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Event:
H28
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Chang throws a leg kick
and De Cremonesi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chang lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Cremonesi's sensitive parts.
De Cremonesi blocks a low kick nicely.
De Cremonesi throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Chang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Cremonesi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Chang blocks a leg kick.
Chang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi is out of range.
De Cremonesi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Cremonesi misses with a head kick.
Chang misses with a leg kick
and De Cremonesi counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang blocks the body kick.
Chang throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi tries to land a body kick
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Cremonesi misses with a looping left.
Chang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Chang slaps the foot to one side.
Chang 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.#T1#
Chang blocks a leg kick.
De Cremonesi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chang throws a hook but De Cremonesi avoids it easily.
Chang wants to slow De Cremonesi down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Chang misses.
Chang blocks the body kick.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses De Cremonesi's front leg but catches the back leg as De Cremonesi tries to avoid it.
Chang misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Cremonesi.
Chang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Cremonesi. That one must have hurt.
Chang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Cremonesi counters with a low kick, right behind Chang 's knee.
De Cremonesi tries a low kick but Chang avoids it.
De Cremonesi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Cremonesi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from De Cremonesi. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Cremonesi with the inside leg kick.
A left lands for De Cremonesi.
Chang throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Cremonesi stuns Chang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Cremonesi catches Chang napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Chang crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! De Cremonesi raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franko De Cremonesi!
Franko De Cremonesi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
H26
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Mercenary.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercenary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mercenary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercenary tries to clinch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mercenary wants to slow Chang down by chopping away at his legs.
Mercenary wants to slow Chang down by chopping away at his legs.
Mercenary tries to clinch there but Chang circles away.
Mercenary takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Mercenary misses.
Mercenary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chang moves out of range as Mercenary throws a body kick.
Chang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercenary.
We've been told by Mercenary's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mercenary.
Chang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercenary. That did some damage!#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Mercenary!
#CL#
Mercenary takes the fight into the clinch.
Chang blocks a body shot from Mercenary.
Mercenary throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mercenary blocks a body shot from Chang.
Chang lands a shot to the body.
Mercenary tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mercenary throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mercenary tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hook to the body lands for Chang.
Chang lands a nice uppercut.
Mercenary is breathing heavily.
Mercenary misses with some punches.
Mercenary throws a head punch that misses.
Mercenary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang lands a body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mercenary misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Chang.
A left hand lands to the body for Chang.
Chang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mercenary.
A nice left hand lands by Chang.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chang digs a right hand underneath Mercenary's ribcage. Mercenary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chang blocking some punches.
Mercenary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercenary tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Mercenary back against the ropes.
Chang lands a body punch.
Chang has Mercenary pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chang.
Chang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mercenary.
Chang scores with a shot to the side of Mercenary's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Chang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercenary looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Medieval Mercenary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercenary tries to clinch but Chang is having none of it.
Mercenary throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Chang counters with a beautiful hook that drops Mercenary to the mat! Will Mercenary be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Chang to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Mercenary is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC2#Mercenary is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Medieval Mercenary has been cut.
Mercenary misses with a two punch combination.
Chang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Oh Mercenary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercenary throws a solid leg kick but Chang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mercenary.
Mercenary seems to have got his legs back now.
Chang and Mercenary are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Chang throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Mercenary into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Chang knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Chang!
After winning the bout, Bruce Chang 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:
H22
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Chang lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Chang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Chang misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Chang backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
Chang is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Chang.
Chang lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Chang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith avoids the body shot from Chang.
Good exchange - Chang coming out on top.
Nice body kick there by Chang.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chang misses with a right hand
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Chang.
Chang throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Chang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Chang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chang scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Kenny Smith's cut even more.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
It appears Chang was looking to counter with a kick there.
A solid body kick from Chang.
Chang is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Chang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Chang steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chang lands a jab to the nose.
A jab lands there for Chang.
Chang throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chang's knee momentarily.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith counters with a big uppercut that drops Chang face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Kenny Smith 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:
H19
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salamanca, as that shot connected.
Chang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Salamanca blocks the low kick.
Salamanca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salamanca lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca throws a head kick but Chang moves out of range.
Chang walks into a jab.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Chang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Salamanca looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Salamanca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang misses the jab.
Chang stuns Salamanca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been informed that Chang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salamanca. Salamanca obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Chang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Chang.
Chang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Salamanca counters with a right hand to the body.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang moves out of range of the body kick from Salamanca.
Chang ducks right into an uppercut from Salamanca.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Salamanca appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Salamanca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chang misses with a hook.
Salamanca fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chang just manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salamanca.
Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salamanca with the inside leg kick.
That kick from Chang tenderised Salamanca's leg. Salamanca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salamanca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Salamanca 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.
Chang with a nice calf kick.
Chang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca.
A low kick from Chang misses
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salamanca.
A jab from Salamanca finds it's way through Chang's defenses.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salamanca tries to clinch there but Chang circles away.
Salamanca scoring well with a low kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Salamanca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Salamanca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salamanca lands a slapping body shot.
Salamanca throws a right hand that Chang ducks under and follows up with a left that Chang also avoids with ease.
Chang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salamanca rather than just go for the knockout.
Salamanca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chang. Chang obviously looking to wear him down.
Salamanca throws out a powerful jab.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
Salamanca tries to score with a low kick but Chang moves his leg out of the way.
Chang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Salamanca throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chang's head.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Salamanca walks into a left hand.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chang swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salamanca jabs at Chang's body.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot.
Chang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salamanca counters with a good low kick that Chang was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chang throws a body punch but Salamanca moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Salamanca here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salamanca. Salamanca obviously looking to wear him down.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salamanca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salamanca scores with a hook to the body. Chang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salamanca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick from Chang misses.
That kick from Salamanca tenderised Chang's leg. Chang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salamanca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chang misses with a looping left.
Chang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salamanca throws a low kick, looking for Chang's leg but Chang calmly moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salamanca feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Changs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Salamanca tried to score with a low kick but Chang checks it.
Chang swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick.
Salamanca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salamanca lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Salamanca slips a straight right by Chang.
Salamanca throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
Chang staggers Salamanca with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Salamanca looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT2#It looks like Marco Salamanca has been cut.
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
Chang walks into a straight right hand from Salamanca.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang throws an off balance right hand
and Salamanca counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#Salamanca is rocked!
Chang walks into a straight right hand from Salamanca.
Chang tries to land a leg kick but Salamanca saw it coming and moves away.
Salamanca slips a straight right by Chang.
Chang catches Salamanca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Salamanca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chang circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Salamanca tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Chang wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Chang!
Bruce Chang is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Bruce Chang 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:
H16
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang tries a quick counter leg kick but Lawrence is wise to it.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
Lawrence looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Chang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chang lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lawrence throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chang.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang misses with a wild combination.
Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Chang tries a quick counter leg kick but Lawrence is wise to it.
Lawrence has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chang.
Lawrence scores with a nice right hand.
Lawrence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chang throws a leg kick but Lawrence sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Lawrence throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence throws a jab but it's blocked by Chang.
Chang misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.#T1#
Lawrence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
A big right from Lawrence misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Lawrence keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
Lawrence throws a big shot that misses.
Chang throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.
Chang throws a leg kick that misses.
Chang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Lawrence misses.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence misses with a straight left.
Lawrence missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawrence lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawrence keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lawrence checks the leg kick.
Chang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lawrence checks a leg kick nicely.
Lawrence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chang takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Chang catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Lawrence stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Lawrence walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
Chang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chang lands a body shot.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chang throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Chang slips a jab from Lawrence.#KD2#
Lawrence walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Chang rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Lawrence has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Chang closes the distance and catches Lawrence with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Lawrence is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Lawrence is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Lawrence is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Chang takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bruce Chang!
A relieved looking Bruce Chang 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:
H13
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Yalixqua.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
and as Chang loses concentration momentarily, Yalixqua counters with a picture perfect head kick! Chang goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iaspero Yalixqua!
After the fight, Iaspero Yalixqua was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
H12
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Elizondo lands with a hook. Chang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Chang gets a clinch.
Elizondo 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.
Chang throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo. #BC2#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elizondo. Elizondo obviously looking to wear him down.
Elizondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Elizondo thows a leg kick but Chang checks it
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Elizondo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Elizondo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elizondo throws a leg kick which misses Chang's front leg but catches the back leg as Chang tries to avoid it.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Elizondo swings widly with a right hand
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Elizondo misses
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Chang moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a straight right.
Chang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Chang slips under a jab from Elizondo.#T1#
Chang moves out of range as Elizondo strikes.
Gaizka Elizondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Elizondo.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Elizondo is predictable there
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Chang gets a clinch.
Chang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Chang digs a right hand into Elizondo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elizondo's gas tank.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Chang.
Chang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Elizondo looks winded!
Elizondo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chang lands a nice shot to the body.
Chang lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Chang.
A nice left hand lands by Chang.
Chang works on Elizondo's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Chang.
Chang lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Chang lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Chang lands an uppercut.
A short left from Chang.
Chang leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Chang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Chang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Elizondo tries a body shot but Chang blocks it.
Chang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Elizondo.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang misses with the head strike.
Chang has Elizondo pressed against the ropes, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang lands a shoulder strike.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Elizondo is rocked!
Chang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Elizondo is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Elizondo is trying to push Chang away but Chang has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Chang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Chang breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Elizondo with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Elizondo looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Elizondo get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bruce Chang!
Bruce Chang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gaizka Elizondo spoke after the fight, saying 'gonna take some time off '. |
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Event:
H9
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Chang closes the distance and pushes Yalixqua back into the ropes.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Chang lands an uppercut.
Chang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Chang working aggressively here.
Chang misses with the head strike.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chang blocking some punches.
Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Yalixqua misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
Yalixqua lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Chang throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Chang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yalixqua pushes Chang back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chang working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yalixqua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chang backwards. #T1#
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Chang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Yalixqua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Yalixqua.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yalixqua misses with a head kick.
Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yalixqua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yalixqua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Iaspero Yalixqua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Yalixqua.
Chang needs to keep his hands up - Yalixqua had a free shot at his head there.
Chang slips under a jab from Yalixqua.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Yalixqua. #CL#
Chang moves into the clinch.
A short left from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
Chang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Chang 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.
A body shot lands from Chang.
Chang works on Yalixqua's body with a couple of short punches.
Chang lands a nice uppercut.
Chang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yalixquas head.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Chang blocks a body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua tries to break the clinch but Chang is controlling the position.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses.
Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chang lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Yalixqua.
Chang lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Chang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yalixqua throws a low kick, looking for Chang's leg but Chang calmly moves out of range.
Yalixqua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yalixqua misses with a leg kick
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Yalixqua tries to clinch up.
Chang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chang. That did some damage!
Yalixqua jabs Chang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chang tries to clinch up but Yalixqua circles away and keeps his distance.
Chang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chang wants to clinch.#T1#
Yalixqua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yalixqua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yalixqua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses.
Chang is looking to counter punch.
Yalixqua connects with a leg kick.
Chang wants to clinch up but Yalixqua keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yalixqua misses with a straight right.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Chang moved away.
Chang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yalixqua wants to slow Chang down by chopping away at his legs.
Yalixqua is looking to chop away at Chang's legs.
It looked like Chang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Chang moves into the clinch.
Chang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruce Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Still in the clinch, Chang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Yalixqua manages to break the clinch.
Yalixqua throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Chang does no damage.
Chang avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua is looking to slow Chang down with leg kicks.
Yalixqua lands with a straight right. Chang didn't see that one coming.
Yalixqua misses with a combination
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yalixqua! But no joy.
Chang takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Chang clinches.
Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chang working aggressively here.
Yalixqua tries to work over Chang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
Chang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chang scores with a shoulder strike.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses.
Yalixqua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chang or not.
Bruce Chang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
Chang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang takes one on the button.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.
Chang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yalixqua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yalixqua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chang is looking to counter punch.
Yalixqua throws a push kick but Chang slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses
letting Chang counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yalixqua misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely.
Chang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chang tries to move into range but Yalixqua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua.
A low kick lands for Yalixqua.
Chang avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yalixqua throws a fast counter high kick but Chang manages to duck under it in time.
Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Yalixqua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yalixqua misses with a lunging right hand
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yalixqua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Changs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yalixqua tries to land a body kick
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Chang closes the distance and pushes Yalixqua back into the ropes.
Chang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Yalixqua is rocked!
Yalixqua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yalixqua is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yalixqua seems to have recovered his senses.
A right handed body shot lands from Chang.
Yalixqua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chang has Yalixqua pressed against the ropes, preventing Yalixqua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chang scores with a shot to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Iaspero Yalixqua's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Chang.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iaspero Yalixqua.
I've got Yalixqua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua 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:
H6
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Chang clinches.
Chang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rossiter misses with some punches.
Chang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chang lands an uppercut.
Chang lands an uppercut.
Chang lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chang.
Chang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossiter tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Rossiter back against the ropes.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chang lands a body punch.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Chang gets through Rossiter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chang managing to block the knees to the body from Rossiter.
Chang cracks Rossiter with a nice body shot.
Chang stalling.
Rossiter missing with knees to the body.
Rossiter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Chang - that landed with a thud.
Chang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Chang works on Rossiter's body with a couple of short punches.
Chang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Chang.
Chang blocks the elbow strike.
Chang lands with a light punch inside.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chang.
A right handed body shot lands from Chang.
Rossiter looks winded!
Chang lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chang.
Chang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chang lands an uppercut.
Rossiter takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chang.
Chang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chang scores with a shoulder strike.
Chang lands a shoulder strike.
Chang lands a body punch.
A short right from Chang. #T2#
Chang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chang is leaning against Rossiter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chang.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chang lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards. #ROC#Rossiter is rocked!
Rossiter trying to land knees to the body.
Chang lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Chang.
Rossiter is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Chang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chang pushes Rossiter back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chang lands a left hand.
Chang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossiter.
Chang lands with a right to the head.
Chang lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
Chang creates a bit of distance and cracks Rossiter with a big uppercut! Rossiter goes down! The referee pushes Chang away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Rossiter make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Chang takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bruce Chang!
After winning the bout, Bruce Chang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kai Rossiter was interviewed post fight and said 'I may be too old for this.'. |
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Event:
H3
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Chang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a jab.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Chang rushes Elizondo and presses him up against the ropes.
Chang lands a body punch.
Elizondo scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Chang.
Chang misses with the head strike.
Chang keeps control of Elizondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chang misses with a punch on the inside.
Elizondo tries to circle away but Chang has him pinned against the ropes.
Chang keeps control of Elizondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chang swings wildly with an uppercut but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Elizondo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Chang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Elizondo
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Chang pushes Elizondo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elizondo as Chang tries to tie him up.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chang has him pressed against the ropes.
Chang misses with some punches.
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Elizondo.
Chang throws out a counter right but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Elizondo misses
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Chang defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Chang closes the distance and pushes Elizondo back into the ropes.
Elizondo wants to get back to striking at distance but Chang won't allow it.
Chang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chang effectively controlling the action here.
Elizondo is trying to break the clinch but Chang is controlling him.#T2#
Elizondo is trying to push Chang away but Chang has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Elizondo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chang tries a body shot but Elizondo blocks it.
Chang works on Elizondo's body with a couple of short punches.
Elizondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Elizondo is trying to force a seperation but Chang has the dominant position.
Chang just leaning against Elizondo, taking a breather.
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chang has him pressed against the ropes.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chang struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Chang.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Elizondo.
Chang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elizondo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chang scores with a shoulder strike.
Chang prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Chang has managed to clinch.
Elizondo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Elizondo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Elizondo can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Bruce Chang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chang misses with a body punch.
Chang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Elizondo up against the ropes.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chang.
Elizondo wants to get back to striking at distance but Chang won't allow it.
Elizondo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang throws a head punch that misses.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
Chang lands with a short shot to the head.
Elizondo is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Chang.
Elizondo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chang gets through Elizondo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Chang.
Elizondo tries to circle away but Chang has him pinned against the ropes.
Chang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Chang.
Chang tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo working hard to break the clinch.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chang misses with the head strike.
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Elizondo takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Elizondo is rocked!
Chang lands with a right to the head.
Oh Elizondo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chang scores with a hook to the body.
Chang scores with a shot to the side of Elizondo's head.
Chang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chang creates a bit of distance and cracks Elizondo with a big uppercut! Elizondo goes down! The referee pushes Chang away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Elizondo make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Chang takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bruce Chang!
A victorious Bruce Chang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Gaizka Elizondo had this to say: 'gonna take some time off '. |
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Event:
H1
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Salamanca. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salamanca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Salamanca.
Salamanca lands a lovely overhand right.
Chang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salamanca.
Chang slips a straight right by Salamanca.#CL#
Chang moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salamanca blocking some punches.
Salamanca throws a head punch that misses.
Salamanca lands an elbow inside that Chang shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Chang lands an uppercut.#T1#
Chang cracks Salamanca with a nice body shot.
Salamanca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salamanca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salamanca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Salamanca prevents a body shot from Chang.
Salamanca lands a nice uppercut.
Chang misses with a punch on the inside.
Salamanca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Chang on the inside.
