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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SYN 1071 Cruz vs Brown
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Bates takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tepes lV avoids it really well and circles away.
Tepes lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Tepes lV lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bates doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Armad Bates has been cut.
Bates 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.
Tepes lV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Bates is rocked!
Bates throws a hook but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bates checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bates misses.
Bates has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes lV.
A nice leg kick from Tepes lV, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Tepes lV misses with a right hand
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV throws a big shot that misses.
Bates misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.#CL2#
Bates closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Tepes lV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates tries to clinch up.
Tepes lV slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tepes lV circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes lV looks to throw a body kick
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes lV.
#T2#
Bates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tepes lV sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes lV tries to land a body kick
enabling Bates to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes lV misses with a looping right.
Tepes lV tries to land a front kick but Bates steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes lV misses with a shot to the body
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bates missing with a left hand there. Tepes lV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bates wants to clinch
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Tepes lV gets in close and tags Bates with a short punch that almost sends Bates to the mat! Oh Bates is in big trouble! He turns his back on Tepes lV, trying to create some distance but Tepes lV rushes him, striking wildly and Bates goes down! The referee tackles Tepes lV into the cage to end the fight! Tepes lV is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes lV!
A relieved looking Vlad Tepes lV 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:
HRL85
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ryker is looking to score with low kicks.
Dayton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ryker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dayton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryker, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Dayton jumps into guard, dragging Ryker to the mat.
#T1#
Ryker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dayton striking from the bottom.
Dayton working a defensive guard but Ryker manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Dayton 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dayton striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dayton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ryker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ryker prevents Dayton from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton tries to lock up and control but Ryker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryker prevents Dayton from getting the reversal.
Ryker trying to control but Dayton is having none of it.
Dayton throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3#
Dayton is looking to improve his position but Ryker isn't that keen on the idea.
Dayton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dayton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4##SUB2#
Dayton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ryker has locked up a guillotine! Ryker's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dayton is holding on here and Ryker must be using up a lot of energy. Dayton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ryker gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derrick Ryker!
After the big win, Derrick Ryker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
HRL85
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Natta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercer, pushing him back against the cage.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Natta has him pressed against the cage.
Mercer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away.
Mercer dives in for a single leg takedown but Natta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Mercer tries to get set, Natta tries to push him back and clinch up but Mercer manages to avoid the attempt.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.#TD2#
Mercer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Natta to the ground. Mercer is now in Natta's guard.#SUB#
Natta is looking for a triangle but Mercer pushes his legs off easily.
Mercer being controlled here momentarily.
Natta looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Natta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mercer has picked Natta up and slammed him! Natta can't keep hold of the triangle and Mercer manages to pass to side control!
Natta is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Natta can't do much from the bottom here.
Natta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mercer is looking to take a break and control but Natta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercer just content to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Natta gets back to half guard.
Natta tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
Natta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mercer slows the pace down in half guard.
Mercer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natta keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Natta throws a hook to the side of Mercer's head but Mercer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Natta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Natta.
Mercer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Natta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mercer.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Natta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mercer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Natta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Natta pushing down on Mercer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Natta is working for a kimura but Mercer is defending it quite comfortably.
Mercer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Natta wants to take a breather but Mercer is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mercer looking for submissions off his back.
Mercer wants to control but Natta is keeping busy.
Mercer tries to get to full guard but Natta has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta is controlling the pace.
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 Marco Natta 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.#R2#
Natta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Natta throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Natta sprawls well. Natta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet.
Natta misses with an uppercut.
Natta misses with a straight left.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Natta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Natta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Natta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Natta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Mercer shoots in and drives through. Natta sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mercer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Natta tries to avoid it but Mercer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Natta to the ground. Natta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Natta throws the left hand but Mercer avoids the punch easily.
Marco Natta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Natta as Mercer shoots in.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Natta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Natta misses with an uppercut. Mercer saw that one coming.
Mercer tries to counter with a clinch but Natta shakes him off and moves away.
Natta throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
Natta slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Natta.
Natta throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown. Natta tries to sprawl out of it but Mercer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Natta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercer shoots in but Natta avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Natta closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Natta misses with a body punch.
Mercer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away.
Natta stuffs the takedown attempt from Mercer. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet.
Natta throws a shot from downtown. Mercer moves away and avoids it.
Mercer slips a straight right by Natta.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natta throws a lazy right hand but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Natta looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Natta throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Natta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Natta misses with a straight right. #CL#
Natta clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Natta to keep the fight standing.
Mercer fails to pull guard.
Natta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?#TD#
Natta successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Natta holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Mercer postures up in Natta's guard and throws a big left but Natta blocks it.
Mercer trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natta is controlling Mercer's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Natta has Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Natta to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Natta.
Natta swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Natta tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Natta back against the cage.
Natta misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Natta decides to pull guard.
Mercer wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Natta dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Mercer with that takedown attempt.
Natta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Natta stuffs the takedown.
Natta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt - Natta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Natta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mercer at a distance.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Natta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mercer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Natta avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta stuffs the takedown.
Natta looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown but Natta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mercer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Natta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Natta.#T1#
Natta throws the left hand but Mercer avoids the punch easily.
Natta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Natta wants it to stay on the feet.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Natta as he jumps to the side.
Natta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Natta has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Natta decides to pull guard.
Natta has Mercer pulled in close to control his posture.
Natta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mercer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Natta controlling the position.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Mercer is proving a slippery customer.
Mercer trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Natta throws a lazy right hand but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt.
Natta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mercer.
Mercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Natta.
Natta throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mercer.
Natta tries to buck Mercer off but Mercer is having none of it.
Marco Natta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercer has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Natta tries to lock up and control but Mercer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Mercer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Natta working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Natta tries to lock up and control but Mercer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Natta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Natta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Natta!
Marco Natta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Longabaugh vs Hun
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Oquendo blocks a head kick by Costeau.
#CL2#
Oquendo moves into the clinch successfully.
Costeau misses with a punch to the body.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Costeau scores with a shot to the side of Oquendo's head.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Costeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costeau.
A short right from Oquendo.
Costeau lands an uppercut.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costeau misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Oquendo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Costeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costeau scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Costeau scores with a hook.
Oquendo blocks the body kick.
Costeau throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Costeau.
Costeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champion Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Costeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costeau takes a swing at Oquendo's ribcage but misses.
Oquendo moves in looking to clinch but Costeau pushes him off.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau feints and then cracks Oquendo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oquendo down.
Oquendo tries to clinch but Costeau moves out of range. #CL2#
Oquendo takes the fight into the clinch.
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Costeau.
Oquendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oquendo blocking some punches.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costeau blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Costeau tries to work over Oquendo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
Oquendo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costeau scores with a hook to the body. Oquendo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Costeau coming out on top.
Costeau cracks a nice hook into Oquendo's ribs.
Costeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oquendo manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Oquendo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Oquendo gets a clinch.
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oquendo lands an uppercut.
Costeau lands with a light punch inside.
Costeau takes a shot to the head.
Oquendo scores with a shot to the side of Costeau's head.
Costeau misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau digs a right hand underneath Oquendo's ribcage. Oquendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costeau lands a body punch.
Costeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Costeau lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Costeau lands a left hand.
#BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Costeau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costeau moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Costeau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Costeau.
Costeau tries to stall but Oquendo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Costeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Costeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch.
Costeau with a nice cross.#CL2#
Oquendo darts in and clinches Costeau up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Costeau fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costeau.
Costeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oquendo.#T4#
Oquendo prevents a body shot from Costeau.
