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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SMASH: Lesnar vs Ike
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
McConnell throws out a loose jab but Mamba uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McConnell.
#BC#
Mamba breaks the clinch.
Mamba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McConnell.
McConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mamba. Mamba obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
McConnell has Mamba up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Mamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McConnell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Mamba is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mamba misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mamba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mamba is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McConnell. #T1#
Mamba has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Mamba avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Mamba's head.
McConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamba or not.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
Mamba is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Mamba is trying to break free.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
#BC#
Mamba manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McConnell, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
McConnell clinches up against the cage.
McConnell gets through Mamba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell lands a right hand. #T2##BC#
Mamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Mamba back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body.
Mamba blocks an elbow strike from McConnell.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamba's efforts to push away.
McConnell has Mamba pressed against the cage, preventing Mamba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
McConnell has Mamba pressed against the cage, preventing Mamba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mamba tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
A short left from McConnell.
A short body shot lands from McConnell as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from McConnell.
McConnell keeps control of Mamba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamba is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from McConnell - that landed with a thud.
Mamba takes a shot to the head. #T3#
McConnell lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Black Mamba has been cut.
Mamba takes a shot to the head.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamba controls his hands.
McConnell tries a body shot but Mamba blocks it.
Mamba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Mamba tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mamba's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamba misses the jab.
A combination from McConnell does no damage.
Mamba throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
Mamba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
McConnell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Mamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch.#T4#
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Mamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamba circles away.
Mamba connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
McConnell connects with a crisp jab.
McConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Mamba.
Jab by Mamba.
McConnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mamba avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Mamba scores with a body shot.
A big left from McConnell misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McConnell scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Mamba.
Mamba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McConnell moves into range and clinches up with Mamba.
Nice body punch from McConnell - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamba scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
McConnell rushes Mamba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body.
Mamba is trying to break free.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
McConnell lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on McConnell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConnell tries to land a knee to the head but Mamba blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mamba as McConnell tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell tries a body shot but Mamba blocks it.
McConnell tries to work over Mamba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell keeps control of Mamba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamba blocks an uppercut.
#T1##BC#
Mamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamba is looking to slow McConnell down with leg kicks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamba's efforts to push away.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamba's elbow.
McConnell lands an elbow inside.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Mamba's head.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mamba wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for McConnell.
#BC#
Mamba manages to break the clinch.
Mamba misses with a straight left.
McConnell misses with a wild combination.
Mamba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
McConnell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell checks a leg kick nicely.
McConnell loads up on a big right hand but Mamba slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Mamba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McConnell lands a jab to Mamba's midsection.
McConnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Mamba does it's job there.
Mamba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
McConnell has taken the fight to the clinch.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell tries a body shot but Mamba blocks it.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mamba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Mamba is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mamba throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
McConnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#Black Mamba's cut is getting worse.
McConnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mamba takes a shot to the head.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamba's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from McConnell as the two fighters clinch.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
Mamba is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
Mamba is looking to break free of the clinch but McConnell has double underhooks.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from McConnell. #CUT2#Black Mamba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
Mamba takes a shot to the head.
McConnell is leaning against Mamba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell keeps control of Mamba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mamba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamba controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mamba tries to keep at a distance but McConnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
McConnell pushes Mamba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
McConnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mambas head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamba is looking to break free of the clinch but McConnell has double underhooks.
Mamba swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamba blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Mamba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mamba is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConnell lands an elbow that stopped Mamba in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
#T1#
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Mamba avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Mamba's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mamba breaks from the clinch.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
McConnell tries to clinch but Mamba moves out of range.
McConnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch.
Mamba tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.#BC#
Mamba breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McConnell instigates a clinch.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamba's efforts to push away.
Mamba tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
Mamba tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
McConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamba or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
McConnell blocks an elbow strike from Mamba.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McConnell pushes Mamba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
Mamba misses with an elbow strike.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell gets through Mamba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell lands a shot to the body.
Mamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
McConnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McConnell is working Mamba over against the cage.
McConnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamba's defenses.
McConnell lands a left hand.
McConnell pushes Mamba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell is leaning against Mamba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dalton McConnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mamba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
Mamba tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
Black Mamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mamba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Mamba lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mamba fails to land.
McConnell prevents Mamba from breaking the clinch.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
Mamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamba wants to get back to striking at distance but McConnell won't allow it.
Mamba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Mamba manages to break the clinch.
Mamba connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
McConnell darts in and clinches Mamba up against the cage.
Mamba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McConnell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Black Mamba spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back..'. |
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Event:
TK 8: Marjata
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Gacy looks to clinch
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank with the inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gacy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frank only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gacy goes for a double leg but Frank avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frank continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Frank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gacy blocking some punches.
Gacy wants to get back to striking at distance but Frank won't allow it.
#BC2#
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gacy tries to bum rush Frank with a series of wild strikes but Frank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Frank gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gacy wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Gacy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Frank looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Frank looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Frank! #REVB#
Gacy is looking to reverse the position.
Frank controlling the position.
Gacy is trying to improve his position.
Gacy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gacy tries to kick Frank off but Frank keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Frank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gacy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Gacy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank is taking a breather. Gacy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gacy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gacy tries to get out of the position.
Gacy is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Gacy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Frank manages to mount him!
Gacy tries to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Frank looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Gacy is looking to get to half guard.
Gacy wants to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Frank controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank avoids the attempt from Gacy to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Frank dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Frank.
Gacy shoots and misses
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Gacy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frank as he jumps to the side.
Gacy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frank momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank misses with a looping right.#TD#
Gacy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gacy tries to stand but Frank is controlling his head. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gacy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gacy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Frank defending against the ground and pound.
Gacy is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gacy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Frank tries to buck Gacy off but Gacy is having none of it.
Gacy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
I wouldn't like to be where Frank is right now.
Gacy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gacy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frank keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Gacy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gacy prevents Frank from improving his position.
Gacy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frank knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frank controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
John Wayne Gacy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Frank is looking to control Gacy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frank avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gacy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Wayne Gacy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Gacy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gacy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gacy darts in trying to clinch
and Gacy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gacy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gacy looks to clinch
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Gacy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gacy throws a big elbow that misses.
Gacy looking to sit in guard and control but Frank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Frank slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Gacy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frank sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gacy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Frank puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gacy tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Gacy controlling the position well.
Frank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gacy wants to control the action here but instead Frank manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Gacy tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
Frank controlling the pace for now.
Gacy is looking to get to half guard.
Gacy gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gacy pushes Frank off looking to stand but Frank dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frank sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gacy is trying to maintain the position but Frank is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gacy wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy.
Gacy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frank pinned against the cage. Frank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frank has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
During a confident post fight interview, Micah Frank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TK 8: Marjata
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
O Banion scores with a hook.#KD#
O Banion throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Hooyao tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Hooyao is rocked!
Hooyao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooyao is still in real trouble! Can O Banion finish him?
O Banion tries to free his leg and advance position but Hooyao is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hooyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Banion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Banion wants to control from the top but Hooyao keeps moving. #SUB#
O Banion drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hooyao dives on top into guard.#REVB#
O Banion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hooyao's guard. #REVR#
O Banion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hooyao seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Hooyao is looking to cinch up a triangle. O Banion throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hooyao's body to avoid the submission. Hooyao has instead reached around O Banion's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hooyao arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Hooyao!
Andre Hooyao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GFC 7 - Summer Flame
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Bispen lands a lovely overhand right.
Madden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bispen. Bispen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Madden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bispen doesn't seem bothered though.
Bispen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Madden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bispen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Madden under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bispen.