Salamanca misses with the head strike.
Salamanca lands an uppercut.
Salamanca misses with the head strike.
Chang takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salamanca lands a shoulder strike.
Chang takes a shot to the head.
Salamanca scores with a hook to the body.
Salamanca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Salamanca.
Salamanca lands a nice elbow.
Salamanca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salamanca connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chang's face.
#ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Chang 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.
Salamanca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Chang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Salamanca creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Chang crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Chang face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Salamanca takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marco Salamanca!
Our winner, Marco Salamanca, 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:
CWC 368
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bruce Chang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 41 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chang has managed to clinch.
Breaker is working for takedown but Chang is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Chang is trying to trip Breaker. He has hold of a leg but Breaker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chang persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chang (2) vs (0) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chang should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Breaker has tightened it up now! Chang should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arm Breaker!
An out of breath Arm Breaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 359
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruce Chang!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Destroyer looks for a takedown but Chang sprawls well.
Destroyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Destroyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Chang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chang. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Destroyer (0) vs (2) Chang
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chicken Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Destroyer, not yet.
Destroyer is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Destroyer has his foot on Chang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chang works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang postures up.
Destroyer 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.
Destroyer being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Destroyer working a defensive guard here.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Destroyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Destroyer can't keep his opponent in guard - Chang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Destroyer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chang is working away from the top position though.
Destroyer tries to get to full guard but Chang has control of the leg.
Chang wants to free his trapped foot but Destroyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Destroyer wants to control but Chang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Destroyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Destroyer looking for submissions off his back.
Chang trying to pass the guard but Destroyer defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer wants to improve his position but Chang is controlling well.
Destroyer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Chang passes Destroyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Destroyer won't allow Chang to pass to mount.
Chang looks winded!
Destroyer wants to control but Chang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Destroyer manages to get to full guard.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer working a defensive guard here.
#T5##SUB#
Destroyer is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chang throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Destroyer's body to avoid the submission. Destroyer has instead reached around Chang's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Destroyer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chicken Destroyer!
Chicken Destroyer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 89: Ihantala v Machado 2
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Chang lands with a good body shot.
Chang throws a hook but Hussein avoids it easily.
Hussein throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Chang misses
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chang connects with a leg kick.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hussein throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Chang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hussein on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Zabit Hussein has been cut.
Chang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hussein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussein scores with a one two! Chang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chang throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Chang lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chang throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Chang misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hussein counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Hussein steps in with a hook that catches Chang right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hussein follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Chang looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WVT 85: Machado v Torvik
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
Chang throwing a counter right hand but Halli manages to avoid it.
Chang throws a hook to the side of Halli's head but Halli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halli wants to clinch.
Halli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Halli.
Chang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halli. That did some damage!
Halli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Reijo Halli has been cut.
Halli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chang under the eye.
Chang misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Halli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chang won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
Chang tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Halli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1##SUB2#
Halli is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chang looks calm but he's in trouble here. Halli gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chang is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Halli lets go of the hold and Chang can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reijo Halli!
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WVT 80: Ihantala v Kersikov
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
Chang misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Veainu throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
Chang misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Chang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Chang darts in and clinches Veainu up against the cage.
Veainu wants to break free but Chang has control.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Chang throws a lazy head kick
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chang. Veainu shrugs it off though.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chang.#T1##CL#
Chang moves into the clinch.
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu lands with a left to the head.
Chang gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang. #BC#
Chang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang scores with a nice head shot.
Chang slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu jabs Chang to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Chang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
Chang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Veainu to keep the fight standing.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Chang misses with a kick to the body.
Veainu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chang throws a sloppy head kick
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.
A shot to the body from Chang misses #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Chang toppling to the canvas! Chang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Chang is aggressively charging in as Veainu backs up avoiding any damage. Veainu tosses out a jab and Chang runs right into it face first! Chang is out cold! Veainu dropped down on all fours and is barking in Chang's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu! |
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Event:
WVT 75: Tchusuk v Knox
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Chang throws the left hand but Sripituksakul avoids the punch easily.
Chang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Little Kitty Sripituksakul has been cut.
Sripituksakul moves forwards but Chang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chang staying out of range there.
Chang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sripituksakul momentarily.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sripituksakul's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sripituksakul right on the button. Sripituksakul goes down! Chang follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Chang gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
Bruce Chang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 71: Kersikov v Motts
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Hashima lands a leg kick that knocks Chang off balance momentarily.
Chang throws a poor cross that misses
and Hashima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Chang.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
and Hashima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hashima digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hashima.
Chang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hashima. Hashima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hashima misses with a hook.
Chang throws a jab when Hashima was well out of range.
Chang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chang lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hashima falls backwards - clearly groggy! Chang dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
Bruce Chang 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:
WVT 64: Peterson v Simone
Date: Jan 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Chang misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chang.#CUT#It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Chang looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chang misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Chai slips a straight right by Chang.
Chang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Chang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chang. Chang obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai 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.
Chang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body kick there by Chai.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
A cross from Chai lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chang!
Chang connects with the punch.#T1#
Chang throws a front kick that sends Chai stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chang.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chang misses with a double jab
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chang tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chang tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai stuns Chang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Chang's front leg but catches the back leg as Chang tries to avoid it.
Chang misses with a body kick.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Chai is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Chang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Chang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chang looks for the body kick but Chai saw that one coming.
Chang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
Chai works the jab nicely.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chang misses with a wild combination.
Chang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chang misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chang. #T3#
Chang drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai moves away from the strike by Chang.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai scores with a hook.
Chai misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Chang lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chang misses with a left hand
and Chai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws out a leg kick but Chang moves out of range and Chai only half commits.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chang.
Chang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Chang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chang misses with a right hand
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Chang is predictable there
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Chai tenderised Chang's leg. Chang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chang throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Chang blocks a leg kick.
Chang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chang throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chang doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Chang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chang at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chang looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Chai cracks Chang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chang moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Chang lands.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chai counters with a left to the body.
Chang throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai throws a leg kick but Chang checks it.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chang throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai motions for Chang to come forward. Chai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Chang should have avoided that one.
Chang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Chang misses with a head kick.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chai moves out of range as Chang strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Chang.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Chang's head.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Chang's ribs.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Chang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Chang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Chang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pinero Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy body kick from Chang
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chang throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Chang was not able to check.
Chai tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chang backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai slips a straight right by Chang.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chang. That did some damage!
Chang walks into a left hand.
Chai connects with a leg kick.
Chai staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Chang is out of range.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chang throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chang throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chang looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai feints and then cracks Chang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chang down.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Chang lands a front kick.
Chai moves out of range as Chang strikes.#T4#
Chang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chang misses with a straight left.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
Chang misses with a body kick.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chang to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Pinero Chai's cut even more.
Chai digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Chai jabs at Chang's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Chang looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Chang lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chai blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai throws a leg kick but Chang moved away.
Chang misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Chai staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Chang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chai misses with a leg kick.
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chang scores with a body shot.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chang's hands.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chai throws out a leg kick but Chang moves out of range and Chai only half commits.
Chai feints and then cracks Chang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chang down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Chai's front leg but catches the back leg as Chai tries to avoid it.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Bruce Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chang jabs at Chai's body.
Chang lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chang misses with a kick to the body.
Chai throws out a leg kick but Chang moves out of range and Chai only half commits.
Chang connects with a solid leg kick.
Chang looks to throw a body kick
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Chai thumps Chang with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai with a jab.
Nice body punch from Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang throws a body kick that misses.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chang checks it well.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
#T2#
Chang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chang swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left lands for Chang.
Chang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #KD#
Chang drops Chai with a beautiful combination! Chai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chang is looking for the KO!#ROC#Chai is rocked!
Chang looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Chang swinging wildly here.
Chang throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Chang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chang fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
Chang slips under a jab.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chang checks it well.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chang. That did some damage!
Chang connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Chai covering up! Chang comes in with a big uppercut and Chai goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
An out of breath Bruce Chang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pinero Chai spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens ...'. |
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Event:
GC 466: Kiran VS Roger
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Oosthuizen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oosthuizen circles away quickly and effectively.
Chang walks into a stiff left hand from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chang slips a straight right by Oosthuizen .
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Oosthuizen .
Chang catches Oosthuizen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.
Nice shot by Oosthuizen .
Chang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chang.
Chang's coach down at The Quarry was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Oosthuizen has closed the distance and engaged Chang in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
Chang throws a punch but it's blocked by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oosthuizen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Chang lands with a light punch inside.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chang tries to pull guard but Oosthuizen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chang tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Chang back against the cage.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oosthuizen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oosthuizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Oosthuizen . #TD2#
Chang jumps into guard, dragging Oosthuizen to the mat.
#SU#
Oosthuizen gets to his feet - Chang follows without any prompting.
A big left from Chang misses. #CL#
Oosthuizen drives through and clinches with Chang against the cage.
Chang blocks an uppercut.
Oosthuizen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Chang.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Oosthuizen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Chang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Chang takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Chang gets control of Oosthuizen 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oosthuizen slips nicely into half guard.
Chang is looking for a sweep. Oosthuizen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oosthuizen slows the pace down in half guard.
Chang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oosthuizen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Chang wants to improve his position but Oosthuizen is controlling well.
Chang is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oosthuizen trying to control the pace.
Oosthuizen is trying to control the action in half guard but Chang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oosthuizen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Chang is pressing down on Oosthuizen 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU#
Oosthuizen stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Oosthuizen pushes Chang up against the cage in a clinch.
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Chang manages to break the clinch.
Oosthuizen misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Oosthuizen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oosthuizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chang throws a body kick that misses
and Oosthuizen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Oosthuizen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oosthuizen is keeping the position for now.
Chang pushing down on Oosthuizen 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oosthuizen trying to hold on to Chang's head to control him but Chang postures up.
Chang wants to free his trapped foot but Oosthuizen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Oosthuizen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good exchange - Oosthuizen coming out on top.
Oosthuizen misses the shot to the body.
Oosthuizen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chang throws a chopping leg kick but Oosthuizen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A punch lands to the side of Chang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chang takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Chang.
Oosthuizen looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
Chang moves out of range as Oosthuizen strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oosthuizen doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Oosthuizen closes the distance and clinches.
Oosthuizen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chang tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oosthuizen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Francis Oosthuizen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Oosthuizen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Chang looking to slow down the pace here.
Oosthuizen lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Chang.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.
Oosthuizen pushes Chang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen lands a body shot.
Chang throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Chang on the inside.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oosthuizen lands a hook that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
Oosthuizen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang. #TD2#
Chang jumps guard.
Chang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oosthuizen is one step ahead there.
Chang has a closed guard, preventing Oosthuizen from standing up. #T2#
Chang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Oosthuizen is positioning himself well to prevent Chang advancing to mount.
Oosthuizen is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang trying to mount his opponent but Oosthuizen defends it. #SUB2#
Oosthuizen is defending against the submission attempts here by Chang.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Chang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oosthuizen tries to kick Chang off but Chang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chang wants to pass to mount but Oosthuizen is defending the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oosthuizen wants to improve his position but Chang is controlling well.
Chang wants to pass the guard but Oosthuizen is defending well.
Chang prevents Oosthuizen from standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oosthuizen throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Chang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chang misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Oosthuizen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
That's time! Oosthuizen 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Oosthuizen closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Oosthuizen .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oosthuizen .
Chang lands a nice uppercut.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosthuizen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Chang tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Oosthuizen lands with a right to the head.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chang.
Chang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosthuizen lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Chang is rocked!
Oosthuizen lands with a light punch inside.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Oosthuizen finish him?
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!#BC2#
Chang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Oosthuizen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oosthuizen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oosthuizen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oosthuizen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chang up against the cage.
Oosthuizen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Chang with a big uppercut! Chang tries to clinch up but Oosthuizen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Chang to the mat! Chang covers up and Oosthuizen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Francis Oosthuizen !
Our winner, Francis Oosthuizen , 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:
GC 461: Garcia VS McGuire
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Chang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
Nuragomidova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nuragomidova walks into a stiff left hand from Chang.#ROC2#Nuragomidova is rocked!
Chang pounces like a tiger and cracks Nuragomidova with a vicious hook! Nuragomidova is down but not out! Chang follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Chang!
After winning the bout, Bruce Chang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Khalib Nuragomidova was interviewed post fight and said 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '. |
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Event:
GC 459: Flair VS Galeos
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body kick there by Chang.
Chang throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chang ducks right into an uppercut from Hoddle.
Hoddle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoddle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chang back to the cage. Hoddle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoddle. That snapped Chang's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chang throws the kick towards the body but Hoddle avoids it.
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang slips under a jab from Hoddle.
Hoddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang misses with a right hand
and Hoddle counters with a left to the body.
Chang thows a body kick. Hoddle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoddle connects with a leg kick.
Chang misses with a hook. Hoddle ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chang!
#T1#
Hoddle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Chang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoddle looks winded!
Chang lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chang.
Chang throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hoddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang cracks Hoddle with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hoddle falls to his knees and Chang doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
An out of breath Bruce Chang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GC 454: Flair VS Nuragomidova
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Chang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chang defending well as Oosthuizen loads up on a big left hand.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chang swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Oosthuizen counter with a right hand.
Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oosthuizen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oosthuizen works Chang's body with a nice hook.
Oosthuizen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chang.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oosthuizen .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Oosthuizen has closed the distance and engaged Chang in a clinch.
Chang wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chang lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.#T1#
Oosthuizen tries a body shot but Chang blocks it.
Chang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Oosthuizen . #BC2#
Chang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Oosthuizen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oosthuizen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chang trying to land knees to the body.
Chang blocks an uppercut.
Chang lands a shoulder strike.
Chang is trying to maintain a safe position but Oosthuizen gets an underhook and turns Chang into the cage.
Oosthuizen lands an uppercut.
Oosthuizen avoids the elbow strike from Chang, against the cage.
Oosthuizen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch to the body.
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the head but Chang blocks with his arms.
Chang blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oosthuizen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chang missing with knees to the body.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
Oosthuizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oosthuizen can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Oosthuizen .
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Chang's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Chang breaks the clinch.
Oosthuizen throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Chang throws a counter combo.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oosthuizen .
Chang slips under a jab.
A jab from Chang misses. #CL#
Oosthuizen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oosthuizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang looking to slow down the pace here.
Oosthuizen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Oosthuizen .
Chang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen . #BC2#
Chang manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Oosthuizen 's head coaches at potato place that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Oosthuizen closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Oosthuizen tries to work over Chang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen prevents Chang from breaking the clinch.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oosthuizen is keeping busy.
Oosthuizen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Oosthuizen lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Oosthuizen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Oosthuizen slips under a jab.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter punch.
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
Oosthuizen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?
Oosthuizen throws a nice looking combination but Chang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chang dodges the punch combination from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
and Oosthuizen counters with a nice body shot.
Chang misses with an uppercut
and Oosthuizen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Oosthuizen throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters with a nice body kick.
Oosthuizen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Chang scores with a nice right hand.
Oosthuizen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oosthuizen lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Chang is rocked!
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang lands with a hook. Oosthuizen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Oosthuizen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chang.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Oosthuizen finish him?
Oosthuizen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Oosthuizen . Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oosthuizen blocks the body kick.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen scores with a nice head shot.
Oosthuizen moves to clinch but Chang breaks away
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chang cracks a nice hook into Oosthuizen 's ribs.
Oosthuizen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Chang flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Chang is out cold! Oosthuizen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Oosthuizen !
A relieved looking Francis Oosthuizen 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:
GC 447: Case VS Hassan
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Chang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Camacho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Camacho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Camacho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chang down.
Camacho tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chang's legs.
Chang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camacho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Camacho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Camacho but great work by Chang.
Camacho gets back to half guard.
Camacho is trying to maintain the position but Chang is very close to passing his half guard.
Camacho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho is looking for a sweep. Chang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Chang trying to control the action but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Camacho tries to roll over but Chang keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Chang is looking for a kimura but Camacho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chang to get the leverage. #SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Camacho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chang pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.
Chang thows a huge punch but Camacho dodges it nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chang drops an elbow to the side of Camacho's head. #SUB2#
Chang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camacho has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Chang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Camacho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Camacho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chang pulls his head out easily.
Camacho tries to roll over but Chang keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Chang seems to be working for a kimura but Camacho defends the submission attempt.
Camacho is looking to improve his position.
Camacho wants to control but Chang passes into side.
Chang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Camacho is trying to get back to half guard.
Camacho struggling a bit here.
Chang trying to control the position but Camacho is working away.
Camacho is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Chang looks up at the clock and then as Camacho takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camacho keeps working.
Camacho is looking to regain half guard here but Chang keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Chang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Camacho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chang's guard! Nice work there by Camacho!
We've been hearing good reports from Camacho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Chang is trying to control the position but Camacho postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camacho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chang to score with a decent uppercut.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho fails to land the takedown.
Chang slips a straight right by Camacho.
Chang slips under a jab.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
Camacho tries a low kick but Chang avoids it.
We've been informed that Chang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Camacho lands a big head kick that sends Chang tumbling to the mat! Camacho takes a step backwards and waves Chang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Chang is rocked!
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!
Camacho swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Camacho finish him?
