahogany is staying active underneath Hohol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Honza Hohol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hohol catches Mahogany with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hohol 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.
#TD#
Mahogany drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hohol 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.
Mahogany throws a big elbow that misses.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahogany postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Mahogany escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hohol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahogany not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Mahogany doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mahogany keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Mahogany is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mahogany stalling in the clinch but Hohol improves position. #TD#
Mahogany gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hohol regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mahogany trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Hohol is keeping the position.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving. #SUB#
Mahogany drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hohol dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahogany's head.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mahogany keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hohol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mahogany haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mahogany is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohol is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Hohol trying to control but Mahogany postures up.
Hohol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahogany.
Hohol is pressing down on Mahogany's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Mahogany is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hohol throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mahogany's body to avoid the submission. Mahogany has instead reached around Hohol's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mahogany arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sova rushes Marden and presses him up against the cage.
Sova is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Sova pulls Marden into guard.
Sova 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.
Sova keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (0) vs (2) Sova
Marden 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova postures up.
#T1#
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Sova 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.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova controlling from the top position. #T2#
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Marden wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Marden being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Marden is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Marden is controlling Sova's posture.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (0) vs (5) Sova
Sova wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden prevents Sova from improving position. #T6#
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova wants to take a breather but Marden manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sova.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Marden wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Sova pushes down on Marden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sova is looking to pass Marden's guard but actually Marden recovers to full guard.
Marden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sova trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Sova passes Marden's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sova looking for a submission but Marden manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T8#
Marden keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Sova trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova passes Marden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sova passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (0) vs (8) Sova
Sova advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (0) vs (10) Sova#T9#
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sova tries to control but Marden wriggling away.
Marden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sova controlling the pace for now.
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Sova works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marden (0) vs (13) Sova#T10#
Sova controls the action.
Marden trying to control the position but Sova manages to sink in the hooks.
Sova doesn't have the hooks in and Marden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (13) Sova
Marden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden is looking to pass into half guard but Sova pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sova is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (15) Sova
Marden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sova trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom. #T11#
Marden wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Marden is retaining full guard. #T12#
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Marden is working hard here to advance position.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Marden pulls Sova in to control the position.
Sova wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving. #T13#
Sova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sova wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden working a defensive guard here.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sova sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Marden is retaining full guard.
Sova passes into half guard.
Sova is pressing down on Marden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marden is holding on for now.
Marden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Pavel Sova thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1061 Sitsongrit v Katsu
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Sojka misses with a wild combination.
Sojka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jomoney.
A little feinted left hand from Jomoney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jomoney connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jomoney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Sojka. Those never looked like landing.
Sojka lands with a nice body punch.
Jomoney looks to throw the jab but Sojka is out of range.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.
Sojka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jomoney throws a hook to the side of Sojka's head but Sojka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Jomoney closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sojka did well to prevent Jomoney getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jomoney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sojka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jomoney prevents Sojka from standing back up.
We've been hearing that Jomoney has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jomoney is looking to take a break and control but Sojka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jomoney in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Albert Sojka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jomoney lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Jomoney misses its intended target.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jomoney misses with an uppercut. Sojka saw that one coming.
Jomoney misses with a straight right.
Sojka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jomoney's hands.
Sojka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sojka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sojka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sojka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sojka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jomoney.#T2#
Sojka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sojka scores with a nice strike.
Jomoney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sojka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jomoney misses with a left hand
and Sojka counters with a right hand to the body.
Jomoney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sojka defends well and Jomoney ends up having to push Sojka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sojka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jomoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sojka misses with some punches.
#TD#
Jomoney lands a takedown into guard.
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jomoney stops Sojka from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Sojka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sojka scores with the left hand. Jomoney knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Jomoney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jomoney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Jomoney misses its intended target.
Jomoney throws a jab but it's blocked by Sojka.
Jomoney slips a jab from Sojka.
Sojka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jomoney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jomoney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sojka misses with a hook.
Sojka misses with a looping right.
Jomoney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sojka defends well and Jomoney ends up having to push Sojka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jomoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jomoney is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jomoney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Jomoney gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sojka has one foot on Jomoney's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sojka looks to throw the jab but Jomoney is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sojka.
Sojka throws a jab when Jomoney was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Jomoney throws a right hand that Sojka ducks under and follows up with a left that Sojka also avoids with ease.
Jomoney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jomoney misses with the combination.
Sojka tests Jomoney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jomoney avoids the body shot from Sojka.
A slow jab from Sojka misses its intended target.
Jomoney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Sojka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sojka swings for the body but Jomoney moves out of range.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.
Sojka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from Jomoney.
Jomoney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jomoney slips a straight right by Sojka.
Sojka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jomoney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sojka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sojka slips a straight right by Jomoney.
Sojka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jomoney.
Jomoney misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Sojka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sojka throws a hook but Jomoney avoids it easily.
Sojka misses with a straight left.
Albert Sojka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jomoney throws a hook to the side of Sojka's head but Sojka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jomoney staying out of range there.
Jomoney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jomoney throws a lazy right hand but Sojka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sojka swings widly with a right hand
and Jomoney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jomoney throws out a loose jab but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sojka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jomoney blocks a jab.
Jomoney looks to throw the jab but Sojka is out of range.
Sojka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jomoney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Jomoney finds it's target.
Sojka lands a jab to Jomoney's midsection.
Sojka looks to score with a jab to the body but Jomoney is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jomoney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sojka but Sojka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sojka throws a lazy right hand but Jomoney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jomoney shoots in and drives through. Sojka sprawls well.
Sojka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sojka slips a straight right by Jomoney.#T1#
Jomoney misses with a hook. Sojka ducked under it nicely.
Sojka misses with a looping right.
Jomoney throws a jab when Sojka was well out of range.
Jomoney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sojka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jomoney gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sojka just misses with a punch to the body.
Sojka cracks Jomoney with a good jab.
Jomoney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sojka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jomoney.
A countering left hand to the body from Sojka misses.
Sojka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jomoney moves away.
Jomoney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jomoney misses with a looping right.
Sojka connects with a looping right hand.
Jomoney throws a hook but Sojka blocks it.
Sojka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jomoney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Sojka.
Jomoney misses with a looping left.
Jomoney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Sojka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sojka slips under a jab from Jomoney.
Sojka with a jab.#TD#
Jomoney shoots in and bounces Sojka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jomoney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sojka wants to stand and escape but Jomoney is having none of it.