Costeau lands a right hand.
Costeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costeau lands an uppercut.
Oquendo lands a shoulder strike.
Costeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costeau misses with a punch to the body.
Oquendo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costeau backwards. #BC#
Costeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oquendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Costeau circles away.
Oquendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Costeau circles away.
Oquendo avoids the body shot from Costeau.
Cuervo Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costeau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Oquendo has closed the distance and engaged Costeau in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costeau blocks an uppercut.
Costeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costeau.
Costeau lands with a right to the head.
Costeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oquendo moves in looking to clinch but Costeau pushes him off.
Oquendo moves in looking to clinch but Costeau pushes him off.
Costeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Costeau misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Oquendo moves into the clinch.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oquendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Costeau is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oquendo lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costeau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau. #BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costeau keeps the fight on the outside.
Costeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oquendo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Costeau scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Costeau throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Costeau tries to keep at a distance but Oquendo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cuervo Oquendo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costeau throws a head punch that misses.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
#BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Costeau.
Costeau darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Oquendo clinches up with Costeau and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Costeau.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Costeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costeau swings for the body but Oquendo moves out of range.
Oquendo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Costeau with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice straight punches there by Costeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Costeau.
Costeau feints and then cracks Oquendo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oquendo down. #T2#
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oquendo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oquendo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau is winning the standup battle so far.
Costeau throws a leg kick which misses Oquendo's front leg but catches the back leg as Oquendo tries to avoid it.
Costeau lands a right hook to the body.
Oquendo is looking to clinch but Costeau is avoiding it.
Costeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Costeau pushes Oquendo up against the cage in a clinch.
Costeau blocking some punches.
Costeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Oquendo controls his hands.
Costeau slowing the pace effectively.
Costeau taking a breather.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Oquendo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oquendo wants to clinch up but Costeau keeps it at a distance.
Costeau seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Costeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costeau loads up on a big right hand but Oquendo slips the punch.
Oquendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costeau tries to counter by clinching up but Oquendo breaks away and moves out of range.
Costeau throws a leg kick but Oquendo checks it.
Costeau lands with a nice body punch.
Oquendo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Costeau lands a leg kick that knocks Oquendo off balance momentarily.
Oquendo tries to clinch up.
Oquendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oquendo tries to clinch up.
Costeau scores with a jab to the head.
Oquendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costeau throws a series of punches but Oquendo moves out of range.
Oquendo is looking to clinch but Costeau is avoiding it.
Costeau circles away from the clinch attempt
and Costeau counters with a low kick, right behind Oquendo 's knee.
Oquendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costeau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Costeau stalls.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Costeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Costeau lands a nice shot to the body.
Costeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Costeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costeau working aggressively here.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Costeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oquendo scores with a shoulder strike.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oquendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Costeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oquendo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cuervo Oquendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Oquendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costeau scores with a jab.
Costeau scores with a spinning back kick!
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Costeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costeau lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Oquendo rushes Costeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Costeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oquendo can do to turn this around?
Oquendo blocks a body shot from Costeau.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oquendo.
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!
Costeau lands a right hand. #T1#
Costeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oquendo's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Costeau on the inside.
Costeau misses with some punches.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Oquendo manages to break the clinch.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Costeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oquendo tries to clinch up
and Costeau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oquendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Costeau circles away.
Costeau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oquendo. That did some damage!
Oquendo wants to clinch
and Costeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costeau throws a leg kick which misses Oquendo's front leg but catches the back leg as Oquendo tries to avoid it.
Oquendo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Oquendo moves out of range easily. #T2##CL2#
Oquendo clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costeau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oquendo's head backwards.
Oquendo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Costeau lands a head kick. Oquendo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Costeau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Oquendo pushes Costeau up against the cage in a clinch.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses.
Oquendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Oquendo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Costeau displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oquendo up against the cage.#T3#
Costeau blocking some punches.
#BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Oquendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Costeau.
Oquendo tries to clinch there but Costeau circles away.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oquendo is looking to clinch.
Oquendo wants to clinch up but Costeau keeps it at a distance.
Costeau throws a leg kick which misses Oquendo's front leg but catches the back leg as Oquendo tries to avoid it.
Costeau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Oquendo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oquendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Costeau.
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Costeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oquendo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oquendo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Costeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Costeau gets tackled into the cage by Oquendo. Oquendo maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Costeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Costeau breaks from the clinch.
Costeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costeau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oquendo.
Costeau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oquendo throws a poor cross that misses
and Costeau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oquendo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costeau, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
During a confident post fight interview, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HRL84
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Bruinbrood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bruinbrood lands in his opponent's guard.
Gaines looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB#
Gaines is looking for a triangle but Bruinbrood pushes his legs off easily.
Bruinbrood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaines's guard. #SUB2#
Bruinbrood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaines defends it well.
Bruinbrood wants to control but Gaines is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gaines blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bruinbrood. #T1#
Gaines regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bruinbrood trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Bruinbrood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruinbrood wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Bruinbrood throws a strike but Gaines rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bruinbrood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bruinbrood striking off his back but it's not causing Gaines any problems. #SUB2#
Bruinbrood is looking for a triangle but Gaines pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Bruinbrood wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruinbrood looking to control.
Bruinbrood pulls Gaines in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gaines gets tackled into the cage by Bruinbrood. Bruinbrood maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gaines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bruinbrood smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Bruinbrood scores with a takedown into Gaines's guard.#T3##SUB#
Gaines working for a triangle but Bruinbrood defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gaines working for submissions but it's allowed Bruinbrood to get to half guard.
Bruinbrood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gaines wants to control but Bruinbrood is keeping busy.
#SU2#
Bruinbrood gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bruinbrood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaines tried to counter with a leg kick but Bruinbrood avoided it.#TD2#
Bruinbrood shoots in and bounces Gaines off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gaines being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bruinbrood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakkie Bruinbrood dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Bruinbrood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bruinbrood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gaines manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruinbrood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working.
Bruinbrood trying to control from Gaines's half guard. Gaines has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruinbrood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bruinbrood is continuing to stall.#T1#
Gaines avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruinbrood trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gaines working for a triangle but Bruinbrood defends it easily.
Bruinbrood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruinbrood trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bruinbrood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bruinbrood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gaines is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bruinbrood throwing strikes from guard but Gaines blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruinbrood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Bruinbrood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##TD2#
Bruinbrood turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bruinbrood tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gaines tries to buck Bruinbrood off but Bruinbrood is having none of it.
Gaines parries the strikes from Bruinbrood easily there. Bruinbrood is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gaines to escape.
Gaines is trying to control Bruinbrood's posture but Bruinbrood avoids it. #SUB2#
Bruinbrood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bruinbrood throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Bruinbrood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gaines sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gaines manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bruinbrood is trying to maintain the position but Gaines is very close to passing his half guard.
Bruinbrood is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaines from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruinbrood wants to get back to full guard.
Bruinbrood trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakkie Bruinbrood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bruinbrood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaines appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Bruinbrood scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Bruinbrood looking to score a takedown here. Gaines is defending well but Bruinbrood drives through and ends up in Gaines's guard.
Bruinbrood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bruinbrood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaines keeping full guard, as Bruinbrood tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines is trying to control the position but Bruinbrood postures up. #SU2#
Gaines is working an open guard so Bruinbrood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Bruinbrood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Gaines tries to bench press Bruinbrood off him but Bruinbrood keeps the position.
Gaines prevents Bruinbrood from moving into mount. #SU2#
Bruinbrood stands up and beckons Gaines to his feet.