Chang blocks a head kick by Camacho.
Camacho lands a brutal uppercut that launches Chang off his feet! Chang tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jermaine Camacho!
Jermaine Camacho took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
GC 440: Mollen VS Roth
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Chang forces Akechi back against the cage and clinches.
Akechi slows down the pace here.
We've been hearing reports that Akechi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Akechi.
Chang's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Akechi prevents a body shot from Chang. #TD#
Akechi tightens his grip and picks Chang up, before dumping him to the ground. Chang manages to land in guard.
Akechi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Akechi is looking to work some ground and pound but Chang has wrist control.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Chang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Chang sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Akechi doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Chang paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Akechi - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jubei Akechi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jubei Akechi thanked Brooklyn Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GC 432: Slugs VS Canada
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Chang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chang blocks a leg kick.
Chang throws a head kick that misses.
Wobble throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Wobble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wobble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Wobble throws a chopping leg kick but Chang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wobble shoots in looking for a takedown. Chang tries to sprawl out of it but Wobble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chang lands a leg kick that knocks Wobble off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang jabs Wobble right on the nose. Wobble blinks but takes it well.
Chang lands a two punch combo.
Wobble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wobble connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Wobble misses. #T1#
Wobble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Chang lands.
Wobble slips a straight right by Chang.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wobble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wobble fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chang.
Chang stuns Wobble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wobble.
Chang lands a high kick!
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wobble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chang staying out of range there.
Chang lunges at Wobble with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wobble's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wobble with the counter takedown but Chang avoids it easily.
Wobble throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Chang finds it's way through Wobble's defenses. #CL#
Chang has managed to clinch.
Wobble working aggressively here.
Chang has Wobble pressed against the cage, preventing Wobble from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Wobble misses with a punch on the inside.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wobble's elbow.
Chang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wobble throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chang blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Wobble on the inside.
Wobble throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
Chang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chang lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Wobble.
Wobble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chang throws a punch but it's blocked by Wobble.
Wobble is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wobble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wobble gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chang. #T3##BC2#
Wobble manages to break the clinch.
Chang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wobble at a distance.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wobble's hands.
Chang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wobble. That did some damage!
Chang has been working on his balance at Punch Out Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wobble.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wobble. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wobble appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Wobble tries to keep at a distance but Chang has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Chang has picked Wobble up - he's going for a ride! Chang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang trying to control from Wobble's half guard. Wobble has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Wobble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chang wants to pass the guard but Wobble is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Wobble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wobble doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wobble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chang trying to control but Wobble is working from the bottom.
Chang stands and throws Wobble's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wobble tries to improve position but can't.
Chang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wobble gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wobble is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Chang swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wobble is now in Chang's guard. A big mistake from Chang there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
That's time! Chang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chang tries to land a front kick but Wobble steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wobble swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wobble misses with a takedown attempt
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Chang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wobble throws a good cross that connects.
Wobble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wobble finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wobble.
A swing and a miss from Wobble.
Chang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wobble.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Wobble feints the counter takedown.
Wobble throws an off balance right hand
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wobble on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wobble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Wobble.
A bone on bone clash there as Wobble blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Chang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wobble scores with a sloppy right hand. Chang should have avoided that one.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wobble looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Chang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chang throws a push kick but Wobble slaps the foot to one side.
Chang tries to clinch but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble jabs Chang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wobble misses with a takedown attempt - Chang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wobble throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Wobble.
Chang misses the body punch
and Wobble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wobble if he has to take too many more of those.
Wobble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chang tries to clinch up but Wobble circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Chang closes the distance and pushes Wobble back into the cage.
Wobble prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Wobble manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wobble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chang pinned against the cage. Chang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Wobble fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chang avoids it really well and circles away.
Chang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wobble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang wants to clinch.
Wobble misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Wobble scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wobble. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wobble can do to turn this around?
Chang connects with the punch.#T3#
A slow jab from Wobble misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chang throws a shot to the body.
Chang digs a good hook to Wobble's body.
Wobble looks for a takedown but Chang sprawls well.#CL#
Chang forces Wobble back against the cage and clinches.
Wobble is trying to maintain a safe position but Chang gets an underhook and turns Wobble into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
Wobble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wobble takes a shot to the head.
Wobble throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Chang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Chang.
Chang keeps control of Wobble as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wobble backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wobble with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
Wobble takes a shot to the head.
Chang blocks an uppercut.
Chang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wobble backwards.
Chang lands a hook that snaps the head of Wobble backwards.
Chang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chang managing to block the knees to the body from Wobble.
Wobble working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wobble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chang struggles to land a body shot inside as Wobble controls his hands.
Wobble leaning against his opponent.
Wobble is looking to control Chang's arms but Chang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wobble has his back to the cage.
Chang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wobble's elbow.
Wobble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Chang.
Wobble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wobble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wobble. Wobble obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wobble.
Wobble tries a low kick but Chang avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chang.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wobble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wobble tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang lands a lovely overhand right.
Wobble misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Chang as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wobble has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chang.#T1#
Chang works over Wobble's head and body with a nice combination.
Chang throws the kick towards the body but Wobble avoids it.
Chang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wobble swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang.
Wobble tried to score with a low kick but Chang checks it.
Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wobble throws out the jab.
Chang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chang moves away from the strike by Wobble.
Wobble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Chang tried to counter with a leg kick but Wobble avoided it.#CL#
Chang takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wobble lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wobble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chang lands an uppercut.
Wobble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chang.
A short uppercut from Chang.
Chang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Chang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wobble's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wobble backwards.
Chang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wobble misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Wobble.
Wobble effectively controlling the action here.
Wobble has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Chang digs a right hand into Wobble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wobble's gas tank.
Chang lands a right hand.
Wobble has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Wobble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wobble misses with a punch to the body.
Wobble is struggling to control the position.
Bruce Chang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruce Chang has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Wobble tries to stall but Chang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Chang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wobble.
Chang digs a right hand underneath Wobble's ribcage. Wobble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chang blocking some punches.
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wobble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Wobble is pushing Chang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wobble throws a head punch that misses.
Chang has Wobble pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wobble manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Wobble misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Wobble to work.
Wobble pushes Chang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chang lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chang as Wobble tries to tie him up.
Wobble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wobble misses with the head strike.
Wobble misses with the head strike.
Wobble lands a shoulder strike.
Chang digs a right hand into Wobble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wobble's gas tank.
Wobble stalling in the clinch but Chang improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Chang!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bruce Chang made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
GC 428: Christie VS C K
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Chang misses with a hook. Camacho ducked under it nicely.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chang avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Camacho scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Chang lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Camacho connects with a body shot.
Chang looks to land a body kick but Camacho moved away.
Good leg kick by Camacho.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Camacho misses.
Chang works Camacho's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Camacho misses the target.
Chang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Chang doesn't manage to clinch there - Camacho circles away.
#T1#
Chang misses with a body shot.
Chang tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Camacho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chang!
Camacho tries to advance to mount but Chang denies him. #SUB2#
Camacho is trying to get an arm triangle but Chang is defending well.
Chang wants to control but Camacho postures up.
Chang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chang stops Camacho from passing to mount.
Camacho trying to control the position but Chang is working away. #T2#
Chang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camacho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Camacho is trying to get an arm triangle but Chang is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho working away.
Camacho misses with the ground and pound.
Chang struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Camacho seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camacho works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Camacho working away.#T3#
Chang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chang is trying to maintain the position but Camacho is very close to passing his half guard.
Chang is staying active underneath Camacho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camacho tries to pass to full mount but Chang defends it.
Chang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camacho wants to pass the guard but Chang is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Camacho is thwarting Chang's attempts to control the position.
Chang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chang controls Camacho momentarily but Camacho frees himself.
Chang trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chang is trying to control the position but Camacho postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Camacho takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Camacho dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Camacho shoots in for a double leg but Chang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chang throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Chang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camacho fails with a takedown attempt.
Camacho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camacho. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Camacho feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Camacho stands up over Chang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Camacho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camacho has managed to get both his arms back between Chang's legs - danger averted.
Camacho slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Camacho is pressing down on Chang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chang is holding on for now.
Camacho prevents Chang from improving his position.
Camacho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chang wants to control but Camacho is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Camacho is working for a kimura but Chang is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Chang is defending well.
#SUB#
Chang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chang won't allow Camacho to pass to mount.
Chang is staying active underneath Camacho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camacho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chang!
Chang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chang prevents Camacho from taking his back.#T3#
Chang is working to get back to half guard.
Camacho trying to control but Chang is having none of it.
Chang is looking to improve his position but Camacho isn't that keen on the idea.
Camacho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chang stops Camacho from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Camacho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chang looks a forlorn figure.
Chang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Camacho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chang is just riding it out for now. Camacho eventually gives up the hold.
Camacho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Chang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang tries to get to full guard but Camacho has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Camacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Camacho takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chang - that will leave a mark!
Chang with a jab.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Camacho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Chang.
Chang catches Camacho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Camacho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chang rather than just go for the knockout.
Chang tries to clinch up.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
Camacho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camacho.
Camacho swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chang misses with a jab to the body
and Camacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang misses with a body shot.
Camacho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Camacho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chang is trying to defend but Camacho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Nice strikes from Camacho there.
Chang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chang keeping full guard, as Camacho tries to pass.
Camacho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chang's head.
Chang looking for a sweep. Not yet Chang, not yet. #SUB#
Chang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Chang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Camacho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chang.
Camacho working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Camacho has hold of Chang's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Chang tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Camacho cranks the arm and Chang screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Chang, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jermaine Camacho! |
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Event:
GC 418 Christie vs. Mantle
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Vertongen walks into a straight right hand from Chang.
Chang throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vertongen looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Vertongen takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang takes one on the button.
Vertongen ducks right into an uppercut from Chang.
Vertongen swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang.
Vertongen misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang is looking to slow Vertongen down with leg kicks.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vertongen.
Chang 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.
Chang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vertongen throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick from Chang misses.
Chang scores with a spinning back kick!
Chang connects with a leg kick.
Chang tries to clinch there but Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen blocks the body kick.
#T1##CL#
Chang forces Vertongen back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Vertongen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Vertongen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Vertongen misses its intended target.
Vertongen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vertongen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chang wants to land a leg kick but Vertongen is out of range.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Vertongen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang avoids the body shot from Vertongen.
Chang cracks Vertongen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang sizes up Vertongen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chang doesn't manage to clinch there - Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen walks into a left hand.
Vertongen jabs Chang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vertongen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang connects with a nice looking jab.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Chang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Vertongen misses.
Chang is looking to chop away at Vertongen's legs.
Vertongen throws a head kick that misses.
Vertongen throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Chang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Vertongen.
Vertongen misses the jab.
Vertongen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Vertongen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vertongen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vertongen, as that shot connected.
Chang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chang misses with a head kick.
Vertongen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3##TD2#
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vertongen is defending against the submission attempts here by Chang.
#T4#
Chang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vertongen is trying to maintain the position but Chang is very close to passing his half guard.
Chang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vertongen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chang is trying to work for a kimura but Vertongen is defending well.
Vertongen wants to control but Chang is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Chang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vertongen is just riding it out for now. Chang eventually gives up the hold.
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 Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
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#
Vertongen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chang lands with an uppercut that bounces Vertongen off the cage and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vertongen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chang.
Vertongen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vertongen throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Vertongen motions for Chang to come forward. Vertongen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chang with a jab.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang scoring well with a low kick there.
Vertongen throws a leg kick but Chang checks it.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vertongen moves away.
Vertongen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vertongen looks to land a combination. Chang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vertongen takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
Chang tried to counter with a leg kick but Vertongen avoided it.#T1#
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vertongen.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chang dips to his left and cracks Vertongen with an uppercut!
Chang wants to clinch.
Vertongen misses with a low kick.
Chang staying out of range there.#CL#
Chang darts in and clinches Vertongen up against the cage.
Vertongen has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Vertongen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vertongen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Chang tenderised Vertongen's leg. Vertongen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vertongen shoots in but no luck this time.
Chang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vertongen.
Chang throws a body punch but Vertongen moves out of range.
Vertongen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vertongen slips under a jab.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2##CL#
Chang clinches up against the cage.
Vertongen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vertongen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Vertongen breaks from the clinch.
Chang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vertongen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vertongen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang tries to clinch there but Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen feints a counter leg kick.
A cross from Chang lands.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vertongen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vertongen with a poor takedown
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.
Chang wants to clinch up but Vertongen keeps it at a distance.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang throwing a counter right hand but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
Chang tries to clinch but Vertongen moves away
and Vertongen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chang's knee momentarily.#T3#
Vertongen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Chang does no damage.
Vertongen misses with a wild body shot.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vertongen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vertongen there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Chang rushes Vertongen and presses him up against the cage.
Chang lands a left hand.
Vertongen can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Vertongen.
Chang lands with a light punch inside.
Chang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vertongen's elbow.
Vertongen is looking to break free of the clinch but Chang has double underhooks.
Vertongen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Vertongen manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vertongen.
Chang moves in looking to clinch but Vertongen pushes him off.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vertongen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chang slips under a jab from Vertongen.#T4#
Vertongen connects with a solid leg kick.
Chang drops his hands momentarily and Vertongen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vertongen with a nice calf kick.
Chang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vertongen! But no joy.
Vertongen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vertongen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vertongen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chang avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vertongen moves away.
Chang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Vertongen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vertongen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vertongen tries a low kick but Chang avoids it.
Vertongen throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Good work by Vertongen as he checks the leg kick.
Chang slips under a jab.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Vertongen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vertongen tries to score with a low kick but Chang moves his leg out of the way.
Chang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Vertongen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vertongen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Chang is looking to clinch but Vertongen is avoiding it.
Vertongen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
and Vertongen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chang is looking to clinch but Vertongen is avoiding it.
#T1#
Vertongen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vertongen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chang but Chang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vertongen moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Chang wants to clinch up but Vertongen keeps it at a distance.
Vertongen throws a leg kick that misses.
Chang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vertongen just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Chang.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vertongen. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Chang.
A big right from Chang misses.
Chang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chang lands with a slapping head kick.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toby Vertongen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vertongen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Chang throws a body punch but Vertongen moves out of range.
Vertongen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vertongen tried to score with a low kick but Chang checks it.
Chang moves out of range as Vertongen strikes.
Vertongen throws a big shot that misses.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
Vertongen checks a leg kick.
Chang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chang loads up on a big right hand but Vertongen slips the punch.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Vertongen misses with a leg kick.
Chang jabs at Vertongen's body.
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vertongen has time to react.
Vertongen misses with a looping right.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vertongen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruce Chang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##CL#
Chang clinches with his opponent.
Chang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vertongen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vertongen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Vertongen on the inside.
Vertongen is looking to break free of the clinch but Chang has double underhooks.
Vertongen has Chang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chang prevents a body shot from Vertongen.
A short uppercut from Chang.
Vertongen can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
Vertongen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chang prevents a body shot from Vertongen.
Vertongen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.
Vertongen has had enough of the clinch but Chang keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Vertongen prevents a body shot from Chang.
Vertongen lands a left hand.
Vertongen misses with the head strike.
Chang lands an uppercut.
Vertongen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
A short left from Vertongen.
Vertongen scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vertongen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
Vertongen tries to score a body lock takedown but Chang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vertongen is trying to push Chang away but Chang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vertongen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toby Vertongen.
Well Chang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Chang!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bruce Chang made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
GC 413 Marius vs. Jospin
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Chang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wolf-Fang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolf-Fang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chang's hands.
Chang staying out of range there.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely.
Wolf-Fang throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolf-Fang throws a lazy uppercut
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf-Fang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolf-Fang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolf-Fang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chang tries to clinch up but Wolf-Fang circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolf-Fang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang cracks Wolf-Fang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Chang pushes Wolf-Fang up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Chang.
Wolf-Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang prevents a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Wolf-Fang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Chang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wolf-Fang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolf-Fang is still trying to improve position.
Wolf-Fang has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chang trying to control the action but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wolf-Fang, who protects the arm well.
Chang working the head and body with strikes.
Chang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wolf-Fang sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Chang seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolf-Fang trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf-Fang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Chang postures up.
Wolf-Fang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chang landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Chang throwing strikes from guard but Wolf-Fang blocks nicely.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Chang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf-Fang is keeping the position for now.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position but Chang postures up.
Wolf-Fang pulls Chang in to control the position. #T3#
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Chang won't allow Wolf-Fang to sweep him here.
Wolf-Fang controls Chang momentarily but Chang frees himself.
Wolf-Fang pulls Chang in close to his closed guard and prevents Chang from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chang lands a couple of elbows.
Chang trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Chang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf-Fang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep but no luck.
Chang wants to control from the top but Wolf-Fang keeps moving.
Wolf-Fang 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.#T4#
Chang postures up.
Chang passes into half guard. #SUB#
Chang seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf-Fang defends the submission attempt.
Wolf-Fang is pressing down on Chang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chang throwing strikes from guard but Wolf-Fang blocks nicely.
Chang wants to control from the top but Wolf-Fang keeps moving.
Chang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolf-Fang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Chang closes the distance and pushes Wolf-Fang back into the cage.
Wolf-Fang is leaning against Chang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolf-Fang is working Chang over against the cage.