Sojka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jomoney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sojka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sojka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jomoney is controlling him. #ES2#
Sojka pushes Jomoney off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sojka misses with a looping right.
Sojka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jomoney.
Sojka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jomoney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Jomoney misses with a hook
and Sojka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sojka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jomoney.
Sojka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sojka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jomoney lunges at Sojka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sojka's hand.
Sojka looks to throw the jab but Jomoney is out of range.
Jomoney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sojka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Jomoney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sojka is trying to defend but Jomoney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sojka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Jomoney 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.
Jomoney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Sojka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jomoney tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sojka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jomoney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Jomoney working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Sojka is rocked!
Sojka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jomoney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sojka is still in real trouble! Can Jomoney finish him?
Jomoney lands a big elbow - Sojka is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jomoney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney!
Ivan Jomoney made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CCC 27 : Creenshaw vs Kruczek
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee calls for Sitsongrit to work.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Sitsongrit.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.#CL#
Sitsongrit pushes Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.
Petrov working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Petrov moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T3#
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Petrov.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pyotr Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.
Petrov throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a combination
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Sitsongrit is rocked!
Pyotr Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a series of strikes. Petrov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Sitsongrit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Petrov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Sitsongrit's defenses. It connects perfectly with Sitsongrit's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pyotr Petrov! |
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Event:
OFK 401 - Sasaki Vs Brychczy
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
A cross from Drozd lands.
Drozd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drozd tests Holloway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drozd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
Drozd throws a right hand that misses
and Holloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drozd throws a good cross that connects.
Drozd lands with a nice body punch.
Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drozd.
Drozd digs a good body shot into Holloway's ribs.
Drozd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drozd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Drozd there.
Holloway has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drozd misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Holloway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drozd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Drozd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holloway tries a quick counter leg kick but Drozd is wise to it.
Holloway takes one on the button.#T1#
Drozd throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holloway throws a sloppy head kick
and Drozd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drozd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drozd throws an off balance right hand
enabling Holloway to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Drozd misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holloway! But no joy.
Holloway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drozd.
Drozd throws a body punch but Holloway moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Drozd. That snapped Holloway's head back.
Drozd scores with a punch to the head.
Drozd moves out of range of the strikes.
Drozd lands with a hook. Holloway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holloway blocks a jab.
Holloway lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drozd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holloway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drozd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drozd misses with a hook. Holloway ducked under it nicely.
Holloway looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Holloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drozd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holloway ducks right into an uppercut from Drozd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drozd. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drozd works over Holloway's head and body with a nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drozd.
Good leg kick by Holloway.
Drozd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Drozd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drozd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drozd throws a poor cross that misses
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holloway scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Drozd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drozd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drozd dips to his left and cracks Holloway with an uppercut!
Holloway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drozd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holloway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drozd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Drozd misses.
Drozd jabs at Holloway's body.
Holloway slips under a jab from Drozd.
Drozd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drozd. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holloway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drozd misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holloway! But no joy.
Holloway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drozd misses the jab.
Drozd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drozd misses with a looping right.
Drozd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drozd thuds his right hand into Holloway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drozd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holloway! But no joy.
Drozd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holloway manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Drozd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holloway! But no joy.
Holloway walks into a jab.
Holloway slips a jab and a cross from Drozd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Drozd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holloway doesn't seem phased though.
Drozd jabs Holloway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drozd.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holloway walks into a jab.
Drozd jabs Holloway right on the nose. Holloway blinks but takes it well.
Drozd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holloway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drozd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holloway scrambles back to his feet.
Drozd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drozd punishes Holloway's body with a nice straight punch.
Drozd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drozd misses with a lunging right hand
and Holloway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drozd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Holloway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drozd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drozd misses with an uppercut.
Miroslav Drozd is winning the standup battle so far.
Drozd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holloway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holloway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drozd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holloway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holloway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drozd misses with a straight right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Holloway might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Drozd has got the better of the exchanges.
Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drozd.
Holloway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drozd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drozd takes a swing at Holloway's ribcage but misses.
Holloway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Drozd with a body shot.
Drozd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?#T2#
Holloway misses with a straight right.
Drozd misses with a straight left.
Holloway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holloway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Drozd scores with a sloppy right hand. Holloway should have avoided that one.
Drozd misses with a left hand
and Holloway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drozd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drozd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holloway tries a quick counter leg kick but Drozd is wise to it.
Drozd throws a jab but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway throws out a counter right but Drozd avoids it with no problem.
Holloway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drozd lands a head shot.#T3#
Drozd throws a series of strikes that have Holloway backpedaling.
Drozd throws an off balance right hand
and Holloway counters with a stiff right hand.
Holloway throws the left hand but Drozd avoids the punch easily.
Drozd swinging wildly here.
A cross from Drozd lands.
Drozd cracks Holloway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drozd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away.
Drozd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holloway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Drozd swings widly with a right hand
and Holloway counters with a low kick, right behind Drozd 's knee.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drozd manages to avoid it.
Drozd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Drozd throws a push kick but Holloway slaps the foot to one side.
Drozd with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drozd misses with a series of wild punches.
Holloway throws out a counter right but Drozd avoids it with no problem.
Holloway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drozd doesn't seem bothered though.
Drozd misses with a hook
and Holloway counters with a nice leg kick.
Drozd punishes Holloway's body with a nice straight punch.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Holloway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drozd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drozd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holloway blocks a jab.
Drozd throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd dominated that second round.
That's time! Drozd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Drozd throws a good cross that connects.
Holloway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drozd. Drozd obviously looking to wear him down.
Drozd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drozd tries to bum rush Holloway with a series of wild strikes but Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holloway throws a sloppy head kick and Drozd moves out of range easily.
Drozd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Drozd.
Drozd scores with a sloppy right hand. Holloway should have avoided that one.
Drozd throws a hook but Holloway avoids it easily.
Holloway 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.
Drozd scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway blocks a jab.
Holloway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Drozd scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drozd.#T1#
Drozd misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming.
Drozd throws a right hand that Holloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Holloway also avoids with ease.
Drozd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drozd slips a jab from Holloway.
Holloway throws a big shot that misses.
Drozd misses with a left hand
and Holloway counters with a thumping low kick.
Holloway digs a good body shot into Drozd's ribs.
Holloway lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drozd looks to land a right hand but Holloway moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drozd, as that shot connected.
Drozd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drozd throws a jab but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Max Holloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drozd misses with a right hand
and Holloway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holloway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drozd lands with a nice body punch.
