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Event:
GFC 15 - Armando vs. Jammer
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Soza looks to land a body kick but Moder moved away.
Moder lands a jab-cross combination.
Soza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Moder.
Soza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soza takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Moder. Beautiful body shot.
Soza is breathing heavily.
Moder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soza. #KD2#
Moder lands a big uppercut and Soza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Soza looks OK. Moder waves Soza back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Moder sends Soza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Moder is motioning to the referee to let Soza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Soza is rocked!
Moder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soza get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Soza stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Moder runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Moder!
After winning the bout, Jan Moder 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:
GFC 11 - Cable vs. Fisticuffs
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Soza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soza moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Murray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murray scores with a jab to the head.
Murray 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.
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray works Soza's body with a nice hook.
Murray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murray, as that shot connected.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Murray has knocked Soza down with a huge combo! Murray steps away and waves a wobbly Soza back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Soza is rocked!
Soza drops his hands for a split second and Murray immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Soza face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Murray follows up with a right hand that knocks Soza into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrew Murray! |
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Event:
GFC 7 - Summer Flame
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Sang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Sang moves into the clinch.
Sang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Soza has Sang pressed against the cage.
Soza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sang has him pressed against the cage.
Soza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sang walks away with a smile on his face. Soza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sang checks a leg kick.
Sang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soza manages to circle out of the way.
Soza tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Sang rushes Soza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Soza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Soza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sang's guard. #REVB##T1#
Sang wants to stand up but Soza is controlling him.
Sang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soza on the ground.
Soza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soza looking to pass the guard.
Sang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Soza looking to sit in guard and control but Sang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sang is looking to stand up but Soza won't let him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soza is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Soza has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sang trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soza's guard.#SUB2#
Soza working for a triangle but Sang defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sang has managed to get both his arms back between Soza's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Soza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soza pulls Sang in close to his closed guard and prevents Sang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sang wanted to stand there but Soza had control of the position. #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.
Soza is controlling Sang's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soza eats them both and turns towards Sang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Soza goes for a double leg but Sang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sang continues to drive forward.#CL#
Sang drives through and clinches with Soza against the cage.
Soza tries to score a body lock takedown but Sang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clubber Sang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Soza.
Sang lands a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sang lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sang prevents Soza from breaking the clinch.
Sang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Sang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sang scoring well with a low kick there.
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch but Sang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sang.
Sang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Sang has closed the distance and engaged Soza in a clinch.
#TD2#
Soza jumps into guard, dragging Sang to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Soza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sang wanted to stand there but Soza had control of the position. #T1#
Soza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sang tries to stand but Soza is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sang defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soza has a closed guard, preventing Sang from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Luke Soza has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Soza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soza is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SU#
Sang gets to his feet - Soza follows without any prompting.
Soza throws a series of strikes that have Sang backpedaling.
Soza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clubber Sang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Clubber Sang is winning the standup battle so far.
Sang scores with a spinning back kick!
Soza is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Sang.
Sang keeps Soza at a distance using the push kick.
Sang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sang.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Sang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sang is working Soza over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sang.
Soza looking to slow down the pace here.
Sang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soza can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Sang.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sang prevents it.
Sang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soza or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Sang 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sang thumps Soza with a low kick.#CL#
Sang has closed the distance and engaged Soza in a clinch.
Sang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soza is trying to pull guard but Sang has him pressed against the cage.
Soza goes for a takedown attempt but Sang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sang can pounce on him.
Sang is looking to slow Soza down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Sang.
Soza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Sang rushes Soza and presses him up against the cage.
Soza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sang to keep the fight standing.
Clubber Sang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Soza.
Sang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Soza in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Soza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soza wants a takedown but no success here.
Sang stalling.
Sang with a knee to the head.
Soza is trying to pull guard but Sang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sang lands with a right to the head.
Sang lands a knee to the body.
Sang pushes Soza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sang lands a good knee to the midsection. Soza won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Sang lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sang.
Soza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sang blocks it with crossed arms.
Soza wants a takedown.
Sang lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Soza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sang working Soza over with knees to the body.
Sang connects with a knee to the head.
Sang lands a knee to the head.
#T3#
Sang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soza up against the cage.
Soza can't get the takedown.
Sang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soza tries for a takedown but Sang manages to get underhooks.
Sang lands with a right to the head.
Sang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soza throws an elbow but misses.