Ayden Gaines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Bruinbrood scores with a takedown into Gaines's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaines working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gaines is looking for a triangle here but Bruinbrood uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
Bruinbrood fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gaines tries to improve position but can't.
We've been informed that Bruinbrood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bruinbrood has control of an arm but Gaines manages to advance to Bruinbrood's back!
Bruinbrood tries to escape the position.
Bruinbrood turns into Gaines and is now in his guard.
Bruinbrood wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving. #T3#
Bruinbrood wants to pass the guard but Gaines is keeping the position.
Gaines is trying to control the position but Bruinbrood postures up.
Gaines preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruinbrood wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Gaines can't keep his opponent in guard - Bruinbrood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gaines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bruinbrood pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bruinbrood missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bruinbrood wants to pass the guard but Gaines is defending well. #SU2#
Bruinbrood decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Bruinbrood decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakkie Bruinbrood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruinbrood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakkie Bruinbrood! |
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Event:
HRL84
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Colton misses with a wild body shot.
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown but Colton shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Colton! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sidorov is defended easily by Colton.
Colton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colton wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sidorov. #TD#
Sidorov feints and as Colton raises his hands in defense, Sidorov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sidorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sidorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Colton seems keen to control Sidorov's posture.#T1#
Sidorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Colton is retaining full guard.
Colton pulls Sidorov in close to his closed guard and prevents Sidorov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sidorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Colton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sidorov scores with a takedown into Colton's guard.
Sidorov is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Colton has control of Sidorov's left arm, preventing Sidorov from doing any damage.
Colton being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Colton controls Sidorov momentarily but Sidorov frees himself.
Sidorov 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sidorov trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colton slaps away a takedown attempt from Sidorov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Sidorov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Colton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Sidorov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Colton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Colton tries to buck Sidorov off but Sidorov is having none of it.
Sidorov landing a few strikes.
Colton tries to bench press Sidorov off him but Sidorov keeps the position.
Sidorov throws a strike aimed at the side of Colton's head but Colton avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
We've been hearing that Sidorov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidorov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Sidorov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Sidorov with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Colton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Colton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sidorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colton keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Colton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov just content to control the position.
Sidorov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Sidorov wants to control but Colton is keeping him busy.
Sidorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colton can do to turn this around?
Sidorov takes a little break here. Colton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sidorov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Colton is being controlled here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sidorov fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Sidorov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Colton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sidorov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Sidorov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Colton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sidorov 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sidorov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colton is fending him off so far but Sidorov persists. Nope, Colton circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Colton misses the jab.
Colton swings for the body but Sidorov moves out of range.
Sidorov goes for a double leg but Colton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Colton continues to drive forward.
Colton wants to get back to striking at distance but Sidorov won't allow it.
#TD#
Sidorov has picked Colton up - he's going for a ride! Sidorov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sidorov lands strikes from half guard.
Sidorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colton keeps working.
Sidorov trying to control the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sidorov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidorov works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Sidorov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Sidorov 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.
Ivan Sidorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sidorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Colton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidorov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Colton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sidorov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov is looking to pass into half guard but Colton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Colton is in guard.#REVB##T1#
Sidorov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sidorov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Colton is now in half guard.
Sidorov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colton is working away from the top position though.
Sidorov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sidorov works his way to full guard. Good work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sidorov pulls Colton in close to his closed guard and prevents Colton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sidorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Colton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sidorov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Sidorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Colton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidorov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sidorov wants to control but Colton is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colton can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Sidorov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sidorov lands in his opponent's guard.
Sidorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colton is keeping the position for now.
Colton pulls Sidorov in close to his closed guard and prevents Sidorov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Sidorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sidorov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Sidorov!
Ivan Sidorov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HRL84
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Natta misses.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natta misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Natta shakes him off and moves away.
Natta throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Natta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Natta.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Natta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Natta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Natta is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Jones rushes Natta and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Natta is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture. #T1#
Jones wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
Jones 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.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones is continuing to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Natta is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Natta misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Natta pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Natta misses with some punches.
Natta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Natta misses with some punches.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Natta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Jones decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Natta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Natta has control of an arm but Jones manages to advance to Natta's back!#T3#
I really don't envy Natta right now.
Good control from Jones.
Natta tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
Natta trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Natta can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Natta is controlling his hands well.
Jones is looking to control Natta but Natta is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jones keeps control of the position as Natta tries to break free.
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Natta.
Jones is not going to allow Natta to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Natta rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Natta drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Caleb Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
Natta is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount! #T1#
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Natta prevents Jones from taking his back.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Natta looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Natta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Natta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Natta.
#SUB2#
Natta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Natta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natta preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Natta to get to half guard.
#T3#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Natta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Natta is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Natta to get the leverage.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Natta has control of the leg.
Natta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones moves into full guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Natta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Natta stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Natta sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natta.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Natta.
Jones slips a straight right by Natta.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
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 Marco Natta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Natta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Natta swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Natta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natta ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Natta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Jones tries to get set, Natta tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Natta moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Natta tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Natta blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Natta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Natta backwards.
Natta throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #TD#
Natta pulls guard successfully.
Natta wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard. #T1#
Natta is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Natta has worked his arm free - good work by Natta!
A control attempt from Natta but he's now mounted!
Natta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Natta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Jones trying to control from half guard but Natta is working away.
Well, if Jones 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.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Natta defending well.
Natta trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
#T3#
Jones is controlling the pace.
Natta moves into full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Natta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Natta on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natta keeps working.
Jones taking a break here but Natta is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Jones! |
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Event:
HRL83
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colton.
A telegraphed right hand from Colton misses the target.
Bas Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Colton pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Colton, which made it look bad.
Colton throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Ripp Colton has been cut.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Colton circles away.
Colton misses with a hook.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Colton is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson is fighting to break Colton's control of his arms but Colton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Colton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colton is keeping the position for now.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Colton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Colton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Colton pulls Anderson in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson dives in and grabs Colton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Colton pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
It looked like Colton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colton misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Colton shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Colton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ripp Colton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Anderson.#CL#
Colton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Colton. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Colton's guard.
Anderson looks winded!
Colton is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colton continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ripp Colton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colton keeps the fight on the outside.
Colton throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Colton avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Colton.
Colton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Colton's guard.
Colton trying to control the position here.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Colton.
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 Ripp Colton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ripp Colton's cut.
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#
Colton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colton sprawls well. Colton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson defending well as Colton loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Colton, which made it look bad.
Ripp Colton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Anderson.
Colton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Colton misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Colton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Colton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colton avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Colton throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson tries to clinch but Colton moves out of range.
Colton misses with an uppercut.
Colton looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Colton misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colton misses with a wild body shot.
Colton swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colton. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colton throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Colton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colton throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Colton regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Colton pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Colton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Colton swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Colton.
Colton misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Colton.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Colton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Colton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colton 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.
Colton throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4##CL#
Colton has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Colton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colton can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Colton misses with a body punch.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Colton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Colton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Colton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Colton misses with the head strike.
Colton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Colton manages to break the clinch.
Colton misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
Colton throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripp Colton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ripp Colton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Colton misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Colton. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Colton looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Bas Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Colton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Colton is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton 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#
Anderson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Colton is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Colton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bas Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Colton misses.
Colton misses with a straight left.
Anderson slips under a jab.
A jab from Colton misses.
