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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GAMT#92
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Choo Two misses with a body kick.
Choo Two connects with an inside leg kick.
Choo Two misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Winwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Choo Two throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Winwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Choo Two's head.
A nice leg kick from Choo Two, right into the meat of the thigh.
Winwood 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.
Choo Two cracks Winwood with a good jab.
Winwood misses with a double jab.
Choo Two throwing a counter right hand but Winwood manages to avoid it.
Choo Two throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Winwood pushes Choo Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Choo Two definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choo Two misses with some punches.
Choo Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Choo Two swings wildly with an uppercut but Winwood uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Choo Two manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Choo Two throws out a loose jab but Winwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winwood moves out of range of the body kick from Choo Two.
Winwood tries to bum rush Choo Two with a series of wild strikes but Choo Two uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Choo Two takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Choo Two throws a body kick that misses.
Choo Two throws a nice outside leg kick.
Winwood misses with a hook. Choo Two ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Winwood rushes Choo Two and presses him up against the cage.
Choo Two lands a nice shot to the body.
Choo Two tries to break the clinch but Winwood is controlling the position.
Choo Two makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Choo Two softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winwood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winwood.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Choo Two breaks from the clinch.
Choo Two throws a combination that misses
and Winwood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Choo Two missing with a left hand there. Winwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Choo Two throws a wild body kick that Winwood sees coming a mile off.
Winwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Choo Two throws a lazy right hand but Winwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choo Two throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Choo Two takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winwood with a jab.
Choo Two fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Winwood checks it well.
Choo Two misses the body punch
and Winwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Choo Two is rocked!#KD2#
Winwood connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Choo Two onto his butt! Choo Two bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Oh Choo Two is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Winwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Winwood clinches with his opponent.
Choo Two seems to have got his legs back now.
Choo Two throws a punch but it's blocked by Winwood.
Choo Two swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winwood.
Choo Two dodges an elbow strike from Winwood.
Winwood lands an elbow inside.
Choo Two tries to circle away but Winwood has him pinned against the cage.
Winwood blocking some punches.
Choo Two can't break the clinch.
Choo Two prevents a body shot from Winwood.
Choo Two is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Choo Two blocks an elbow strike from Winwood.
Nice elbow from Winwood.
Winwood is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Choo Two is trying to break the clinch but Winwood has him pressed against the cage.
Winwood lands with a left to the head.
Choo Two avoids the elbow strike from Winwood, against the cage.
Choo Two is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Choo Two as the two fighters clinch.
Winwood lands a shot to the body.
Choo Two blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Choo Two is looking to break free of the clinch but Winwood has double underhooks.
Winwood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Choo Two is trying to push Winwood away but Winwood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Choo Two is trying to push Winwood away but Winwood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Choo Two tries to throw a body punch but Winwood avoids it by throwing Choo Two back against the cage.
Choo Two misses with a punch on the inside.
Winwood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Choo Two misses with a hook from the clinch.
Choo Two is trying to push Winwood away but Winwood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Winwood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Winwood prevents Choo Two from breaking the clinch.
Choo Two throws a head punch that misses.
Choo Two is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Choo Two breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winwood misses with a body shot.
Choo Two thinks about countering with a body kick.
Winwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Choo Two circles away.
Winwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mew Choo Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winwood misses with an uppercut.
Choo Two misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Les Winwood should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Choo Two scores with a nice body kick.
Winwood throws a big shot that misses.
Winwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Winwood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Winwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choo Two manages to avoid it.
Choo Two works the jab nicely.
Choo Two misses with a hook
and Winwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winwood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Winwood.#KD#
Choo Two lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Winwood goes down! The ref sends Choo Two to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Winwood is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#Winwood is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choo Two throws a lazy uppercut
and Winwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Choo Two ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winwood moves away.
Choo Two misses with an uppercut.
Winwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Winwood moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Choo Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Choo Two throws a push kick but Winwood slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Winwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Choo Two fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Winwood has Choo Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Choo Two lands with a short shot to the head.
Winwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Choo Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Choo Two.
Winwood moves out of range as Choo Two strikes.
Choo Two throws a looping overhand right but Winwood ducks down to avoid it.
Winwood throws out a loose jab but Choo Two uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo Two jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Winwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choo Two.
Winwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo Two.
#T2#
Choo Two will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choo Two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choo Two fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winwood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Choo Two shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Choo Two slips a jab from Winwood.
Winwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Choo Two scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Choo Two.
Winwood connects with a single shot there.
Choo Two misses with a body punch
and Winwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winwood tries to clinch but Choo Two moves out of range. #T3#
Winwood slips a jab from Choo Two.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Winwood checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Winwood rushes Choo Two and presses him up against the cage.
Winwood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Choo Two swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winwood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Winwood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Choo Two.
#BC#
Choo Two pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Choo Two cracks Winwood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Choo Two.
Choo Two throws a wild body kick that Winwood sees coming a mile off.
Winwood moves out of range as Choo Two strikes.
Winwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Choo Two circles away.
#T4#
Winwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Choo Two tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo Two.
Choo Two lands a really nice looking cross but Winwood seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choo Two throws a body punch but Winwood moves out of range.
Choo Two lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Choo Two staying out of range there.
Winwood scores with a nice strike.
Winwood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Winwood misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Choo Two tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winwood swings widly with a right hand
and Choo Two finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mew Choo Two is winning the standup battle so far.
Choo Two throws a body shot but no joy.
Winwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Winwood swings widly with a right hand
and Choo Two counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mew Choo Two will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Choo Two waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winwood.
Winwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Choo Two moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Choo Two throws an overhand right that lands on Winwood's shoulder, as Winwood tries to avoid the shot.
Winwood connects with a body shot that sends Choo Two's belly button to the back.
Winwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winwood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Choo Two lands an overhand right.
A jab from Winwood misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Two gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Choo Two takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Choo Two swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Choo Two throwing a counter right hand but Winwood manages to avoid it.
Winwood might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Winwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Choo Two circles away.
Choo Two throws a wild body kick that Winwood sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Choo Two goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Choo Two waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winwood.
Choo Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winwood's corner calls for a 1-2. Winwood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Choo Two throws a sloppy head kick and Winwood moves out of range easily.
Winwood swinging wildly here.
Choo Two punishes Winwood's body with a nice straight punch.
Choo Two swinging wildly here.
Winwood unleashes a big counter combination but Choo Two bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A lazy body kick from Choo Two
and Winwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Winwood throws a big shot that misses.
Choo Two throws a leg kick
and Winwood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Winwood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choo Two throws an off balance right hand
and Winwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Choo Two cracks Winwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winwood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Choo Two connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Choo Two finish him?#KD2#
Winwood closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Choo Two crashing to the mat! Choo Two uses the cage to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Winwood seems to have recovered his senses.
Choo Two misses with a low kick as Winwood jumps back.
Winwood tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from Choo Two misses. #T3#
Choo Two throws the kick towards the body but Winwood avoids it.
Winwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Choo Two.
A jab from Choo Two misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Choo Two. That's going to slow Winwood down.
Choo Two throws a body kick that misses.
Choo Two misses with a right hand
and Winwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winwood checks a low kick from Choo Two.
An inside leg kick from Choo Two misses.
Winwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choo Two manages to avoid it.
Choo Two throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choo Two misses with a lunging right hand
and Winwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choo Two throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winwood counters with a big uppercut that drops Choo Two face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Les Winwood! |
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Event:
SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gregory Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gambini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodriguez on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodriguez's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Gambini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gambini tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini content to stall in guard here.
Gambini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Rodriguez trying to remain calm as Gambini controls from the top position.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
Gambini slows the pace down.
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriguez for as long as he can get away with.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Gambini stalls from top position.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
Rodriguez is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriguez manages to get back to half guard.
Gambini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.#T3##SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gambini stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Gambini passes Rodriguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gambini tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it. #SUB2#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
Gambini is controlling the pace.
Gambini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Gambini stalling.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
Rodriguez is looking to control Gambini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
Gambini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Gambini controlling the action here.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gambini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriguez! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (8) vs (0) Rodriguez
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gambini prevents Rodriguez from getting the reversal.#T6#
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Gambini stalling.
Rodriguez won't allow Gambini to pass to mount.
Well, if Gambini 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.
Gambini uses his free foot to push down on Rodriguez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodriguez. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (11) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez gets back to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but Gambini has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (14) vs (0) Rodriguez
Gambini is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Rodriguez is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
Gambini slows the pace down.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Gambini trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Gambini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriguez is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
Rodriguez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Gambini is very close to passing his half guard.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Rodriguez wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Gambini prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Gambini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (17) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Gambini taking a breather here.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gambini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez is being controlled here.
Gambini working away.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rodriguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gambini off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gambini (17) vs (4) Rodriguez
Gambini trying to control the position but Rodriguez manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
Gambini trying to control the position but Rodriguez manages to sink in the hooks.
Gambini can't escape the position.
Gambini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rodriguez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gambini tries to reverse the position but Rodriguez maintains control.#SUB2#
Rodriguez has control of Gambini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gambini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gambini has worked his arm free - good work by Gambini!
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T13##SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gambini isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gambini is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Gambini is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez wants to control but Gambini is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gambini has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gambini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gambini holding on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Our winner, Gino Gambini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Gregory Rodriguez was interviewed post fight and said 'Gym on Monday.'. |
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Event:
NYF 11: Donal vs Myth
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Cohen thuds a left hand into Ideaale's body.
Ideaale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cohen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cohen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cohen throws a shot from downtown. Ideaale moves away and avoids it.
Cohen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ideaale.
Cohen misses with an uppercut. Ideaale saw that one coming.
Ideaale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cohen pinned against the cage. Cohen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asher Cohen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alee Ideaale.
Cohen missing with a left hand there. Ideaale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cohen scores with the left hand. Ideaale knows he should have avoided that one.
Ideaale fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ideaale tries for a takedown but Cohen circles away easily
and Cohen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cohen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ideaale manages to avoid it.
Ideaale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cohen swivels and escapes.#T1#
Ideaale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cohen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ideaale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Ideaale shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cohen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ideaale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cohen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cohen is trying to control Ideaale's posture. Ideaale takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Cohen! Ideaale is rotating here... this could be the end... Cohen is out! Ideaale has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alee Ideaale!
Alee Ideaale spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Plant moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Rodriguez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Plant is trying to keep an underhook but Rodriguez manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (2) vs (0) Plant
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.
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Plant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Plant looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Plant is defending it quite comfortably.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Plant controlling the position for now.#T1#
Plant tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Plant moves into full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is fighting to break Plant's control of his arms but Plant is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rodriguez won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Plant controlling the position.
Plant working a defensive guard but Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Plant defends the submission attempt.
Plant tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Plant wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Plant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position.
Rodriguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Plant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriguez is working away from the top position though.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but Plant is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Plant is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Plant is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriguez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (0) Plant#SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plant, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plant keeps working.
Plant is looking to reverse the position.
Rodriguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Plant is trying to get back to half guard.
Plant is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plant tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Plant is defending well.
Plant is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Rodriguez working away.
Plant is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control.
Plant wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.#SUB#
Rodriguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Plant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Plant is looking for a sweep.
Plant wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Plant manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (2) Plant#SUB2#
Plant is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez manages to get to full guard.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (2) Plant
Plant trying to control the position.