Luke Soza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soza jumps guard but Sang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Sang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Sang.
Soza fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sang lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sang landing knees to the body.
Sang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#KD#
Sang drops Soza with a big knee straight up the middle! Soza is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Soza is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Luke Soza has been cut.
Soza is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Sang just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Soza has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clubber Sang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Soza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Austin defends well and Soza ends up having to push Austin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Soza manages to break the clinch.
Soza swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
#TD2#
Austin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Austin wants to get up but he can't break Soza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Austin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Soza darts in looking for a takedown but Austin gets double underhooks and turns Soza into the cage.
Austin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Soza is breathing heavily.
Austin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Austin lands a takedown into guard.
#SU2#
Austin stands and steps away. Soza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Austin gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Soza! #SUB2#
Austin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Soza is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Soza and Austin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1#
Austin working away.
Soza stops Austin from passing to mount.
Austin keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Austin is working for a guillotine from mount but Soza frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Austin working for a submission but Soza is keeping him at bay.
Austin won't let Soza get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
Austin tries to take his opponent's back but Soza turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Soza throws a big elbow that misses.
Soza throwing strikes but missing.
Soza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Soza wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
Austin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soza tries to free his leg and advance position but Austin is retaining full guard.
Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Soza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Austin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soza has managed to get both his arms back between Austin's legs - danger averted.
Soza wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
Soza looking to pass the guard.
Soza tries to stand but Austin is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Soza from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Soza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Austin feints and as Soza raises his hands in defense, Austin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soza trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Austin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Soza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Austin, into his guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Austin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Austin misses the target. #TD2#
Austin shoots in and gets a takedown into Soza's guard.
Austin with a nice head shot there.
Soza is trying to control the position but Austin postures up.
Austin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soza controls Austin momentarily but Austin frees himself. #SUB2#
Austin drops back looking for a leg! Soza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soza manages to kick Austin off! Austin jumps back into Soza's guard.
Soza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Austin is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SU2#
Austin stands up from Soza's guard - Austin perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Austin gets the takedown into side control.
Soza throws Austin to one side and escapes!
Soza tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Austin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Soza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Soza can't do much from the bottom here.
Soza prevents Austin from improving position. #T2#
Soza gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Soza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Austin looking for a guillotine from mount but Soza is having none of it.
Austin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Soza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soza tries to hold on but Austin postures up.#T3#
Austin moves to take his opponent's back.
Soza trying to control the position but Austin manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Soza defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Austin looking for the RNC.
Soza is trying to stand back up.
Soza wants to control his opponent's hands but Austin gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Soza's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Soza is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4##SUB2#
Austin working for a choke but Soza is defending well. #SUB2#
Austin working for a choke but Soza is defending well. #SUB2#
Austin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Soza trying to control the hands but Austin won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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##TD2#
Austin scores with a takedown into Soza's guard.#SU2#
Austin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Austin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Austin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza trying to control from the bottom.
Austin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soza!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Soza trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Austin.
Austin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Soza wants to control but Austin is having none of it.#SUB2#
Austin working for a submission but Soza is keeping him at bay.
Soza tries to hold on but Austin postures up.#SUB2#
Austin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Soza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Austin looking for a guillotine from mount but Soza is having none of it.
Austin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Soza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Austin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Austin tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Austin is working for a submission of some sort.
Soza wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Soza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Austin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Soza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Austin is controlling him. #SUB2#
Austin has gone for a leg lock! Soza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Austin's guard.#REVR#
Austin keeping moving, preventing Soza from controlling successfully.
Luke Soza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Soza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Austin 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Austin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Austin stuffs the takedown.
Soza doesn't manage to clinch there - Austin circles away.
Soza is looking to clinch.
Austin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Soza has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Austin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Austin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Austin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Austin seems to be working for a kimura but Soza defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Austin is thwarting Soza's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Austin decides to stand up.
Soza throws a series of punches but Austin avoids them all with ease.
Soza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away.
Ron Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Soza.
Soza looks winded!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Austin.
Soza throws Austin to one side and escapes!#T2##TD#
Austin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Austin stands up and waves to Soza to follow him.
Austin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soza.
Soza shoots in for a double leg but Austin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Austin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Austin has hold of Soza's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Soza tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Austin cranks the arm and Soza screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Soza, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ron Austin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ruromsky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruromsky lands a nice short elbow.