Wolf-Fang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chang blocking some punches.
Chang lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Chang wants the takedown. Wolf-Fang is fighting it off but Chang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wolf-Fang's guard against the cage.
Chang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wolf-Fang's guard.
Chang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf-Fang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf-Fang keeping control of the position.
Chang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Chang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolf-Fang wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Chang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Chang is keeping busy.
Wolf-Fang wants to get back to full guard.
Wolf-Fang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chang.
Wolf-Fang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wolf-Fang wants to improve his position but Chang is controlling well.
#SUB#
Chang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wolf-Fang tries to roll over but Chang keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolf-Fang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep here but Chang controlling him for the moment.
Chang trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolf-Fang is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Chang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf-Fang is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wolf-Fang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf-Fang has managed to get both his arms back between Chang's legs - danger averted.
Wolf-Fang slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Chang actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Chang wants to get back to full guard.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control. Chang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Wolf-Fang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolf-Fang wants to free his trapped foot but Chang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wolf-Fang controlling the pace.
Bruce Chang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Chang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control. Chang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolf-Fang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wolf-Fang is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolf-Fang is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf-Fang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chang trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf-Fang is proving a slippery customer.
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 Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chang.
Wolf-Fang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chang.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Chang misses.
Wolf-Fang unleashes a big counter combination but Chang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf-Fang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf-Fang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chang lands a nice looking body shot.
Chang misses with a straight left.
Wolf-Fang missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf-Fang throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf-Fang.#CL#
Chang moves into range and clinches up with Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang wants a takedown.
Wolf-Fang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Chang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf-Fang can do to turn this around?#T1#
Wolf-Fang cracks Chang with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wolf-Fang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chang scores with a shoulder strike.
Chang tries to work over Wolf-Fang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf-Fang can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Chang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right handed body shot lands from Wolf-Fang.
Chang working aggressively here.
Wolf-Fang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Chang.
A short body shot lands from Chang as the two fighters clinch.
Wolf-Fang pushes Chang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Wolf-Fang.
Chang blocks a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Chang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wolf-Fang is trying to keep an underhook but Chang manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang thows a huge punch but Wolf-Fang dodges it nicely.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control but can't.
Wolf-Fang wants to improve his position but Chang is controlling well.
#T2#
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Chang postures up.
Chang tries to pass to full mount but Wolf-Fang defends it.
Wolf-Fang wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chang is trying to work for a kimura but Wolf-Fang is defending well.
Wolf-Fang trying to hold on to Chang's head to control him but Chang postures up.
#SUB#
Chang wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolf-Fang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chang is trying to control. Wolf-Fang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Chang is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Chang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf-Fang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chang.
Bruce Chang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Wolf-Fang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Wolf-Fang is trying to keep Chang in close.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang controlling from the top position.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Chang clinches up with Wolf-Fang and pushes him back against the cage.
Wolf-Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chang is leaning against Wolf-Fang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruce Chang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolf-Fang tries a body shot but Chang blocks it.
Chang wants to take the fight to the mat but Wolf-Fang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chang blocking some punches.
Wolf-Fang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf-Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chang, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Chang!
Bruce Chang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GC 407 Chang vs. Kosmanov
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Kosmanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chang trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chang trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Chang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kosmanov uses it to pass to side control.
Chang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang is looking for a sweep.
Kosmanov wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Chang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Chang is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Chang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chang sneaks back into half guard.
Kosmanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kosmanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chang defending well though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chang is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Kosmanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kosmanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chang is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Chang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kosmanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chang wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Chang punching from the bottom.
Kosmanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov working over Chang with some ground and pound. Chang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chang gets full guard.#SUB#
Kosmanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kosmanov is in close to Chang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chang holds on and takes a little breather.
Chang looking for a sweep. Not yet Chang, not yet.
Kosmanov stays in close to Chang's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Chang has his foot on Kosmanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosmanov works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Kosmanov is working Chang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kosmanov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Chang has his foot on Kosmanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosmanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Chang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosmanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Kosmanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kosmanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kosmanov lands a nice hook to Chang's body. Chang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosmanov throws a low kick, looking for Chang's leg but Chang calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Kosmanov lands.
Kosmanov cracks Chang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chang misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Chang throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Chang lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Chang clinches up against the cage.
Kosmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Chang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kosmanov is trying to pull guard but Chang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Chang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kosmanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kosmanov lands with a left to the head.
Chang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kosmanov prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Kosmanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Chang tries a body shot but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Chang.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov gets underhooks to prevent Chang's takedown attempt.
Kosmanov lands a body shot.
Chang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
#TD#
Chang has picked Kosmanov up - he's going for a ride! Chang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kosmanov moves into full guard.
Chang wants to pass the guard but Kosmanov is keeping the position.
Chang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov trying to control the position here. #T3#
Chang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kosmanov's legs.
Chang wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Chang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kosmanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
What's Kosmanov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kosmanov is looking to regain half guard here but Chang keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Chang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kosmanov can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Chang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chang throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kosmanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Good leg kick by Chang.
Chang looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands an overhand right.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosmanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Chang wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Kosmanov cracks Chang with a good jab.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Kosmanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kosmanov tries to avoid it.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Chang tenderised Kosmanov's leg. Kosmanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Kosmanov. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kosmanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kosmanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chang.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chang as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Kosmanov with a nice cross.
Chang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chang is looking to wear down Kosmanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang misses with an uppercut. Kosmanov saw that one coming.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosmanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chang circles away.
Chang wants to clinch but Kosmanov slips to the side
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kosmanov throws out a powerful jab.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Chang misses.
Chang moves forwards but Kosmanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kosmanov misses.
Chang tries to clinch up.
Chang misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov drops his hands momentarily and Chang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang tries to clinch up but Kosmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Kosmanov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chang counters with an outside leg kick.
Chang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.#CL#
Chang gets a clinch.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
Chang stalling against the cage.
Kosmanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
Chang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kosmanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosmanov lands a right hand.
Kosmanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Chang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Kosmanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Chang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Chang swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang is working for takedown but Kosmanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kosmanov lands with a right to the head.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kosmanov.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Kosmanov lands a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chang.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bruce Chang 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#
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely.
Kosmanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kosmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang.
Kosmanov tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands a head shot.
Kosmanov digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Kosmanov looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
That kick from Kosmanov tenderised Chang's leg. Chang is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chang fakes the leg kick and cracks Kosmanov in the body.
Chang works the jab nicely.
Chang misses with a hook. Kosmanov ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Kosmanov lands a nice shot that snaps Chang's head back.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kosmanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Kosmanov swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kosmanov.
Chang wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Kosmanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chang defends it well.
Chang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Kosmanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
Jab from Chang.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Chang gets a clinch.
Kosmanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Chang misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Chang wants the takedown. Kosmanov is fighting it off but Chang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kosmanov's guard against the cage.
Chang stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Chang throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kosmanov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Chang preventing the sweep.
Chang wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Kosmanov trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kosmanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chang to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Chang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kosmanov scores with a hook to the body. Chang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chang connects with a leg kick.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target. #CL#
Chang forces Kosmanov back against the cage and clinches.
Kosmanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
Chang blocks an uppercut.
Chang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kosmanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
A nice leg kick lands there from Chang.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chang.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov scores with a jab.
Chang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kosmanov momentarily.
Kosmanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chang moves out of range of the leg kick from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Chang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a looping left.
Chang throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang throws a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it.
Kosmanov motions for Chang to come forward. Kosmanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Chang throws a leg kick but Kosmanov moved away.
Kosmanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Chang misses its target.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosmanov jabs Chang to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Chang pushes Kosmanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Kosmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Kosmanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Kosmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chang throws a head punch that misses.
Chang tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Chang back against the cage.
Chang takes a shot to the head.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Kosmanov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chang can't fight it off and eventually Kosmanov manages to take the fight to the floor. Chang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kosmanov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chang's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Chang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kosmanov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chang.
Chang struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kosmanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kosmanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kosmanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Chang is working away.
Chang tries to buck Kosmanov off but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Chang is working away.
Chang is looking for a sweep.
Chang can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kosmanov lands some shots froms side control.
Kosmanov throws an elbow but Chang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chang gets back to half guard.
Chang trying to hold on to Kosmanov's head to control him but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Chang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kosmanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kosmanov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov! Vladimir Kosmanov retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GC 404
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Chang drives through and clinches with Thai against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chang wants to stall.
Thai lands with a left to the head.
Chang misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Thai.
Chang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Chang avoids the damage to the body.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Chang avoids the damage to the body.
Chang digs a right hand into Thai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thai's gas tank.
Chang tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang works on Thai's body with a couple of short punches.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Chang is blocking nicely.
Chang swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Chang. #T1#
Chang cracks Thai with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Chang.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chang is defending well for now.
Thai takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Chang.
A short right from Chang on the inside.
A short left from Chang.
A right hook to the body lands for Chang.
Chang blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Thai.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thai blocking some punches.
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Chang misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thai throws an elbow but misses.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chang blocks an elbow strike.
Chang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards. #T2#
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
Chang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chang avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai lands a damaging elbow.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Thai gets through Chang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chang.
Thai throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Chang breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Chang has Thai up against the cage in a clinch.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chang wants to take the fight to the mat but Thai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thai lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang working aggressively here.
Thai throws an elbow that misses.
Chang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Chang presses Thai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chang taking a breather.
Thai takes a shot to the head.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Chang misses with the head strike.
Thai's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Chang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thai throws a leg kick which misses Chang's front leg but catches the back leg as Chang tries to avoid it.
Chang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chang swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Thai scores with a hook.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Chang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chang misses with a low kick.
Thai connects with an inside leg kick.
Thai tries to clinch there but Chang circles away.
Chang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang takes one on the button.
Thai throws a leg kick but Chang checks it.
Chang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chang takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang tries to clinch but Thai moves out of range.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thai misses with a looping right.
Chang cracks Thai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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 Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chang tries to clinch but Thai moves out of range.
Chang scores with a body shot.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Thai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thai cracks Chang with an open hand slap.
Chang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Chang clinches up with Thai and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thai throws an elbow that misses.
Chang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chang misses with some punches.
Chang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Chang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Chang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chang is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Chang.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Chang.
A short left from Chang.
Chang tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Chang can't get the takedown.
Chang dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Chang lands a left hand.
Chang leaning against his opponent.
Chang struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Thai lands with a light punch inside.
Chang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bruce Chang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Chang has Thai pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thai tumbling to the mat - Chang dives into Thai's guard.#T2#
Chang wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chang looking to pass the guard.
Thai 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thai can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Chang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Chang wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Thai trying to keep a closed guard but Chang is proving a slippery customer.
Chang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chang preventing the sweep.
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chang wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chang wants to clinch.#T4#
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.
Thai loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Thai looks for the body kick but Chang saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Chang.
Chang throws a hook but Thai avoids it easily.
Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thai.
Chang throws the kick towards the body but Thai avoids it.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Chang pushes him away.
Chang sizes up Thai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chang scores with a jab to the head.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai.
#KD#
Chang lands a big head kick that sends Thai tumbling to the mat! Chang takes a step backwards and waves Thai back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Thai is rocked!
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Chang moves out of range easily.
Thai is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Chang tries to clinch but Thai is having none of it.
Chang cracks Thai with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Thai tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Chang pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Thai is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bruce Chang thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Grunge 53: Yellow Ledbetter
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Funaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Funaki cracks Chang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang lands with a nice combination. Funaki backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Masa Funaki has been cut.
Funaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chang misses with a body shot.
Funaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Funaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Funaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Funaki misses with a straight left.
Chang doesn't manage to clinch there - Funaki circles away.
Funaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Funaki 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.
Funaki lands a really nice looking cross but Chang seems unphased.
Chang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Chang wants to clinch.#T1#
Funaki tries to move into range but Chang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chang misses with a body shot
and Funaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Funaki.
Funaki connects with a crisp jab.
Chang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Funaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Funaki tries to avoid it.
Funaki throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Funaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Funaki motions for Chang to come forward. Funaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Funaki throws a quick counter head kick but Chang was just out of range.#T2#
Funaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
Chang misses with a hook
and Funaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funaki lands with a straight right. Chang didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Chang is rocked!#CL2#
Chang has Funaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Funaki finish him?#BC#
Funaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chang seems to have recovered his senses.
Chang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Chang.
Some wild striking there from Funaki.
It looks like Funaki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chang misses with a body kick. #T3#
Chang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Funaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funaki manages to avoid it.
Funaki throwing a counter right hand but Chang manages to avoid it.
Funaki lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Chang can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Funaki and Chang drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Funaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Funaki!
After the fight, Masa Funaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Grunge 49: Wake Up
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Chang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chang throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang throws out a powerful jab.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chang connects with a crisp jab.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox 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.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang stuffs the takedown attempt from Knox. Knox gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Chang moves into range and clinches up with Knox.#T1#
Chang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Chang throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chang avoids it really well and circles away.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Chang with an uppercut!
Chang's corner calls for a 1-2. Chang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Beta Knox has been cut.#CL2#
Chang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
Knox taking a breather.
Chang lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Chang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.#T2#
Knox throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
Chang throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Chang. #CL2#
Chang clinches with his opponent.
Chang taking a breather.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Knox with a nice cross.#CL2#
Chang has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chang lands with a right to the head.
Knox can't break the clinch.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Chang has the dominant position.
Knox has had enough of the clinch but Chang keeps him there for the moment.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Chang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Knox is trying to keep an underhook but Chang manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T3#
Chang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Knox reverses the position - he's now on top in Chang's guard.
Chang is controlling Knox's posture.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox postures up.
#SUB2#
Chang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knox is aware though and is defending well.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Knox scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chang is looking for a triangle here but Knox uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
Knox scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chang to see if he's OK.
Knox lands a few punches from side control.
Knox scoring with punches from side control.
Knox wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
Chang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chang is not content to let Knox control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beta Knox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knox throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox dives in for a single leg takedown but Chang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knox tries to circle away but Chang has him pinned against the cage.
Knox has Chang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Chang has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Chang lands a takedown into guard.
Chang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Chang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knox defends it well. #SUB2#
Chang wants to work for an arm triangle but Knox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Chang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knox sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Chang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Knox!
Chang moves to the back position.
Well, with Chang on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Knox is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Knox tries to roll but Chang sticks to his back.
Chang avoiding Knox 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Chang working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Knox is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Chang has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Knox taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruce Chang!
After the big win, Bruce Chang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Beta Knox was interviewed post fight and said 'If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet. (Matt Hughes) '. |
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Event:
Grunge 46: Superunknown
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Chang throws out a loose jab but Picard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picard slips a jab from Chang.
Picard throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Picard. That snapped Chang's head back.
Picard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab.
Picard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chang counters with a left to the body.
Chang lands a head kick. Picard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Picard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picard keeps the fight on the outside.
Picard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Picard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chang on the side of the head.
A low kick from Chang is predictable there
and Picard counters with a good, hard body kick but Chang shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Picard misses.
Picard just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chang throws a sloppy head kick and Picard moves out of range easily.
Picard throws out a powerful jab.
Chang blocks a head kick by Picard.
Chang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Picard's head.#T1#
Picard misses with an uppercut.
Picard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Picard lands a glancing blow to the side of Chang's head.
Picard throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Picard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Picard misses.
Picard takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#Picard is rocked!
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Picard is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Picard looks winded!
Picard switches off momentarily and Chang cracks him with a monster right hand! Picard topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Chang dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Chang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Chang!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bruce Chang thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Jean Luc Picard stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not weakness, that is life.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 39: Don’t Follow
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Chang misses with a low kick.
Chang swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Juntta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Juntta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Chang does no damage.
Juntta connects with a right hand. Chang shakes it off.
Chang connects with a right hand. Juntta shakes it off.
Juntta with the inside leg kick.
Juntta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Juntta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chang is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Juntta clinches up against the cage.
Juntta lands with a light punch inside.
Chang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
Chang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chang or not. #BC#
Chang breaks from the clinch.
Juntta with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Chang throws a head kick that half lands.
Chang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Juntta momentarily.
Juntta moves in looking to clinch but Chang pushes him off.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Juntta throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Chang takes one on the button.
Juntta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chang stuns Juntta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juntta throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Juntta lands a head kick. Chang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chang throws a head kick that misses
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Juntta.
Chang 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
A big left from Chang misses.
No joy there for Chang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chang tries to clinch up
letting Juntta counter with a right hand.
Juntta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.
Juntta throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Chang takes a swing at Juntta's ribcage but misses.
Chang lands a jab to Juntta's midsection.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Chang is looking to clinch but Juntta is avoiding it.
Juntta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Juntta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta throws a lazy uppercut
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Juntta throws a body kick that misses.
Chang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Chang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juntta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chang lands an overhand right.
Chang tried to score with a low kick but Juntta checks it.
A left and a right from Chang both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Juntta pushes Chang up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang stalling the fight.
Chang blocks an elbow strike.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta lands an uppercut.#T4#
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntta.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Chang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juntta throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
A jab lands there for Chang.
Chang thumps Juntta with a low kick.
Juntta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
A jab from Juntta misses.
Juntta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juntta doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Juntta has managed to clinch.
Chang is looking to break free of the clinch but Juntta has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Juntta.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chang takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Juntta digs a right hand underneath Chang's ribcage. Chang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Chang.