Bispen dodges the punch combination from Madden.
Bispen slips a straight right by Madden.
Bispen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bispen cracks Madden with an open hand slap.
Madden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bispen finds it's way round the side to connect with Madden's head.
Madden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madden lands with a hook. Bispen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Madden throws an off balance right hand
and Bispen counters with a right hand to the body.
Bispen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice cross by Bispen.
Bispen misses with a few strikes there.
Bispen misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Bispen.
Bispen ducks under a wild hook from Madden.
A big right from Madden misses.
Madden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bispen in his tracks.
Madden tries a head kick but it misses.
Bispen throws out a counter right but Madden avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Madden drops Bispen with a left and a right! Oh, Bispen is hurt - Madden dives into side control looking to finish!
#CUT#It looks like Ivan Bispen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen wants to control but Madden postures up.
Bispen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bispen trying to control the action but Madden just sinks the hooks in.
Bispen is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Bispen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bispen taking shots to the head.
Bispen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bispen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bispen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Madden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bispen is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SU2#
Bispen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bispen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Madden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Madden clobbers Bispen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Madden looks to score with a jab to the body but Bispen is just out of range.
Bispen missing with a left hand there. Madden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madden throws an overhand right that lands on Bispen's shoulder, as Bispen tries to avoid the shot.
Bispen slips a jab from Madden.
Madden misses with a straight left.
Madden scores with a hook.
Madden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bispen counters with a right hand to the body.
Madden throws a jab but it's blocked by Bispen.
Madden throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bispen cracks Madden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madden walks into a straight right hand from Bispen.
Madden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bispen! But no joy.
Bispen misses the jab.
Madden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
Madden misses with a left hand
and Bispen counters with a straight right hand.
Bispen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bispen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madden.
Bispen scores with a hook.
Madden throws a hook to the side of Bispen's head but Bispen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madden looks to throw the jab but Bispen is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bispen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bispen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Bispen finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Bispen as he connects with a hook.
Madden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Madden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oweny Madden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Bispen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big left from Bispen misses.
Madden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Madden throws a hook but Bispen avoids it easily.
Madden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bispen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madden takes one to the side of the head.
Bispen slips under a jab from Madden.
Madden throws a head kick but Bispen moves out of range.
Bispen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oweny Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bispen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Madden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bispen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bispen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Madden looks to land a right hand but Bispen moved out of range.
Bispen slips a jab from Madden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bispen misses with a straight right.
Madden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madden throws a right hand that misses
and Bispen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Madden misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bispen with a nice cross.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Madden misses the target.
Madden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bispen lands a nice shot that snaps Madden's head back.
Madden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bispen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madden.
Despite the aggression on Bispen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Madden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bispen.
Madden throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Bispen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Madden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Madden misses the jab.
Bispen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bispen connects with a crisp jab.
Madden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Madden misses.
A little jabbing left from Bispen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bispen moves away from the strike by Madden.
Madden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bispen was well out of range. Poor timing from Madden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bispen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Madden.
Bispen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madden.
#T2#
Madden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oweny Madden is winning the standup battle so far.
Bispen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bispen moves out of range as Madden strikes.
Bispen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madden misses with a looping left.
Madden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bispen has time to react.
Bispen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from Madden misses.
Madden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bispen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madden misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bispen thuds his right hand into Madden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bispen checks a low kick from Madden.
Bispen lands with a hook. Madden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bispen.
Madden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madden throws a body shot but no joy.
Bispen misses with the combination.
#T3#
Bispen cracks Madden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Madden connects with the punch.
Bispen cracks Madden with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Bispen misses.
Madden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Madden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bispen cracks Madden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bispen cracks Madden with a good jab.
Madden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bispen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bispen thuds his right hand into Madden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Madden throws a shot from downtown. Bispen moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Madden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bispen lands with an uppercut that bounces Madden off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Madden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Madden misses.
Bispen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bispen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madden throws a head kick but Bispen moves out of range.
As Madden backs off Bispen throws a huge counter combo but Madden manages to avoid it all.
Bispen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madden.
Bispen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Madden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Madden throws an overhand right that lands on Bispen's shoulder, as Bispen tries to avoid the shot.
Madden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bispen.
Bispen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Madden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bispen finds it's way round the side to connect with Madden's head. #KD2#
Bispen drops Madden with a left and a right! Oh, Madden is hurt - Bispen dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#Madden is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madden taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Madden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bispen working the ground and pound.#SU2#
Bispen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Madden to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Bispen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Bispen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Bispen just misses with a punch to the body.
Madden seems to have got his legs back now.
Madden misses with a wild body shot.
Bispen lands a jab.
Madden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bispen needs to keep his hands up - Madden had a free shot at his head there.
Bispen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bispen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Madden moves out of range as Bispen strikes.
Bispen ducks under a wild hook from Madden.
Bispen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Madden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bispen's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bispen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bispen misses with a few strikes there.
Bispen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Madden throws a sloppy head kick
and Bispen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bispen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bispen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Bispen drops Madden with a nice combination! Bispen dives into Madden's guard, looking to finish!
Bispen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Madden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Madden tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bispen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Madden keeping moving, preventing Bispen from controlling successfully.
Madden being controlled here, momentarily.
Bispen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bispen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Bispen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Madden, up you get! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madden takes one to the side of the head.
Madden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bispen lands a nice shot that snaps Madden's head back.
Madden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bispen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bispen moves out of range as Madden strikes.
Madden misses with a hook. Bispen ducked under it nicely.
Bispen scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bispen.#KD2#
Bispen lands a left and a right that sends Madden crashing to the canvas! Bispen dives into mount looking to finish!
A big strike lands for Bispen! That's really hurt Madden and he's turned his back - Bispen keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bispen jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Bispen!
Ivan Bispen 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:
ENIGMA 38
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Lanksy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara lands with a nice body punch.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lanksy lands a nice shot that snaps Camara's head back.
Lanksy throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Lanksy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lanksy throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
Lanksy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Lanksy.
Lanksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Lanksy connects with a body shot that sends Camara's belly button to the back.
Camara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lanksy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lanksy.
Lanksy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lanksy throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lanksy rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Camara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara pushes Lanksy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camara.
Camara taking a breather.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lanksy or not.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Lanksy is trying to stall.
Camara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lanksy backwards.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Camara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Camara receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lanksy lands a left hand.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Lanksy looking to slow down the pace here.
Camara gets through Lanksy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lanksy looking to slow down the pace here.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaikura Camara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Camara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lanksy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lanksy throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Meyer Lanksy is winning the standup battle so far.
Lanksy throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Lanksy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lanksy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
Camara lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Camara takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Camara as Lanksy tries to tie him up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Camara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Camara in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Nice body punch from Camara.
A short uppercut from Camara.
Camara avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Lanksy to work.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara lands a left hand.
Camara stalling.
Lanksy trying to stall but Camara improves his position.
Nice body punch from Camara.
The referee calls for Camara to work.
Lanksy looking to stall.
#T2#
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Lanksy backwards.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
Camara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camara cracks Lanksy with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lanksys head.
Lanksy is trying to break free.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Kaikura Camara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camara displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lanksy up against the cage.
Camara digs a right hand into Lanksy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lanksy's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaikura Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Camara connects with a high kick.
Meyer Lanksy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camara slips a jab and a cross from Lanksy.
Camara lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Meyer Lanksy has been cut.#CL2#
Camara moves into the clinch successfully.
Lanksy stalling in the clinch but Camara improves position.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Camara pushes Lanksy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Lanksy controls the action.
Camara avoids the elbow strike from Lanksy, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lanksy.
Camara stalling in the clinch.