Soza is trying to stand back up but Ruromsky is controlling him
Ruromsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruromsky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Ruromsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soza sees it coming and defends easily.
Soza is trying to maintain the position but Ruromsky is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruromsky lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruromsky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruromsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruromsky throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Soza to regain full guard.
Soza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruromsky landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Soza is trying to control the position but Ruromsky postures up.
Ruromsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruromsky distracts Soza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruromsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruromsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruromsky throws a strike but Soza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ruromsky keeping moving, preventing Soza from controlling successfully.
Ruromsky working a defensive guard but Soza passes into half guard.
Ruromsky flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Soza wants to control but Ruromsky is keeping him busy.
Ruromsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soza on the ground.
Soza uses his free foot to push down on Ruromsky's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ruromsky.
Ruromsky tries to lock up and control but Soza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Ruromsky is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ruromsky wants to control but Soza is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soza punching from mount but Ruromsky doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Soza trying to control but Ruromsky is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soza lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ruromsky hang on?
Soza thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Ruromsky is trying to control the position here but Soza swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Soza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Soza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Soza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Himura misses with a hook.
Soza tries to move into range but Himura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Luke Soza has been cut.
and Himura counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Soza! He's just covering up as Himura starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Youta Himura! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Soza!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Soza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Soza
Soza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Soza keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass.
Le Boulder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (0) Soza
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder controlling from side mount.
Le Boulder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soza for as long as he can get away with.#T1##SUB#
Le Boulder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Le Boulder controls the position. #SUB#
Le Boulder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Soza wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2##T3#
Le Boulder continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Le Boulder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soza is trying to escape the position but Le Boulder is controlling the position.
Le Boulder'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.#SUB#
Le Boulder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Le Boulder controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
More hug and hope from Le Boulder.#T5#
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6##SUB#
Le Boulder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Le Boulder in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB#
Le Boulder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soza trying to remain calm as Le Boulder controls from the top position.#SUB#
Le Boulder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Soza being controlled for a moment. #T8##T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Le Boulder.
Further stalling from Le Boulder.#SUB#
Le Boulder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Soza's face as Le Boulder controls the position. #T11##SUB#
Le Boulder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soza, who protects the arm well.
Soza is being controlled here. #T12##T13##SUB#
Le Boulder is trying to get an arm triangle but Soza is defending well.
Soza is trying to escape the position but Le Boulder is controlling the position. #T14##SUB#
Le Boulder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Le Boulder controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Le Boulder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Bob Le Boulder 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Zono throws a sloppy head kick and Soza moves out of range easily.
Soza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zono throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Soza tries to keep at a distance but Zono has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soza can't get the takedown.
Soza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soza tries to break the clinch but Zono is controlling the position.
Soza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soza gets underhooks to prevent Zono's takedown attempt.
Soza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zono's brow.
Zono has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soza after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Zono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zono.
Soza jumps guard but Zono turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Zono has Soza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soza stops a takedown attempt from Zono.
Zono tries for a takedown but Soza manages to get underhooks.
Zono drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zono smiles and moves away.
Zono with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zono throws a head kick but Soza moves out of range.
Soza shoots in but Zono avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zono is looking for a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zono. #T2#
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zono swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zono really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zono tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Soza counters with a three punch combo that has Zono backing up. Zono nods at Soza to acknowledge the strikes.
Zono throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Zono rushes Soza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zono tries to score a body lock takedown but Soza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Soza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zono lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soza gets underhooks to prevent Zono's takedown attempt.
Soza looking to slow down the pace here.
Soza prevents the takedown attempt.
Soza has Zono pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zono manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soza is pressed up against the cage. Zono has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soza down to the mat. Soza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soza tries to clinch up.#T3##CL#
Zono has closed the distance and engaged Soza in a clinch.
Soza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zono has Soza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Soza jumps into guard, dragging Zono to the mat.
Zono slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soza is trying to control Zono's posture but Zono avoids it. #SU#
Zono stands up and beckons Soza to his feet. #CL#
Zono has Soza up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Zono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zono looking for a takedown.
Zono is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zono is trying to drag Soza to the mat but Soza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Soza pulls guard successfully.
Zono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Soza will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zono misses with a takedown attempt
and Soza counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Zono shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Zono gets to his feet - Soza follows without any prompting.