Juntta blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Chang.
Chang avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Chang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Chang is trying to break the clinch but Juntta has him pressed against the cage.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Juntta lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Good body shot from Juntta.
Chang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chang lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chang.
Chang tries to break free but Juntta pushes him back against the cage.
Chang looking to stall.
#BC#
Chang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juntta moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta throws a low kick but Chang avoids it.
Chang throws a quick counter head kick but Juntta was just out of range.
A head kick by Chang misses
enabling Juntta to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Chang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang misses with a straight left.
Juntta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juntta.
Chang throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Juntta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chang blocks a leg kick.
Chang swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang doesn't manage to clinch there - Juntta circles away.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
and Juntta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang tries to clinch up but Juntta circles away and keeps his distance.
Chang throws a shot from downtown. Juntta moves away and avoids it.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Juntta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chang with a body shot.#CL2#
Juntta has Chang up against the cage in a clinch.
Juntta prevents a body shot from Chang.
Chang blocking some punches.
Chang blocks a body shot from Juntta. #T3#
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Chang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Juntta.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chang.
Juntta tries a body shot but Chang blocks it.
Juntta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Juntta can turn it around.
A short left from Juntta.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juntta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Chang breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Juntta misses.
Juntta looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
Juntta swinging wildly here.
Juntta misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Juntta misses with a body kick.
Chang throws a head kick that misses
and Juntta counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Juntta connects with a body shot.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta misses with a looping right.
Juntta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta drops his hands momentarily and Chang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Juntta cracks Chang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang digs a good hook to Juntta's body.
Juntta throws a lazy body kick
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Juntta thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Juntta 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.#R3#
Juntta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Juntta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntta.
Chang swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chang slips under a jab from Juntta.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juntta throws a shot to the body.
Chang tries to score with a low kick but Juntta moves his leg out of the way.
Juntta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang slips a jab from Juntta.
Juntta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juntta looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Chang tries to clinch but Juntta is having none of it.
Juntta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juntta tries to work over Chang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chang's brow.
A short uppercut from Juntta.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chang cracks Juntta with a nice body shot.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta blocks a body shot from Chang.
Chang misses with a body punch.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Juntta.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juntta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Juntta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta lands an elbow just above Chang 's eye.
Juntta lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Juntta.
Juntta has Chang pressed against the cage, preventing Chang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Juntta trying to land knees to the body.
Chang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Chang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chang darts in trying to clinch
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang scores with a decent looking hook.
Chang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chang lands a nice shot that snaps Juntta's head back.
Jesse Juntta seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Chang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chang throws a leg kick
and Juntta makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chang really felt that one!
Chang walks into a straight right hand from Juntta.
A good leg kick by Juntta.
Chang tries to clinch
and Juntta counters with a right hand to the body.
Chang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Juntta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juntta scores with the left hand. Chang knows he should have avoided that one.
Chang swats away the attempt to clinch by Juntta.
Chang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta misses with a hook.#T4#
Chang scores with a body shot.
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!
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Chang avoids them all with ease.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juntta throws a fast counter high kick but Chang manages to duck under it in time.
Juntta throws a low kick but Chang avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Juntta as he connects with a hook.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Chang.
A swing and a miss from Chang.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
It looked like Chang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Juntta misses.
Juntta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Juntta really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Chang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juntta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chang lands a body shot.
Juntta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Juntta pushes Chang away with a front kick.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang connects with a crisp jab.
Chang misses with a body shot
and Juntta counters with a straight right hand.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Juntta throws a chopping leg kick but Chang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta misses the jab.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Chang is looking to wear down Juntta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Juntta digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang throws out a leg kick but Juntta moves out of range and Chang only half commits. #T1#
Juntta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chang takes a step back to recover.
Juntta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juntta can pounce on him.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juntta with the inside leg kick.
Chang checks a low kick from Juntta.
Chang misses with a looping left.
Juntta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juntta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Nice body kick from Chang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Juntta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juntta. Juntta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Chang rushes Juntta and presses him up against the cage.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta blocks a body shot from Chang.
Chang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junttas head.
Chang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chang swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesse Juntta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junttas head.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
A short left from Juntta. #T3#
Juntta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juntta has Chang pressed against the cage, preventing Chang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chang struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Chang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Chang digs a right hand into Juntta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juntta's gas tank.
Chang works on Juntta's body with a couple of short punches.
Chang is looking to break free of the clinch but Juntta has double underhooks.
Chang avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Chang pushes Juntta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Juntta is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chang blocks a body shot from Juntta. #BC#
Chang manages to break the clinch.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chang cracks Juntta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chang jabs Juntta to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Juntta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Chang is looking to chop away at Juntta's legs.
Juntta blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Chang clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Chang tries to work over Juntta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Chang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.#BC#
Chang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juntta scores with a leg kick.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Juntta avoids the head kick by Chang.
Chang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juntta counters with a left and a right that stings Chang.
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 Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang misses with a left hand
and Juntta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang throws a lazy body kick
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Chang - just one landing.
Chang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
A jab from Juntta finds it's way through Chang's defenses.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Juntta misses with a straight right.
Chang throws a wild body kick that Juntta sees coming a mile off.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Chang.#T1#
Juntta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chang misses with a head kick.
Juntta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Chang sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Chang drives through and clinches with Juntta against the cage.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Chang working aggressively here.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Juntta can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Juntta lands a good knee to the midsection. Chang won't want to take too many of those.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Chang in his tracks for a moment.
Jesse Juntta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Chang blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Juntta lands a leg kick that knocks Chang off balance momentarily.
Chang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juntta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Juntta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntta.
Juntta throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Juntta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Juntta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chang - the referee stops the clock and Juntta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chang. Juntta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice cross by Juntta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang misses with a low kick as Juntta jumps back.#T3#
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Juntta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Juntta defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Juntta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juntta throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Chang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta throws a low kick but Chang avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juntta.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Juntta's front leg but catches the back leg as Juntta tries to avoid it. #T4#
Chang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juntta digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chang moves into range and lands a nice leg 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!
Chang throws a body kick that misses.
Chang misses with a looping left.
Chang backing away here, and Juntta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Juntta scores with a sloppy right hand. Chang should have avoided that one.
Bruce Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chang walks into a stiff left hand from Juntta.
Nice uppercut there from Chang.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
Juntta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juntta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Juntta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chang throws a lazy body kick
and Juntta counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Juntta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Juntta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Juntta!
Jesse Juntta thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Grunge 36: Pretty Noose
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Knox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Knox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chang throws Knox to one side and escapes!
Chang misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox has his takedown stuffed
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Knox with that takedown attempt.
Chang misses with a hook to the body
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Knox dives in and scores a takedown into Chang's guard.#SUB#
Chang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knox postures up.
#T1#
Chang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Knox is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Knox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chang holds on and takes a little breather.
Knox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knox stops Chang from standing up.
Knox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chang trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.#TD2#
Knox scores with a takedown into Chang's guard.
Chang wants to stand up but Knox is controlling him.
Chang trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Knox throws a big elbow that misses.
Knox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knox throws a big elbow that misses.
Chang has control of Knox's left arm, preventing Knox from doing any damage. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chang wants to stand but Knox is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Knox shoots in but Chang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beta Knox.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Knox cracks Chang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Chang's head back.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox avoids the head kick by Chang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Chang throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox dives in and grabs Chang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chang pushes down on Knox's head and hops out.
Chang is looking to counter punch.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chang in his tracks.
Chang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Chang's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chang. Chang obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chang is fending him off so far but Knox persists. Nope, Chang circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Chang moves away from the strike by Knox.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chang with a body shot.
Knox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chang is fending him off so far but Knox persists. Nope, Chang circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Knox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knox postures up.
Knox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Chang has control of Knox's left arm, preventing Knox from doing any damage.
Knox prevents Chang from getting back to his feet.
Chang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knox.
Knox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chang is trying to keep Knox in close.
Knox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chang has his hands on Knox's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knox catches Chang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox goes for a double leg but Chang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chang continues to drive forward.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beta Knox.
Nice shot by Knox.
Chang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chang stuffs the takedown.#T3#
No luck for Knox with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Chang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chang throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knox.
Chang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Chang thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knox somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang stuffs the takedown attempt from Knox. Knox gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Knox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chang.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chang holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang looking for a sweep. Not yet Chang, not yet. #T1#
Knox is working Chang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chang wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chang is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chang won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Chang wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Chang tries to stand but Knox is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Knox 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.
Chang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Chang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chang lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Knox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Knox looking to score a takedown here. Chang is defending well but Knox drives through and ends up in Chang's guard.
Chang is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Knox presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #T4#
Chang swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chang lands an uppercut.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Knox has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Chang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chang is desperately trying to improve his position but Knox has a good base and remains in mount.
Knox throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chang because Knox loaded up on that one.
Chang is desperately trying to improve his position but Knox has a good base and remains in mount.
Chang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Knox scoring with strikes but Chang is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Chang!
Bruce Chang took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Beta Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '. |
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Event:
SFL 40 | Simon vs Stallion
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Halli throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Chang misses.
A big right from Halli misses.
Chang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Halli scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown. Chang tries to sprawl out of it but Halli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halli loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Halli loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
A nice leg kick from Halli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chang takes a swing at Halli's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli blocks a leg kick.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang slips under a jab.
Halli lands a really nice looking cross but Chang seems unphased.
We've been hearing reports that Halli has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Halli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang. #T1#
Halli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chang.
Halli misses with an uppercut
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang throws a lazy right hand but Halli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Chang gets caught flat footed, as Halli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Hare of the Dog Gym inform us that Chang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chang pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli prevents Chang from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang wants to sweep but no luck.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully. #T2#
Halli prevents Chang from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chang is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Chang trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli has control of Chang's left arm, preventing Chang from doing any damage.
Halli wants to sweep but no luck.
Chang postures up.
Chang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chang with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Chang wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Chang controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halli to score with a decent uppercut.
Halli throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
Chang checks a leg kick nicely.
Halli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halli with a poor takedown
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Chang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chang misses with a looping left.
Chang checks a leg kick nicely.
Chang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halli connects with a solid leg kick.
Chang connects with the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chang checks a leg kick.
Halli throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Halli misses with a straight left.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Halli swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halli's corner calls for a 1-2. Halli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Halli swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Halli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang loads up on a big right hand but Halli slips the punch.
Halli loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
A nice side step and Chang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good shot there by Chang.
Halli misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halli's corner calls for a 1-2. Halli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chang is out of range.
Chang throws a shot from downtown. Halli moves away and avoids it.
Halli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Halli's front leg but catches the back leg as Halli tries to avoid it.
Halli shoots in but Chang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halli manages to avoid it.#T1#
Halli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Halli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chang as he jumps to the side.
Halli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown but Chang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chang on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Halli.
Halli misses with a straight right.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halli.
Halli is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Chang. Those never looked like landing.
Halli misses with a leg kick
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Halli rushes Chang and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Chang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reijo Halli is winning the standup battle so far.
Halli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli scores with a hook.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Halli moves into the clinch.
Halli struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Halli.
Chang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halli's elbow.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Halli.
Chang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Halli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halli works the jab nicely.
Halli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halli cracks Chang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Halli scores with a jab.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang tries to land a leg kick but Halli saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Chang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halli is out of range.
Halli scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Halli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Halli, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Halli with that takedown attempt.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Halli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Halli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chang!
Chang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chang tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Reijo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chang is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Halli tries to control but Chang wriggling away. #ES2#
Chang somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halli closes the distance and clinches up with Chang, looking for a takedown. Halli pushes Chang against the cage but Chang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chang's corner calls for a 1-2. Chang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Halli clinches.
Halli is trying to break the clinch but Chang is controlling him.
Halli looking to stall.
Chang gets underhooks to prevent Halli's takedown attempt.
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 Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halli throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
Halli misses with a left hand
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Halli is out of range and Chang settles back down.
Chang moves out of range as Halli throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halli. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chang's hands.
Halli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chang throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tries to clinch up.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chang misses with a leg kick.
Halli misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Chang flicks out a counter leg kick but Halli steps away.
Chang catches Halli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Halli misses the shot to the body.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halli jabs Chang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Halli.
Chang throws a right and a left that Halli avoids nicely.
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang wants to land a leg kick but Halli is out of range.
Halli throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang tries a quick counter leg kick but Halli is wise to it.
Chang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chang misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Halli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chang pinned against the cage. Chang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruce Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Halli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Halli gets a clinch.
Chang misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Chang.
Halli throws a head punch that misses.
Halli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Halli tries to circle away but Chang has him pinned against the cage.
Halli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halli blocks an uppercut.
Halli is trying to pull guard but Chang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Chang breaks the clinch.
Halli takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Halli misses.
Halli throws a leg kick which misses Chang's front leg but catches the back leg as Chang tries to avoid it. #T3#
Chang missing with a left hand there. Halli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halli scores with a nice strike.
Halli looks to land a body kick but Chang moved away.
Chang slips under a jab from Halli.
Chang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch but Chang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halli cracks Chang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang throws a low kick, looking for Halli's leg but Halli calmly moves out of range.
Halli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Halli.#T4#
Halli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Halli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Changs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halli tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Halli thows a body kick. Chang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Halli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halli closes the distance and clinches up with Chang, looking for a takedown. Halli pushes Chang against the cage but Chang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chang fails to land with a series of punches.
Halli throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Reijo Halli has been cut.
Halli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Halli throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters with a solid body kick.
Chang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reijo Halli.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SFL 32 | Red Dawn
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Chang motions for Ghouti to come forward. Chang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chang thows a leg kick but Ghouti checks it #TD2#
so Ghouti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ghouti trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Ghouti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ghouti throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghouti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chang 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.
Ghouti wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Ghouti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghouti throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghouti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ghouti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Ghouti throwing strikes from guard but Chang blocks nicely.
Ghouti stopping the sweep attempt from Chang.
Ghouti stays in close to Chang's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ghouti postures up in Chang's guard and throws a big left but Chang blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ghouti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
Chang lands a nice shot that snaps Ghouti's head back.
Ghouti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chang can pounce on him.
Chang cracks Ghouti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghouti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chang.
Ghouti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghouti just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghouti.
Ghouti wants to counter with a clinch but Chang pushes him away.
Ghouti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chang.
Chang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ghouti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with an inside leg kick.
Ghouti checks the leg kick.
Chang tests Ghouti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ghouti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ghouti blocks a low kick nicely.
Ghouti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Ghouti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghouti.
Ghouti shoots in for a takedown but Chang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chang lands a leg kick that knocks Ghouti off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Chang.
Ghouti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Chang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chang misses with a hook. Ghouti ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Ghouti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ghouti working away.
Ghouti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
Ghouti looks up at the clock and then as Chang takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ghouti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ghouti trying to control the action but Chang is working from the bottom.
Chang is trying to control Ghouti's posture but Ghouti avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang tries to bench press Ghouti off him but Ghouti keeps the position. #T4#
Ghouti is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ghouti is putting a hurting on Chang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ghouti.
Ghouti throwing strikes but Chang manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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!
Ghouti tries to bench press Chang off him but Chang keeps the position.
Ghouti holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ghouti is not content to let Chang control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ghouti lands with an overhand left.
Chang lands a leg kick that knocks Ghouti off balance momentarily.
Ghouti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghouti with the counter takedown but Chang avoids it easily.
Chang works the jab nicely.
Ghouti misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely.
Chang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ghouti is out of range and Chang settles back down.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Ghouti's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghouti tries to avoid it.
Ghouti defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chang gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Ghouti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Ghouti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Chang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ghouti.
Ghouti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
Ghouti misses with a head shot. Chang uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ghouti wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghouti is working Chang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ghouti working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ghouti throws an elbow that misses. Chang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ghouti's guard. Nice move by Chang!#REVR#
Ghouti is looking to sweep but instead, Chang has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Ghouti is looking to improve his position.
Ghouti trying to control but Chang postures up.
Ghouti is looking to improve his position.
Ghouti trying to hold on to Chang's head to control him but Chang postures up.
Chang is keen to just control but Ghouti is a slippery customer.
Well, if Chang 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.
Ghouti is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ghouti wants to control but Chang is keeping busy.
Ghouti is looking for a sweep. Chang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ghouti is trying is best to control the position here.
Chang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghouti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ghouti holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghouti moves away.
It seemed like Ghouti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ghouti momentarily.
Chang misses the jab.
Ghouti feints the counter takedown.
Ghouti takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Ghouti lands the left hand.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Ghouti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Ghouti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chang doesn't seem phased though.
Chang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Chang throws a low kick, looking for Ghouti's leg but Ghouti calmly moves out of range.
Ghouti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chang with a body shot.
Oh Chang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chang misses with a low kick.
Ghouti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Chang is predictable there
and Ghouti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Chang throws a leg kick but Ghouti checks it.
Chang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ghouti looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
Ghouti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Ghouti scores with a nice right hand.
Chang gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ghouti gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Ghouti!
A relieved looking Al Ghouti 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:
SFL 26 | Fusi vs Murhapuro
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Trounvouche was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chang moves out of range of the body kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trounvouche misses with an uppercut.