Camara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Camara cracks Lanksy with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lanksy backwards.
Camara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lanksy up against the cage.
Camara cracks Lanksy with a nice body shot.
Come on Camara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara scores with a shot to the side of Lanksy's head. #T2#
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara slows down the pace here.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Camara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Camara is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kaikura Camara.
Lanksy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Camara lands a high kick!
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!
Camara moves out of range as Lanksy strikes.
Lanksy sets himself, and Camara steps forward looking for the clinch! Lanksy avoids it this time.
Lanksy looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range. #CL2#
Camara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Camara blocks a body shot from Lanksy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaikura Camara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Camara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaikura Camara!
A victorious Kaikura Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Guido Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Barnkvist tightens his grip and picks Turturro up, before dumping him to the ground. Turturro manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro controlling the position.
Barnkvist trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro is pulling down on Barnkvist's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnkvist, at least for the moment.
Turturro is trying to keep Barnkvist in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Turturro looking to control.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnkvist's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnkvist won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #T3#
Barnkvist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turturro's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro is looking to control Barnkvist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Barnkvist is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Barnkvist is controlling well.
Barnkvist is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Barnkvist is just content to waste time from the top position. Turturro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard. #T4#
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Barnkvist looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (2) Barnkvist
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Barnkvist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Barnkvist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnkvist controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6##SUB2#
Barnkvist has his foot on Turturro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turturro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Barnkvist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnkvist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnkvist is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up. #T7#
Turturro is stalling in the full guard.
Turturro won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Barnkvist controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
Turturro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist manages to work his way to half guard, despite Turturro's best efforts.#T8#
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnkvist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turturro not doing much here.
Turturro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy. #T9#
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Barnkvist is defending the position.
Barnkvist wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Turturro takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (11) vs (2) Barnkvist#T10#
Turturro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Barnkvist tries to break free.
Barnkvist controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
I really don't envy Barnkvist right now.
Barnkvist is still trying to improve position.#T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Turturro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Turturro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Turturro is hanging on to Barnkvist's back as he tries to escape.
Barnkvist keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro gets his hands free as Barnkvist looks to control. #T12#
Turturro is hanging on to Barnkvist's back as he tries to escape.
Turturro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Turturro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnkvist for as long as he can get away with.
Turturro is hanging on to Barnkvist's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Barnkvist is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Barnkvist right now.
#T14#
Turturro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turturro is hanging on to Barnkvist's back as he tries to escape.
Barnkvist breaks Turturro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (11) vs (4) Barnkvist
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist forces his way into half guard.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
A pretty intense looking Guido Turturro took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
SMASH: Roy vs Murphy
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
McConnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinklage throws a hook but McConnell avoids it easily.#CL2#
Dinklage gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
McConnell punishes Dinklage's body with a nice straight punch.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Dinklage circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Dinklage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McConnell!
#CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell lands a left hand.
Dinklage takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinklage tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
McConnell has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dinklage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
Dinklage throws a low kick, looking for McConnell's leg but McConnell calmly moves out of range. #CL#
McConnell moves into range and clinches up with Dinklage.#BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dinklage on the side of the head. #T2##CL#
McConnell clinches up with Dinklage and pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell gets through Dinklage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McConnell lands an elbow that stopped Dinklage in his tracks for a moment.
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!
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinklage's efforts to push away.
Dinklage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McConnell blocks it with crossed arms.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dinklage.#BC#
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Dinklage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
McConnell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dinklage.#CL2#
McConnell tries to keep at a distance but Dinklage has taken the fight into the clinch.
McConnell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell tries to work over Dinklage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a hook that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Dinklage controls the action.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
#T4#
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Dinklage avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell tries a body shot but Dinklage blocks it.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dinklage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Dinklage controls the action.
Dinklage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dinklage scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for McConnell.
McConnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dalton McConnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McConnell tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinklage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Dinklage back into the cage.
A hook to the body from McConnell.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell slowing the pace effectively.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinklage's elbow.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinklage's efforts to push away.
Dalton McConnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dinklage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinklage's elbow.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinklage controls his hands.
McConnell is trying to pull guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McConnell slowing the pace effectively.
Dinklage prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinklage can do to turn this around?#T2#
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinklage prevents a body shot from McConnell. #BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dinklage throws out a loose jab but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Dinklage lands a big head kick that sends McConnell tumbling to the mat! Dinklage takes a step backwards and waves McConnell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage avoids the body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McConnell tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
McConnell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#McConnell is rocked!
Dinklage misses with a head kick.
Oh McConnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dinklage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dinklage connects with a looping right hand.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
McConnell has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Dinklage lands a big head kick that sends McConnell tumbling to the mat! Dinklage takes a step backwards and waves McConnell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dinklage closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McConnell! Dinklage dives in looking to finish! McConnell is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!
Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'. |
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Event:
CACC 233
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Barnkvist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Barnkvist has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon keeps trying to improve his position.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him. #SUB#
Barnkvist is trying to get an arm triangle but Mondragon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him. #T1##SUB#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mondragon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnkvist's guard! Nice work there by Mondragon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Barnkvist can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Barnkvist looking to control.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnkvist has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage. #T2#
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnkvist pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Mondragon won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Barnkvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mondragon trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #T3#
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnkvist is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnkvist is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Mondragon is pushing down on Barnkvist's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnkvist is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnkvist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (2) Mondragon
Barnkvist pushes down on Mondragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist moves into full mount! Mondragon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (2) Mondragon
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Barnkvist controlling the pace for now.
Barnkvist tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Mondragon tries to lock up and control but Barnkvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mondragon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mondragon is looking to escape. #T8##SUB#
Barnkvist moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mondragon has worked his arm free - good work by Mondragon!
Mondragon is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Mondragon stops Barnkvist from passing to mount.
Mondragon tries to buck Barnkvist off but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it. #T9#
Mondragon is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Barnkvist drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mondragon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mondragon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mondragon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (6) Mondragon
Barnkvist is trying to work for a sweep but Mondragon has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (9) vs (8) Mondragon#T10#
Mondragon tries to control but Barnkvist wriggling away.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Mondragon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mondragon trying to control but Barnkvist is having none of it. #T11#
Barnkvist is looking to get to half guard.
Barnkvist looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnkvist (9) vs (11) Mondragon
You can see the frustration on Barnkvist's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Mondragon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Barnkvist is trying to break free.
#T12#
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon controls the action.
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Well, with Mondragon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnkvist is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Barnkvist trying to control but not successfully.
Mondragon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnkvist doesn't escape.
Mondragon wants to control the position but Barnkvist frees himself and scrambles - Mondragon manages to regain control in side control.
Barnkvist is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Barnkvist prevents Mondragon from improving position.
Barnkvist is being controlled here.
Barnkvist is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Barnkvist tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Barnkvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnkvist manages to get back to half guard.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnkvist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 11 to 9.
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon 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:
SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but McConnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but McConnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McConnell takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McConnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McConnell gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but McConnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McConnell is defending well.#TD2#
McConnell has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but McConnell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
McConnell controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
McConnell gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie moves forwards but McConnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McConnell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McConnell wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McConnell has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
McConnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
McConnell tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie passes to side control.
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.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McConnell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but McConnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell lands a left hand.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McConnell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie is working for takedown but McConnell is calmly controlling the position for now.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
#TD2#
McConnell decides to pull guard.
McConnell working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
McConnell is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
McConnell wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McConnell is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Gracie prevents McConnell from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McConnell is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but McConnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie is trying to drag McConnell to the mat but McConnell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McConnell is working Gracie over against the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but McConnell manages to get underhooks.