Drozd throws a lazy uppercut
and Holloway counters with a stiff right hand.
Drozd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holloway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drozd.
Drozd misses with a head kick.
Holloway slips a straight right by Drozd.
A jab from Drozd finds it's way through Holloway's defenses.
Drozd misses with a straight left.
Drozd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Drozd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Drozd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Drozd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drozd connects with a crisp jab.
Drozd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drozd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Drozd looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Holloway slips a jab from Drozd.
Holloway takes one to the chin there.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Holloway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drozd works the jab nicely.
Nice jab there from Drozd.
Miroslav Drozd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Drozd.
Drozd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drozd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Drozd throws a right hand that Holloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Holloway also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Holloway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holloway slips a jab from Drozd.
Holloway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Holloway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Holloway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Drozd.
Drozd scores with a sloppy right hand. Holloway should have avoided that one.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot.
Drozd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drozd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drozd throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Drozd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drozd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Drozd!
A victorious Miroslav Drozd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 1069 Stark vs Stonk II
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Rozhkov 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pustik wants to sweep but no luck.
Rozhkov is in close to Pustik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozhkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rozhkov slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pustik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Pustik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rozhkov pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov working Pustik over with strikes.
Rozhkov wants to control but Pustik is keeping him busy.
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pustik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Pustik trying to control from the bottom.
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rozhkov connects with a nice short shot to Pustik's temple.
Rozhkov working Pustik over with strikes.
Rozhkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pustik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pustik defending well though.
Pustik tries to get to full guard but Rozhkov has control of the leg.
Rozhkov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Rozhkov is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rozhkov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2##SUB#
Rozhkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pustik wants to improve his position but Rozhkov is controlling well.
Rozhkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pustik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rozhkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pustik wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rozhkov in particular looking to stall.
Pustik wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Rozhkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pustik flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pustik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rozhkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rozhkov stands up over Pustik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rozhkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rozhkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pustik looking to control.
Pustik keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Pustik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rozhkov is one step ahead there.
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Pustik is keeping the position.#T4#
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pustik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pustik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pustik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pustik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rozhkov stands up over Pustik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rozhkov is in close to Pustik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pustik is trying to control the position but Rozhkov postures up.
Rozhkov controlling from the top position.
Rozhkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rozhkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pustik quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rozhkov connects with a nice short shot to Pustik's temple.
Rozhkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rozhkov wants to take a breather but Pustik is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Rozhkov there.
Pustik gets full guard.
Pustik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pustik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rozhkov is one step ahead there.
Rozhkov is working Pustik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pustik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Pustik is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pustik looking for a guillotine here but Rozhkov defends easily.
#T1#
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pustik's head.
Rozhkov trying to control but Pustik is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pustik can do to turn this around?
Pustik wants to sweep but no luck.
Rozhkov working some strikes from top position.
Rozhkov content to stall in guard here.
Rozhkov stopping the sweep attempt from Pustik.
Rozhkov is stalling in the full guard.
Pustik 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rozhkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pustik's head.
Rozhkov stopping the sweep attempt from Pustik.
Pustik controlling Rozhkov's posture.
Pustik wants to improve his position but instead Rozhkov has moved into half guard.
Rozhkov slips a nice elbow through Pustik's hands, connecting with Pustik's forehead.
Rozhkov trying to control the action but Pustik is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Rozhkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Rozhkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rozhkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rozhkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pustik tries to get to full guard but Rozhkov has control of the leg.
Rozhkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pustik wants to improve his position but Rozhkov is controlling well.
Alexander Rozhkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB2#
Pustik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pustik has hold of Rozhkov's hands but Rozhkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rozhkov working Pustik over with strikes.
Rozhkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rozhkov drops an elbow to the side of Pustik's head. #ROC#Pustik is rocked!
Pustik gets full guard.
Pustik is still in real trouble! Can Rozhkov finish him?
Rozhkov landing with the ground and pound.
Rozhkov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Pustik covers up, he's hurt! Rozhkov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rozhkov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rozhkov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Rozhkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sova is trying to drag Dew to the mat but Dew just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Sova has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dew is trying to keep an underhook but Sova manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Dew
Sova is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (0) Dew
Dew is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Sova controlling the pace for now.
Sova prevents Dew from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova trying to control but Dew is having none of it.
Sova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Sova is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sova wants to control but instead Dew manages to regain half guard.
Dew trying to control here.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dew keeps working.
Dew tries to get to full guard but Sova has control of the leg.
Dew is concentrating on defense, preventing Sova from advancing position.
Sova is trying to control the action in half guard but Dew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sova is pressing down on Dew's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dew is holding on for now. #T2#
Sova is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (8) vs (0) Dew
Sova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dew is looking to escape.
Sova controlling the position easily from mount.
Sova wants to control the pace but Dew is squirming around nicely.
Dew felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sova is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Dew is trying to escape the mount.
Sova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sova controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Sova trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Sova goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dew turns into him and now he's in Sova's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (8) vs (2) Dew
Sova keeping moving, preventing Dew from controlling successfully.
Dew sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dew's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (10) vs (2) Dew#T5#
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Dew pulls Sova in close to prevent any damage.
Sova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (13) vs (2) Dew#SUB#
Sova thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dew prevents Sova from improving position.
Sova wants to control but Dew is keeping him busy. #T6#
Dew is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control.
Dew is still trying to improve position.
Sova staying calm.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dew keeps working. #SUB#
Sova is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dew looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sova gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dew is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sova lets go of the hold and Dew can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Sova!
A victorious Pavel Sova thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cap gets a clinch.
Cap gets underhooks to prevent Kuang's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Cap turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cap manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuang (0) vs (4) Cap
Cap staying calm.
Cap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kuang struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What's Kuang going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Cap working away.#T1#
Cap is staying tight to Kuang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kuang tries to buck Cap off but Cap is having none of it.
Kuang is trying to control Cap's posture but Cap avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kuang is looking to reverse the position.
Cap trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Kuang is looking to regain half guard here but Cap keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Cap content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kuang is looking to reverse the position.
Cap tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuang's legs.
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Cap tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kuang trying to remain calm as Cap controls from the top position.#T3#
Kuang gets back to half guard.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard.
Cap passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (7) Cap
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang wants to hold on but Cap pushes him away.
Cap controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cap wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Cap isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Cap controlling from the full mount.
Cap can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Kuang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Kuang wants to get back to full guard.