Zono closes the distance and clinches up with Soza, looking for a takedown. Zono pushes Soza against the cage but Soza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zono shoots in and drives through. Soza sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Zono. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Soza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zono to the ground. Soza is now in Zono's guard.#SUB#
Zono looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zono lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zono passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Zono working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SU#
Zono stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zono swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zono throws a push kick but Soza slaps the foot to one side.
Soza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zono.
Zono misses with a takedown
and Soza counters with a right hand to the body.
Soza feints a jab promting Zono to slip. Soza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zono slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Soza keeps the fight on the outside.
Zono with a poor takedown
and Zono takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zono doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soza counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Zono gets a clinch.
Zono is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soza tries to pull guard but Zono forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zono is trying to drag Soza to the mat but Soza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zono is trying to drag Soza to the mat but Soza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Soza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Soza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Zono rushes Soza and presses him up against the cage.
Zono prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zono dodges an elbow strike from Soza.
Zono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zono walks away with a smile on his face. Soza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Soza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zono.#CL#
Zono has closed the distance and engaged Soza in a clinch.
Zono tries for a takedown but Soza manages to get underhooks.
Zono drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Zono drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soza is trying to break the clinch but Zono has him pressed against the cage.
Soza stops a takedown attempt from Zono.
#BC2#
Soza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soza lands a jab to the head.
Soza tries for a takedown but Zono sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zono is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Zono closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zono as Soza tries to tie him up.
Zono gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Soza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Soza 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Soza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zono quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zono misses with a takedown attempt - Soza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long Zono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zono throws a head kick but Soza moves out of range.
Zono tries for a takedown but Soza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Zono closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zono has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Zono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zono has Soza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Long Zono has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Soza breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zono with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Soza moves into the clinch.
Zono looking for a takedown. #T1#
Zono is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soza is trying to maintain a safe position but Zono gets an underhook and turns Soza into the cage.
Zono tries to score a body lock takedown but Soza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Zono has Soza pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zono pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Soza tumbling to the mat - Zono dives into Soza's guard.
Soza pushes Zono off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zono with a poor takedown
and Soza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick from Soza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luke Soza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soza is defended easily by Zono.#T2##TD#
Zono drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soza keeping full guard, as Zono tries to pass.
Soza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Soza wants to control from the top but Zono keeps moving. #SUB#
Zono has his foot on Soza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soza works his way back into a safe position though.
Zono looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Zono throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Zono has an active guard here but Soza has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Zono wants to improve his position but Soza is controlling well.
#SUB#
Zono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Zono looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Long Zono overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zono is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zono looking for submissions off his back.
Luke Soza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zono. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Zono actively working from the bottom here.
Zono is trying to get back to full guard.
Zono is looking to get back to full guard here but Soza has managed to pass to side control instead.
Zono is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soza trying to control the action but Zono is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Soza.
I've got Soza 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Soza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Tzu scores with a nice right hand.
Soza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tzu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tzu works Soza's body with a nice hook.
Tzu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Tzu gets tackled into the cage by Soza. Soza maintains the clinch.
Tzu has Soza pushed against the cage.
Soza working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Soza is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tzu can't fight it off and eventually Soza manages to take the fight to the floor. Tzu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soza won't allow Tzu to get back to his feet.
Tzu is looking to sweep but instead, Soza has passed into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tzu trying to control from the bottom.
Tzu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soza on the ground.#SUB#
Tzu actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Tzu tries to roll over but Soza keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Soza working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Soza seems to be working for a kimura but Tzu defends the submission attempt.
Tzu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soza tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tzu controls his leg.
Tzu wants to control but Soza is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tzu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soza throwing shots but Tzu is blocking nicely.
Tzu wants to get back to full guard.
Tzu is trying to stand back up but Soza is controlling him
Tzu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soza.
Tzu trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tzu is trying to stand back up but Soza is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xiao Tzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzu cracks Soza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tzu misses with a kick to the body.
A cross from Tzu lands.#T3#
Soza goes for a double leg but Tzu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tzu continues to drive forward.
Tzu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tzu connects with a jab.
Tzu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tzu lands a jab.
Tzu lands with a shot to the body.
Tzu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
Good shot there by Tzu.
Tzu connects with a jab.
Tzu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tzu connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Tzu. Beautiful body shot.