#T7#
Rodriguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez passes Plant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Plant controlling the position for now.
Plant trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
#SUB#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
Plant moves into full guard.
#T8#
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plant is keeping the position for now.
Plant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (4) Plant
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
Plant advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Plant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Rodriguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Plant is working away from the top position though.
Plant is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (7) Plant
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
#T10#
Rodriguez tries to lock up and control but Plant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Plant wants to take Rodriguez's back here but Rodriguez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rodriguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plant controlling from mount.
Plant moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriguez (7) vs (10) Plant#SUB2#
Plant is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rodriguez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rodriguez for a finish.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Plant has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Rodriguez turns into Plant and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (9) vs (10) Plant
Rodriguez passes Plant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (9) vs (12) Plant
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Rodriguez managing to control the position.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12##SUB#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Plant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plant has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (11) vs (12) Plant
Rodriguez won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving. #T13#
Rodriguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriguez trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant is pulling down on Rodriguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriguez, at least for the moment.#T14#
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 12 to 11.
Gregory Rodriguez spoke after the fight, saying 'Gym on Monday.'. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 32
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Brooks gets a clinch.
Aoiki looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aoiki wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks controlling the action here for a moment.
Brooks stalling the fight.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brooks cracks Aoiki with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
Aoiki letting Brooks take a breather here.
Aoiki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aoiki up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Brooks for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aoikis head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks avoiding damage.
Brooks lands a body punch.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pepper Brooks.
Brooks cracks Aoiki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1##CL#
Brooks rushes Aoiki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
A shot in the inside from Brooks. #ROC#Aoiki is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Brooks.
Aoiki is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
Brooks lands a right hand.
Brooks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brooks creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Aoiki with a big uppercut! Aoiki tries to clinch up but Brooks pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Aoiki to the mat! Aoiki covers up and Brooks unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pepper Brooks!
Pepper Brooks took some time post fight to say the following; 'Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton.'. |
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Event:
DC 31: Ziegler vs Hoshino
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Kulina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saros in his tracks.
Kulina looks to land a left hand but Saros moved out of range nicely.
Saros throws a body punch but Kulina moves out of range.
Kulina swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulina misses with a left hand
enabling Saros to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Justin Kulina has been cut.
Saros moves forwards but Kulina connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Leevi Saros has been cut.
Saros throws a shot from downtown. Kulina moves away and avoids it.
Kulina swinging wildly here.
Saros misses the jab.
Justin Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulina throws a good cross that connects.
Kulina misses with a lunging right hand
and Saros counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina misses with an uppercut
and Saros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Kulina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saros. That did some damage!
Kulina misses with a hook to the body
and Saros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saros looks to throw the jab but Kulina is out of range.
Saros cracks Kulina with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saros. Kulina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saros.
Saros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulina. Saros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulina swings widly with a right hand
and Saros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saros misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Kulina on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulina lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Saros loads up on a big right hand but Kulina slips the punch.
A jab from Saros does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Kulina.
Saros throws the left hand but Kulina avoids the punch easily.
Kulina scores with a hook to the body. Saros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kulina looks to score with a jab to the body but Saros is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Saros.
Saros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saros is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Kulina.
Kulina throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina looks to throw the jab but Saros is out of range. #T3#
Kulina lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kulina throws a good cross that connects.
Kulina misses with a lunging right hand
and Saros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
Kulina wants to slow Saros down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Saros was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kulina.
Kulina misses with a jab to the body
and Kulina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulina cracks Saros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saros is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kulina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick lands for Kulina.
Saros darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saros scores with a nice strike.
Saros walks into a straight right hand from Kulina.
A head kick misses from Kulina.
Nice cross by Saros.
Saros takes one to the chin there.
Kulina missing with a left hand there. Saros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kulina doesn't seem bothered though.
Kulina falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Saros counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulina lands an overhand right.
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 Leevi Saros will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Saros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulina.
Saros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulina.
As Kulina tries to get set, Saros tries to push him back and clinch up but Kulina manages to avoid the attempt.
Saros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulina.
It seemed like Kulina was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulina ducks under a wild hook from Saros.
Nice defenses there by Saros.
An attempted straight right counter from Saros misses the target.
Kulina works Saros's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina clobbers Saros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saros lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Kulina.
Kulina throws a looping overhand right but Saros ducks down to avoid it.
Saros throwing a counter right hand but Kulina manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kulina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saros's head backwards.
Justin Kulina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kulina misses with the combination.
Saros misses with a straight right.
Saros 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.
Saros stuns Kulina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saros misses with a straight left.
Kulina slips a straight right by Saros.
Saros misses the jab.
Kulina throws a jab but it's blocked by Saros.
Kulina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Saros is rocked!#T2#
Kulina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Saros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulina fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Saros square on the jaw! Damn, Saros is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Kulina!
Justin Kulina thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Leevi Saros had this to say: 'A man can't outlast whatever he's made. Tonight my opponent extended this inevitability beyond the realms of mine. Congratulations.
Rise or fall, we get up and keep grinding. And grinding, the constant movement, never ends. I will return.'. |
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Event:
GAMT #90
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Winwood throws a right and a left that Vogels avoids nicely.
Vogels with the inside leg kick.
Vogels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winwood throws a body punch but Vogels moves out of range.
Vogels tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Winwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vogels looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Vogels lands a front kick to the face, that drops Winwood to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC2#Winwood is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Les Winwood has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vogels knocks out Winwood with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Vogels before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Vogels picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Vogels!
After winning the bout, Oscar Vogels 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:
HFC 35:Sage vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Peterson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peterson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Peterson has Pearson pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peterson is looking to counter punch.