Colton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson is looking to clinch but Colton is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Colton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Colton.#CL#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Colton. Colton maintains the clinch. #BC#
Colton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.#T4#
Colton misses with a straight right.
Colton throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colton throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ripp Colton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Anderson.
Colton misses with a body shot.
Colton missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colton throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a fast counter high kick but Colton manages to duck under it in time.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Colton.
Colton misses the shot to the body.
Colton misses with a straight right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Colton closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colton swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bas Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ripp Colton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Colton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ripp Colton! |
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Event:
SMASH: Railio vs Drake
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Oquendo wants to clinch
and Nimoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nimoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Oquendo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Nimoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oquendo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Nimoy gets tackled into the cage by Oquendo. Oquendo maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Oquendo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nimoy.
Nimoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nimoy blocks an uppercut.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nimoy.
Nimoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards.
Nimoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nimoy lands with a left to the head.
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!
Nimoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nimoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nimoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nimoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oquendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nimoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Oquendo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nimoy backwards.
Nimoy lands a shot to the body.
Nimoy blocking some punches.
Nimoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nimoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nimoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nimoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Nimoy.
Oquendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Nimoy.
Nimoy lands with a left to the head.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nimoy digs a right hand into Oquendo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oquendo's gas tank.
Oquendo looks winded!
Oquendo blocks a body shot from Nimoy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Nimoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nimoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oquendo.
Nimoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Oquendo.
Nimoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Oquendo controls his hands.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Nimoy.
Nimoy tries a body shot but Oquendo blocks it.
Nimoy can't find room to land a body shot as Oquendo controls the action.
Nimoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nimoy lands a right hand.
Nimoy tries to throw a body punch but Oquendo avoids it by throwing Nimoy back against the cage.
A short right from Nimoy on the inside.
Nimoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards. #BC#
Nimoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Oquendo pushes Nimoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Nimoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nimoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Nimoy breaks from the clinch.
Oquendo slips under a jab.#CL2#
Oquendo pushes Nimoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Nimoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Nimoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oquendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Nimoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nimoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oquendo at a distance.
Oquendo tries to clinch but Nimoy moves away
and Nimoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oquendo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nimoy.
Nimoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nimoy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Nimoy tries to keep at a distance but Oquendo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nimoy lands with a right to the head.
Nimoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards.
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Oquendo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nimoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nimoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nimoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Nimoy.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Nimoy.
#T4#
Nimoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nimoy lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nimoy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oquendo.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nimoy working aggressively here.
Nimoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Nimoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards.
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nimoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Oquendo controls his hands.
Nimoy blocks an uppercut.
Nimoy pushes Oquendo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nimoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oquendo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nimoy.
Nimoy blocking some punches.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nimoy lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Nimoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Oquendo wants to clinch up but Nimoy keeps it at a distance.
Oquendo tries to clinch but Nimoy moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nimoy misses the target.
Oquendo wants to clinch up but Nimoy keeps it at a distance.
Oquendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nimoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nimoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nimoy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nimoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oquendo slips a jab and a cross from Nimoy.
#CL2#
Oquendo rushes Nimoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nimoy presses Oquendo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nimoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Nimoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oquendo.
Nimoy blocks an uppercut.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nimoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nimoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nimoy blocking some punches.
Oquendo blocking some punches.
Nimoy throws a head punch that misses.
Nimoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oquendo.
Oquendo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nimoy is leaning against Oquendo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nimoy 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.
Nimoy lands with a left to the head.
Nimoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nimoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nimoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nimoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonard Nimoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Nimoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oquendo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nimoy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nimoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Nimoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Oquendo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nimoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oquendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nimoy.
Nimoy can't find room to land a body shot as Oquendo controls the action.
#T2#
Nimoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Nimoy.
Nimoy lands a nice uppercut.
Nimoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nimoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nimoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nimoy lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nimoy.
Oquendo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nimoy lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nimoy.
Nimoy lands with a short shot to the head.
Nimoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nimoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nimoy.
A short right from Nimoy on the inside.
Nimoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nimoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Nimoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oquendo gets through Nimoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Nimoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards. #BC#
Nimoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oquendo tries to clinch there but Nimoy circles away.
Nimoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nimoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Oquendo slips a jab from Nimoy.
Oquendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Oquendo closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nimoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nimoy blocks an uppercut.
Nimoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nimoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nimoy.
Nimoy lands a nice uppercut.
Oquendo prevents a body shot from Nimoy. #BC#
Nimoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonard Nimoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nimoy misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Nimoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Oquendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oquendo scores with a shoulder strike.
Nimoy pushes Oquendo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nimoy.
Nimoy lands with a left to the head.
Nimoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oquendo blocks an uppercut.
Nimoy can't find room to land a body shot as Oquendo controls the action.
A short left from Nimoy.
Nimoy working aggressively here.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nimoy throws a head punch that misses.
Nimoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Oquendo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nimoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nimoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oquendo can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Nimoy.
Nimoy lands a left hand.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nimoy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Nimoy dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nimoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuervo Oquendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oquendo moves in looking to clinch but Nimoy pushes him off.
Oquendo tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Nimoy counter with a right hand.
Oquendo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nimoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Oquendo.
Oquendo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nimoy misses with a straight left.
Oquendo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oquendo wants to clinch but Nimoy slips to the side
and Nimoy counters with a straight right hand.
Nimoy swings for the body but Oquendo moves out of range.
#CL2#
Oquendo instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oquendo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nimoys head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nimoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Nimoy.
Nimoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Nimoy on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nimoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nimoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Nimoy tries to throw a body punch but Oquendo avoids it by throwing Nimoy back against the cage.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nimoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Oquendo is rocked!
Oquendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Nimoy breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nimoy, as that shot connected.
Oquendo is still on wobbly legs! Can Nimoy finish him?
Oquendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nimoy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nimoy lands a brutal uppercut that launches Oquendo off his feet! Oquendo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Nimoy! |
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Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemon'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.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard.
Oliviera is trying to keep Lemon in close.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position. #T1#
Oliviera controls Lemon momentarily but Lemon frees himself. #SUB2#
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemon wants to stand and escape but instead Oliviera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lemon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliviera is controlling him.
Lemon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliviera controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#ES#
Lemon wriggles free and stands up.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Lemon keeps it at a distance.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliviera wants to counter with a clinch but Lemon pushes him away.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lemon moves in looking to clinch but Oliviera pushes him off.
Lemon tries to clinch up but Oliviera circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Lemon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliviera won't be happy with that.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has his arm trapped.
Oliviera sneaks back into half guard.
Lemon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Oliviera. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliviera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemon pulls his head out easily.
Oliviera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliviera is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Lemon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemon has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemon wants to stand and escape but instead Oliviera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Lemon is wriggling around but Oliviera manages to pass to half guard.
Lemon is trying to stand back up but Oliviera is controlling him
#ES#
Lemon has one foot on Oliviera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lucky Lemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lemon tries to keep at a distance but Oliviera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Oliviera tries to keep at a distance but Lemon has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliviera wants to clinch.#CL2#
Oliviera closes the distance and pushes Lemon back into the cage.
Lemon wants to stall.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon is looking to clinch. #CL#
Lemon drives through and clinches with Oliviera against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon stalling the fight.
Lemon stalling in the clinch but Oliviera improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliviera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliviera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera wants to counter with a clinch but Lemon pushes him away.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera moves out of range.
Lemon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemon circles away.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Oliviera has closed the distance and engaged Lemon in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Lemon moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Lemon clinches up with Oliviera and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
Oliviera trying to control the position.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position. #SU#
Lemon gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliviera letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliviera as Lemon tries to tie him up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliviera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Lemon is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Lemon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliviera keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemon tries to clinch up but Oliviera circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliviera closes the distance but Lemon moves to the side #TD#
and Lemon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oliviera!