Gracie tries for a takedown but McConnell manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConnell is working Gracie over against the cage.
McConnell is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from McConnell. #T3#
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McConnell works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell lands a left hand.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
McConnell lands a big right hand that drops Gracie! The killer instinct kicks in and McConnell finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McConnell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
In his post fight interview, Dalton McConnell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TK 5: Ukko
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from De Smet.
O Banion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from O Banion misses
and De Smet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Smet lands a jab-cross combination.
O Banion walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Smet.
O Banion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Smet.
O Banion connects with a right hand. De Smet shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Guillaume De Smet has been cut.
Charles O Banion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Banion misses with a right hand #TD2#
and De Smet counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Smet lands a few punches from side control.
De Smet is working O Banion over with some ground and pound from side control.
O Banion avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Smet. #SUB2#
De Smet is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Banion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Banion taking a bit of punishment here - De Smet scoring with strikes.
O Banion is not content to let De Smet control the position. #T1#
De Smet throws an elbow but O Banion slips to the side and avoids it well.
De Smet happy to just control the position for now.
O Banion taking a bit of punishment here - De Smet scoring with strikes.
De Smet scores with punches from side control.
De Smet misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Smet throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
De Smet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Banion, who protects the arm well.
De Smet looks up at the clock and then as O Banion takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Smet smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
De Smet cracks O Banion with an elbow. That is naaassty.
O Banion being controlled for a moment.
De Smet in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
De Smet in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Smet trying to control the position but O Banion is working away.
De Smet cracks O Banion with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
O Banion is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
De Smet is staying tight to O Banion's torso, preventing him from escaping.
O Banion is looking to reverse the position.
De Smet connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused O Banion some visible discomfort.
O Banion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if O Banion tries to get out of the position.
De Smet working the ground and pound.
De Smet just content to control the position.
De Smet misses with the ground and pound.
De Smet controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by De Smet.#T4#
De Smet taking a breather here.
De Smet looks up at the clock and then as O Banion takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Smet smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
De Smet misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
O Banion is not content to let De Smet control the position. #SUB2#
De Smet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Smet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Smet cracks O Banion with an elbow. That is naaassty.
De Smet scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guillaume De Smet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillaume De Smet's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Smet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Smet lands a body shot.
O Banion jabs De Smet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Smet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Smet digs a good body shot into O Banion's ribs.
De Smet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#O Banion is rocked!
O Banion shoots for a takedown but De Smet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Smet drops O Banion with a huge uppercut! O Banion drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. De Smet is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillaume De Smet!
A relieved looking Guillaume De Smet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
IXF XLVIII
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Philips moves away from the strike by Brodie.
Philips avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Philips misses with a straight right.
Philips misses with a looping left.
Brodie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Philips throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brodie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brodie wants to counter the offense by Philips and move into the clinch position.
Brodie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brodie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brodie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brodie stuffs the takedown attempt from Philips. Philips gets slowly back to his feet.
Brodie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Philips's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Philips throws a jab but it's blocked by Brodie.
Philips throws a shot from downtown. Brodie moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Philips 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Philips shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Philips was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips controls the position from side control.
Philips wants to take a breather but Brodie manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Philips. #T1#
Philips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brodie is keeping the position for now.
Philips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Philips wants to pass the guard but Brodie is keeping the position.
Brodie has control of Philips's left arm, preventing Philips from doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Philips controlling from the top position.
Philips looking to pass the guard.
Brodie is trying to keep Philips in close.
Philips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brodie keeping full guard, as Philips tries to pass.
Philips is looking to pass into half guard but Brodie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brodie is in guard.#REVB##T3#
Philips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brodie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brodie preventing the sweep.
Philips seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brodie scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by Philips.
Philips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brodie.
Philips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Philips on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Philips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brodie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brodie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philips.
Brodie scores with a hook.
Philips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brodie tries to avoid it but Philips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brodie to the ground. Brodie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Philips darts in and clinches Brodie up against the cage.
Philips blocks a body shot from Brodie.
Philips is trying to break the clinch but Brodie has him pressed against the cage.
Brodie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Philips's elbow.
Philips throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brodie.
Brodie misses with a punch on the inside.
Brodie throws a punch but it's blocked by Philips.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Philips's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trevor Philips will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brodie lands with a hook. Philips tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Philips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brodie.
A lazy left from Brodie finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brodie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brodie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Philips connects with a right hand. Brodie shakes it off.
Philips digs a good body shot into Brodie's ribs.
A slow jab from Brodie misses its intended target.
Philips is looking to counter punch.
Brodie throws the left hand but Philips avoids the punch easily.
Brodie scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Philips clinches up against the cage.
Brodie working aggressively here.
Brodie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Philipss head.
Brodie throws a punch but it's blocked by Philips.
A bit of stalling here from Philips.
Brodie tries a body shot but Philips blocks it.
#T1#
Brodie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Philips.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Philips as Brodie tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Brodie.
Philips is pushing Brodie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brodie throws a punch but it's blocked by Philips.
Philips lands with a right to the head.
Philips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brodie blocks it with crossed arms.
Philips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Philips.
Brodie misses with the head strike.
Brodie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Brodie tries to work over Philips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Philips is stalling here.
Lachlan Brodie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brodie pushes Philips back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brodie misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Philips.
Philips wants to take the fight to the mat but Brodie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brodie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Philips or not.
Brodie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Philips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brodie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Philips's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brodie tries to throw a body punch but Philips avoids it by throwing Brodie back against the cage.
Brodie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Philips is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Philips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Philips takes a shot to the head.
Philips softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Philips stalling.
Philips blocking some punches.
Philips stalling the fight.
Brodie struggles to land a body shot inside as Philips controls his hands.
Brodie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brodie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Philips's elbow.
Brodie throws a punch but it's blocked by Philips.
A head punch on the inside from Brodie fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brodie.
Brodie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brodie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Brodie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brodie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brodie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Brodie fails to land.
Brodie stalling in the clinch but Philips improves position.
Philips throws an elbow but it misses.
Philips'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.
Brodie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brodie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Philips takes a shot to the head.
Philips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brodie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brodie misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lachlan Brodie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Philips misses the target.
A jab from Brodie does it's job there.
Philips scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Philips connects with a right hand. Brodie shakes it off.
Brodie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philips manages to avoid it.
Philips scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lachlan Brodie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brodie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brodie misses with a wild body shot.
Philips tries to counter by clinching up but Brodie breaks away and moves out of range.
Philips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Philips has closed the distance and engaged Brodie in a clinch.
Philips is trying to maintain a safe position but Brodie gets an underhook and turns Philips into the cage.
Brodie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brodie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brodie.
Brodie swings wildly with an uppercut but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Brodie has Philips pressed against the cage, preventing Philips from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Philips.
Philips stalling in the clinch.
Brodie swings wildly with an uppercut but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brodie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Philips is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Brodie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Philips blocks a body shot from Brodie.
Philips softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Brodie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brodie struggles to land a body shot inside as Philips controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Philips's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brodie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brodie throws a head punch that misses.
Philips stalling.
Philips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brodie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Philips misses with a knee to the head.
Brodie throws a head punch that misses.
Philips throws an elbow but it misses.
Brodie taking a breather.
Brodie misses with a body punch.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Brodie fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Philips.
Brodie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Philips lands a right hand.
Brodie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brodie throws a punch but it's blocked by Philips.
Brodie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Philips as Brodie tries to tie him up.
Philips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brodie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brodie swings wildly with an uppercut but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brodie missing with knees to the body.
Brodie struggles to land a body shot inside as Philips controls his hands.
#T4#
Brodie lands with a right to the head.
Philips blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Philips.