Chang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Trounvouche has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chang.
Chang tries to score with a low kick but Trounvouche moves his leg out of the way.
A nice combination there by Chang.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Chang pushes Trounvouche up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Trounvouche.
Chang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Trounvouche escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chang avoids the body shot from Trounvouche.
Chang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trounvouche. Trounvouche obviously looking to wear him down.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chang. That did some damage!
Chang blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trounvouche scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trounvouche connects with a jab.
Chang throws a low kick but Trounvouche moves out of range easily.
Trounvouche has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
Chang misses with a takedown attempt - Trounvouche sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Trounvouche avoids the body shot from Chang.
Trounvouche digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Trounvouche connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Trounvouche checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chang tries to clinch up
and Trounvouche counters with a nice body shot.
Chang checks a leg kick.
Trounvouche misses with a straight left.
Chang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trounvouche.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche clobbers Chang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trounvouche fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chang on the side of the head.
Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chang moves out of range of the body kick from Trounvouche.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trounvouche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Trounvouche.#T2#
Good work by Trounvouche as he checks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Trounvouche.
Chang swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trounvouche thuds a left hand into Chang's body.
Nice cross by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick which misses Chang's front leg but catches the back leg as Chang tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Chang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chang is trying to maintain a safe position but Trounvouche gets an underhook and turns Chang into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang has Trounvouche pressed against the cage.
Trounvouche lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trounvouche.
Chang is leaning against Trounvouche and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trounvouche lands with a left to the head.
Chang lands with a right to the head.
Trounvouche scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Trounvouche breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Trounvouche throws a leg kick
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang is looking to clinch.
Trounvouche just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang is looking to clinch but Trounvouche is avoiding it.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Chang checks it.
Chang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trounvouche fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chang throws a poor cross that misses
and Trounvouche counters with an outside leg kick.
Chang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trounvouche defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trounvouche.
Trounvouche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Chang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Chang looks to throw the jab but Trounvouche is out of range.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Trounvouche lands a jab to the head.
Trounvouche is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang wants to land a leg kick but Trounvouche is out of range.
Trounvouche jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trounvouche.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chang.
Trounvouche punishes Chang's body with a nice straight punch.
Trounvouche cracks a nice hook into Chang's ribs.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trounvouche.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trounvouche.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trounvouche paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trounvouche cracks Chang with an open hand slap.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trounvouche avoids the body shot from Chang.
Chang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Chang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trounvouche.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chang's head backwards.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azacca Trounvouche dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Trounvouche connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chang lands with a right hand.
Chang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trounvouche walks into a stiff left hand from Chang.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trounvouche lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Chang misses.
Trounvouche misses with a left hand
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trounvouche steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Trounvouche is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Trounvouche throws a big shot that misses.
Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trounvouche scores with a decent looking hook.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Trounvouche on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trounvouche misses with a looping right.
Trounvouche's corner calls for a 1-2. Trounvouche obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick that knocks Chang off balance momentarily.
Trounvouche is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang. #T1#
Chang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trounvouche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Trounvouche.
Chang connects with a right hand. Trounvouche shakes it off.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Chang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Trounvouche misses its target.
Trounvouche changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trounvouche. That's going to slow Chang down.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Azacca Trounvouche is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?
Chang throws a leg kick
and Trounvouche counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chang tries to clinch up.
Trounvouche looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Chang.
A low kick from Chang is predictable there
and Trounvouche counters with an outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Trounvouche.
Chang throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trounvouche looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.#T2#
Trounvouche looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Trounvouche throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chang avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Trounvouche does it's job there.
Chang throws a hook but Trounvouche avoids it easily.
Chang tries to score with a low kick but Trounvouche moves his leg out of the way.
Trounvouche throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chang avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Trounvouche.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Chang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trounvouche throws a body shot but no joy.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Chang scores with a shot to the body.
Trounvouche lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trounvouche checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trounvouche lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Trounvouche.
A low kick lands for Trounvouche.
#T3#
Trounvouche takes one on the button.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick as Chang jumps back.
Chang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trounvouche feints and then cracks Chang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chang down.
Trounvouche looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Trounvouche as he connects with a hook.
Chang misses with a hook to the body
enabling Trounvouche to counter with a crisp jab.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Chang moved away.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Trounvouche there.
Chang takes a swing at Trounvouche's ribcage but misses.
Trounvouche chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chang throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Trounvouche blocks the leg kick.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Trounvouche misses its intended target. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
As Chang backs away, Trounvouche returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
Some wild striking there from Chang.
Chang wants to clinch up but Trounvouche keeps it at a distance.
Chang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trounvouche lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chang is looking to clinch.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chang's head backwards.
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trounvouche has time to react.
Trounvouche throws a wild body kick that Chang sees coming a mile off.
Trounvouche throws a chopping leg kick but Chang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chang thuds a left hand into Trounvouche's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Chang - just one landing.
Trounvouche lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chang takes a step back to recover.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trounvouche.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azacca Trounvouche dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chang.
Jab by Chang.
Trounvouche connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trounvouche bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chang's head.
Trounvouche misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trounvouche takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trounvouche throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Trounvouche.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Chang loads up on a big right hand but Trounvouche slips the punch.
Trounvouche throwing a counter right hand but Chang manages to avoid it.
Chang scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Trounvouche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang misses with a hook.
Trounvouche tried to counter with a leg kick but Chang avoided it.
Trounvouche lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trounvouche connects with a body shot that sends Chang's belly button to the back.#T1#
Trounvouche throws a body shot but no joy.
Trounvouche moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trounvouche clobbers Chang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Chang tries to clinch up.
Trounvouche ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trounvouche checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trounvouche cracks a nice hook into Chang's ribs.
Trounvouche's corner calls for a 1-2. Trounvouche obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a hook
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Chang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trounvouche throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trounvouche misses with a kick to the body
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trounvouche.
Chang throws out a leg kick but Trounvouche moves out of range and Chang only half commits.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Chang misses with a hook. Trounvouche ducked under it nicely.
Bruce Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trounvouche motions for Chang to come forward. Trounvouche throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the body
and Chang counters with a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trounvouche throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Trounvouche lands a head shot.
Chang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trounvouche displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab.
Trounvouche checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trounvouche fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trounvouche looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Trounvouche dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
Trounvouche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trounvouche will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Trounvouche catches Chang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chang misses with a straight left.
Trounvouche smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Trounvouche is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trounvouche lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trounvouche scores with a jab to the body.
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Trounvouche lands.
Chang lands a jab.
Trounvouche throws a push kick but Chang slaps the foot to one side.
Trounvouche takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Chang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang tries to work over Trounvouche's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chang throws a punch but it's blocked by Trounvouche.
A shot in the inside from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trounvouche lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Chang is rocked!#T4#
A short right from Chang.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trounvouche wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chang has him pressed against the cage.
Chang misses with a knee to the head.
Trounvouche swings wildly with an uppercut but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Trounvouche breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Trounvouche delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for Trounvouche.
Chang with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chang checks a leg kick.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Trounvouche misses
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Azacca Trounvouche is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azacca Trounvouche showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trounvouche, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azacca Trounvouche!
Azacca Trounvouche 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:
SFL 20 | Beast From The East
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Chang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kneeland, pushing him back against the cage.
Chang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Changs head.
A short right from Kneeland.
Chang presses Kneeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chang.
Chang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeland wants to break free but Chang has control.
Kneeland lands with a light punch inside.
Chang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards.
Kneeland blocks an uppercut.
Kneeland's coach down at Doc Dannis Death Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kneeland's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang tries a body shot but Kneeland blocks it.
Kneeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chang gets through Kneeland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Chang on the inside.
Chang throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
A short uppercut from Chang. #T1#
Chang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chang throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kneeland throws an elbow but misses.
Kneeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chang lands a left hand.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Chang lands a hook that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards.
Kneeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Kneeland blocks an uppercut.
Kneeland blocking some punches.
Kneeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Chang.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Chang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeland lands a hook that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
Chang throws an elbow but it misses.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
#T2#
Chang throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chang throws an elbow but misses.
Chang blocks an elbow strike from Kneeland.
Kneeland blocks an uppercut.
Kneeland lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Kneeland.
Kneeland lands an elbow that stopped Chang in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
Chang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Kneeland.
Chang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeland is trying to break the clinch but Chang is controlling him.
Kneeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Chang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang. #T3#
Kneeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeland tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Kneeland back against the cage.
Kneeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards.
Kneeland throws an elbow that misses.
Chang pushes off an throws an elbow but Kneeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Chang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chang blocks the elbow strike.
Chang lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeland throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Chang.
Chang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeland lands with a left to the head.
Chang cracks Kneeland with a nice body shot.
Kneeland takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang lands a left hand.
#ROC#Kneeland is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chang.
Kneeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Chang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4##BC2#
Kneeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Chang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chang.
Kneeland looks winded!
Chang lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kneeland.
Chang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chang is leaning against Kneeland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Chang.
Chang lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeland presses Chang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chang. #CUT#It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
Chang presses Kneeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chang dips a shoulder and cracks Kneeland with a mighty uppercut! Kneeland falls back against the cage and Chang unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kneeland is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Chang screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
An out of breath Bruce Chang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SFL 12 | Sitsongrit vs Fortay
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang misses with a straight right.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sisu misses with a takedown attempt
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sisu lands with a shot to the body.
Chang throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Sisu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chang won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Sisu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sisu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sisu's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sisu throwing shots but Chang is blocking nicely. #T1#
Sisu is trying to control. Chang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sisu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chang is concentrating on defense, preventing Sisu from advancing position.
Sisu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sisu. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sisu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sisu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chang throws out a powerful jab.#T2##TD2#
Sisu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chang is looking to sweep but instead, Sisu has passed into half guard.
Sisu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Sisu is trying to control. Chang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chang controlling the position for now.
Sisu is trying to control. Chang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sisu trying to mount his opponent but Chang defends it.
Sisu keeps trying to improve his position.
Sisu is keen to just control but Chang is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chang moves out of range as Sisu strikes.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big right from Chang misses.
Sisu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sisu misses the body punch
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sisu or perhaps it was just good defense by Chang, which made it look bad.
Sisu cracks a nice hook into Chang's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chang as he avoids it easily.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Sisu.
A big right from Chang misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Chang 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sisu.
Sisu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chang circles away.
Chang misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Sisu counters with a takedown into side control.
Chang tries to bench press Sisu off him but Sisu keeps the position.
Chang is trying to control Sisu's posture but Sisu avoids it.
Sisu working the ground and pound but Chang is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang struggling a bit here.
Sisu takes a little break here. Chang wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Chang's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sisu on the side of the head.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Sisu works the jab nicely.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sisu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Sisu.
Sisu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sisu manages to avoid it.
Chang throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Sisu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sisu trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Sisu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sisu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Sisu trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Sisu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chang throws a front kick aimed at Sisu's knee but Sisu avoids it well.
Sisu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sisu feints the counter takedown.
Chang throws a leg kick but Sisu checks it.
And Sisu tries to counter it with a takedown but Chang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sisu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sisu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chang rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Sisu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chang throws out a loose jab but Sisu uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Sisu tries to counter it with a takedown but Chang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sisu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sisu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chang is looking to counter punch.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sisu.
Chang takes a swing at Sisu's ribcage but misses.
Sisu scores with a body shot.
Chang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Sisu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Chang pushes Sisu off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sisu.
Sisu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Sisu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chang's guard.
Sisu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Sisu is continuing to stall.
Sisu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sisu Sisu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Sisu from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #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.
Chang scores with a jab. Sisu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sisu takes one on the button.
Sisu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sisu shoots in for a double leg but Chang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Sisu.
A lazy left from Chang finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sisu misses the target.
Sisu checks the leg kick.
Sisu misses with the combination.
#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Sisu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sisu.
Chang scores with a hook to the body. Sisu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sisu slips a straight right by Chang.
Chang feints and then cracks Sisu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sisu down.
Chang scores with a jab to the head.
Sisu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chang defends well and Sisu ends up having to push Chang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chang stuffs the takedown.
Sisu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chang. Chang obviously looking to wear him down.
Sisu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chang sprawls well. Chang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sisu gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Sisu fails with the takedown
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sisu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chang's waist but Chang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sisu off to one side.
Chang takes a swing at Sisu's ribcage but misses.
Sisu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang lands a leg kick that knocks Sisu off balance momentarily.
Sisu connects with a looping right hand.
Chang is looking to score with low kicks.
Sisu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sisu slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruce Chang!
Bruce Chang 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:
UnderGround FC 141
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang with a nice calf kick.
Chang connects with a right hand. Hackett shakes it off.
Chang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Chang.
Hackett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chang loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Chang lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a nice looking combination but Chang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chang with the inside leg kick.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Chang finds it's target.#T1#
A lazy left from Chang finds it's target.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Chang.
Hackett lands with a shot to the body.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chang lands with a cross.
A jab from Chang finds it's way through Hackett's defenses.
A jab from Chang misses.
Hackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Chang lands.
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!
Chang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hackett on the side of the head.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.#T2#
Chang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
Chang scores with a nice right hand.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Chang looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Hackett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Chang throws a right hand that Hackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hackett also avoids with ease.
Chang throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chang finds it's way round the side to connect with Hackett's head.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.#T3#
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chang.
Chang misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Hackett misses.
Chang blocks a jab.
Hackett misses with an uppercut
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Chang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Chang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hackett misses with a double jab.
Chang throws out a powerful jab.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Chang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Hackett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Chang.
Nice jab there from Hackett. #ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Chang digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.
Oh Chang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hackett drops Chang with a naaaaasty hook - Chang is in real trouble here! Hackett dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hackett! |
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Event:
RFC: Conor vs. Alyoshin 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Jain's shoulder, as Jain tries to avoid the shot.
Chang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jain connects with the punch.
Jain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Changs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jain throws a jab but it's blocked by Chang.
Chang is looking to counter punch.
Nice cross by Jain.
Jain thuds a left hand into Chang's body.
Chang cracks Jain with a good jab.
Chang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chang connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jain slips a jab from Chang.
Chang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chang throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Jain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chang won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Jain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Jain in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chang is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moganesh Jain!
After the big win, Moganesh Jain made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
RFC: Maluga vs. Conor 2
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Konstantinov thuds his right hand into Chang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Konstantinov gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Chang manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Konstantinov takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Chang misses.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Konstantinov on the side of the head.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konstantinov.
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!
Konstantinov swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Konstantinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Konstantinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Konstantinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Konstantinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Konstantinov.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Konstantinov is just out of range.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chang.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Chang takes one to the side of the head.
Konstantinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Chang circles away.
A big left from Konstantinov misses. #T1#
Konstantinov dips to his left and cracks Chang with an uppercut!
Konstantinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Konstantinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Konstantinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Chang is having none of it.
Chang slips under a jab from Konstantinov.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Konstantinov throws a big shot that misses.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang looks to land a right hand but Konstantinov moved out of range.
Chang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Konstantinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang takes a swing at Konstantinov's ribcage but misses.
Konstantinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chang.
Konstantinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chang.
A decent looking cross lands there for Konstantinov.
Konstantinov misses with a hook.
Chang lands a head shot.#T2#
Konstantinov throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Konstantinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Konstantinov misses its intended target.
Konstantinov avoids the body shot from Chang.
Nice defenses there by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov swings widly with a right hand
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Konstantinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Chang misses with a low kick as Konstantinov jumps back.
Chang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chang misses with an uppercut. Konstantinov saw that one coming.
Chang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Konstantinov misses with a wild body shot.
Konstantinov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Konstantinov lands a slapping body shot.
Konstantinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konstantinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Chang misses with a body shot.
Konstantinov lands with a straight right. Chang didn't see that one coming.
Chang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov connects with a body shot that sends Chang's belly button to the back.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Konstantinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chang.
Chang only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Konstantinov misses with a wild body shot.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Konstantinov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Konstantinov.#CL#
Konstantinov clinches up with Chang and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chang.
Chang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chang misses with a punch on the inside.
Chang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Konstantinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Chang.
Chang lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Chang throws a head punch that misses.
Chang working aggressively here.
Konstantinov scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konstantinov misses with some punches.
Konstantinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Konstantinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chang.
Konstantinov misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Chang lands a shoulder strike.
Konstantinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Konstantinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Konstantinov misses with a knee strike.
Chang lands a nice uppercut.
Konstantinov missing with knees to the body.
Chang managing to block the knees to the body from Konstantinov.
Chang prevents a body shot from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chang avoids it.
Chang swings wildly with an uppercut but Konstantinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konstantinov blocks an uppercut.
Chang struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinov controls his hands.
Konstantinov scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konstantinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
Chang misses with the head strike.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chang lands a nice shot to the body.
Chang tries to throw a body punch but Konstantinov avoids it by throwing Chang back against the cage.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vladimir Konstantinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Konstantinov.
Chang lands with a short shot to the head.
Konstantinov working aggressively here.
Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Konstantinov lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Konstantinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Konstantinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Konstantinov.
Chang throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chang.
Konstantinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Chang.
Konstantinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Konstantinov pushes Chang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Konstantinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chang is working Konstantinov over against the cage.