Peterson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Pearson against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson misses with a straight right. #T1##CL#
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pearson, pushing him back against the cage.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson just leaning against Pearson, taking a breather. #BC2#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Peterson clinches up with Pearson and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson trying to stall but Peterson improves his position.
Peterson stalling against the cage.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Peterson.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land. #BC2#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Peterson clinches.
Peterson lands a shot to the body.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Peterson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peterson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Peterson has Pearson pressed against the cage.
Pearson tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Pearson is struggling to control the position.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Peterson has double underhooks. #T3#
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Peterson keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pearson or not.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Peterson.
#T4#
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson gets through Pearson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pearson wants to break free but Peterson has control.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Peterson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Peterson lands the left hand.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Pearson.
Pearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson defending well as Pearson loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.#CL#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Pearson against the cage.
Pearson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
A jab lands there for Peterson.
Greg Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greg Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Peterson has Pearson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Pearson can't break the clinch.
Pearson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Pearson tries to stall but Peterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson. #T2#
Peterson pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson.
A short right from Peterson. #ROC#Pearson is rocked!
Peterson lands a right hand.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pearson to his knees! Peterson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Peterson!
Phoenix Peterson 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:
ICE 9:
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Nomura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nomura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Nomura as Rodriguez shoots in.
Nomura connects with a crisp jab.
Nomura moves forwards but Rodriguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nomura is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nomura keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomura throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nomura throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range. #TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nomura did well to prevent Rodriguez getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Nomura dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Nomura is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez looks to land a strike but Nomura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rodriguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nomura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Nomura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Nomura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nomura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nomura is keeping the position for now.
Nomura controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Nomura keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Nomura can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for an americana but Nomura has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rodriguez was thinking about the submission.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Rodriguez trying to control but Nomura is working from the bottom.
Nomura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nomura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Nomura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriguez is aware though and is defending well.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Nomura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nomura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nomura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Nomura controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard but Nomura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nomura tries to advance to mount but Rodriguez denies him.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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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 Tadahiro Nomura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nomura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nomura cracks Rodriguez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nomura feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Nomura sprawls well.
Nomura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nomura.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nomura.
Nomura scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodriguez should have avoided that one.
Nomura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Nomura closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.
Nomura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nomura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Nomura blocking some punches.
#T1#
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Nomura.
Nomura blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez looking to stall.
Nomura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards. #BC2#
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nomura staying out of range there.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nomura circles away.
Nomura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nomura was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Nomura tries a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it.#TD2#
Rodriguez gets the takedown into side control.
Nomura takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez controlling from side mount. #T2#
Let's hope that Rodriguez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nomura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nomura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Nomura is defending well.
#T3#
Nomura wants to get back to full guard.
Nomura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control from Nomura's half guard. Nomura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nomura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nomura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nomura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nomura is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Nomura is adopting a defensive guard.
Nomura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nomura, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nomura keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Nomura sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nomura misses the target.
Tadahiro Nomura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Rodriguez.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Nomura.
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 Tadahiro Nomura will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Nomura slips under a jab.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Tadahiro Nomura is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nomura keeps working. #SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound but Nomura is defending the strikes. #T1#
An elbow from Rodriguez crashes against the mat.
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but Nomura blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Nomura's face as Rodriguez controls the position.
Nomura struggling a bit here.
Nomura tries to bench press Rodriguez off him but Rodriguez keeps the position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nomura is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nomura's legs.
Nomura is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Nomura is defending well.
Nomura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nomura can't do much from the bottom here.
Nomura tries to bench press Rodriguez off him but Rodriguez keeps the position. #T3#
Nomura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez has a hand on Nomura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nomura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nomura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriguez is looking to escape.
Rodriguez tries to reverse the position but Nomura maintains control.#T4#
Nomura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nomura forces the positional change into back control.
Nomura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nomura is not going to allow Rodriguez to sit and survive in this position.
Nomura is hanging on to Rodriguez's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gregory Rodriguez just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Nomura sprawls well.#CL#
Nomura clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nomura.
A right hook to the body lands for Nomura.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
Nomura is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nomura down to the mat. Nomura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nomura 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.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nomura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rodriguez'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.#T1#
Nomura misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nomura seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rodriguez can turn it around.
A short left from Nomura.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Nomura.
Nomura controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Nomura breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nomura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodriguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nomura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Nice body punch from Nomura - that landed with a thud.
Nomura is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks. #T2#
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nomura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nomura prevents a body shot from Rodriguez.
Nomura tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Nomura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nomura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez. #BC#
Nomura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Tadahiro Nomura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Rodriguez.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nomura catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Nomura throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely. #CL#
Nomura rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Tadahiro Nomura has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Nomura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Nomura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Nomura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nomura lands a jab.
Nomura stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nomura swivels and escapes.
Nomura is looking for a counter combo.
Nomura throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Nomura.
Nomura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Nomura looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nomura stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Nomura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Nomura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gregory Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Nomura appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nomura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tadahiro Nomura had his way with Gregory Rodriguez in 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Nomura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nomura throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nomura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Nomura.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
Nomura trying to stall but Rodriguez improves his position.
Rodriguez letting Nomura take a breather here.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Nomura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Nomura.
Nomura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nomura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Nomura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.#BC#
Nomura breaks the clinch.
Nomura misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Nomura moves out of range. #CL#
Nomura takes the fight into the clinch.
Nomura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nomura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Nomura misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Nomura.
Nomura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Rodriguez letting Nomura take a breather here.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Nomura has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nomura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Tadahiro Nomura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Nomura.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Nomura tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Nomura back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nomura.
#T3#
Nomura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nomura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nomura struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Nomura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Rodriguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nomura backwards.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nomura.
Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nomura is keeping busy.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Nomura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Nomura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nomura wants to stall.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez looking to throw knees to the head but Nomura is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Nomura presses Rodriguez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Nomura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodriguez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nomura backwards.
Nomura tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Nomura back against the cage.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nomura.
Nomura scores with a hook to the body.
Gregory Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rodriguez letting Nomura take a breather here.
Nomura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nomura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nomura pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nomura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tadahiro Nomura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nomura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tadahiro Nomura!
Tadahiro Nomura retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tadahiro Nomura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gregory Rodriguez was interviewed post fight and said 'Gym on Monday.'. |
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Event:
GAMT #89
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Valiev avoids the body shot from Kane.
Valiev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dark Horse MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Valiev lands a glancing blow to the side of Kane's head.
Valiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kane to score with a decent uppercut.
Valiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Valiev looks to land a combination. Kane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kane swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Valiev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valiev. #BC#
Valiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valiev.
Chris Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valiev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Kane drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Valiev onto his butt! Valiev pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT2#It looks like Viktor Valiev has been cut.
Kane circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Valiev tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kane wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Kane! |
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Event:
DC 24: Savisto vs Fezzik
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ahokas tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Saros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahokas misses with a hook to the body
and Saros counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahokas is looking to clinch.
Saros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahokas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahokas wants to clinch
and Ahokas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Ahokas there.
Saros misses with an uppercut. Ahokas saw that one coming.
Ahokas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahokas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas.
A head kick misses from Ahokas.
Saros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahokas throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
A shot to the body from Ahokas misses
and Saros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahokas throws a right hand that Saros ducks under and follows up with a left that Saros also avoids with ease.#CL#
Ahokas darts in and clinches Saros up against the cage.
Ahokas wants to get back to striking at distance but Saros won't allow it.
Saros throws a head punch that misses.
Saros misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Saros has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ahokas regains guard immediately.
Saros won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here.
Saros tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahokas is retaining full guard.
Saros trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Saros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Saros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saros trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas is trying is best to control the position here.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Saros seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Saros tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahokas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Saros keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Saros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahokas sees it coming and defends easily.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saros throws an overhand right that lands on Ahokas's shoulder, as Ahokas tries to avoid the shot.
Ahokas throws a right hand that Saros ducks under and follows up with a left that Saros also avoids with ease.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ahokas misses with a two punch combination.
Ahokas throws a sloppy head kick and Saros moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Ahokas scores with a four punch combination!
Saros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahokas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ahokas clobbers Saros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saros throws a jab when Ahokas was well out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahokas prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahokas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saros has Ahokas pressed against the cage, preventing Ahokas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Ahokas manages to break the clinch.
Ahokas throws a head kick but Saros moves out of range.
Saros throws out a counter right but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.
Ahokas throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ahokas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saros lands with a good body shot.
Juha Ahokas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahokas tries to close the distance and clinch but Saros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saros might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ahokas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saros.
Juha Ahokas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahokas takes one on the button.
Ahokas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahokas jabs at Saros's body.
Ahokas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ahokas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahokas misses with a two punch combination.
Ahokas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saros under the eye.
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!
Ahokas defending well as Saros loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Ahokas forces Saros back against the cage and clinches.
Ahokas lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ahokas fails to land. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Saros fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Saros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saros misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas can't break the clinch.
Saros blocks a body shot from Ahokas.
Ahokas can't find room to land a body shot as Saros controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ahokas - that landed with a thud.
Saros lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahokas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahokas working hard to break the clinch.
Ahokas swings wildly with an uppercut but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saros tries a body shot but Ahokas blocks it.
Ahokas wants to break free but Saros has control.
#BC#
Ahokas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahokas staying out of range there.
Saros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahokas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Ahokas scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas misses with a wild combination.
Ahokas throws a head kick but Saros moves out of range.
A head kick by Ahokas misses
and Saros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahokas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahokas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saros throws out a counter right but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Ahokas forces Saros back against the cage and clinches.
Saros lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Ahokas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahokas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saros.
Ahokas misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Ahokas throws a poor cross that misses
and Saros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahokas throws a lazy head kick
and Saros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahokas misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Saros holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Ahokas breaks the clinch.
Ahokas throws a combination. Saros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ahokas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ahokas takes a swing at Saros's ribcage but misses.
Ahokas moves forwards but Saros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahokas throws a body shot but no joy.
Saros lands a nice shot that snaps Ahokas's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahokas doesn't manage to clinch there - Saros circles away.
Ahokas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Saros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahokas misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Saros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahokas throws a nice looking combination but Saros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahokas moves away from the strike by Saros.
Ahokas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahokas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahokas feints a jab promting Saros to slip. Ahokas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saros slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Saros is just out of range.
Ahokas doesn't manage to clinch there - Saros circles away.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahokas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Saros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahokas lunges at Saros with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saros's hand.
Ahokas tries to clinch but Saros is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas 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. 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#
Ahokas tries to clinch but Saros is having none of it.
Saros misses with a hook.
Ahokas closes the distance but Saros moves to the side
and Saros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahokas is looking to clinch.
Ahokas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saros.
Ahokas fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saros! But no joy.
Ahokas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Saros.
Ahokas tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas throws a lazy head kick
and Saros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahokas thinking.
Ahokas misses with a two punch combination.
Saros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas.
Ahokas misses with a double jab
and Saros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahokas thinking. #T1#
Ahokas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Ahokas scores with a four punch combination!
Ahokas moves away from the strike by Saros.
Saros throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahokas.
A left lands for Saros.
Ahokas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saros.
A big right from Ahokas misses.