Philips blocks a body shot from Brodie.
Philips stalling.
Philips stalling against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brodie dodges an elbow strike from Philips.
Philips dodges an elbow strike from Brodie.
Brodie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brodie tries a body shot but Philips blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lachlan Brodie.
I think Brodie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lachlan Brodie!
Lachlan Brodie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 228
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scaletta. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnkvist (0) vs (4) Scaletta
Barnkvist is not content to let Scaletta control the position. #SUB2#
Scaletta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scaletta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnkvist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scaletta off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (4) Scaletta#T1##SUB#
Barnkvist working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Scaletta trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Barnkvist has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Scaletta has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scaletta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnkvist's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Barnkvist has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Scaletta has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Scaletta preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnkvist. #T2##SUB#
Barnkvist looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnkvist gets his hands free as Scaletta looks to control.
Barnkvist has good solid back control here.
Scaletta breaks Barnkvist's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (6) Scaletta
Scaletta showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Barnkvist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Scaletta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnkvist can't keep his opponent in guard - Scaletta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Scaletta is trying to work for a kimura but Barnkvist is defending well.
Scaletta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnkvist wants to control but Scaletta is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Scaletta wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Scaletta trying to pass the guard but Barnkvist defending well.
Scaletta trying to control the pace.
Barnkvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnkvist manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scaletta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (6) Scaletta#SUB2#
Scaletta looking for a guillotine here but Barnkvist defends easily.
Barnkvist passes Scaletta's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Barnkvist is trying to control. Scaletta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnkvist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scaletta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scaletta is trying to control but can't.
Scaletta is trying is best to control the position here.
Barnkvist is thwarting Scaletta's attempts to control the position.
Scaletta is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Scaletta defending well. #T7#
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scaletta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scaletta is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (6) Scaletta
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away.
Scaletta prevents Barnkvist from improving position.
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away.
Scaletta is trying to control Barnkvist's posture but Barnkvist avoids it.
Barnkvist has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Scaletta! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (11) vs (6) Scaletta#T8#
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Scaletta is squirming around nicely.
Scaletta wants to hold on but Barnkvist pushes him away.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scaletta is looking to escape. #T9#
Barnkvist can't control as he wanted to and Scaletta manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Well, if Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (14) vs (6) Scaletta
Scaletta stops Barnkvist from passing to mount. #T10#
Scaletta regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnkvist's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Barnkvist is keen to just control but Scaletta is a slippery customer.
Barnkvist tries to pass to full mount but Scaletta defends it.
Scaletta trying to hold on to Barnkvist's head to control him but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (17) vs (6) Scaletta
Scaletta is squirming around, avoiding Barnkvist's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Barnkvist is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scaletta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Scaletta tries to hold on but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
Scaletta tries to hold on but Barnkvist pushes him away.
Barnkvist trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
Barnkvist content just to control the position here.
Scaletta is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Barnkvist looking to control but Scaletta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scaletta 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.
Scaletta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scaletta wants to control but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scaletta is looking to escape.
Barnkvist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14##SUB#
Barnkvist jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Scaletta is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Scaletta and Barnkvist has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barnkvist wants to control but Scaletta is keeping him busy.
Scaletta gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist tries to pass to full mount but Scaletta defends it.
Scaletta works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
Our winner, Peter Barnkvist, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GFC 4 - Echelon
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Madden misses with a body shot.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Madden.
Madden lands a slapping body shot.
Madden throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Bryant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Madden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryant on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madden.
A big left from Madden misses.
Bryant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Madden looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Bryant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Madden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madden throws out the jab. #TD2#
Bryant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Madden is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 25 to Life that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant advances to mount. #T1#
Bryant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bryant connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bryant cracks Madden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bryant lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bryant working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Madden looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bryant ! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bean Bryant ! |
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Event:
IXF XLIV
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Philips swinging wildly here.
Philips lands a nice shot that snaps Kwong's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Kwasi Kwong has been cut.#CL#
Kwong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Philips dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Philips has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kwong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Philips is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kwong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwong misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong lands with a right to the head.
Kwong tries a body shot but Philips blocks it.
Kwong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Philips can't get the takedown.
Philips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
A short right from Kwong on the inside.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong effectively controlling the action here.
Philips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kwong.
Kwong stalling.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong can't find room to land a body shot as Philips controls the action.
Philips stalling in the clinch but Kwong improves position.
Philips is trying to break the clinch but Kwong has him pressed against the cage.
Philips working aggressively here.
Kwong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kwong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kwong misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Kwong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kwong tries for a takedown but Philips manages to get underhooks.
Kwong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Philips.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Philips stalls.
Philips trying to control the position but instead, Kwong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Philips into the cage.
Kwong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kwong lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Kwong can't find room to land a body shot as Philips controls the action.
Philips stalling.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kwong can't find room to land a body shot as Philips controls the action.
The referee calls for Kwong to work.
Kwong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Philips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Philips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Kwong goes for a takedown attempt but Philips pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Kwong rushes Philips and presses him up against the cage.
Kwong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kwong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwong misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Kwong to work.
Kwong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwasi Kwong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Philips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Philips takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwasi Kwong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Philips misses with a looping left.
Philips misses with a wild body shot.
Kwong cracks Philips with a good jab.
Kwong wants to clinch up but Philips keeps it at a distance.
Philips throws a hook but Kwong avoids it easily.
As Philips tries to get set, Kwong tries to push him back and clinch up but Philips manages to avoid the attempt.
Philips misses with a two punch combination.
Philips scores with a nice head shot.
Kwong slips a straight right by Philips.
Kwong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Philips throws a shot from downtown. Kwong moves away and avoids it.
Kwong moves away from the strike by Philips.
Kwong connects with a single shot there.
Kwong cracks Philips with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Philips lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Philips.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Philips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Philips throws a lazy right hand but Kwong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Philips fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Philips stops a takedown attempt from Kwong.
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land.
Kwong slows down the pace here.
Philips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kwong swings wildly with an uppercut but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwong taking a breather.
Kwong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Philips can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for Philips to work.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Philips stalling in the clinch but Kwong improves position.
Kwong misses with a body punch.
Kwong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwong lands a nice shot to the body.
Philips is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Philips receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Philips is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kwong is keeping busy.
Kwong 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.
Kwong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Philips is defending well.
Kwong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Philips misses with a knee strike.
Philips blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Philips controls his hands.
Philips is trying to force a seperation but Kwong has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kwong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Kwong.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kwong for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Philips controls his hands.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Philips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kwong has him pressed against the cage.
Kwong lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kwong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Philips's brow.
Kwong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Philips is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwasi Kwong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwong.
Philips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Kwong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land.
Philips blocking some punches.
Philips is trying to maintain a safe position but Kwong gets an underhook and turns Philips into the cage.
Philips is pressed up against the cage. Kwong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Philips down to the mat. Philips avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kwong scores with a hook to the body. Philips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Philips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Philips defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Philips looks to land a right hand but Kwong moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Philips.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Kwong darts in and clinches Philips up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Philips taking a breather.
Kwasi Kwong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kwong tries to work over Philips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kwasi Kwong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Philips misses with an uppercut.
Philips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kwong misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Philips counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Philips blocks a body shot from Kwong.
Kwong is stalling here.
Kwong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kwong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Philips pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Philips swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Kwong instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwong controlling the action here for a moment.
Philips looking to throw knees to the head but Kwong is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Kwong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Philips blocks a body shot from Kwong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwong.
Philips tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
Philips is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kwong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Philips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Philips slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Philips's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Philips is trying to drag Kwong to the mat but Kwong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trevor Philips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwasi Kwong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Philips is trying to stall.