Cap trying to advance position but Kuang counters by regaining guard.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kuang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cap stands and throws Kuang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (10) Cap
Kuang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cap off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (4) vs (10) Cap#T6#
Kuang just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cap manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuang's guard. Nice work there by Cap.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (4) vs (12) Cap
Cap wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Kuang looking to control.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Kuang.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.
Cap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Cap postures up.
Cap is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Kuang.
Cap slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (6) vs (12) Cap
Kuang prevents Cap from improving his position.#T8#
Kuang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cap wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
Kuang is pressing down on Cap's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cap is holding on for now.
Kuang is taking a breather. Cap says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuang is working away from the top position though.
Kuang not doing much here.
Kuang is trying to control. Cap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Cap is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Kuang 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.
Kuang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cap for as long as he can get away with.
Kuang uses his free foot to push down on Cap's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cap. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (9) vs (12) Cap#T10#
Cap regains half guard.
Cap is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuang wants to take a breather but Cap is having none of it.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Cap is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuang prevents Cap from improving his position.
Kuang trying to control the action but Cap is working from the bottom.
Kuang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Kuang prevents Cap from improving his position.
Cap trying to control from the bottom.
Cap moves into full guard.
Cap keeping full guard, as Kuang tries to pass.
Kuang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T12#
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Cap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cap keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuang content to stall in guard here.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13#
Kuang postures up.
Cap 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.
Kuang looking to sit in guard and control but Cap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (9) vs (14) Cap#SUB#
Kuang working for submissions but it's allowed Cap to get to half guard.
#T14#
Well, if Cap 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.
Kuang moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Kuang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cap passes Kuang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cap trying to control from half guard but Kuang is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cap wins on points by 14 to 9.
Nedry Kuang spoke after the fight, saying 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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Event:
C303: Nakagawa vs Lew II
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Cervenka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Aalto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Aalto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Aalto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Aalto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aalto closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Marek Cervenka has been cut.
A head kick misses from Aalto.
Cervenka throws an off balance right hand
and Aalto counters with a stiff right hand.
Aalto misses with a few strikes there.
Cervenka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aalto's hands.
Aalto misses with a straight left.
Aalto throws a jab when Cervenka was well out of range.
Cervenka lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Cervenka misses the target.
Cervenka connects with the punch.
Aalto misses the jab.
Aalto throws a head kick that half lands.
Cervenka moves out of range of the leg kick from Aalto.#T1#
Aalto misses with a hook. Cervenka ducked under it nicely.
Cervenka moves out of range of the body kick.
Cervenka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cervenka tries to land a leg kick but Aalto saw it coming and moves away.
Cervenka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cervenka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aalto cracks Cervenka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Cervenka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cervenka doesn't manage to clinch there - Aalto circles away.
Cervenka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka avoids the head kick by Aalto.
#CL2#
Cervenka gets a clinch.
Cervenka blocking some punches.
Aalto lands an uppercut.
Aalto wants to stall.
Aalto lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Cervenka on the inside.
Cervenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Cervenka tries a body shot but Aalto blocks it.
Aalto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aalto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aalto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aalto scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Aalto drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Aalto is working an open guard so Cervenka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cervenka throws a jab when Aalto was well out of range.
Aalto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aalto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cervenka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aalto on the side of the head.
Aalto throws a sloppy head kick and Cervenka moves out of range easily.
A jab from Cervenka misses. #T3#
Cervenka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cervenka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cervenka lands with an uppercut that bounces Aalto off the cage and back into range.
Cervenka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Aalto blocks a jab.
Cervenka tests Aalto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Aalto slips the punch.
Cervenka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cervenka throws a combination. Aalto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cervenka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aalto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Aalto.
Cervenka blocks the body kick.
Cervenka throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
Cervenka throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Aalto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cervenka.
Cervenka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aalto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cervenka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aalto.
Cervenka works the jab nicely.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cervenka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aalto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cervenka moves away from the strike by Aalto.
Cervenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Aalto is just out of range.
Aalto slips a straight right by Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a right hand that Aalto ducks under and follows up with a left that Aalto also avoids with ease.
Aalto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aalto cracks a nice hook into Cervenka's ribs.
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Aalto misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Aalto misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marek Cervenka's cut.
That's time! Aalto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cervenka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aalto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Aalto moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka thuds a left hand into Aalto's body.
Aalto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aalto tried to score with a low kick but Cervenka checks it.
Cervenka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cervenka misses with a right hand
and Aalto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aalto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cervenka to score with a decent uppercut.
Aalto lands with a right hand.
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aalto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aalto throws a lazy head kick
and Cervenka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aalto thinking.
Cervenka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aalto.
Aalto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Cervenka throws the left hand but Aalto avoids the punch easily.
Cervenka throws a shot from downtown. Aalto moves away and avoids it.
Cervenka jabs Aalto right on the nose. Aalto blinks but takes it well.
Aalto keeps the fight on the outside.
Cervenka throws a hook but Aalto avoids it easily.
Cervenka lands with a hook. Aalto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aalto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cervenka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cervenka duly obliges.
Aalto swings for the body but Cervenka moves out of range.
Aalto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cervenka throws out the jab.
Aalto looks to throw the jab but Cervenka is out of range.
Aalto throws a head kick but Cervenka moves out of range.
Cervenka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aalto throwing a counter right hand but Cervenka manages to avoid it.
Cervenka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Aalto scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aalto scores with a punch to the head.
Aalto checks a leg kick.
Aalto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aalto scores with a one two! Cervenka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aalto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cervenka misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
Aalto walks into a stiff left hand from Cervenka.
Decent striking displayed by Aalto there.
Aalto lands the left hand.
Cervenka sizes up Aalto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cervenka moves out of range as Aalto throws a body kick.
Cervenka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cervenka misses the jab.
Aalto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aalto throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Aalto tries to move into range but Cervenka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cervenka avoids the body shot from Aalto.
Aalto avoids the body shot from Cervenka.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aalto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cervenka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cervenka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cervenka lands a really nice looking cross but Aalto seems unphased.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto misses with a hook.
Cervenka scores with a hook.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Cervenka.
Aalto misses with a low kick as Cervenka jumps back.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Aalto lands with a good body shot.
Aalto scores with a jab. Cervenka acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Aalto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aalto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka misses with a series of wild punches.
Cervenka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aalto misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Aalto. That snapped Cervenka's head back.
Aalto throws a shot from downtown. Cervenka moves away and avoids it.
Aalto with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervenka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cervenka scores with a jab to the body.