Tzu cracks a nice hook into Soza's ribs.
Soza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Soza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tzu cracks Soza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tzu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
Tzu scores with a jab.
Tzu connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Tzu.
Tzu throws a good cross that connects.
Soza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tzu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tzu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tzu lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Tzu coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Tzu.
Tzu with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Tzu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Soza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tzu lands with a straight right. Soza didn't see that one coming.
Soza tries to clinch there but Tzu circles away.
Tzu cracks Soza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Tzu.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
Soza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Soza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tzu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soza is looking for the big counter here.
Tzu moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Tzu tries to keep at a distance but Soza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tzu tries to pull guard but Soza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tzu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tzu is trying to break free.
Soza is breathing heavily.
Soza slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Tzu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soza is defending well.
Tzu is looking to break free of the clinch but Soza has double underhooks.
Soza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tzu walks away with a smile on his face. Soza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tzu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soza has time to react.
Tzu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soza blocks a head kick by Tzu.
Soza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soza walks into a jab.
Soza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tzu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Tzu.
Soza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tzu cracks Soza with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzu throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Tzu scores with a hook.
Tzu misses with a body kick.
Tzu misses with a kick to the body.
Soza blocks a head kick by Tzu.
Soza shoots in for a double leg but Tzu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xiao Tzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Soza.
Tzu cracks Soza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tzu dips to his left and cracks Soza with an uppercut!
Tzu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soza avoids the head kick by Tzu.
Tzu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tzu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tzu cracks Soza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tzu finds it's way round the side to connect with Soza's head.
Tzu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Soza checks a leg kick nicely.
Tzu lands with a hook. Soza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soza avoids the head kick by Tzu.
Soza drops his hands momentarily and Tzu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tzu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tzu jabs Soza right on the nose. Soza blinks but takes it well.
Tzu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soza's head backwards.
Tzu lands an overhand right.
Soza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Tzu.
Soza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Soza avoids the head kick by Tzu.
Tzu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tzu misses with a head kick.
Tzu cracks Soza with a good jab.
Tzu stuns Soza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tzu cracks Soza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tzu cracks Soza with an open hand slap.
Soza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soza takes one on the button.
Tzu throws a leg kick but Soza moved away.
Xiao Tzu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzu misses with a head kick.
Tzu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Tzu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tzu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tzu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tzu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soza momentarily.
Soza walks into a left hand.
Tzu throws a body kick that misses.
Tzu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tzu scores with a shot to the body.
Tzu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xiao Tzu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tzu lands with a shot to the body.
Tzu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tzu connects with a right hand. Soza shakes it off.
Tzu misses with a kick to the body.
Luke Soza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Good shot there by Tzu.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Tzu catches Soza right on the button with a cross.
Tzu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tzu throws a head kick but Soza moves out of range.
Soza takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tzu.
Soza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tzu lunges at Soza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soza's hand.
Tzu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tzu lunges at Soza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soza's hand.
Tzu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soza's head.
Tzu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzu throws a head kick but Soza moves out of range.
Tzu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soza's hands.
Soza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tzu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tzu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tzu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
Tzu catches Soza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tzu tests Soza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tzu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tzu connects with a body shot that sends Soza's belly button to the back.
Tzu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tzu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soza can do to turn this around?
Soza avoids the head kick by Tzu.
#T3#
Tzu throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Soza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Soza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tzu's waist but Tzu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soza off to one side.
Soza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tzu throws a lazy body kick
and Soza finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tzu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tzu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tzu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Tzu finds it's target.
Tzu cracks Soza with a good jab.
Tzu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tzu throws a wild body kick that Soza sees coming a mile off.
Luke Soza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tzu with a hook.#T4#
Tzu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tzu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tzu stuns Soza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soza is looking to clinch.
Tzu lands with a nice body punch.
Soza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tzu to score with a decent uppercut.
Tzu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch lands to the side of Soza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xiao Tzu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xiao Tzu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tzu, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiao Tzu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Soza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donici avoids it really well and circles away.
Donici was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donici scores with a spinning back kick!
Soza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Donici. No joy for Soza on that attempt.
Donici throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soza is looking for the big counter here.
Donici misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Donici.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donici fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soza takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donici misses with a two punch combination.
Soza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donici.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Donici finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Donici finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alexandru Donici seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soza looks winded!