Oliviera struggling a bit here.
Oliviera is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Lemon stands up.
Lemon doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliviera circles away.
Lemon sets himself, and Oliviera steps forward looking for the clinch! Lemon avoids it this time.#CL2#
Oliviera clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon looking to slow down the pace here.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliviera can do to turn this around?
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lemon taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Oliviera has managed to clinch.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Oliviera jumps guard and drags Lemon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliviera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at League of Shadows MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Oliviera has a closed guard, preventing Lemon from standing up.
Oliviera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliviera is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Oliviera is working an open guard so Lemon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Oliviera has managed to clinch.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Lemon is avoiding it.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Oliviera darts in and clinches Lemon up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lemon stalling against the cage.
Lemon effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera looks to clinch #TD#
so Lemon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Lemon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lemon is looking to clinch but Oliviera is avoiding it.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Oliviera takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Lemon is avoiding it.
#CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon tries to clinch there but Oliviera circles away.
Oliviera moves in looking to clinch but Lemon pushes him off.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Lemon clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Lemon is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Oliviera moves into range and clinches up with Lemon.
Lemon trying to control the position but instead, Oliviera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemon into the cage.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera being controlled against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch up.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Oliviera clinches with his opponent.
#T1##TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemon is aware though and is defending well.
Lemon is looking to stand up but Oliviera won't let him. #SU#
Lemon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oliviera moves to clinch but Lemon breaks away #TD#
and Lemon counters with a single leg into guard. Oliviera didn't expect that.
Lemon wants to get up but he can't break Oliviera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lemon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lucky Lemon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lemon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Oliviera has a closed guard, preventing Lemon from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Oliviera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lemon has passed into half guard!
Lemon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Lemon clinches.
Lemon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lemon trying to control the position but instead, Oliviera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemon into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliviera, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Oliviera pulls Lemon into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Lemon gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Oliviera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon is looking to clinch.
Oliviera wants to counter with a clinch but Lemon pushes him away.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Lemon is having none of it.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Lemon had his way with Santino Oliviera in that round.
That's time! Lemon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to counter with a takedown but Oliviera is quick to defend against it.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Oliviera closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard.
Oliviera controls Lemon momentarily but Lemon frees himself. #SUB2#
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Lemon gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lemon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.#T1#
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliviera letting Lemon take a breather here.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera moves out of range. #CL#
Lemon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon'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.
Lemon stalling in the clinch.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to clinch up.
Lemon is looking to clinch but Oliviera is avoiding it.
#T3#
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Lemon is looking to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera is having none of it. #CL2#
Oliviera moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemon looking to stall.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lemon looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemon circles away.
Lemon tries to clinch up.#CL#
Lemon has closed the distance and engaged Oliviera in a clinch.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Santino Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Lucky Lemon 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:
HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Banks looks to clinch #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks is trying to control Dayton 's posture but Dayton avoids it.
Banks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dayton 's best efforts.
Banks trying to hold on to Dayton 's head to control him but Dayton postures up.
#SUB#
Dayton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dayton .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton slips a nice elbow through Banks's hands, connecting with Banks's forehead.#T1#
Dayton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dayton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dayton drops an elbow to the side of Banks's head. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Banks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dayton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dayton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dayton passes into side control, despite Banks's attempt to control the position.
#T2#
Dayton scores with punches from side control.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Dayton landing a few strikes. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dayton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Banks is looking to regain half guard here but Dayton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dayton scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Dayton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dayton 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.
Dayton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dayton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dayton cracks Banks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dayton 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dayton lands with a punch from half guard.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Banks has a hand on Dayton 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dayton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape.
Dayton looking to finish Banks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Banks!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Dayton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Banks tries to clinch up#TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dayton is aware though and is defending well.
Banks is looking to sweep but instead, Dayton has passed into half guard.
Dayton winds up and cracks Banks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton is nestled in close to Banks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dayton passes into side control.
#T1#
Banks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dayton connects with a decent elbow.
Dayton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Banks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dayton cracks Banks with a big elbow.
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banks is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Dayton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dayton lands some shots froms side control.
Banks is trying to improve his position.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banks down.
Dayton wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Dayton is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dayton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Dayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Dayton working the body and head with strikes.
Dayton scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Dayton 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Dayton is putting a hurting on Banks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dayton landing a few strikes.
Dayton lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Banks is rocked!#T4#
Banks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Banks is still in real trouble! Can Dayton finish him?
Dayton working the ground and pound from side control.
Banks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayton lands a strong strike to the head of Banks. That's dazed him! Dayton looking to finish here. Banks is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dayton lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Dayton !
After winning the bout, Small Dayton 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:
HRL82
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Kato drives through and clinches with Sosa against the cage.
#TD2#
Kato has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sosa uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Kato has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sosa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kato.
Kato is trying to improve his position.
Sosa staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Kato gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sosa is taking a breather. Kato 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.#SUB2#
Kato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Sosa 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.
Kato trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kato wants to control but Sosa is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Kato clinches with his opponent.
#T3##TD2#
Kato pulls guard.
Kato being controlled here, momentarily.
Sosa continues to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sosa works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sosa pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kato is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kato looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sosa pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Sosa.
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 Kendrick Sosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Sosa moves into range and clinches up with Kato.#TD2#
Kato decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kato working for a triangle but Sosa defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kato has an active guard here but Sosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Sosa controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato has hold of Sosa's hands but Sosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Sosa controlling the action here.
Kato is trying to control but Sosa passes into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #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.#SUB#
Sosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Kato is defending well.
Sosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sosa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kato is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Sosa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kato wants to control but Sosa postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kato looking for a sweep but Sosa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kato keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sosa controlling from mount.
Kato is trying to escape the mount.
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kato is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Sosa dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kato drives through and clinches with Sosa against the cage.
Sosa leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Kato jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Kato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kendrick Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kato throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sosa uses it to pass to side control.
Kato tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato is looking to get to half guard.
Sosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sosa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T1#
Kato is desperately trying to improve his position but Sosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Sosa content just to control the position here.
Sosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kato can do to turn this around?
Kato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kato is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sosa controlling the pace for now.
Kato is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Sosa controlling the position easily from mount.
Kato can't escape the position.
Sosa content just to control the position here.
Sosa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kato wants to control but Sosa is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sosa controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kato wants to control but Sosa is having none of it.
Mawunyo Kato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kendrick Sosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sosa controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendrick Sosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendrick Sosa! |
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Event:
HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
McCoy lands with a straight right. Lemon didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from McCoy misses the target.
Lemon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lemon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
Lemon slips under a jab.
A left lands for McCoy.
McCoy thuds a left hand into Lemon's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy lands a two punch combo.
Lemon wants to clinch
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lemon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Lemon wants to clinch but McCoy slips to the side
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCoy misses with a left hand #TD#
so Lemon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemon wanted to stand there but McCoy had control of the position.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Lemon is proving a slippery customer.
McCoy pulls Lemon in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
McCoy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lemon escapes and throws McCoy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McCoy 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.#T2#
Lemon wants to stand but McCoy is controlling his arm.
McCoy regains half guard.#SUB2#
McCoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCoy wants to improve his position but Lemon is controlling well.
Lemon is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, McCoy manages to get to full guard.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCoy is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
McCoy is trying to control the position but Lemon postures up.
Lemon trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCoy's guard.