A little jabbing left from Saros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saros misses with a body shot.
Saros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas misses with a lunging right hand
and Saros counters with a stiff right hand.
Saros misses with a straight right.
Leevi Saros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahokas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Ahokas clinches with his opponent.
Ahokas prevents a body shot from Saros.
Saros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahokas's efforts to push away.
Saros misses with a punch to the body.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Saros.
Saros goes for a takedown attempt but Ahokas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ahokas throws a sloppy head kick
and Saros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saros misses with a looping left.
Ahokas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saros's head backwards.
Ahokas scores with the left hand. Saros knows he should have avoided that one.
Saros scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahokas should have avoided that one.
Ahokas tries to move into range but Saros moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Ahokas tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Ahokas.
Ahokas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahokas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahokas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saros circles away quickly and effectively.
Saros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahokas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saros.
Ahokas throws a right and a left that Saros avoids nicely.
Ahokas throws a right hand that Saros ducks under and follows up with a left that Saros also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Ahokas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Saros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Ahokas.
Saros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahokas.
#T4#
Ahokas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Ahokas.
Saros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahokas.
Ahokas lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahokas moves in looking to clinch but Saros pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahokas as he connects with a hook.
Ahokas throws a series of punches but Saros moves out of range.
Ahokas sets himself, and Saros steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahokas avoids it this time.#CL#
Ahokas closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Saros is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ahokas can't fight it off and eventually Saros manages to take the fight to the floor. Ahokas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
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 Juha Ahokas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahokas, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Ahokas!
Leevi Saros spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can't outlast whatever he's made. Tonight my opponent extended this inevitability beyond the realms of mine. Congratulations.
Rise or fall, we get up and keep grinding. And grinding, the constant movement, never ends. I will return.'. |
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Event:
CFC 525
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Clappertron scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhea misses the target.
Randal Clappertron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clappertron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhea. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Clappertron.#CUT#It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut.
Rhea wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Clappertron misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clappertron thuds his right hand into Rhea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rhea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clappertron can pounce on him.
Clappertron seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clappertron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Clappertron cracks Rhea with an open hand slap.#CUT#That has opened up Ross Rhea's cut even more.
Rhea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clappertron swivels and escapes.
Randal Clappertron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Rhea.
Clappertron scores with a jab. Rhea acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Rhea is rocked!
Clappertron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rhea is still on wobbly legs! Can Clappertron finish him?
Clappertron lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randal Clappertron! |
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Event:
NYF 6: Kuznecov vs St Claire
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Cohen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cohen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mies.#CUT#It looks like Asher Cohen has been cut.
Mies feints a jab promting Cohen to slip. Mies then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cohen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cohen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cohen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cohen throws a hook but Mies blocks it.
Mies on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cohen lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mies blocks a jab.
Mies takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Ihme Mies has been cut.
Mies doesn't manage to clinch there - Cohen circles away.
Mies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cohen missing with a left hand there. Mies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cohen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mies looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cohen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mies.
Mies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cohen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mies throws a right and a left that Cohen avoids nicely. #T1#
A combination from Mies does no damage.
Cohen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mies clobbers Cohen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cohen lands a nice looking body shot.
Cohen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cohen slips a jab and a cross from Mies.
Cohen's coach down at Dark Horse MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cohen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mies takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Cohen - just one landing.
Mies throws out a leg kick but Cohen moves out of range and Mies only half commits.
Mies takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cohen cracks Mies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cohen counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cohen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Mies is rocked!
Mies throws a lazy uppercut
and Cohen counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Mies out cold! What a finish! Cohen is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asher Cohen!
Ihme Mies was interviewed post fight and said 'I Come back stronger'. |
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Event:
GAMT #88
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Winwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Teagarden in his tracks.
Teagarden misses with a wild body shot.
Winwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Winwood throws a looping overhand right but Teagarden ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Teagarden letting Winwood take a breather here.
Winwood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Winwood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Winwood lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Teagarden has been cut.
Winwood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Winwood lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Winwood.
Teagarden wants to break free but Winwood has control.
Winwood misses with an elbow over the top.
Winwood stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winwood is leaning against Teagarden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Winwood.
A frustrated look appears on Teagarden's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Teagarden has had enough of the clinch but Winwood keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Winwood.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Teagarden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Winwood misses with the head strike.
Winwood lands an elbow inside that Teagarden shrugs off.
Teagarden working hard to break the clinch.
Winwood works on Teagarden's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Teagarden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winwood just leaning against Teagarden, taking a breather.
Teagarden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winwood has him pressed against the cage.
Teagarden is trying to push Winwood away but Winwood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Winwood prevents Teagarden from breaking the clinch.
Teagarden is trying to push Winwood away but Winwood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Winwood is struggling to control the position.
Teagarden takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Winwood.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Winwood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Teagarden's brow. #T2#
Winwood has Teagarden pressed against the cage, preventing Teagarden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Teagarden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Teagarden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teagarden wants to break free but Winwood has control.
Teagarden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Teagarden can't break the clinch.
Winwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teagarden backwards.
Winwood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Winwood to work.
Winwood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Winwood lands an elbow inside that Teagarden shrugs off.
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!
Winwood lands an elbow inside that Teagarden shrugs off.
Winwood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Teagarden up against the cage.
Teagarden tries to break free but Winwood pushes him back against the cage.
Winwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teagarden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Winwood lands an elbow that stopped Teagarden in his tracks for a moment.
Winwood lands an elbow that stopped Teagarden in his tracks for a moment.
Teagarden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Teagarden is trying to break the clinch but Winwood is controlling him.
Teagarden takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Winwood.
Teagarden tries to break free but Winwood pushes him back against the cage.
Teagarden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Winwood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Winwood lands with a light punch inside.