Cervenka lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Cervenka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cervenka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aalto. Aalto obviously looking to wear him down.
Aalto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto is looking to score with low kicks.
Cervenka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aalto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cervenka connects with a jab.
Cervenka throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
Aalto takes a swing at Cervenka's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Cervenka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aalto misses with a low kick.
Aalto throws a series of punches but Cervenka moves out of range.
Aalto is looking to chop away at Cervenka's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
Aalto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cervenka to score with a decent uppercut.
Cervenka misses with a body shot.
Aalto blocks a jab.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
An attempted straight right counter from Aalto misses the target.#T1#
Aalto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aalto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cervenka! But no joy.
Aalto throws a push kick but Cervenka slaps the foot to one side.
Aalto throws a body shot but no joy.
Aalto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Aalto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aalto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cervenka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aalto slips a jab from Cervenka.
Aalto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cervenka throws an off balance right hand
enabling Aalto to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Cervenka coming out on top.
Aalto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
A punch lands to the side of Aalto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cervenka misses with a left hand
letting Aalto counter with a right hand. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Cervenka. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aalto looks to score with a jab to the body but Cervenka is just out of range.
Aalto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Aalto misses the target.
Cervenka takes a swing at Aalto's ribcage but misses.
Cervenka lands a really nice looking cross but Aalto seems unphased.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Aalto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cervenka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aalto staying out of range there.
Cervenka slips a straight right by Aalto.
Cervenka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Aalto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cervenka scores with a sloppy right hand. Aalto should have avoided that one.
Marek Cervenka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cervenka moves away from the strike by Aalto.
Aalto throws a body shot but no joy.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Cervenka doesn't manage to clinch there - Aalto circles away.
Cervenka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aalto eats them both and turns towards Cervenka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aalto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Aalto.
Cervenka throws out a counter right but Aalto avoids it with no problem.
Aalto misses with an uppercut. Cervenka saw that one coming.
Aalto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cervenka avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Aalto saw that one coming.
Aalto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cervenka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cervenka is looking to clinch.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Aalto slips the punch.
Aalto throws a low kick, looking for Cervenka's leg but Cervenka calmly moves out of range.
Cervenka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Aalto misses with a straight right.
Aalto defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
Cervenka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka tries to clinch up.
Cervenka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aalto counters with a left and a right that stings Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aalto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aalto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aalto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Aalto. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cervenka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cervenka throws a hook but Aalto blocks it.
Cervenka throws a right hand that misses
and Aalto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aalto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Cervenka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marek Cervenka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aalto throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Cervenka counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marek Cervenka.
I've got Cervenka 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Cervenka! |
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Event:
SYN 1068 Danger vs Dodgers II
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Farman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sykora misses with the body kick
and Sykora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykora lands a nice hook to Farman's body. Farman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Farman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sykora.
Sykora scores with the left hand. Farman knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sykora misses with a hook
enabling Farman to counter with a crisp jab.
Farman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sykora throws out a loose jab but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sykora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykora scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Farman.
Sykora moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Farman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick from Sykora.#T1#
Farman blocks a jab.
Farman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
Farman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Farman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farman is looking to land body kicks.
Farman blocks a jab.
Sykora connects with the punch.
Sykora swings widly with a right hand
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Farman pushes Sykora up against the cage in a clinch.
Sykora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykora creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Sykora avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
A short right from Sykora.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykora scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Farman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Farman fails to land.
Farman lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sykora fails to land.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Sykora avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykora throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Farman blocks it with crossed arms.
Sykora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman lands a shoulder strike.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farman pushes Sykora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sykora can't find room to land a body shot as Farman controls the action.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykora.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
#T3#
Farman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
A body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Sykora blocks a body shot from Farman.
Farman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykora.
Sykora looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
A short left from Farman.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands with a light punch inside.
Farman lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Farman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sykora blocks a body shot from Farman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farman.
Farman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykora.
Sykora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Farman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Sykora is rocked!
Farman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Farman finish him?
Farman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykoras head.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Sykora avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Sykora's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farman lands with a left to the head.
Sykora throws a head punch that misses.
Sykora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
A short uppercut from Farman.
Sykora is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykora looking to throw knees to the head but Farman is blocking nicely.
Farman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykora's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zafir Farman dominated that round.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farman walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sykora drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Farman swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sykora's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
A relieved looking Zafir Farman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Lunak misses its intended target.
Lunak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cozad's sensitive parts.
Cozad feints a jab promting Lunak to slip. Cozad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lunak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
Cozad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lunak misses with a looping left.
Lunak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
A little feinted left hand from Lunak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lunak.
Cozad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lunak.
Lunak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lunak drops his hands momentarily and Cozad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Lunak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Lunak has managed to clinch.
Lunak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lunak.
Lunak throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Cozad.
A bit of stalling here from Lunak.
#T1#
Lunak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cozad is looking to control Lunak's arms but Lunak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Lunak gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Cozad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lunak is struggling to control the position.
Lunak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cozad scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cozad.
Lunak lands an uppercut.
Lunak taking a breather.
Lunak being controlled against the cage.
Lunak misses with a punch on the inside.
Lunak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cozad has had enough of the clinch but Lunak keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Lunak taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lunak has Cozad pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Libor Lunak.
Cozad throws a series of punches but Lunak moves out of range.
Cozad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lunak throws a body punch but Cozad moves out of range.
We've been told by Lunak's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lunak throws a hook to the side of Cozad's head but Cozad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lunak dips to his left and cracks Cozad with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Lunak misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lunak moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Cozad defending well as Lunak loads up on a big left hand.
Cozad throws out a counter right but Lunak avoids it with no problem.
Lunak misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Cozad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
Lunak tries to clinch up but Cozad circles away and keeps his distance.
Cozad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cozad throws a body shot but no joy.
Lunak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Lunak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lunak misses with a body shot.
Cozad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lunak throws an off balance right hand
letting Cozad counter with a right hand.
Cozad walks into a left hand.
Lunak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cozad thuds his right hand into Lunak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Libor Lunak's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Lunak does it's job there.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Lunak.
Lunak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lunak throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
Cozad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lunak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Cozad blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Cozad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cozad scores with a push kick.
Lunak is breathing heavily.
Lunak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cozad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cozad sizes up Lunak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Cozad scores with a leg kick.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lunak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cozad throws out the jab.
Cozad swinging wildly here.
Lunak doesn't manage to clinch there - Cozad circles away.