Donici stuns Soza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soza fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexandru Donici has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Soza.
Donici delivers a nice body kick.
Alexandru Donici is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donici scores with a nice head shot.
Donici connects with a leg kick.
Donici lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donici lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donici throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Donici lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donici thows a body kick. Soza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donici works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Donici.
Donici scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soza in his tracks.
Donici clobbers Soza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donici uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soza has time to react.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soza.
Donici swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soza.
Donici fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donici connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donici lands a high kick!
Donici scores with a head kick. Soza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Soza on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A combination from Donici does no damage.
Good exchange - Donici coming out on top.
Donici lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donici lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donici.
A decent looking cross lands there for Donici.
Donici throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donici is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Soza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donici throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soza's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donici misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donici thuds his right hand into Soza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Donici connects with a body shot that sends Soza's belly button to the back.
Soza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Soza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Soza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donici.
Soza throws a series of punches but Donici moves out of range.
Donici scores with a spinning back kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donici. Soza shrugs it off though.
Soza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donici goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Donici bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soza's head.
Donici stalks Soza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soza's face. Soza staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donici misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soza takes one to the side of the head.
Soza is trying desperately to land a takedown but Donici is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Soza.
Soza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandru Donici dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Donici fails to land with a series of punches.
Soza wants to counter with a clinch but Donici pushes him away.
Donici lands with a kick to the ribs.
Donici throws an off balance right hand
and Soza counters with a nice body shot.
Soza fails to land the takedown.
Donici throws a right hand that misses
and Soza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Alexandru Donici has been cut.
Donici pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donici is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soza can do to turn this around?
Soza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donici tries to avoid it but Soza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donici to the ground. Donici escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donici misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donici looks to land a combination but Soza avoids it well.
Soza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donici circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Donici counters with a quick kick to the body but Soza blocks it.
Donici misses with a hook. Soza ducked under it nicely.
Donici throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Donici scores with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Donici throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soza fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Donici misses the target.
A lazy left from Donici finds it's target.
Soza avoids a kick to the body.
Soza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Donici fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donici throws a head kick that half lands.
Donici throws a sloppy head kick and Soza moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Soza closes the distance and pushes Donici back into the cage.
Soza is trying to break free.#BC#
Donici breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Donici tries to keep at a distance but Soza has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Donici stalls. #BC#
Donici's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soza fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexandru Donici has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Soza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Donici coming out on top.
Luke Soza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donici lands with a right hand.
Donici tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Donici moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donici uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soza has time to react.
Donici throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soza's head.
Donici falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donici throws a good cross that connects.
Soza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Donici lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soza avoids the head kick by Donici.
Donici throws a right hand that Soza ducks under and follows up with a left that Soza also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Soza closes the distance and pushes Donici back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soza with a knee to the head.
#T4##BC#
Donici breaks from the clinch.
Soza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Soza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Soza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donici misses the shot to the body.
Soza throws a counter combo.
Donici throws a head kick that Soza semi-blocks.
Soza staying out of range there.#TD2#
Soza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donici to the mat! Donici manages to get full guard.
Soza sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Soza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandru Donici dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Donici's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Soza walks into a stiff left hand from Donici.
A head kick from Donici lands but Soza takes it in his stride.
Donici tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soza was well out of range. Poor timing from Donici.
Soza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soza dives in for a single leg takedown but Donici sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Soza forces Donici back against the cage and clinches.
Donici could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Soza is working for takedown but Donici is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soza misses with the head strike.
Soza is looking for a takedown.
Alexandru Donici has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Soza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donici trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Donici breaks the clinch.
Donici throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soza wants to counter the offense by Donici and move into the clinch position.
Donici throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soza.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Donici throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danga de danga de dang - Donici scores with a four punch combination!
Donici tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donici lands a head kick. Soza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch combination from Donici misses. #CL2#
Soza clinches.
Donici gets underhooks to prevent Soza's takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Donici takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Donici pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donici misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soza tries to counter with a clinch but Donici shakes him off and moves away.
Donici throws a wild body kick that Soza sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Donici throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soza counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Donici misses.
Soza is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donici keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soza has his takedown stuffed
and Donici counters with a head kick.
Donici lands a jab.
Soza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donici throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Soza rushes Donici and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Donici's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donici throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donici - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Donici misses.