McCoy working a defensive guard here.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCoy is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for McCoy. That snapped Lemon's head back.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCoy throws out a counter right but Lemon avoids it with no problem.
Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lemon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lemon slips under a jab.
Lemon closes the distance but McCoy moves to the side
and Lemon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
McCoy lands a jab.
Lemon tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Lemon rushes McCoy and presses him up against the cage.
McCoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
McCoy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Lemon tries to stand but McCoy is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McCoy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lemon wants to clinch.
McCoy misses with a straight left.
McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy feints a jab promting Lemon to slip. McCoy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lemon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Lucky Lemon has been cut.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemon wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.#T1##CL#
Lemon forces McCoy back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
McCoy breaks from the clinch.
McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.
McCoy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCoy scores with a nice strike.
McCoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemon wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.
Gillechriosd McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCoy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lemon moves out of range as McCoy strikes.
McCoy misses with an uppercut. Lemon saw that one coming.
Lemon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemon wants to clinch
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Lemon gets a clinch. #T2#
Lemon looking to stall.
#BC2#
McCoy breaks the clinch.
Lemon staying out of range there.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemon.
McCoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Lemon should have avoided that one.
Lemon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Lemon clinches up with McCoy and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemon wants to stall.
#T3#
Lemon tries to stall but McCoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lemon can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Lemon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lemon is looking to control McCoy's arms but McCoy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lemon has his back to the cage. #TD2#
McCoy jumps guard.
#SUB2#
McCoy has his foot on Lemon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemon works his way back into a safe position though.
Lemon wanted to stand there but McCoy had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon won't allow McCoy to sweep him here. #SUB2#
McCoy working for submissions but it's allowed Lemon to get to half guard.
Lemon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McCoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemon is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Lemon tries to stand and escape but McCoy is controlling the position.
Lemon wants to stand up but McCoy manages to regain full guard.
Lemon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
McCoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCoy managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lemon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucky Lemon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemon tries to clinch up
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCoy throws an overhand right that lands on Lemon's shoulder, as Lemon tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from McCoy. #T1#
Lemon is looking to clinch but McCoy is avoiding it.
Lemon wants to clinch
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
Lemon darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and McCoy counters with a single leg into guard. Lemon didn't expect that.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Lemon trying to control the position.
Gillechriosd McCoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lemon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCoy clobbers Lemon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemon needs to keep his hands up - McCoy had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
McCoy lands a head shot.
McCoy throws a hook but Lemon avoids it easily.#CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch.
Gillechriosd McCoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lemon tries to stall but McCoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lemon tries to stall but McCoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
McCoy breaks from the clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lemon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lemon tries to clinch
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCoy cracks Lemon with a good jab.#T4#
McCoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lemon at a distance.
Lemon moves out of range as McCoy strikes.
Lemon defending well as McCoy loads up on a big left hand.
McCoy throws a right and a left that Lemon avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemon moves to clinch but McCoy breaks away
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Lemon's head.
McCoy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lemon's head.
Lemon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gillechriosd McCoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCoy 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Taylor lands a jab.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
#TD#
Taylor gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.#T1#
Jones wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #SUB#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Taylor has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is pushing down on Taylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Taylor punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor throws a hook but Jones blocks it.#CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taylor jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Taylor tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taylor pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Taylor holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Taylor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Taylor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Taylor looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones passes into side control, despite Taylor's attempt to control the position.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom. #T3#
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor looking for a sweep but Jones has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Taylor tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape. #T4#
Taylor wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Taylor is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jones's lack of action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taylor lands with a left to the head.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Taylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
#T1##TD2#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Taylor stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Caleb Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Taylor throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Taylor swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Colby Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jones tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Colby Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Jones slips a jab from Taylor.
Jones tries to clinch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones closes the distance but Taylor moves to the side
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Taylor has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Taylor gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor controlling Jones's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
#CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch. #TD#
Taylor pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Taylor from improving his position.#SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Jones prevents Taylor from improving his position.#T1#
Jones is controlling the pace.
Taylor is trying to control but Jones passes into side control!
Jones just content to control the position.
Taylor is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones has control of an arm but Taylor manages to advance to Jones's back!#T2##SUB#
Taylor is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
Taylor biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Taylor.
Jones is in bad spot here.
Good control from Taylor.#T3#
Jones trying to control the hands but Taylor breaks the grip.
Taylor controlling from the back.
Jones tries to break free.
Taylor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jones doesn't escape.
Taylor is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
What can Jones do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Taylor struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jones can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Taylor's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor had his way with Caleb Jones in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor lands a right hand.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones wants to clinch
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Taylor shakes him off and moves away.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. #T1#
Taylor thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Colby Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Taylor pulls Jones into guard.
#SUB#
Taylor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Taylor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Taylor is not content to let Jones control the position.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taylor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Colby Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Taylor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Taylor wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
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.
Taylor controlling the position well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taylor's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taylor scores with a hook.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taylor.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Colby Taylor 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:
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Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Natta misses.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Natta throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range. #CL#
Natta has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Natta has him pressed against the cage.
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Natta looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
Natta misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Natta has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Natta gets control of Mercer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Natta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer tries to free his leg and advance position but Natta is retaining full guard.
Mercer controlling from the top position. #T1#
Natta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mercer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Natta is trying to keep Mercer in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Natta is really struggling to control Mercer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Natta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Natta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
No luck for Mercer with that takedown attempt.
As Mercer tries to get set, Natta tries to push him back and clinch up but Mercer manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Mercer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mercer lands in his opponent's guard.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natta being controlled here, momentarily.
Natta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3##SUB#
Natta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Natta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Natta trying to control the position.
#T4#
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.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Natta clinches up with Mercer and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Mercer is proving a slippery customer.
Mercer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Natta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mercer defending well as Natta loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown. Natta tries to sprawl out of it but Mercer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Natta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Natta shows good takedown defense.
Natta is looking to wear down Mercer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mercer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Natta tries to avoid it but Mercer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Natta to the ground. Natta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.#CL#
Natta rushes Mercer and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Mercer gets control of Natta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mercer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Natta has gone for a leg lock! Mercer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Natta's guard.#REVB#
Natta is pulling down on Mercer's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta continues to stall.
Natta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Natta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mercer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mercer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but Natta has wrist control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Natta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercer defends well.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natta seems keen to control Mercer's posture.#T3#
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mercer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.
Natta throws the left hand but Mercer avoids the punch easily.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Natta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Natta shows good takedown defense.
Natta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Natta as Mercer shoots in.#T4#
Natta throws a looping overhand right but Mercer ducks down to avoid it.
Natta looks to land a right hand but Mercer moved out of range.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Natta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Mercer defending well as Natta loads up on a big left hand.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Mercer with that takedown attempt.
Mercer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Natta is fending him off so far but Mercer persists. Nope, Natta circles away and we're back to standing.
Natta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer misses with a takedown #CL#
and Natta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Natta drives through and clinches with Mercer against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Natta dominated that second round.
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#
Natta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Natta wants it to stay on the feet.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Natta shows good takedown defense.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Natta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mercer.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
A big right from Natta misses. #CL#
Natta moves into the clinch successfully.
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Natta.#CL#
Natta drives through and clinches with Mercer against the cage.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Natta has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Natta fails to land. #TD#
Natta decides to pull guard.
Mercer trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta is pulling down on Mercer's head. It's preventing any offense from Mercer, at least for the moment.
Kadyn Mercer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mercer wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.#T1#
Natta controlling the position.
Natta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Natta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Mercer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Natta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mercer.