Cozad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lunak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Lunak saw that one coming.
Lunak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lunak throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Cozad counters with a nice right hand that sends Lunak toppling to the canvas! Lunak scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cozad finish him?!#ROC2#Lunak is rocked!#CUT2#Libor Lunak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cozad cracks Lunak with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad! |
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Event:
CCC 26 : Fedetenko vs Face
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cizek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cizek throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cizek. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Cizek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Cizek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cizek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cizek throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. #TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cizek has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cizek works the jab nicely.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cizek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Cizek.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cizek. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie misses with a low kick. #T1#
Cizek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cizek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Cizek moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Cizek misses with a looping right.
Cizek misses with an uppercut.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Cizek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cizek.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Cizek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cizek misses with a body shot.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cizek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cizek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Cizek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cizek avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Cizek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cizek throws out a powerful jab.
Cizek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and Cizek counters with a left to the body.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Cizek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cizek lands a lovely overhand right.
Cizek connects with a solid leg kick.
Cizek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Cizek is just out of range.#TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Cizek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cizek wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cizek's guard.
Cizek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Cizek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cizek trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gracie tries to control but Cizek wriggling away. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cizek can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cizek is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Cizek is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Cizek frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Cizek is having none of it.
Gracie wants to take Cizek's back but he can't do it this time.
Cizek wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Cizek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie throws a body punch but Cizek moves out of range.
Cizek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie lands a jab to Cizek's midsection.
Cizek avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Cizek throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Cizek misses with a body shot.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cizek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cizek.
Cizek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Cizek works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Cizek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cizek checks a leg kick.
Cizek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Cizek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
That kick from Cizek tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Cizek lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cizek.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Cizek sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cyril Cizek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cizek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
It seemed like Cizek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Cizek misses its intended target.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Cizek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Cizek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cizek.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cizek. Gracie shrugs it off though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cizek moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cizek slips a jab from Gracie.#T2#
Cizek jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Cizek blocks the low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cizek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Cizek.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cizek lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Cizek is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Cizek had a free shot at his head there.
Cizek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Cizek scores with a punch to the head.
Jab from Gracie.
Cizek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cyril Cizek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Cizek throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cizek scores with a hook.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cizek looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Cizek looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Nice cross by Cizek.
Cizek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cizek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cizek throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Cizek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cizek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cizek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie moves forwards but Cizek connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Cizek throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Cizek is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2#
Cizek has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gracie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cizek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Cizek does it's job there.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cizek.
Cizek slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Cizek misses.
Cizek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Cizek avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Cizek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cizek manages to avoid it.
Cizek scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cizek scores with a jab to the body.
Cizek thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Cizek throws a head kick that half lands.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Cizek connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cizek avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cizek avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Cizek moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Cizek.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Cizek had a free shot at his head there.
Cizek with a nice cross.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cizek moves away.
Gracie backing away here, and Cizek unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cizek connects with a crisp jab.
Cizek tries a head kick but it misses.
Cizek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cizek lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Cizek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cizek scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cizek takes a step back to recover.
Cizek feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Cizek scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cizek cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cizek thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cizek feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Cizek scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cizek is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Robert Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cizek counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cizek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Cizek misses with a few strikes there.
Cizek lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Cizek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cizek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cizek jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie tries a low kick but Cizek avoids it.
A left lands for Cizek.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cizek takes a step back to recover.
Cizek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Gracie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Cizek off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cizek misses with a combination
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Cizek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cizek connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Cizek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cizek lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cizek. That one must have hurt.
Cizek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Cyril Cizek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cizek cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Cizek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cizek 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Cizek! |
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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cap closes the distance and clinches.
Cap tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cap is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gomes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gomes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gomes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cap has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Cap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cap has Gomes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gomes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cap goes for a takedown attempt but Gomes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Cap clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cap has clasped his hands together around Gomes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cap (4) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control but Cap postures up.#T1#
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes keeps trying to improve his position.
Cap tries to advance to mount but Gomes denies him.
Cap trying to control the position but Gomes is working away.
Gomes tries to buck Cap off but Cap is having none of it.
Gomes is not content to let Cap control the position.
Gomes struggling a bit here.#T2#
The referee asks Cap politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cap prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gomes is not content to let Cap control the position.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomes prevents Cap from improving position. #T3#
Cap trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Gomes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cap trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes wants to control but Cap postures up.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Cap is really struggling to control Gomes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Cap laying and praying for a moment but Gomes takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gomes gets full guard.
Cap trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cap works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cap content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Cap seems content to control.
Gomes is refusing to be controlled, as Cap sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cap in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Gomes is not content to let Cap control the position.
Cap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cap working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gomes's thigh. Gomes counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cap showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Cap wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Cap controlling from the top position.
Gomes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cap wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T9#
Cap wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes is pulling down on Cap's head. It's preventing any offense from Cap, at least for the moment.
Cap stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position.
Cap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (4) vs (2) Gomes#T10#
Cap is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
Cap has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap trying to control the position.
Cap pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.#T11#
Cap has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage.
Cap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap working a defensive guard here.
Cap is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gomes controlling from the top position. #T13#
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Cap controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Cap is trying to hold Gomes in close to prevent damage but Gomes has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (4) vs (5) Gomes
Gomes content just to control the position here. #T14#
Gomes wants to take Cap's back here but Cap is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gomes prevents Cap from getting the reversal.
Cap tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cap is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 5 to 4.
A very excited looking Ronaldo Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Strakapoud manages to pull guard.
Gascoigne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strakapoud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strakapoud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud trying to keep a closed guard but Gascoigne is proving a slippery customer.
Strakapoud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strakapoud looking to control but Gascoigne passes into half guard.
#T1#
Strakapoud controlling the position well.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Gascoigne keeps him under control.
Strakapoud keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gascoigne is thwarting Strakapoud's attempts to control the position.
Gascoigne stalling.
Gascoigne is looking to advance position but Strakapoud won't allow it.
Strakapoud is trying to control but Gascoigne manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (3) Gascoigne#T2#
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Gascoigne pushes him away.
Gascoigne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Gascoigne postures up.
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
Strakapoud manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gascoigne is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strakapoud trying to control but Gascoigne postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gascoigne in particular looking to stall.
Strakapoud is refusing to be controlled, as Gascoigne sits in half guard.
Gascoigne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (6) Gascoigne
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Gascoigne pushes him away.#T4#
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne tries to control but Strakapoud wriggling away.