Philips throws an elbow but it misses.
Kwong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Philips stalling in the clinch.
Kwong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Philips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Philips dodges an elbow strike from Kwong.
Philips throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kwong scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Kwong slows down the pace here.
Kwong goes for a takedown attempt but Philips pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwasi Kwong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong swings for the body but Philips moves out of range.
Kwong cracks Philips with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trevor Philips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Philips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Philips misses its intended target. #CL#
Kwong darts in and clinches Philips up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kwong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Philips prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Philips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kwong can't get the takedown.
#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kwong trying to stall but Philips improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land.
Kwong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Philips.
Philips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kwong is defending well for now.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Philips blocks an uppercut.
Kwong slows down the pace here.
Kwong misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kwong, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
Kwasi Kwong thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Asai
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Punchsky blocks a jab.
Punchsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Punchsky circles away and keeps his distance.
McConnell misses with a looping right.
Punchsky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McConnell tries to clinch but Punchsky moves out of range.
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McConnell connects with a looping right hand.
Punchsky drops his hands momentarily and McConnell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Punchsky just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell tries to clinch but Punchsky moves out of range.
Punchsky appears to be looking for a big counter.
Punchsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Punchsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
McConnell tries to clinch
and Punchsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Punchsky has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
McConnell drives through and clinches with Punchsky against the cage.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punchsky blocks an uppercut.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
#T1#
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell has Punchsky pressed against the cage, preventing Punchsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McConnell is working Punchsky over against the cage.
McConnell told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
Punchsky breaks from the clinch.
McConnell tries to land a front kick but Punchsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McConnell throws a series of strikes that have Punchsky backpedaling.
McConnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Punchsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and clinches.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Punchsky.
Punchsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchsky blocks an uppercut.
McConnell cracks Punchsky with a nice body shot.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
Punchsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell lands a body punch. #T2#
McConnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from McConnell.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punchsky backwards.
Punchsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Punchsky controls his hands.
McConnell prevents Punchsky from breaking the clinch.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punchsky's elbow. #BC#
Punchsky breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
McConnell clinches up against the cage.
Punchsky tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
Punchsky working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Punchsky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell.
Punchsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3##BC#
Punchsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punchsky slips under a jab from McConnell.#CL2#
McConnell has Punchsky up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from McConnell.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punchsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Punchsky tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell pushes off an throws an elbow but Punchsky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McConnell is leaning against Punchsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Punchsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Punchsky tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Punchsky avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage. #T4#
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
McConnell looking to throw knees to the head but Punchsky is blocking nicely.
McConnell tries a knee to the head but Punchsky blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Punchsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchsky.
Punchsky tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Punchsky blocks an uppercut.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Punchsky.
A head punch on the inside from Punchsky fails to land.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A low kick lands for McConnell.
McConnell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punchsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Punchsky pushes him off.
Punchsky went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Punchsky avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Punchsky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Punchsky scores with the left hand. McConnell knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Punchsky avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Punchsky misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punchsky.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punchsky was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchsky slips under a jab.#T1#
McConnell throws a low kick but Punchsky avoids it.
Punchsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McConnell lands a jab to Punchsky's midsection.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Punchsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Punchsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punchsky misses with the combination.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Punchsky pushes him off.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Punchsky moved out of range.
Punchsky throwing a counter right hand but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Punchsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McConnell lands a lovely overhand right.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
McConnell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Punchsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punchsky.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Punchsky is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Punchsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Punchsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Punchsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Punchsky has been cut.
Punchsky struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Punchsky blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Punchsky controls his hands.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from McConnell.
McConnell throws a leg kick but Punchsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Punchsky feints a jab promting McConnell to slip. Punchsky then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McConnell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Punchsky.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Punchsky avoids it with no problem.
Punchsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Punchsky defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
Punchsky checks a leg kick.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Punchsky is avoiding it.
Punchsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Punchsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Punchsky manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. McConnell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
McConnell has Punchsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Punchsky has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
Punchsky tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Punchsky back against the cage.
McConnell working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from McConnell.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Punchsky is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
McConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dalton McConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punchsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punchsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
McConnell tries to clinch but Punchsky is having none of it.
It looked like Punchsky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McConnell.
McConnell throws a right and a left that Punchsky avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punchsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Punchsky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body kick from McConnell.
A punch lands to the side of Punchsky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Punchsky lands an overhand right.
Punchsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Punchsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
McConnell forces Punchsky back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Punchsky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McConnell connects with a body shot that sends Punchsky's belly button to the back.
Punchsky dodges the punch combination from McConnell.
Punchsky keeps the fight on the outside.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McConnell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchsky.
A jab from Punchsky misses.
A combination from Punchsky does no damage.
Punchsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McConnell has closed the distance and engaged Punchsky in a clinch.
#BC#
Punchsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punchsky keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
McConnell clinches up with Punchsky and pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
#T1##BC#
Punchsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
McConnell gets a clinch.
McConnell is leaning against Punchsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Punchsky is trying to break free.#BC#
Punchsky manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
McConnell clinches up with Punchsky and pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Punchsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Punchsky misses with a double jab
and McConnell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McConnell. That's going to slow Punchsky down. #CL2#
McConnell forces Punchsky back against the cage and clinches.
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
McConnell digs a right hand underneath Punchsky's ribcage. Punchsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Vladimir Punchsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
Punchsky throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Punchsky.
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
Punchsky tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
Punchsky tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McConnell.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Punchsky controls his hands.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Punchsky tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Punchsky back against the cage.
Punchsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Punchsky manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Punchsky is avoiding it.
As McConnell looks to move away, Punchsky throws a big counter combo but McConnell just gets out of the way.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchsky.
McConnell connects with a solid leg kick.
McConnell scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and clinches.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dalton McConnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Punchsky tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow.
Punchsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Punchsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Punchsky lands with a left to the head.
McConnell prevents Punchsky from breaking the clinch.
McConnell blocking some punches.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Punchsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punchsky misses with some punches.
Punchsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Punchsky tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position. #BC#
Punchsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Punchsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Punchsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
McConnell works the jab nicely.
Vladimir Punchsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McConnell moves into range and clinches up with Punchsky.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McConnell 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 221
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnkvist has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Barnkvist has Dick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barnkvist pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dick tumbling to the mat - Barnkvist dives into Dick's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Dick
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (5) vs (0) Dick
Barnkvist wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnkvist tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dick can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Dick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnkvist passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dick! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (7) vs (0) Dick
Dick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnkvist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Dick is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Barnkvist looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barnkvist trying to control but Dick is having none of it. #T2#
Dick is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnkvist has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Barnkvist has control of Dick's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dick regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnkvist trying to control but Dick is having none of it.
Barnkvist is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Dick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dick is looking to get to half guard.
Barnkvist looking to control but Dick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Barnkvist has control of Dick's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dick regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Dick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barnkvist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist trying to control from half guard but Dick is working away.
Barnkvist passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (10) vs (0) Dick
Dick is looking for a sweep.
Barnkvist advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (12) vs (0) Dick
Dick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dick gets back to half guard.#T5#
Dick won't allow Barnkvist to pass to mount.
Barnkvist is thwarting Dick's attempts to control the position.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Dick defends it.
Barnkvist has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (15) vs (0) Dick
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Dick is squirming around nicely.
Dick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Barnkvist tries to control but Dick wriggling away.
Barnkvist is really struggling to control Dick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barnkvist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Dick is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnkvist has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnkvist looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dick is looking to escape.
Dick 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.#T8#
Barnkvist has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (18) vs (0) Dick
Barnkvist tries to control but Dick wriggling away.
Dick tries to hold on but Barnkvist postures up.