Teagarden can't break the clinch.
Winwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Winwood lands a body shot.
Winwood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Winwood lands an elbow inside that Teagarden shrugs off.
Winwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Teagarden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Teagarden is looking to break free of the clinch but Winwood has double underhooks. #T4#
Winwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winwood scores with a shot to the side of Teagarden's head. #ROC2#Teagarden is rocked!
Winwood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Teagarden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winwood lands an elbow just above Teagarden 's eye.
Teagarden is trying to break free.
Teagarden is trying to break the clinch but Winwood has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Winwood.
Winwood lands an elbow inside that Teagarden shrugs off.
Winwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Winwood lands an elbow that stopped Teagarden in his tracks for a moment.
Winwood cracks Teagarden with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Teagarden goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Teagarden wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Les Winwood! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 22
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Brooks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Brooks has Yumashev up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Yumashev fails to land.
Yumashev gets through Brooks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Yumashev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yumashev throws a body kick that misses.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Yumashev is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yumashev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brooks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yumashev takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Brooks as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yumashev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brooks throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Brooks misses with a body shot.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yumashev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Brooks clinches.
Yumashev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yumashev lands with a nice body punch.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yumashev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yumashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.
Brooks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yumashev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yumashev misses with a hook. Brooks ducked under it nicely.
Yumashev misses with a straight right.
Brooks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yumashev's head backwards.
Yumashev avoids the body shot from Brooks.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev misses with a leg kick. #T2#
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!
Yumashev walks into a jab.
Brooks tests Yumashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Yumashev is avoiding it.
Yumashev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brooks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Brooks darts in and clinches Yumashev up against the cage.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks is stalling here.
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Yumashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Yumashev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pepper Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yumashev.
Brooks wants to clinch
and Yumashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yumashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks lands a glancing blow to the side of Yumashev's head.
Yumashev slips under a jab.#T3#
Brooks misses the shot to the body.
Yumashev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yumashev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumashev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but Yumashev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yumashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Yumashev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brooks cracks Yumashev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brooks tries to clinch but Yumashev moves away
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yumashev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Brooks is rocked!
Yumashev ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Brooks out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Filip Yumashev!
Filip Yumashev is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Villaggio closes the distance and clinches.
Villaggio misses with a body punch.
McCoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Villaggio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Villaggio is trying to break free.#TD#
Villaggio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Villaggio manages to end up in side control.
McCoy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McCoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Villaggio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCoy on the ground.
McCoy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Villaggio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Villaggio's back!
Villaggio tries to escape the position.
McCoy biding his time, controlling Villaggio.
I really don't envy Villaggio right now.
#T1#
McCoy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Villaggio tries to escape the position.
Villaggio is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCoy controls the position.#SUB2#
McCoy has the hooks in. Villaggio is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. McCoy passes his arm under Villaggio's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Villaggio taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rian McCoy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Atlas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shape fails with a takedown attempt.
Atlas stuffs the takedown attempt from Shape. Shape gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Atlas gets a clinch.
Shape can't get the takedown.
Tommy Atlas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atlas is trying to drag Shape to the mat but Shape just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shape misses with an elbow strike.
Atlas is pressed up against the cage. Shape has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Atlas down to the mat. Atlas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Atlas moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##TD2#
Shape has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Atlas is trying to keep an underhook but Shape manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Shape is trying for a kimura here. Atlas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shape wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Shape! |
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Event:
ICE 5: UA KUDALAIA
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Rodriguez looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Rodriguez drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Rodriguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Jackson controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Jackson gets full guard.#T1#
Rodriguez won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodriguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rodriguez wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rodriguez wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.#T3#
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodriguez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rodriguez scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Rodriguez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Jackson won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
Rodriguez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson 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 Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.
Rodriguez is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rodriguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodriguez content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez 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#
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Rodriguez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Gregory Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cujo Jackson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Jackson is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodriguez works to advance to full mount. Jackson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rodriguez avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriguez working Jackson over with strikes here.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson wants to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Rodriguez lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3##SUB#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Rodriguez's guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #T4#
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson postures up.
#SUB#
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson is working Rodriguez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Jackson trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but Jackson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR#
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodriguez won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard. #REVB#
Rodriguez 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#
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez advances position into side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriguez lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodriguez's guard! Nice work there by Jackson! #SUB#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cujo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Gregory Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gregory Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cujo Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Rodriguez!
In his post fight interview, Gregory Rodriguez gave a big smile as he said 'Give me that BITCH Priapus.'. |
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Event:
NYF:4
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Cohen thuds his right hand into Salad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cohen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the liver by Cohen. Beautiful body shot.
Cohen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cohen lunges at Salad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salad's hand.
Good exchange - Cohen coming out on top.
Salad closes the distance and clinches up with Cohen, looking for a takedown. Salad pushes Cohen against the cage but Cohen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cohen counters with a stiff right hand.
Salad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cohen as he connects with a hook.
Salad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cohen thuds a left hand into Salad's body.
Salad closes the distance and clinches up with Cohen, looking for a takedown. Salad pushes Cohen against the cage but Cohen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tater Salad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohen leaves Salad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cohen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cohen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salad. Salad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Cohen throws a shot to the body.
Cohen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cohen lands with a hook. Salad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Cohen as Salad shoots in.
Cohen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Salad is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Cohen.
#ROC2#Salad is rocked!
Salad tries to clinch but Cohen is having none of it.
Cohen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Salad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cohen cracks Salad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Salad seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Cohen sends Salad crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cohen is motioning to the referee to let Salad up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cohen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cohen.
Cohen scores with a shot to the body.
Salad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cohen's waist but Cohen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salad off to one side.
Cohen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Cohen lands with a nice combination. Salad backs away looking to recover.