Gascoigne controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascoigne avoids the attempt from Strakapoud to control.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne looking to control but Strakapoud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gascoigne avoids the attempt from Strakapoud to control.
Gascoigne controlling his opponent.
Strakapoud really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strakapoud is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gascoigne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Gascoigne avoids the attempt from Strakapoud to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud is squirming around, avoiding Gascoigne's attempts to control the action.
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
Gascoigne content just to control the position here. #T7#
Strakapoud is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud wants to control but Gascoigne is having none of it.
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gascoigne trying to control but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position but Gascoigne isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strakapoud regains half guard.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep. Gascoigne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascoigne is looking to take a break and control but Strakapoud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascoigne moves into full mount! Strakapoud won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (9) Gascoigne
Gascoigne avoids the attempt from Strakapoud to control.
Strakapoud is looking to get to half guard.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9#
Gascoigne wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping him busy.
Gascoigne controlling the action here.
Strakapoud trying to hold on to Gascoigne's head to control him but Gascoigne postures up.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Gascoigne keeps him under control.
Gascoigne content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Strakapoud is looking to control Gascoigne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strakapoud avoid being mounted?
Strakapoud is trying to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (12) Gascoigne
Gascoigne controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Strakapoud wants to control but Gascoigne is having none of it.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascoigne has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne avoids the attempt from Strakapoud to control.
Strakapoud is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gascoigne controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Strakapoud is working to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gascoigne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Strakapoud regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Strakapoud can't keep his opponent in guard - Gascoigne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gascoigne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne tries to pass to full mount but Strakapoud defends it.
Gascoigne wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping him busy.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Strakapoud slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strakapoud wants to sweep here but Gascoigne controlling him for the moment.
Strakapoud is breathing heavily.
Gascoigne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strakapoud is trying to keep Gascoigne in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne wins on points by 12 to 0.
Paul Gascoigne thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 312 Kersikov vs Carioni
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Vyr throws a good cross that connects.
Vyr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mbeki fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mbeki, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Mbeki.
Vyr scores with a hook.
Mbeki has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vyr.
Vlastimil Vyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mbeki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vyr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vyr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vyr misses the shot to the body.
Mbeki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vyr.
Vyr throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mbeki to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Vlastimil Vyr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mbeki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mbeki.
The fighters circling - Vyr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vyr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mbeki moves forwards but Vyr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vyr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mbeki. Mbeki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Mbeki misses with a two punch combination.
Mbeki jabs Vyr right on the nose. Vyr blinks but takes it well.
Vlastimil Vyr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vyr tries to clinch up but Mbeki circles away and keeps his distance.
Mbeki avoids the body shot from Vyr.
Vyr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vyr slips under a jab.
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vyr as he avoids it easily.
Vyr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mbeki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mbeki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vyr, as that shot connected.
Vyr sizes up Mbeki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mbeki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vyr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mbeki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vyr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Vyr misses its intended target. #CL2#
Vyr moves into the clinch.#T2#
Mbeki tries for a takedown but Vyr manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amri Mbeki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vyr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vyr lands a shoulder strike.
Vyr controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Mbeki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mbeki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vyr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mbeki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vyr to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vyr.
Mbeki is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vyr controlling the action here for a moment.
Vyr misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Vyr can't find room to land a body shot as Mbeki controls the action.
Vyr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mbeki.
Vyr slowing the pace effectively.
Vyr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vyr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mbeki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vyr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mbeki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vyr walks away with a smile on his face. Mbeki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vyr ducks under a wild hook from Mbeki.
Mbeki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vyr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vyr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mbeki connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Vyr swings for the body but Mbeki moves out of range.
Mbeki throwing a counter right hand but Vyr manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vyr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mbeki.
Vyr stuns Mbeki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Mbeki misses.
Vyr lands an overhand right.
Vyr scores with a sloppy right hand. Mbeki should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Vyr coming out on top.
Mbeki lands a jab to the nose.
Mbeki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vyr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vyr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vyr throws a body punch but Mbeki moves out of range.
Vyr throws a hook but Mbeki avoids it easily.
Vyr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vyr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mbeki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mbeki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vyr.
Mbeki slips a straight right by Vyr.
Vyr tries to close the distance and clinch but Mbeki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mbeki is looking to counter punch.
Vyr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlastimil Vyr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlastimil Vyr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vyr throws a lazy uppercut
and Mbeki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Vyr is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
The fighters circling - Vyr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mbeki is looking to counter punch.
Mbeki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vyr.
Vyr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good exchange - Vyr coming out on top.
Vyr throws a hook but Mbeki avoids it easily.
Mbeki tries to clinch up.
Mbeki misses with an uppercut
and Vyr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mbeki tries to clinch but Vyr is having none of it.
Vyr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vyr doesn't manage to clinch there - Mbeki circles away.
Vyr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vyr throws a good cross that connects.
Vyr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mbeki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mbeki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vyr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vyr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mbeki.
Vyr pushes Mbeki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mbeki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Mbeki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mbeki prevents Vyr from escaping the position.
Mbeki trying to control the action but Vyr is working from the bottom.
Mbeki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee asks Mbeki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mbeki prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vyr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vyr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mbeki.
Mbeki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vlastimil Vyr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vyr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mbeki.
Mbeki tries to move into range but Vyr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vyr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mbeki.
A cross from Vyr lands.
Mbeki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mbeki swinging wildly here.
Vyr loads up on a big right hand but Mbeki slips the punch.
Mbeki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Mbeki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vyr.
Vyr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vyr just misses with a punch to the body.
Vyr lands the left hand.
Mbeki throws a hook to the side of Vyr's head but Vyr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vyr misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Mbeki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vyr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vyr has a couple of punches blocked by Mbeki.
Vyr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mbeki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mbeki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vyr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mbeki up against the cage.
Vyr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A short right from Vyr.
Mbeki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vyr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mbeki is trying to stall.
Vyr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mbeki looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vyr.
Vyr throws a head punch that misses.
Mbeki blocking some punches.
#BC#
Mbeki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mbeki moves out of range as Vyr strikes.
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!
Mbeki moves forwards but Vyr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vyr misses with a body shot.
Vyr misses with a straight left.
Mbeki walks into a stiff left hand from Vyr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlastimil Vyr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlastimil Vyr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mbeki instigates a clinch.
Mbeki wants to take the fight to the mat but Vyr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vyr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards.