Soza throws a head kick that misses.
Donici scores with a punch to the head.
Donici clobbers Soza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donici punishes Soza's body with a nice straight punch.
Soza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donici finds it's way round the side to connect with Soza's head.
Soza fails with the takedown
letting Donici counter with a right hand.
Luke Soza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Donici.
Soza ducks right into an uppercut from Donici.
Alexandru Donici is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donici throws a head kick but Soza moves out of range.
#T4#
Donici misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soza shoots for a takedown but Donici saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donici paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donici.
A solid body kick from Donici.
Donici scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Donici.
Donici tries to bum rush Soza with a series of wild strikes but Soza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soza tries to clinch but Donici is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Donici showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Donici, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandru Donici! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Tzu throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Soza counters with a nice right hand that sends Tzu toppling to the canvas! Tzu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Soza finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Xiao Tzu has been cut.
Soza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soza takes one to the side of the head.
Tzu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tzu connects with a body shot that sends Soza's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Soza darts in and clinches Tzu up against the cage.#TD#
Soza has picked Tzu up - he's going for a ride! Soza dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tzu scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Soza manages to mount him!
Tzu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soza controlling the pace for now.
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.
Tzu is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Soza lands a nice shot to the head.
Soza lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT#That has opened up Xiao Tzu's cut even more.
Tzu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soza controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Soza looking to isolate an arm here. Tzu doesn't see it coming and as Soza extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Soza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Soza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Soza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bong but Bong pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Bong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soza's guard.
Bong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bong with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bong manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Soza stands and steps away. Bong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Soza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bong is looking to counter the offense by Soza and move into the clinch.#T1#
Soza connects with a jab.
Soza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been hearing reports that Bong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bong is breathing heavily.
Soza throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Bong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Soza on his heels. He'll look to pass Soza's guard now, I'm sure.
Bong postures up.
Soza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Soza is pulling down on Bong's head to control his posture. #T2#
Bong controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Soza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bong. #T3#
Bong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soza trying to control here.
Bong trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soza wants to control but Bong is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Soza's half guard.
Bong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Bong is working for a submission of some sort.
Bong is looking to take a break and control but Soza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong wants to get back to his feet.
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 Muk Bong 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#
Soza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soza moves to clinch but Bong breaks away #TD#
and Bong counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Bong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soza stops Bong from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong lands an elbow. #SUB#
Bong tries for a kimura but Soza is defending well.
Soza is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Soza can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Soza will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Soza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bong landing a few strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Soza tries to improve position but can't.
Bong is working Soza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Soza is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Bong tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soza sprawls well initially but Bong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bong wants to pass to mount but Soza is defending the position.
Bong lands strikes from half guard.
Muk Bong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Bong is looking to advance position but Soza won't allow it.
Bong is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soza is looking for a sweep. Bong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muk Bong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Soza throws a sloppy head kick and Bong moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bong pulls guard effortlessly.
Bong pulls Soza in close to prevent any damage.
Bong keeping full guard, as Soza tries to pass.
Soza trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong has Soza pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bong looking for a sweep. Not yet Bong, not yet. #T1#
Soza stops Bong from standing up.
Bong keeping moving, preventing Soza from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bong wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soza throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Bong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Soza wants to get back to his feet but Bong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bong controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Bong wants to control from the top but Soza keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Tokyo inform us that Soza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Soza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bong defends it easily.
Bong distracts Soza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Bong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Soza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bong.
Soza wants to counter the offense by Bong and move into the clinch position.
Soza wants to clinch.
Luke Soza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soza throws a body punch but Bong moves out of range.
Bong tries to counter by clinching up but Soza breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bong swats away the attempt to clinch by Soza.
Bong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch but Bong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bong dodges the punch combination from Soza.
#TD#
Bong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bong is in Soza's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Soza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muk Bong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bong, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muk Bong! |
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Event:
violência irrestrita
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Soza misses with an uppercut.
Alualu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonka Alualu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alualu connects with a body shot that sends Soza's belly button to the back.
Soza is breathing heavily.
Soza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab by Alualu.
Soza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alualu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD2#
Alualu cracks Soza with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Soza looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Alualu finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alualu scores with a shot to the body.
Alualu fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Soza out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tonka Alualu!