Chang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vladimir Konstantinov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Chang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Konstantinov misses with some punches.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konstantinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konstantinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Konstantinov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chang blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chang throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Chang breaks the clinch.
Konstantinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Konstantinov.#T2#
Chang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konstantinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konstantinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chang.
Decent striking displayed by Chang there.
Konstantinov throws an off balance right hand
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a nice hook to Chang's body. Chang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Konstantinov.
Chang swings for the body but Konstantinov moves out of range.
Konstantinov misses the jab.
Konstantinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chang momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Konstantinov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Konstantinov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Konstantinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chang defending well as Konstantinov loads up on a big left hand.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Konstantinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
Konstantinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.#T3#
Konstantinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
A swing and a miss from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov stuns Chang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang throws a jab when Konstantinov was well out of range.
Konstantinov checks a leg kick.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang flicks out a counter leg kick but Konstantinov steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinov. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang blocks a jab.
Konstantinov throws a big shot that misses.
Konstantinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konstantinov misses with a left hand
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chang slips under a jab.
Chang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chang slips under a jab.
Konstantinov misses with a straight right.
Bruce Chang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Konstantinov misses with an uppercut.
Konstantinov tries to clinch up but Chang circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Konstantinov scores with a jab to the head.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konstantinov.
Chang looks to land a left hand but Konstantinov moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Konstantinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Konstantinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Chang circles away.
Konstantinov looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konstantinov loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Chang clobbers Konstantinov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Chang misses.
Konstantinov throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Konstantinov drives through and clinches with Chang against the cage.
Chang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Konstantinov pushes Chang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Chang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Konstantinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chang avoids it.
Konstantinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Chang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Konstantinov tries to clinch up.
Donk. Chang catches Konstantinov right on the button with a cross.
Chang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Konstantinov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Konstantinov slips under a jab from Chang.
Konstantinov throws a big shot that misses.
Chang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Konstantinov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chang digs a good hook to Konstantinov's body.
Konstantinov throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Konstantinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chang flicks out a counter leg kick but Konstantinov steps away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Konstantinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Chang, which made it look bad.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konstantinov.
Chang lands with a nice body punch.
Chang cracks the inside of Konstantinov's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konstantinov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chang scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Konstantinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Chang misses with a hook. Konstantinov ducked under it nicely.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Konstantinov.
Chang blocks a jab.
Chang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Konstantinov's head.
Nice cross by Chang.
Chang swats away the attempt to clinch by Konstantinov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
Konstantinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Chang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Konstantinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Chang circles away.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chang lands with a straight right. Konstantinov didn't see that one coming.
Konstantinov throws a right hand that misses
and Chang counters with a right hand to the body.
Chang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Konstantinov on 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!
Konstantinov misses with a left hand
and Konstantinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang scores with a hook to the body. Konstantinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Chang dips to his left and cracks Konstantinov with an uppercut!
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Konstantinov.
Chang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Konstantinov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Konstantinov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Konstantinov slips a straight right by Chang.
Nice defenses there by Chang.
Konstantinov walks into a straight right hand from Chang.
Konstantinov ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Konstantinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chang under the eye.
Chang scores with a hook.
Chang blocks a jab.
Chang ducks right into an uppercut from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Konstantinov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Chang shoots for a takedown but Konstantinov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Konstantinov scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Chang is rocked!
Konstantinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Konstantinov finish him?
Konstantinov misses with a straight right.
Konstantinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Konstantinov.
Chang seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Konstantinov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Konstantinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chang swings wildly with an uppercut but Konstantinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang. #TD#
Konstantinov drags the fight down to the ground.
Chang stands and throws Konstantinov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Konstantinov is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Chang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Konstantinov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chang is thwarting Konstantinov's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chang in particular looking to stall.
Konstantinov tries to get to full guard but Chang has control of the leg. #SUB#
Konstantinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Chang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chang 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruce Chang!
Bruce Chang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC Sydney March 28th
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Chang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halli.
Halli is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
A jab from Halli misses.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Halli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli wants to clinch.
Halli throws a series of punches but Chang avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halli misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Chang blocks the leg kick.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Halli instigates a clinch.
Chang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Chang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halli takes a shot to the head.
Halli throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
Halli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chang pulls his leg out and moves away.
That kick from Halli tenderised Chang's leg. Chang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chang throws the left hand but Halli avoids the punch easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chang working aggressively here.
Halli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Halli.
Chang gets underhooks to prevent Halli's takedown attempt.
Halli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Chang blocks a body shot from Halli.
Halli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halli lands a hook that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chang.
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!#BC2#
Chang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Halli counters with a shoot takedown. Chang fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Chang pushes Halli off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chang blocks a low kick nicely.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Halli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Halli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Chang as he checks the leg kick.
Chang lands with an overhand left.
Halli throws a low kick, looking for Chang's leg but Chang calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Chang backs away, Halli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chang sprawls and moves away.
Halli misses the shot to the body.
Halli blocks a leg kick.
Halli takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang throws a jab when Halli was well out of range.
Halli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chang looks to throw the jab but Halli is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Chang there.
Chang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halli misses with a body shot.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chang throws out a counter right but Halli avoids it with no problem.
Halli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halli jabs Chang right on the nose. Chang blinks but takes it well.
Halli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chang flicks out a counter leg kick but Halli steps away.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown. Chang tries to sprawl out of it but Halli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Halli shoots in for a takedown but Chang shows good takedown defense.
Halli looks for the body kick but Chang saw that one coming.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target. #TD#
Chang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Halli to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli throwing strikes but missing.
Halli working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Halli thuds his right hand into Chang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halli has time to react.
Halli throws a leg kick
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Halli misses with a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Chang misses.
Chang lands a nice looking body shot.
Halli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Chang.
Halli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chang throws a lazy right hand but Halli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruce Chang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
Halli throws a leg kick but Chang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Halli with a poor takedown
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang unleashes a big counter combination but Halli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Chang scores with a sloppy right hand. Halli should have avoided that one.
Chang tries to bum rush Halli with a series of wild strikes but Halli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chang tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halli throws a head kick that misses.
Halli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang misses with a body shot.
Halli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Halli.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chang.
Chang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halli is looking to counter punch.
Chang avoids the head kick by Halli.
Halli misses with a hook
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Halli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chang finds it's way round the side to connect with Halli's head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chang wants to slow Halli down by chopping away at his legs.
Halli lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Halli.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Halli misses the target.
Halli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chang cracks Halli with an open hand slap.
Halli misses with a low kick as Chang jumps back.
Chang throws a jab when Halli was well out of range.
Chang connects with a crisp jab.
Halli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chang lands a head shot.
Halli slips a jab from Chang.#T3#
Chang scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Halli.
Halli looks to throw a body kick
and Chang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halli thinking.
Chang throws a shot from downtown. Halli moves away and avoids it.
Halli takes one on the button.
Chang avoids the body shot from Halli.
Chang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halli throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Chang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Chang shoots in and gets a takedown into Halli's guard.
Halli trying to control the position.
Halli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chang tries to stand but Halli is controlling from the bottom.
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Reijo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang is keeping the position for now.
Chang pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Halli passes Chang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chang's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Halli misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Halli.
Decent striking displayed by Chang there.
Halli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang scores with a shot to the body.
Halli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chang.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halli moves away.
It looked like Halli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Halli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli is chipping away with strikes.
Halli working the ground and pound but Chang is defending the strikes.
Chang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chang blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Halli punching from mount but Chang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Halli looking to finish with strikes here!
Halli unloads with some shots from mount but Chang bucks and avoids them well.
We've been hearing that Halli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Halli throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Halli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chang tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Halli looking to ground and pound but Chang is blocking nicely.
Halli misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Halli unloads with some shots from mount but Chang bucks and avoids them well.
Halli looking to ground and pound but Chang is blocking nicely.
Chang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Halli raining down shots from the mount!
Chang wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Halli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli looking to ground and pound but Chang is blocking nicely.
Halli throws a strike there. Chang manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Halli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Chang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Halli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halli passes to full mount!
Chang is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Halli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Halli avoids the attempt from Chang to control.#T4#
Halli lands a big elbow.
Halli cracks Chang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Halli breaks from Chang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Halli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Halli throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Halli throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli punching from mount but Chang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chang 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.
Chang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli throws some wild stikes that Chang manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RapidFC 65
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Jasper. Those never looked like landing.
Jasper misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Chang takes a swing at Jasper's ribcage but misses.
As Chang backs off Jasper throws a huge counter combo but Chang manages to avoid it all.
Jasper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jasper throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Jasper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jasper misses with a wild body shot.
Jasper throws a lazy uppercut
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jasper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chang.
Chang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chang avoids the body shot from Jasper.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jasper misses with a wild combination.
Jasper misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
Jasper slips a jab from Chang.
Jasper swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jasper misses with the combination.
Jasper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jasper misses with a wild body shot.
Jasper staying out of range there.
Theodore Jasper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang throws a body punch but Jasper moves out of range.
Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jasper moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Jasper staying out of range there.
Jasper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jasper throws a low kick, looking for Chang's leg but Chang calmly moves out of range.
Chang connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang lands a lovely overhand right.
Jasper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jasper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab by Chang.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Chang avoids them all with ease.
Chang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jasper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Chang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Chang.#T3#
Jasper tries to bum rush Chang with a series of wild strikes but Chang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jasper throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Jasper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chang throws a hook but Jasper blocks it.
Jasper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chang lands with an uppercut that bounces Jasper off the cage and back into range.
Chang misses with an uppercut. Jasper saw that one coming.
Chang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jasper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jasper blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Jasper.
Jasper misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jasper throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jasper misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Jasper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang moves out of range as Jasper strikes.
Jasper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Jasper throws a series of strikes that have Chang backpedaling.
A punch combination from Jasper misses.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Jasper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jasper misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jasper. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Chang slips a jab and a cross from Jasper.
Jasper throws a right hand that Chang ducks under and follows up with a left that Chang also avoids with ease.
Chang connects with a nice looking jab.
Jasper takes one on the button.
Chang misses the jab.
Jasper is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jasper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab.
Jasper misses with the combination.
Jasper looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Jasper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Jasper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jasper.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
Jasper misses with a double jab
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Jasper tries to score with a low kick but Chang moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasper throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Jasper misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Chang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jasper doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Chang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jasper.
Jasper swinging wildly here.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Jasper avoids the body shot from Chang.
Jasper slips under a jab.
Jasper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jasper throws out the jab.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jasper throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Jasper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chang finds it's way round the side to connect with Jasper's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Jasper just misses with a punch to the body.
Jasper tries to move into range but Chang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Jasper's shoulder, as Jasper tries to avoid the shot.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Jasper misses. #T2#
Jasper misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang slips under a jab from Jasper.
Chang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jasper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang sizes up Jasper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jasper swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Jasper throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Chang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jasper scores with a nice right hand.
Jasper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jasper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jasper throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
Jasper lands a nice shot that snaps Chang's head back.
Theodore Jasper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jasper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jasper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Jasper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jasper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jasper defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
Jasper misses with a two punch combination.
Chang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jasper on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
Jasper throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Jasper throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Chang.
Jasper misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Chang.
Chang throws a jab when Jasper was well out of range.
Jasper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jasper throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Chang tried to counter with a leg kick but Jasper avoided it.
Chang lands a glancing blow to the side of Jasper's head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang scores with a punch to the head.
Chang's corner calls for a 1-2. Chang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jasper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jasper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Jasper misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
Chang moves out of range as Jasper strikes.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Chang moves out of range.
Chang defending well as Jasper loads up on a big left hand.
Jasper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chang.
Jasper throws a front kick aimed at Chang's knee but Chang avoids it well.
Nice shot by Chang.
Jasper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Chang misses its target.
Jasper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Jasper's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Chang tries to score with a low kick but Jasper moves his leg out of the way.
Jasper throws a nice looking combination but Chang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jasper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jasper.
Donk. Jasper catches Chang right on the button with a cross.
Jasper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jasper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chang throws a body punch but Jasper moves out of range.
Jasper throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Chang throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper misses with a wild body shot.
Jasper lands a nice hook to Chang's body. Chang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chang staying out of range there.
Jasper throws a right hand that misses
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Chang is predictable there
and Jasper counters with a left and a right that stings Chang. #T1#
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jasper takes one on the button.
Chang loads up on a big right hand but Jasper slips the punch.
Chang throws a hook but Jasper avoids it easily.
Jasper is looking for the big counter here.
Jasper misses with a double jab.
Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.
Chang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jasper.
A telegraphed right hand from Jasper misses the target.
Chang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jasper throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looks like Chang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Jasper throws a right hand that misses
and Chang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jasper thinking.
Jasper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jasper.
Jasper cracks the inside of Chang's front leg.
Jasper moves out of range of the strikes.
Jasper throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jasper misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Jasper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Jasper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Jasper misses with a combination
and Chang counters with a thumping low kick.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Jasper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Jasper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jasper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chang throwing a counter right hand but Jasper manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jasper.
Jasper throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chang, as that shot connected.
Chang moves away from the strike by Jasper.
Chang lands with an overhand left.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang looks to land a left hand but Jasper moved out of range nicely.
Jasper throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
Jasper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Jasper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Theodore Jasper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jasper throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Chang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chang misses with a hook. Jasper ducked under it nicely.
Jasper throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Jasper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Chang lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jasper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Chang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jasper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jasper doesn't seem bothered though.
Jasper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Jasper misses with a wild body shot.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jasper.
Chang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jasper throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Chang!
An out of breath Bruce Chang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RapidFC 61
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Sisu just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sisu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sisu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chang feints a counter leg kick.
Sisu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Sisu.
A jab from Sisu misses.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chang slips under a jab.
Sisu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Triple XXX in the buildup to the fight.
Chang motions for Sisu to come forward. Chang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sisu. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Chang misses.
Chang misses with a hook. Sisu ducked under it nicely.
Sisu throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Sisu moves away from the strike by Chang.
Sisu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chang sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Sisu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chang is trying to defend but Sisu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Sisu controlling the action here.
Sisu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chang is trying to get back to full guard.
Sisu performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sisu not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sisu is thwarting Chang's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Chang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Sisu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chang won't be happy with that.
Chang trying to remain calm as Sisu controls from the top position.
Sisu trying to control the position but Chang is working away.
You can see the frustration on Chang's face as Sisu controls the position.
Chang is trying to improve his position.
Chang can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Sisu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Sisu.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sisu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Sisu throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Sisu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Chang misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Sisu counters with a takedown into side control.
Sisu is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sisu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What's Chang going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T1#
Chang is not content to let Sisu control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Sisu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chang defending against the ground and pound.
Sisu is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sisu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sisu fails with a takedown attempt.
Chang misses with a looping left.
Chang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sisu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sisu misses with a body shot.
Sisu lands a nice looking body shot.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Sisu.#T3#
Sisu digs a good hook to Chang's body.
Sisu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisu Sisu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sisu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown but Chang shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Chang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sisu misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sisu or perhaps it was just good defense by Chang, which made it look bad.
Chang misses with a takedown attempt - Sisu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sisu moves away from the strike by Chang.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang misses with a series of wild punches.
Sisu attempts a counter takedown but Chang avoids it well and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Chang.
Sisu misses with a body shot.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu slips a straight right by Chang.
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sisu just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruce Chang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sisu throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sisu Sisu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sisu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Chang misses with a hook
#TD#
so Sisu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sisu.
Sisu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sisu landing some decent shots from guard.
Sisu sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Chang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sisu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sisu is trying to keep Chang in close.
Sisu is controlling Chang's posture.
Bruce Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chang preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Sisu does no damage.
Sisu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sisu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chang throws a jab when Sisu was well out of range.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sisu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sisu is defended easily by Chang.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chang sprawls well. Chang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sisu gets slowly back to his feet.
Sisu Sisu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sisu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chang finds it's way round the side to connect with Sisu's head.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Sisu misses the body punch
and Chang counters with an outside leg kick.
Sisu tries for a takedown but Chang circles away easily
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisu Sisu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sisu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chang defends it nicely.
Sisu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chang tries to avoid it but Sisu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chang to the ground. Chang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sisu throws a sloppy body shot
and Chang counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sisu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lazy left from Chang finds it's target.#TD#
Sisu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Sisu wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sisu Sisu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sisu, 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 Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Sisu!
Sisu Sisu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
UGFC79 Christmas Beatdown
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budgiehandler wants to clinch but Chang slips to the side
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Budgiehandler moves into the clinch successfully.
Budgiehandler misses with the head strike.
Budgiehandler lands a left hand.
Chang wants to break free but Budgiehandler has control.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Budgiehandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chang.
Chang blocks an uppercut.
Budgiehandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chang.#BC#
Chang breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budgiehandler throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chang throws a hook but Budgiehandler blocks it.
Budgiehandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Budgiehandler can pounce on him.
Budgiehandler swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
#T1#
Budgiehandler scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Chang.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Budgiehandler has knocked Chang down with a huge combo! Budgiehandler steps away and waves a wobbly Chang back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Chang is rocked!
Budgiehandler flashes Chang a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Chang's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Chang crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Budgiehandler punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reginald Budgiehandler! Reginald Budgiehandler retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Reginald Budgiehandler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 69
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Burnham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burnham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chang walks into a straight right hand from Burnham.