Dick tries to reverse the position but Barnkvist maintains control.#T9#
Barnkvist controlling from mount.
Barnkvist trying to control but Dick is having none of it.
Barnkvist content just to control the position here. #T10#
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Dick is squirming around nicely.
Dick tries to lock up and control but Barnkvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Barnkvist looking for a guillotine from mount but Dick is having none of it.
Barnkvist avoids the attempt from Dick to control.#T11#
Dick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnkvist is pressing down on Dick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dick is holding on for now.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Dick tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Dick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dick gets full guard.#T12#
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Dick trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Dick working for a triangle but Barnkvist defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist passes Dick's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T13#
Dick manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Dick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnkvist is aware though and is defending well.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Dick keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Dick is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Barnkvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnkvist has managed to get both his arms back between Dick's legs - danger averted.
Dick has Barnkvist pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dick is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
A relieved looking Peter Barnkvist thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 29
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Ezzeli avoids the body shot from Lanksy.
Ezzeli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#KD#
Lanksy waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ezzeli. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ezzeli to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#CUT#It looks like Shaqiup Ezzeli has been cut.
Ezzeli keeping full guard, as Lanksy tries to pass.
Ezzeli controlling Lanksy's posture.
Ezzeli should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ezzeli wants to sweep but no luck.
Ezzeli is controlling Lanksy's posture.
Ezzeli wants to sweep here but Lanksy controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ezzeli pulls Lanksy in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lanksy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lanksy jabs at Ezzeli's body.
Ezzeli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ezzeli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lanksy.#KD#
Lanksy cracks Ezzeli with an uppercut from hell and Ezzeli crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Lanksy's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#Ezzeli is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ezzeli managing to control the position.
Ezzeli is still in real trouble! Can Lanksy finish him?
Ezzeli keeping moving, preventing Lanksy from controlling successfully.
Ezzeli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lanksy's guard. #REVB#
Ezzeli seems to have recovered his senses.
Lanksy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ezzeli is one step ahead there.
Ezzeli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lanksy pulls Ezzeli in to control the position.
Ezzeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lanksy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ezzeli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ezzeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lanksy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Meyer Lanksy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaqiup Ezzeli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Lanksy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ezzeli tries to improve position but can't.
Ezzeli regains half guard.
Ezzeli keeping control of the position.
Lanksy content to control rather than advance.
Ezzeli controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanksy prevents Ezzeli from improving his position.#T1#
Ezzeli is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ezzeli is trying to maintain the position but Lanksy is very close to passing his half guard.
Ezzeli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ezzeli controlling the position.
Ezzeli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ezzeli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ezzeli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ezzeli managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lanksy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lanksy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ezzeli can do to turn this around?
Ezzeli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lanksy pinned against the cage. Lanksy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lanksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ezzeli.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lanksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ezzeli. #TD2#
Ezzeli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lanksy quickly recovers to half guard.
Lanksy is looking to improve his position.
Lanksy is in trouble now - Ezzeli has advanced to mount!
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 Meyer Lanksy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaqiup Ezzeli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lanksy digs a good body shot into Ezzeli's ribs.
Meyer Lanksy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meyer Lanksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ezzeli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lanksy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ezzeli somewhat.
Lanksy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lanksy stuffs the takedown.
Lanksy scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanksy's corner calls for a 1-2. Lanksy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ezzeli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lanksy scores with a jab to the head.
Lanksy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ezzeli has eaten all the pies!
A telegraphed right hand from Lanksy misses the target. #T1#
Good exchange - Lanksy coming out on top.
Lanksy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A punch lands to the side of Ezzeli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lanksy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ezzeli momentarily.
Lanksy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Ezzeli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ezzeli.
Ezzeli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ezzeli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ezzeli tries to free his leg and advance position but Lanksy is retaining full guard.
Ezzeli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ezzeli looking to pass the guard.
Lanksy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ezzeli controls the pace.
Shaqiup Ezzeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ezzeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lanksy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ezzeli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ezzeli tries for a takedown but Lanksy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lanksy misses the target.
Meyer Lanksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaqiup Ezzeli.
Lanksy misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Ezzeli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ezzeli controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meyer Lanksy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lanksy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meyer Lanksy!
In defeat, Shaqiup Ezzeli stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to Hectors Hitters gym, i will work more there to come back stronger!'. |
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Event:
CACC 214
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Barnkvist lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Silverio looking to control.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio trying to control the position.
Silverio 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: Barnkvist (2) vs (2) Silverio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Barnkvist wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
Barnkvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnkvist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (5) Silverio
Barnkvist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silverio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnkvist has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnkvist prevents Silverio from moving into mount.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Silverio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnkvist gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (2) vs (7) Silverio#T2#
Barnkvist is trying to escape the mount.
Barnkvist tries to improve his position but instead Silverio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnkvist (2) vs (10) Silverio
Barnkvist tries to roll but Silverio sticks to his back.
Silverio doesn't have the hooks in and Barnkvist manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (10) Silverio
Silverio looking to control.
Barnkvist is stalling in the full guard.
Barnkvist won't allow Silverio to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Silverio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnkvist stacks Silverio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnkvist! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (7) vs (10) Silverio
Barnkvist wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Barnkvist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Silverio is defending the position. #SUB#
Barnkvist seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnkvist works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (10) vs (10) Silverio
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnkvist wants to work for an arm triangle but Silverio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5#
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Silverio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barnkvist doesn't defend quickly enough and Silverio has managed to lock this one up! Can Barnkvist escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silverio on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Silverio!
A less than humble Carlos Silverio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GFC 1 - For Honour and Glory
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Herro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madden.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Madden.
Herro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Madden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Herro moves in looking to clinch but Madden pushes him off.
Herro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madden throws a big shot that misses.
Madden lands a jab to Herro's midsection.
A big right from Madden misses.
Herro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Herro scores with a jab to the body.
Herro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Herro scores with a four punch combination!
Herro moves out of range of the strikes.
Herro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madden throws a hook but Herro avoids it easily.
Herro ducks right into an uppercut from Madden.
Some wild striking there from Herro.
Madden jabs Herro right on the nose. Herro blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Herro tries to bum rush Madden with a series of wild strikes but Madden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Madden lands with a right and another and another! Herro is in big trouble! Madden lands again and this time it's lights out for Herro! A quality knockout there for Madden.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oweny Madden! |
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Event:
SMASH: Voronin vs McConnell
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Voronin rushes McConnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Voronin prevents it.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McConnell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Voronin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Voronin. #T1#
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell is working Voronin over against the cage.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voronin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronin prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell working aggressively here.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Voronin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voronin misses with some punches.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Voronin blocking some punches.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McConnell.
Voronin lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A short uppercut from Voronin.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronin controls his hands.
Good body shot from McConnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
McConnell tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell digs a right hand underneath Voronin's ribcage. Voronin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin pushes McConnell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
#T4#
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Voronin can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
McConnell lands an elbow that stopped Voronin in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
McConnell breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Voronin lands with a hook. McConnell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
McConnell has Voronin up against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
#BC2#
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell cracks Voronin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Voronin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Voronin misses with a looping left.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Voronin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voronin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Voronin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McConnell is looking to clinch.
Voronin scores with a decent looking hook.
Voronin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Voronin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
McConnell misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McConnell tries to clinch but Voronin moves out of range. #T1#
McConnell connects with a body shot that sends Voronin's belly button to the back.
McConnell misses with an uppercut. Voronin saw that one coming.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voronin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McConnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Voronin swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voronin.
Good work by McConnell as he checks the leg kick.
McConnell avoids the body shot from Voronin.
Voronin throws a solid leg kick but McConnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voronin.