A victorious Tonka Alualu 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:
Junglefights 4
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Soza decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Jones has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Soza to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jones is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Soza pulls down on the head and he's put Jones to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Soza! |
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Event:
Junglefights 1
Date: Jan 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Soza wants to clinch.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Soza.
Soza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soza gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Soza shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
Soza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soza misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mitch McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Soza.
Soza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGregor counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Soza looks winded!
McGregor delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
McGregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soza.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Soza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
McGregor digs a good body shot into Soza's ribs.#T1#
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soza's head.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
McGregor throws a front kick that sends Soza stumbling back into the cage.
McGregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Soza takes it in his stride.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGregor. Soza shrugs it off though.
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
Soza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGregor throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGregor connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soza tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor with the inside leg kick.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGregor lands a high kick!
Soza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGregor lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Soza down.
McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T2#
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.
Soza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGregor lands a high kick!
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
McGregor scores with a nice body kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that Soza semi-blocks.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitch McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregor with the inside leg kick.
Soza has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGregor fakes the leg kick and cracks Soza in the body.
McGregor with a hook.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for McGregor.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Soza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from McGregor tenderised Soza's leg. Soza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGregor with a nice calf kick.
Soza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soza looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by McGregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGregor.
Mitch McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Soza's torso.
McGregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soza.#T4#
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soza's head.
McGregor is looking to slow Soza down with leg kicks.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGregor feints and then cracks Soza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soza down.
Soza throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a leg kick.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Soza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from McGregor tenderised Soza's leg. Soza is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGregor thumps Soza with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Soza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Soza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
Soza tries for a takedown but McGregor circles away easily
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soza's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McGregor is looking to slow Soza down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick from McGregor.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Soza off balance momentarily.
Soza 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.
That kick from McGregor tenderised Soza's leg. Soza is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Soza off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Soza.
Luke Soza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGregor jabs at Soza's body.
Nice sprawl there from McGregor as Soza shoots in.
Mitch McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by McGregor.
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!
McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soza is breathing heavily.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for McGregor.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Soza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McGregor has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
McGregor thumps Soza with a low kick.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick there by McGregor.
McGregor keeps Soza at a distance using the push kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGregor - that will leave a mark!
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Soza's body.
McGregor thumps Soza with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soza can do to turn this around?
Soza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGregor.
Soza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Soza down. #T2#
Soza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by McGregor.
McGregor digs a good body shot into Soza's ribs.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGregor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Soza if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Soza takes it in his stride.
Soza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGregor. Soza shrugs it off though.
Soza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGregor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGregor.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGregor.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soza.
McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGregor scores with a spinning back kick!
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Soza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGregor to score with a decent uppercut.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGregor with the inside leg kick.
McGregor scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
Soza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGregor.
Soza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soza is trying desperately to land a takedown but McGregor is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Soza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from McGregor.
You can see that Soza has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGregor lands a high kick!
#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Soza takes it in his stride.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
Soza tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Soza tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Soza 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.
McGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soza tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soza.
McGregor lands a head kick. Soza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGregor with the inside leg kick.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch McGregor dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Soza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGregor counters with an inside leg kick.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Soza wants to clinch
and McGregor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from McGregor.
A nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from McGregor tenderised Soza's leg. Soza is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soza 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.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soza 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.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soza.
McGregor with a nice calf kick.
Soza closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor, looking for a takedown. Soza pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGregor thumps Soza with a low kick.
McGregor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
McGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Soza's front leg but catches the back leg as Soza tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor lands a head kick. Soza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGregor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for McGregor.
McGregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGregor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGregor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Soza misses with a takedown
and McGregor counters with a good low kick that Soza was not able to check.
Soza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Soza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
Soza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from McGregor tenderised Soza's leg. Soza is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soza.
Both fighters circling a little - McGregor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGregor with the inside leg kick.
McGregor scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
Soza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGregor.
Soza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soza throws a sloppy body shot
and McGregor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Soza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregor is looking to slow Soza down with leg kicks.
Soza 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.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Soza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGregor.
Soza tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor scores with a push kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that Soza semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mitch McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Soza.
McGregor lands a high kick!
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soza or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregor, which made it look bad.
Soza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGregor 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch McGregor! |
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