Burnham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burnham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
Chang cracks a nice hook into Burnham's ribs.
Burnham clobbers Chang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chang blocks a jab.
Burnham throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Burnham takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang connects with a single shot there.
Chang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burnham misses with a hook.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnham.
Chang lands a glancing blow to the side of Burnham's head.
Burnham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnham takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Burnham misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burnham throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Burnham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chang's hands.#T1#
Burnham scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burnham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burnham just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang stuns Burnham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burnham throws a big shot that misses.
Chang swinging wildly here.
Burnham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burnham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chang.
Burnham blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Burnham does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnham misses the target. #TD#
Burnham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chang to the mat! Chang manages to get full guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnham pushes down on Chang's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Burnham wants to work for an arm triangle but Chang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Chang is defending against the submission attempts here by Burnham.
#SUB#
Burnham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Burnham is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but Chang defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Burnham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Burnham is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Chang to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham is really struggling to control Chang but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Burnham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chang has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Burnham is looking for a triangle but Chang pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Burnham dominated that round.
That's time! Burnham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Burnham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burnham throws a lazy uppercut
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Burnham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?
Burnham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chang on the side of the head.
Burnham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang slips under a jab.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnham.
Burnham misses with a left hand
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnham shoots in and drives through. Chang sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
Burnham lands with a good body shot.
Chang throws a front kick aimed at Burnham's knee but Burnham avoids it well.
Chang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burnham looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Chang avoids the body shot from Burnham.
Chang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnham.
Burnham throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang misses with a straight left.
Burnham misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Chang missing with a left hand there. Burnham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnham throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chang throws out a counter right but Burnham avoids it with no problem.
Chang blocks a jab.
Burnham misses with a right hand
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Burnham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burnham misses with a body shot.
Burnham looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Burnham misses with a body punch
and Chang counters with a one-two to the body.
Burnham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Burnham misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Chang misses.
Burnham looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
A big right from Burnham misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnham. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burnham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnham misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Chang counters with a crisp one two that drops Burnham! Chang thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Burnham to his feet! Burnham is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Burnham is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnham swings widly with a right hand
and Chang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oh Burnham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnham throws a sloppy body shot
and Chang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burnham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnham.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burnham.
Burnham throws a lazy uppercut
and Chang counters with a left to the body.
Chang throws the left hand but Burnham avoids the punch easily.
Burnham misses with a body shot.
Burnham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnham is just out of range.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnham manages to avoid it.
Burnham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Chang lands with a right hand.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Burnham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Burnham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chang lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Burnham falls backwards - clearly groggy! Chang dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
A very excited looking Bruce Chang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 56
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Chang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Chang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang throws a good cross that connects.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Chang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Chang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith looks to land a combination but Chang avoids it well.
Chang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Chang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Smith throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Chang catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Chang.
Chang scores with a hook.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chang.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chang eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chang.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.#T2#
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Chang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chang throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith connects with a right hand. Chang shakes it off.
Chang scores with a jab to the head.
Chang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Chang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Chang prevents a body shot from Smith.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chang lands a nice uppercut.
Smith stalling.
Chang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Chang lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Chang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Chang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chang throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Chang loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Chang misses.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Chang misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chang.
Chang cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chang thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith clobbers Chang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Chang lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Chang avoids them all with ease.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Chang scores with a nice head shot.
Chang lands with a good body shot.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chang scores with a jab.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A good leg kick by Chang.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith 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.
Chang connects with the punch.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
BOOM! Chang lands a beautiful left hook that drops Smith. Smith tries to recover but Chang is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Smith lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
A relieved looking Bruce Chang 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:
UnderGround FC 49
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Chang drops his hands momentarily and Konstantinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Konstantinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov misses with a hook.
Konstantinov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konstantinov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Konstantinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chang lunges at Konstantinov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Konstantinov's hand.
Chang lands with an uppercut that bounces Konstantinov off the cage and back into range.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov works the jab nicely.
A jab from Konstantinov misses.
A cross from Chang lands.
Konstantinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Konstantinov, as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Chang. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Chang there.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Chang lands a glancing blow to the side of Konstantinov's head.
Konstantinov missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Konstantinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Konstantinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konstantinov misses with a few strikes there.
Konstantinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konstantinov ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
Chang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Konstantinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Konstantinov shoots for a takedown but Chang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Konstantinov dips to his left and cracks Chang with an uppercut!
Konstantinov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Konstantinov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang slips under a jab.
It looks like Chang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Konstantinov misses with a straight left. #T2#
Chang digs a good body shot into Konstantinov's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Konstantinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konstantinov closes the distance but Chang moves to the side
and Chang counters with a right hand to the body.
Konstantinov lands an overhand right.
Chang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Konstantinov to score with a decent uppercut.
Chang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Chang moves away
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Konstantinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab.
Chang defending well as Konstantinov loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Konstantinov needs to keep his hands up - Chang had a free shot at his head there.
Chang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Konstantinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
and Konstantinov counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Konstantinov cracks Chang with an open hand slap.
Konstantinov lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Chang.
Konstantinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Konstantinov misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Chang is having none of it.
Konstantinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Konstantinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Nice takedown defense from Chang. No joy for Konstantinov on that attempt.
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Konstantinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Konstantinov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Konstantinov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chang to the ground. Konstantinov is now in Chang's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chang works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Konstantinov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Konstantinov, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
Chang 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang stopping the sweep attempt from Konstantinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konstantinov.
Vladimir Konstantinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konstantinov moves away.
Konstantinov blocks a leg kick.
Konstantinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Konstantinov fails to land with a series of punches.
Konstantinov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Konstantinov slips under a jab.
Konstantinov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chang.
Nice sprawl there from Chang as Konstantinov shoots in.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Konstantinov is just out of range.
Chang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Konstantinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang slips a straight right by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Konstantinov catches Chang right on the button with a cross.
Chang throws out a loose jab but Konstantinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Chang is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.#T1#
Konstantinov moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Konstantinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Konstantinov moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Konstantinov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Konstantinov scores with a nice strike.
Konstantinov fails with the takedown.
Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konstantinov throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Chang is looking to counter punch.
Konstantinov throws out a powerful jab.
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chang as he avoids it easily.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Konstantinov.
Konstantinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chang circles away.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang misses with an uppercut. Konstantinov saw that one coming.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Konstantinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Konstantinov staying out of range there.
Konstantinov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konstantinov looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Chang misses its target.
Chang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Konstantinov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chang lands a jab.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chang misses with a hook.
Konstantinov catches Chang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Konstantinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Konstantinov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Konstantinov throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Konstantinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab.
Konstantinov misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Konstantinov throws a right hand that misses
and Chang counters with an inside leg kick.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konstantinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Konstantinov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Konstantinov is just out of range.
Konstantinov throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chang feints and then cracks Konstantinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Konstantinov down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Konstantinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Chang, which made it look bad.
Konstantinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Konstantinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
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!
Chang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Konstantinov's calf.
Konstantinov misses with a left hand
and Konstantinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Konstantinov checks a leg kick.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chang is looking to counter punch.
Chang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Konstantinov doesn't seem bothered though.
Konstantinov throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konstantinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chang doesn't seem bothered though.
Chang slips under a jab from Konstantinov.#CL2#
Konstantinov drives through and clinches with Chang against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang avoiding damage as Konstantinov throws knees to the body.
Chang blocks a body shot from Konstantinov.
Chang throws a head punch that misses.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chang scores with a hook to the body. Konstantinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konstantinov throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Konstantinov wants to clinch.
Chang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Konstantinov misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a one-two to the body.
Konstantinov connects with the punch.
Konstantinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Chang as Konstantinov shoots in.
Konstantinov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Konstantinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chang swivels and escapes.
Chang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Konstantinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jab from Konstantinov.
Chang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Konstantinov throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Chang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Konstantinov.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Konstantinov.
Chang scores with a body shot.
Chang scores with a jab to the head.
Chang lands with an uppercut that bounces Konstantinov off the cage and back into range.
Konstantinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chang darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Konstantinov is rocked!
Chang lands with a straight right. Konstantinov didn't see that one coming.
Konstantinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Chang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chang.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Chang lands a lovely overhand right.
Konstantinov walks into a stiff left hand from Chang.
Konstantinov shoots in for a double leg but Chang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Konstantinov takes one to the chin there.
Konstantinov wants to clinch
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Chang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Konstantinov at a distance.
Chang throws the left hand but Konstantinov avoids the punch easily.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the body
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Chang.
Chang scores with a nice right hand.
Konstantinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab. #T3#
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Chang cracks Konstantinov with an open hand slap.#TD#
Chang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Konstantinov tries to buck Chang off but Chang is having none of it.
Chang trying to control the action but Konstantinov is working from the bottom.
Konstantinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Konstantinov being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Konstantinov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Konstantinov is looking for a sweep.
Konstantinov lands a decent little punch to the body.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang blocks the strikes from Konstantinov.
Chang controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Konstantinov throws out the jab.
Konstantinov takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chang, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Chang!
A very excited looking Bruce Chang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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FARTMMA 57
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Zan.
Zan digs a good hook to Chang's body.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Zan wants to clinch.
Zan takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Zan doesn't manage to clinch there - Chang circles away.
Chang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Chang throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Zan. #T1#
Zan swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang throws a lazy right hand but Zan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan jabs Chang right on the nose. Chang blinks but takes it well.
Chang tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Zan scores with a nice head shot.
Chang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zan's head.
Chang moves out of range as Zan strikes.
An inside leg kick from Chang misses.
Zan scores with a jab to the jaw.
A cross from Zan lands.
Chang misses with a hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Zan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chang.
Chang staying out of range there.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Chang.
Chang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chang scores with a hook to the body. Zan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zan blocks a jab.#T3#
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Chang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chang connects with a body shot that sends Zan's belly button to the back.
Chang throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Zan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Zan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zan connects with a right hand. Chang shakes it off.
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chang at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chang. #T4##CL#
Chang gets tackled into the cage by Zan. Zan maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Chang misses with a body punch.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chang takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Chang breaks from the clinch.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Zan throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan connects with a looping right hand.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tan Zan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Chang misses.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang lands with a nice body punch.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Zan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Chang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan cracks Chang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chang thuds a left hand into Zan's body.
Chang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.#T1#
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Zan blocks a jab.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Chang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot.
Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chang slips under a jab from Zan.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
Chang moves away from the strike by Zan.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chang cracks Zan with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chang throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chang cracks the inside of Zan's front leg.
Chang tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chang, as that shot connected.
Chang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan blocks a jab.
Chang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zan finds it's way round the side to connect with Chang's head.
Chang slips under a jab from Zan.
Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chang defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chang cracks Zan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chang misses with a right hand
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan lands with an uppercut that bounces Chang off the cage and back into range.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chang jabs at Zan's body.
Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Chang misses.
Zan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zan.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Chang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zan misses the body punch
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Zan tries to clinch up.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chang flicks out a counter leg kick but Zan steps away.
Zan wants to clinch.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Chang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zan's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Chang. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Chang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Chang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zan drops his hands momentarily and Chang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang lands a lovely overhand right.
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Zan throws a good cross that connects.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Chang misses
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chang to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang misses with a hook
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Chang throws an off balance right hand
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Chang is rocked!
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Chang staying out of range there.
Zan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zan takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Chang seems to have recovered his senses.
Chang swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Chang connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chang connects with a body shot.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Chang.#CL#
Zan closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Chang lands a shoulder strike.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chang misses with some punches.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chang blocking some punches.
Zan working aggressively here.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Chang struggles to land a body shot inside as Zan controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Changs head.
Chang misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Chang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Zan misses with a hook.
Zan scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Chang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Zan - just one landing.
Zan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chang finds it's way round the side to connect with Zan's head.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
Zan takes one to the chin there.
Zan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zan scores with a jab 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!
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Chang swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Chang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Chang counters with an outside leg kick.
Chang lands a glancing blow to the side of Zan's head.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Chang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Chang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chang throws an off balance right hand
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tan Zan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chang punishes Zan's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Chang misses.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Chang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Chang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zan moves away from the strike by Chang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Zan.
Zan tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan misses with a hook.
Chang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chang moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Chang feints and then cracks Zan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zan down.
Chang throws a shot to the body.
Bruce Chang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chang gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Zan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Chang is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
Tan Zan retains his lightweight title!
Tan Zan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FARTMMA 54
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Alevizos misses with a takedown
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alevizos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alevizos shoots in but Chang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Chang misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphaios Alevizos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alevizos misses with a takedown attempt
and Alevizos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chang!
Alevizos fails with the takedown
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Alevizos with a poor takedown
and Chang counters with a left to the body.
Alevizos is breathing heavily.
Chang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alevizos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chang scores with a decent looking hook.
Alevizos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Alevizos is rocked!
Chang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alevizos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alevizos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Alevizos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Alphaios Alevizos has been cut.
Chang lands the left hand.
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Chang cracks Alevizos with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Alevizos tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Chang pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Alevizos is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Chang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
F46: LHW Tourney Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Blyad misses with a takedown attempt - Chang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blyad looks for a takedown but Chang sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blyad.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ay Blyad.
Blyad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chang's waist but Chang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blyad off to one side.
Blyad shoots in for a double leg but Chang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chang connects with a nice looking jab.
Blyad fails with the takedown.
Chang is looking to counter punch.
Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blyad.
Chang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blyad.
Blyad fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chang slaps away a takedown attempt from Blyad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chang misses with a straight left. #T1##TD2#
Blyad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chang is trying to defend but Blyad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blyad is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blyad seems to be looking for submissions.
Chang controlling the position for now.
Blyad is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Blyad trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Blyad throws a strike but Chang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Blyad has his foot on Chang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chang works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Blyad looking for a guillotine here but Chang defends easily.
#SUB2#
Blyad is looking for a triangle but Chang pushes his legs off easily.
Blyad controls Chang momentarily but Chang frees himself. #SUB2#
Blyad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Blyad is looking for a triangle here but Chang uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Blyad is trying to control Chang's posture but Chang avoids it.
Blyad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blyad is being controlled here.
Blyad is looking to reverse the position.
Blyad is trying to control Chang's posture but Chang avoids it.
Blyad tries to improve position but can't.
Chang working away.
Blyad is looking to regain half guard here but Chang keeps moving and retains side control.
Blyad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blyad wants to control but Chang postures up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blyad is looking for a sweep.
Blyad is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blyad keeps trying to improve his position.
Blyad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blyad is looking for a sweep. Chang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blyad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chang misses with a hook.
Chang works Blyad's body with a nice hook.
Chang with a hook.
Chang lands with a shot to the body.
Blyad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Ay Blyad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Chang as Blyad shoots in.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ay Blyad.
Blyad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chang avoids it really well and circles away.
Chang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blyad can do to turn this around?
Chang throws a hook but Blyad blocks it.
Blyad dives in for a single leg takedown but Chang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Blyad slips under a jab.
Blyad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Chang cracks Blyad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blyad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chang but Chang pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##TD2#
Blyad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chang!#SUB2#
Blyad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chang can't do much from the bottom here.
Chang stops Blyad from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Blyad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Blyad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chang has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB2#
Blyad swings around for an armbar but Chang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blyad's guard.#SUB2#
Blyad is looking for a triangle here but Chang uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blyad wants to control but Chang postures up.#SUB#
Chang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chang tries to stand but Blyad is controlling his head.
Blyad is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Blyad can't do much from the bottom here.
Blyad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Blyad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chang pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Blyad with the active half guard here but Chang passes nicely into side control.
Chang staying calm.
Bruce Chang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Blyad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chang controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blyad regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Chang throws a shot from downtown. Blyad moves away and avoids it.
Blyad flicks out a counter leg kick but Chang steps away.#TD2#
Blyad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chang's half guard.#SUB2#
Blyad is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Chang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Chang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Blyad is looking for a sweep.
Blyad can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Blyad looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chang pushes past his half guard into mount! #T1#
Chang controlling the pace for now.
Blyad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blyad throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blyad tries to reverse the position but Chang maintains control.
Chang controlling from the full mount.
Blyad tries to reverse the position but Chang maintains control.
Blyad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blyad is looking to escape.
Blyad sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chang passes into side control, despite Blyad's attempt to control the position.
#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Blyad gets back to half guard.
Chang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blyad!
Blyad is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Blyad manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blyad tries to roll over but Chang keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Blyad has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Chang!
A victorious Bruce Chang 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:
FARTMMA 40
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Chang lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinto off the cage and back into range.
Pinto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pinto ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
Pinto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pinto takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Chang forces Pinto back against the cage and clinches.
Chang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Chang pushes off an throws an elbow but Pinto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chang.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Pinto is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Chang.
Oh Pinto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang lands a big right hand that drops Pinto! The killer instinct kicks in and Chang finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
After winning the bout, Bruce Chang 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Hanny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanny closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chang with a jab.
Hanny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chang finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanny's head.
Hanny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chang throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#
Hanny is rocked!
Hanny tries to clinch but Chang moves out of range.
Oh Hanny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chang is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chang drops Hanny with a big left hand! Hanny is injured, injured bad! Chang jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
Our winner, Bruce Chang, 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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