Mercer avoids the body shot from Natta.
Marco Natta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Natta misses the target.
Natta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Natta sets himself, and Mercer steps forward looking for the clinch! Natta avoids it this time.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
A slow jab from Natta misses its intended target. #CL#
Natta takes the fight into the clinch.
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mercer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown. Natta tries to sprawl out of it but Mercer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Natta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Natta stuffs the takedown.
Mercer moves out of range as Natta strikes.
Natta sets himself, and Mercer steps forward looking for the clinch! Natta avoids it this time.
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Natta throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range. #CL#
Natta moves into the clinch successfully.
Marco Natta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Natta gets control of Mercer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Natta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Natta has Mercer pulled in close to control his posture.
Natta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Mercer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Natta has Mercer pulled in close to control his posture.
Natta 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!
More hug and hope from Natta.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Natta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Natta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Natta!
An out of breath Marco Natta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Banks instigates a clinch.
Banks looking to stall.
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banks is trying to stall.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Ryker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Banks is trying to stall.
#T1#
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks clinches up with Ryker and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Banks would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Ryker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ryker has Banks pushed against the cage.
Banks letting Ryker take a breather here.
Banks controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryker looking to stall.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks clinches.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
Ryker stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position.
Banks stalling.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather. #T3#
Come on Ryker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Ryker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banks up against the cage.
Banks stalling the fight.
#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks forces Ryker back against the cage and clinches.
Ryker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banks taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Ryker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks wants to stall.
Ryker letting Banks take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caiden Banks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Banks has Ryker up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
The referee calls for Ryker to work.
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is looking to control Ryker's arms but Ryker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banks looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Banks has Ryker pressed against the cage.
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks clinches.
Banks is pushing Ryker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Banks pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryker.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryker gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryker can do to turn this around?
Banks is looking to control Ryker's arms but Ryker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage. #T3#
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks clinches up against the cage.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
Banks avoiding damage.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banks seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Banks stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Banks for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks has Ryker up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
Banks trying to stall but Ryker improves his position.
Ryker controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
Caiden Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banks'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caiden Banks dominated that second round.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Banks moves into the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Ryker stalling.
Ryker slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
#T1#
Banks stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks rushes Ryker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banks avoiding damage.
Banks avoiding damage.
Banks gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banks has Ryker pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Ryker just leaning against Banks, taking a breather.
Ryker taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Ryker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Banks'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Ryker.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Ryker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ryker slowing the pace effectively.
Ryker stalling against the cage.
Ryker avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banks is pushing Ryker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks trying to stall but Ryker improves his position.
Banks taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
Ryker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banks is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banks 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks! |
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Event:
HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Oliviera moves into the clinch.
Gaines looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gaines jumps guard but Oliviera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Oliviera jumps guard and drags Gaines to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gaines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaines has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.
Gaines definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Gaines avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaines preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaines is sitting in close to Oliviera's body. Oliviera has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gaines is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gaines is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Oliviera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Santino Oliviera!
An out of breath Santino Oliviera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HRL80
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Yosuke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Waters takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yosuke connects with an inside leg kick.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yosuke lands with a hook. Waters tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Waters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yosuke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters is looking to clinch.
Yosuke lands a nice shot to the body.
Waters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waters doesn't manage to clinch there - Yosuke circles away.
Yosuke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Waters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yosuke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yosuke jabs Waters to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yosuke.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yosuke.
#T1##CL#
Waters rushes Yosuke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Waters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Yosuke manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Waters pushes Yosuke up against the cage in a clinch.
Yosuke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Waters misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waters.
Waters has a couple of punches blocked by Yosuke.
Yosuke working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Yosuke.
Waters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Waters fails to land.
Yosuke scores with a shot to the side of Waters's head.
Still in the clinch, Yosuke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yosuke throws a head punch that misses.
Yosuke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yosuke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Yosuke breaks the clinch.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke moves out of range.
Waters tries to clinch up
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waters is looking to clinch.
Yosuke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Waters on the side of the head.
River Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke is having none of it.
Yosuke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Waters with a body shot.
Waters tries to clinch
enabling Yosuke to counter with a crisp jab.
Yosuke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Waters is looking to clinch but Yosuke is avoiding it.
Yosuke counters with a body kick.
Waters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yosuke jabs Waters right on the nose. Waters blinks but takes it well.
Yosuke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Waters tries to clinch there but Yosuke circles away.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yosuke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yosuke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Waters tries to clinch up.#T3#
Yosuke scores with a decent looking hook.
Waters tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke moves out of range.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waters wants to clinch.
Jab from Yosuke.
Waters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yosuke counters with a nice uppercut.
Waters is looking to clinch but Yosuke is avoiding it.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waters moves to clinch but Yosuke breaks away
and Yosuke counters with a body kick that stops Waters in his tracks momentarily.
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yosuke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yosuke thows a body kick. Waters tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yosuke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Waters had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yosuke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Waters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yosuke counters with a nice leg kick.
Waters tries to clinch there but Yosuke circles away.
Waters wants to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yosuke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Waters on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Waters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yosuke scores with a jab.
Waters looks to clinch
and Waters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yosuke connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yosuke.
Waters looks to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Waters's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waters walks into a straight right hand from Yosuke.
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Waters drops his hands momentarily and Yosuke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yosuke tests Waters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vien Yosuke 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#
Waters is looking to clinch but Yosuke is avoiding it.
Yosuke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yosuke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Waters wants to clinch.
Waters moves to clinch but Yosuke breaks away
and Yosuke counters with an outside leg kick.
Waters looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yosuke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yosuke lands a jab.
Yosuke's corner calls for a 1-2. Yosuke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Yosuke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Yosuke tenderised Waters's leg. Waters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yosuke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Waters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yosuke counters with a left to the body.
Yosuke lands a nice shot to the body.
Waters tries to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yosuke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke moves out of range.
Waters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yosuke 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.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yosuke swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Yosuke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Waters. Waters circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Waters moves to clinch but Yosuke breaks away
and Yosuke counters with a nice uppercut.
Yosuke is looking to slow Waters down with leg kicks.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke moves away
and Yosuke counters with a body kick that stops Waters in his tracks momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yosuke with a nice cross.
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waters will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Yosuke lands with an overhand left.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yosuke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters 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.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yosuke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Waters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yosuke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Waters takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yosuke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Waters wants to clinch up but Yosuke keeps it at a distance.
Vien Yosuke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Yosuke to counter with a crisp jab.
Yosuke keeps the fight on the outside.
Waters wants to clinch up but Yosuke keeps it at a distance.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Yosuke with a jab.
Yosuke scores with a jab.
Yosuke scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yosuke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Waters wants to clinch.
Waters tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
Waters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Waters is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yosuke.
Waters closes the distance but Yosuke moves to the side
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Waters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yosuke counters with a right hand to the body.
Waters tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Waters moves to clinch but Yosuke breaks away
and Yosuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yosuke scores with a punch to the head.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yosuke throws out a counter right but Waters avoids it with no problem.
Waters wants to clinch up but Yosuke keeps it at a distance.
Waters takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Waters tries to clinch there but Yosuke circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yosuke swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Yosuke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waters closes the distance but Yosuke moves to the side
and Yosuke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yosuke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Waters will feel that in the morning.
Yosuke keeps the fight on the outside.
Waters looks to clinch
enabling Yosuke to counter with a crisp jab.
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yosuke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vien Yosuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Waters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waters tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Yosuke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid body kick from Yosuke.