Voronin swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Voronin keeps it at a distance.
Voronin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Voronin rushes McConnell and presses him up against the cage.
Andriy Voronin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Voronin avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
Voronin gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
A short right from McConnell.
Voronin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voronin presses McConnell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronin controls his hands.
Voronin prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow. #T3#
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin lands a nice uppercut.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
Voronin tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Voronin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin keeps control of McConnell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronin controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
McConnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Voronin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voronin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Voronin swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
Voronin throws a head kick that McConnell semi-blocks.
Voronin throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
McConnell has Voronin up against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Voronin.
McConnell tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell lands a left hand.
Voronin blocks an elbow strike.
Voronin lands a body punch in the clinch.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
McConnell tries a knee to the head but Voronin blocks it.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
McConnell pushes Voronin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin scores with a shoulder strike.
McConnell tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
McConnell tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
Voronin blocks a body shot from McConnell. #T2#
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Voronin.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Voronin tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
A body shot lands from Voronin.
Voronin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin blocks a body shot from McConnell. #T3#
McConnell tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
Voronin gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McConnell takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Voronin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Voronin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Voronin. #ROC#McConnell is rocked!
Voronin tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Voronin tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Voronin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McConnell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voronin's brow.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Voronin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Andriy Voronin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Voronin throws a wild body kick that McConnell sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and clinches.
Voronin lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Voronin.
Voronin cracks McConnell with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
Voronin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Voronin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voronin blocking some punches.
#T1#
Voronin blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
Voronin lands a right hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin blocking some punches.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land. #T2#
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell pushes Voronin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries to pull guard but Voronin holds him up against the cage and eventually McConnell drops back down to his feet.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Voronin avoids a wild elbow strike from McConnell.#BC2#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
Voronin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
McConnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Voronin, pushing him back against the cage.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Voronin.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McConnell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Voronin tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
#BC2#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
Voronin throws a push kick but McConnell slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Voronin rushes McConnell and presses him up against the cage.
Voronin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McConnell tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
Voronin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McConnell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5##CL2#
McConnell has managed to clinch.
McConnell blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin working aggressively here.
McConnell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin blocks a body shot from McConnell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Voronin.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voronin misses with some punches.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
McConnell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voronin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin lands a body shot.
Voronin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin blocking some punches.
Voronin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Voronin lands a shoulder strike.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
Voronin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from McConnell.
Voronin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Voronin takes a shot to the head.
Voronin prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
Good body shot from Voronin.
#T3#
Voronin blocks a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Voronin.
A short uppercut from Voronin.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Voronin.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronin misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Voronin.
Good body shot from Voronin.
McConnell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Voronin avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
Andriy Voronin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Voronin.
McConnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voronins head.
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Voronin avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Voronin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Voronin 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriy Voronin!
Andriy Voronin retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Andriy Voronin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'. |
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IXF XXXVI
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Philips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yung Gai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trevor Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philips moves away from the strike by Yung Gai.
Philips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yung Gai avoids the body shot from Philips.
Philips throws a looping overhand right but Yung Gai ducks down to avoid it.
Yung Gai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Philips at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Philips. That snapped Yung Gai's head back.
Yung Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Philips is just out of range.
Yung Gai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Yung Gai lands.
Yung Gai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung Gai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Philips. Beautiful body shot.
Philips scores with a nice right hand.
#KD2#
Philips cracks Yung Gai with an uppercut from hell and Yung Gai crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Philips's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#Yung Gai is rocked!
Yung Gai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oh Yung Gai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Philips is fighting to break Yung Gai's control of his arms but Yung Gai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yung Gai seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Philips looking to sit in guard and control but Yung Gai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yung Gai stopping the sweep attempt from Philips.
Yung Gai tries to stand but Philips is controlling from the bottom.
Philips wants to sweep but no luck.
Yung Gai wants to get up but he can't break Philips's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Yung Gai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Philips, up you get! #T2#
Yung Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips tries for a takedown but Yung Gai circles away easily
and Yung Gai counters with a left to the body.
Yung Gai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Philips misses. #TD2#
Philips drives through with a takedown into Yung Gai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Philips being controlled here momentarily.
Yung Gai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Philips controls the pace.
Philips throwing strikes but missing.
Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Philips wants to pass the guard but Yung Gai is keeping the position.
Philips not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yung Gai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philips's guard. #REVR##SU#
Yung Gai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Philips throws a big shot that misses.
Philips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Philips paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Philips tries to clinch up
and Yung Gai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Philips has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
A slow jab from Yung Gai misses its intended target.
Philips misses with a combination
and Yung Gai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Philips is looking to clinch.
Yung Gai digs a good hook to Philips's body.
Yung Gai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Philips looks winded!
Yung Gai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips is looking to clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot
and Philips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yung Gai throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Philips throws an off balance right hand
and Yung Gai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Philips. Beautiful body shot.
Yung Gai lands with a straight right. Philips didn't see that one coming.
Sum Yung Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yung Gai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philips.
Philips throws a lazy right hand but Yung Gai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trevor Philips will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yung Gai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yung Gai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Philips finds it's way round the side to connect with Yung Gai's head.
Philips lunges at Yung Gai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yung Gai's hand.
Philips on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Philips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yung Gai.
Philips lands with a cross.
Yung Gai misses with a straight left. #KD2#
Philips catches Yung Gai napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Yung Gai to the canvas!
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!
Philips controlling from the top position.
Philips wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving. #T1#
Philips wants to pass the guard but Yung Gai is keeping the position.
Philips is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yung Gai has Philips pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Philips sizes up Yung Gai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yung Gai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trevor Philips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yung Gai misses the jab.
Philips works the jab nicely.
Philips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yung Gai.
Philips misses with a hook. Yung Gai ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Philips cracks Yung Gai with a big right hand and Yung Gai goes down!
Philips is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Yung Gai seems keen to control Philips's posture.
Philips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philips is still trying to improve position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yung Gai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Philips. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Philips lands with an overhand left.
Yung Gai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yung Gai 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.#T4#
Yung Gai scores with a jab to the body.
Philips misses with a straight right.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot.
Yung Gai avoids the body shot from Philips.
Yung Gai throws a big shot that misses.
Philips misses with an uppercut.
Philips throws a shot to the body.
Yung Gai misses with a hook. Philips ducked under it nicely.
Yung Gai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yung Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips misses the jab.
Yung Gai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yung Gai ducks under a wild hook from Philips.
A little feinted left hand from Yung Gai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Philips feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yung Gais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung Gai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philips.
Philips fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yung Gai on the side of the head.
Philips lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Philips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yung Gai scores with a body shot.
Philips moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Philips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Philips.
Philips avoids the body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai moves out of range as Philips strikes.
It looked like Yung Gai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Philips drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yung Gai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Philips misses.
Philips shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yung Gai misses the shot to the body.
Philips misses with a left hand
and Yung Gai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Philips thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips misses with a combination
and Yung Gai counters with a right hand to the body.
Philips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Philips throws a shot from downtown. Yung Gai moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nice jab there from Yung Gai.
Philips connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Philips ducks under a wild hook from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai staying out of range there.
Yung Gai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Philips at a distance.
Philips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Philips.
Philips slips a straight right by Yung Gai.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yung Gai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yung Gai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Philips lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yung Gai throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Philips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yung Gai.
And Philips tries to counter it with a takedown but Yung Gai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Yung Gai misses.
Yung Gai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yung Gai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Philips throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Yung Gai's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Philips dives in looking to finish as Yung Gai flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Philips's strikes! Philips is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Yung Gai's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Yung Gai was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Philips! |
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