Cohen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Cohen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Salad sprawling to the canvas! Salad rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cohen finish him?!
Cohen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Salad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cohen fakes the body blow, causing Salad to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Salad goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asher Cohen!
The defeated Tater Salad had this to say: 'You May Have Defeated Tater Salad, But You Will Pay For It In A Few Hours, Mark My Words!!. Check Out Your Fighters Injury!! Probably Shitting His Guts Out. Tater Salad Happens To Us All Sometimes. Lets Have A Moment Of Silence For Tater Salad.'. |
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Event:
ICE 4:: Pōʻino
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kochanowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez works his way into full mount!
Kochanowski gets back to half guard.
Rodriguez trying to advance position but Kochanowski counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Kochanowski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodriguez has picked Kochanowski up and slammed him! Kochanowski can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodriguez manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski dodges the ground and pound from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound but Kochanowski is defending the strikes. #T1#
The ground and pound from Rodriguez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rodriguez in side control, throwing shots but Kochanowski defends.
Kochanowski manages to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez is stalling here. Kochanowski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodriguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kochanowski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Kochanowski off him but Kochanowski keeps the position. #SUB#
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodriguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez is trying to control Kochanowski's posture but Kochanowski avoids it.
Kochanowski trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away. #SUB#
Kochanowski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodriguez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kochanowski but great work by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Kochanowski struggling a bit here.
Rodriguez looking to control but instead Kochanowski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rodriguez working over Kochanowski with some ground and pound. Kochanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Kochanowski actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriguez wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kochanowski sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for submissions but instead, Kochanowski has regained full guard.
#T3#
Rodriguez is in close to Kochanowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kochanowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Kochanowski's legs - danger averted.
Rodriguez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kochanowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriguez has Kochanowski in his guard.#REVR#
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Kochanowski from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Kochanowski is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kochanowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Kochanowski wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kochanowski pushing down on Rodriguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Kochanowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriguez is looking to control Kochanowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
Kochanowski passes to full mount!
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Kochanowski's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Kochanowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rodriguez is surviving well by controlling Kochanowski's body position as best he can.
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Kochanowski's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gregory Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Kochanowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kochanowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kochanowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kochanowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rodriguez advances to full mount.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kochanowski wants to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kochanowski is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Rodriguez lands a couple of good shots and Kochanowski has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Our spies down at at Dark Horse MMA inform us that Rodriguez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
Kochanowski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kochanowski is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriguez looking to control but Kochanowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Rodriguez with good strikes from the mount here!
Kochanowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#It looks like Mateusz Kochanowski has been cut.
Kochanowski regains half guard.
Kochanowski tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Gregory Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kochanowski is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kochanowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez looks to land a strike but Kochanowski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Kochanowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriguez controls the pace.#SUB#
Kochanowski is looking for a triangle here but Rodriguez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kochanowski taking a bit of punishment here - Rodriguez scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kochanowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Rodriguez looks up at the clock and then as Kochanowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rodriguez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodriguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rodriguez is working Kochanowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kochanowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Kochanowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Rodriguez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kochanowski is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kochanowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kochanowski looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kochanowski to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kochanowski dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Rodriguez looking to control.
Kochanowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kochanowski trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kochanowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kochanowski controls the pace.#SUB2#
Rodriguez has his foot on Kochanowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kochanowski works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rodriguez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kochanowski uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Kochanowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well.
Mateusz Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kochanowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriguez defends it well.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kochanowski stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Kochanowski defends it easily.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Kochanowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kochanowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kochanowski has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Kochanowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Kochanowski postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Kochanowski tries to pass.
Kochanowski wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Kochanowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kochanowski tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kochanowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Kochanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Kochanowski back into the ropes.
Kochanowski blocking some punches.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregory Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Kochanowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Rodriguez!
A pretty intense looking Gregory Rodriguez took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Berghuis connects with a crisp jab.
Berghuis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gillam fails with a takedown attempt.
Gillam defending well as Berghuis loads up on a big left hand.
Gillam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Berghuis sprawls well. Berghuis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gillam gets slowly back to his feet.
Gillam shoots for a takedown but Berghuis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gillam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gillam throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Adriaan Berghuis has been cut.
Gillam closes the distance and clinches up with Berghuis, looking for a takedown. Gillam pushes Berghuis against the cage but Berghuis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul Gillam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Berghuis does it's job there.
Gillam fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Gillam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berghuis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berghuis throws out a counter right but Gillam avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Berghuis.
Berghuis thuds his right hand into Gillam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gillam darts in looking for a takedown but Berghuis gets double underhooks and turns Gillam into the cage.
Good body shot from Berghuis.
Berghuis swings wildly with an uppercut but Gillam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berghuis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gillam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berghuis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gillam looking to throw knees to the head but Berghuis is blocking nicely.
Gillam taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Berghuis is trying to break the clinch but Gillam is controlling him.
Gillam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Berghuis after a bit of a struggle.
Berghuis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berghuis misses with some punches.
#T2##BC#
Gillam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berghuis lands a lovely overhand right.
Berghuis works Gillam's body with a nice hook.
Berghuis scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berghuis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gillam tries to close the distance and clinch but Berghuis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berghuis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gillam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Berghuis.
Gillam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gillam misses with a combination
and Berghuis counters with a stiff right hand.
Gillam shoots in looking for a takedown. Berghuis tries to sprawl out of it but Gillam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berghuis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Gillam with a poor takedown
and Berghuis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gillam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berghuis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gillam thinking.
Gillam is breathing heavily.
Gillam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berghuis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gillam walks into a straight right hand from Berghuis.
Berghuis drops Gillam with a naaaaasty hook - Gillam is in real trouble here! Berghuis dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriaan Berghuis! |
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