Yosuke scores with a nice body kick.
Yosuke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke moves away
and Yosuke counters with an outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Waters crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yosuke - the referee stops the clock and Waters gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yosuke. Waters manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yosuke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Waters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Waters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Waters tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yosuke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters darts in trying to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a solid body kick.
Yosuke digs a good hook to Waters's body.
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Yosuke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yosuke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters tries to clinch there but Yosuke circles away.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yosuke counters with a solid body kick.
Yosuke lands with a right hand.
Waters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yosuke.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke moves out of range.
Waters tries to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a nice body kick.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke is having none of it.
Yosuke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yosuke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yosuke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yosuke lands a nice shot that snaps Waters's head back.
Waters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Yosuke cracks Waters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yosuke thows a body kick. Waters tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Waters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yosuke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waters tries to clinch up.#CL#
Waters moves into the clinch.
Waters misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yosuke.
Waters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waters tries to work over Yosuke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yosuke blocks an uppercut.
Yosuke scores with a shot to the side of Waters's head.
Yosuke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yosuke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Yosuke prevents a body shot from Waters.
A short uppercut from Yosuke.
Yosuke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Waters tries a body shot but Yosuke blocks it.
Waters struggles to land a body shot inside as Yosuke controls his hands.
Waters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vien Yosuke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Waters tries a body shot but Yosuke blocks it.
Yosuke gets through Waters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Yosuke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yosuke scores with a jab to the body.
Waters looks to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Waters's knee momentarily.
Yosuke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waters in his tracks.
That kick from Yosuke tenderised Waters's leg. Waters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waters takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Yosuke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waters there as he acknowledges the shot.
Waters tries to clinch up.
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Yosuke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yosuke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Waters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yosuke counters with a nice uppercut.
Waters wants to clinch.
Waters needs to keep his hands up - Yosuke had a free shot at his head there.
Waters tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
Yosuke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yosuke scores with a kick to the body.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
River Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vien Yosuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yosuke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vien Yosuke!
Vien Yosuke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HRL80
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Kato has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Kato manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kato has his foot on Sosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sosa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sosa is aware though and is defending well.
Kato is trying to keep Sosa in close.
Sosa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kato is looking for a triangle here but Sosa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Sosa happy to just control the position for now.
Kato is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kato gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sosa trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kato moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kato can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Kato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Kato forces Sosa back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kato has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sosa uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Kato is looking for a triangle here but Sosa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sosa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kato to see if he's OK.
Kato is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sosa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sosa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Kato wants to control but Sosa is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kato keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
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 Kendrick Sosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kendrick Sosa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kato moves into the clinch successfully.
Sosa slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Kato has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sosa uses from the top position.
Sosa stays in close to Kato's body and controls the position.
Sosa postures up.
Sosa controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sosa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Sosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Kato is retaining full guard.
Sosa is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Kato looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sosa has picked Kato up and slammed him! Kato can't keep hold of the triangle and Sosa manages to pass to side control!
Sosa controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sosa continues to stall.
Kato manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sosa content to control rather than advance.
Kato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Kato has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kato manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Kato is looking for a triangle but Sosa pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kato is breathing heavily.
Sosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Sosa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Kato working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sosa has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mawunyo Kato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kendrick Sosa's cut.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sosa clinches up with Kato and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kato drags the fight down to the ground.
Sosa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kato working for submissions but it's allowed Sosa to get to half guard.
Kato wants to control but Sosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kato looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Sosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
More hug and hope from Sosa.
Sosa wants to pass to mount but Kato is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sosa controlling the pace.
Sosa passes into side control, despite Kato's attempt to control the position.
Sosa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kato's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kato is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Sosa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Sosa taking a breather here.
Sosa has control of an arm but Kato manages to advance to Sosa's back!
Sosa is really stuck here.
#T4#
Kato is not going to allow Sosa to sit and survive in this position.
Sosa wants to escape the position.
Kato tries to get the hooks in deep but Sosa pushed the leg off.
Kato is hanging on to Sosa's back as he tries to escape.
Kato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mawunyo Kato.
I think Kato has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
HRL80
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Sidorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidorov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colton is fending him off so far but Sidorov persists. Nope, Colton circles away and we're back to standing.
Sidorov fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Colton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sidorov moves away from the strike by Colton.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sidorov is defended easily by Colton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sidorov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sidorov working away.
Colton trying to remain calm as Sidorov controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sidorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colton keeps working.
Colton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Colton is not content to let Sidorov control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sidorov slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sidorov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Colton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sidorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sidorov somewhat.
Colton stuffs the takedown attempt from Sidorov. Sidorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sidorov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Colton pinned against the cage. Colton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Sidorov gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Sidorov trying to control the action but Colton is working from the bottom.
Sidorov taking a breather here.
Colton on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Colton being controlled for a moment.
Sidorov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Colton is not content to let Sidorov control the position.
Colton is trying to escape the position but Sidorov is controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Sidorov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton wants to control but Sidorov postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Sidorov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sidorov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Colton is trying to defend but Sidorov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sidorov is controlling the pace.
Sidorov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov is trying to control. Colton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sidorov thows a huge punch but Colton dodges it nicely.
Colton is in trouble now - Sidorov has advanced to mount!
Colton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Colton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sidorov trying to control the pace.
Sidorov lands strikes from half guard.
Sidorov controlling the action here.
Colton wants to control but Sidorov is keeping busy.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sidorov trying to control the action but Colton is working from the bottom.
Colton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sidorov.
Sidorov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Colton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Colton takes a swing at Sidorov's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Colton. No joy for Sidorov on that attempt.
Sidorov darts in looking for a takedown but Colton gets double underhooks and turns Sidorov into the cage.
Sidorov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Colton pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Colton. No joy for Sidorov on that attempt.
Ivan Sidorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sidorov scores with a takedown into Colton's guard.
Sidorov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Colton trying to control the position.
Sidorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sidorov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Colton's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Sidorov dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sidorov shoots in for a double leg but Colton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sidorov shoots for a takedown but Colton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sidorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidorov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colton defends it nicely.#TD#
Sidorov gets a takedown into half guard.
Sidorov is looking to stall here but Colton recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Sidorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Colton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sidorov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sidorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sidorov trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sidorov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sidorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colton can do to turn this around?
Sidorov ducks under a wild hook from Colton.#TD#
Sidorov scores with a takedown into Colton's guard.
Sidorov scoring with some ground and pound.
Colton is pulling down on Sidorov's head. It's preventing any offense from Sidorov, at least for the moment.
Sidorov wants to pass the guard but Colton is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Colton trying to control the position.
Sidorov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Colton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sidorov wants to control from the top but Colton keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sidorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Colton misses the target. #T4#
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.
Colton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sidorov.
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colton as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Sidorov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Colton to the ground. Sidorov is now in Colton's guard.
Sidorov controlling from the top position.
Sidorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidorov is stalling in the full guard.
Sidorov landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Sidorov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sidorov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Sidorov!
A victorious Ivan Sidorov 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:
HRL78
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Maui shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maui thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sosa's head.
Maui is thwarting Sosa's attempts to control the position.
Sosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Maui not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sosa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maui working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Maui is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sosa wants to control but Maui is keeping busy.
#T1#
Sosa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Maui is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Maui there. #CUT#It looks like Kendrick Sosa has been cut.
Sosa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maui scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#The cut above Kendrick Sosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maui. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Sosa actively working from the bottom here.
Maui lands a big elbow - Sosa 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 Maui!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tevita Maui!
An out of breath Tevita Maui thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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