Mbeki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vyr after a bit of a struggle.
Vyr has Mbeki pressed against the cage, preventing Mbeki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vyr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mbeki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vyr can turn it around.
Vyr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mbeki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vyr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vyr slows down the pace here.
Vyr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mbeki up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vyr taking a breather.
Vyr continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Vyr misses with some punches.
#T1#
Vyr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vyr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vyr blocks an elbow strike.
Vyr takes a shot to the head.
Vyr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mbeki's elbow.
Vyr prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amri Mbeki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mbeki.
Vyr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mbeki up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Vyr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vyr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mbeki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vyr lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Vyr lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mbeki. #TD#
Mbeki jumps guard and drags Vyr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vyr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mbeki's guard.#SU2#
Vyr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vyr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mbeki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vyr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vyr lands a nice shot to the body.
Vyr takes a swing at Mbeki's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Vyr.
Vyr lands a body shot.
#T3#
Vyr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vyr looks to land a left hand but Mbeki moved out of range nicely.
Vyr cracks a nice hook into Mbeki's ribs.
Vyr throws out a powerful jab.
Mbeki dives in for a single leg takedown but Vyr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vyr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vyr avoiding damage.
Vyr pushes Mbeki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vyr misses with a body punch.
Vyr lands a right hand.
A short right from Vyr on the inside.
Vyr tries to throw a body punch but Mbeki avoids it by throwing Vyr back against the cage.
Vyr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vyr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mbeki.
#T4#
Vyr stalling in the clinch.
Vyr slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Vyr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mbeki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vyr has him pressed against the cage.
Mbeki jumps guard but Vyr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mbeki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vyr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mbeki.
A head punch on the inside from Vyr fails to land.
Vyr scores with a shot to the side of Mbeki's head.
Mbeki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amri Mbeki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlastimil Vyr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mbeki is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlastimil Vyr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vyr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlastimil Vyr! |
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Event:
DMMA 312 Kersikov vs Carioni
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Cejka.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cejka scores with a nice strike.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cejka lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cejka just misses with a punch to the body.
Cejka looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King misses with a looping left.
Cejka throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Cejka clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Cejka.
Cejka blocks an uppercut.
Cejka blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cejka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
The referee calls for Cejka to work.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Cejka.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with some punches.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Cejka to work.
Cejka prevents a body shot from King.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cejka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King tries to throw a body punch but Cejka avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Cejka stalling the fight.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cejka breaks the clinch.
Cejka scores with a body shot.
Cejka throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cejka avoids the body shot from King.
Cejka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Cejka is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cejka misses the jab.
Cejka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cejka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cejka throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cejka.
Cejka misses with a body shot.
King slips a straight right by Cejka.#T3#
A jab from Cejka misses.
Cejka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cejka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cejka.
Cejka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cejka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Cejka misses its intended target.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Cejka moves into range and clinches up with King.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Cejka breaks the clinch.
Cejka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cejka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cejka misses with a looping left.
Cejka tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cejka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cejka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cejka moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
King tries to land a leg kick but Cejka saw it coming and moves away.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cejka is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King scores with a leg kick.
Cejka lands a lovely overhand right.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cejka's sensitive parts.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King misses with a low kick as Cejka jumps back.
King misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cejka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King looks for the body kick but Cejka saw that one coming.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cejka was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Nice shot lands for Cejka.
Cejka 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.
The crowd cheers as Cejka lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Cejka finds it's way through King's defenses.
Cejka sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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 Cestmir Cejka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cejka.
Cestmir Cejka is winning the standup battle so far.
Cejka missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cejka is out of range and King settles back down.
King misses with a low kick.
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cejka takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Cejka 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.
Cejka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Cejka.
Cejka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.#CL#
Cejka has taken the fight to the clinch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Cejka.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka leaning against his opponent.
King presses Cejka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cejka's elbow.
King lands an uppercut.
Cejka is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Cejka blocking some punches.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Cejka.
#T1#
Cejka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Cejka.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries to work over Cejka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cejka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Cejka controls the action.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cejka blocks a body shot from King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Cejka is stalling here.
#BC#
Cejka breaks the clinch.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cejka rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
King ducks under a wild hook from Cejka.
Cejka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cejka.
Cejka needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Cejka lands a body shot.
Cejka blocks the body kick.
Cejka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Cejka! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm King!
Malcolm King thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs McGee
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Cabal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krahujec.
Krahujec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krahujec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabal's waist but Cabal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krahujec off to one side.
Cabal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Cabal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabal.
A big right from Cabal misses.
Krahujec looks for a takedown but Cabal sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krahujec looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt
and Cabal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cabal throws out a loose jab but Krahujec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krahujec takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krahujec fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cabal avoids it really well and circles away.
Cabal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Krahujec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabal.
Krahujec fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Cabal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Santino Cabal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cabal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krahujec changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cabal tries to avoid it but Krahujec manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cabal to the ground. Cabal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cabal is looking for the big counter here.
Krahujec looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cabal throws an overhand right that lands on Krahujec's shoulder, as Krahujec tries to avoid the shot.
Krahujec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cabal scores with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Cabal #TD#
and Krahujec counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cabal!
Krahujec connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cabal some visible discomfort.
Cabal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabal is trying to stand back up but Krahujec is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krahujec lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Cabal thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Krahujec keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabal's head.
Cabal tries to strike from the bottom.
Cabal wants to stand up but Krahujec is controlling him.
Krahujec wants to pass the guard but Cabal is keeping the position.#ES2#
Cabal has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Krahujec has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cabal stops a takedown attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cabal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cabal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krahujec backwards.
Krahujec goes for a takedown attempt but Cabal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krahujec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krahujec is breathing heavily.
Cabal lands with a right hand.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabal tries to sprawl out of it but Krahujec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Krahujec takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krahujec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabal's waist but Cabal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krahujec off to one side.
Cabal cracks Krahujec with a good jab.
Cabal throws a head kick but Krahujec moves out of range.
Krahujec drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cabal sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Cabal as Krahujec shoots in.#KD2#
Cabal lands a big right hand that sends Krahujec crashing to the mat! Cabal stays standing though and waves Krahujec back to his feet!#ROC2#Krahujec is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krahujec is aggressively charging in as Cabal backs up avoiding any damage. Cabal tosses out a jab and Krahujec runs right into it face first! Krahujec is out cold! Cabal dropped down on all fours and is barking in Krahujec's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santino Cabal!
In his post fight interview, Santino Cabal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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