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Event:
AFC 3: Regulator vs Rize
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Palamo throws a jab when Shimada was well out of range.#CL2#
Shimada moves into the clinch successfully.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palamo tries to land a knee to the head but Shimada blocks with his arms.
Shimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palamo backwards.
Shimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palamo tries to land knees in the clinch but Shimada avoids the damage to the body.
Palamo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shimada tries to work over Palamo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palamo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shimada blocks it with crossed arms.
Shimada lands with a light punch inside.
Palamo blocks an uppercut.
Palamo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shimada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada misses with a punch on the inside.
Palamo tries to land a knee to the head but Shimada blocks with his arms.
Shimada managing to block the knees to the body from Palamo.
Shimada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palamo blocking some punches.
Shimada misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Palamo misses with an elbow strike.
Shimada has a couple of punches blocked by Palamo.
Shimada misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Shimada fails to land.
Shimada misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Shimada.
Shimada lands with a right to the head.
Shimada can't find room to land a body shot as Palamo controls the action.
Shimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palamo is leaning against Shimada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shimada presses Palamo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shimada misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shimada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Palamo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shimada. #T2#
Nice body punch from Shimada.
Palamo tries to work over Shimada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shimada lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimada tries to throw a body punch but Palamo avoids it by throwing Shimada back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Palamo fails to land.
Shimada tries a body shot but Palamo blocks it.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimada gets through Palamo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palamo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shimada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palamo blocking some punches.
Shimada working aggressively here.
Shimada lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shimada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shimada misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimada prevents a body shot from Palamo.
Palamo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shimada avoids it.#T3#
Palamo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shimada avoids it.
Palamo tries to land knees in the clinch but Shimada avoids the damage to the body.
Palamo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shimada tries to work over Palamo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shimada tries to work over Palamo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shimada avoiding damage as Palamo throws knees to the body.
Palamo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shimada avoids it.
Shimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palamo misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Shimada.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palamo tries to land a knee to the head but Shimada blocks with his arms.
Shimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimada has a couple of punches blocked by Palamo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palamo.
Shimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palamo's elbow.
Palamo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shimada's elbow.
A short right from Palamo on the inside. #T4#
Shimada tries a body shot but Palamo blocks it.
Palamo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shimada is defending well for now.
Palamo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shimada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palamo.
Palamo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palamo misses with a knee strike.
Palamo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palamo's elbow.
Shimada lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palamo backwards.
Shimada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shimada cracks Palamo with a nice body shot.
Palamo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palamo throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Shimada.
Palamo is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Shimada fails to land.
Palamo trying to land knees to the body.
Palamo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kambei Shimada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big left from Palamo misses. #CL2#
Shimada moves into the clinch successfully.
Shimada cracks Palamo with a nice body shot.
Shimada blocks a body shot from Palamo.
Shimada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shimada misses with a punch to the body.
Shimada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shimada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Shimada - that landed with a thud.
Shimada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palamo lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shimada.
A body shot lands from Shimada.
Shimada lands with a light punch inside.
Palamo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kambei Shimada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shimada lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimada lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimada. #BC2#
Shimada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2#
Shimada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Palamo looking to throw knees to the head but Shimada is blocking nicely.
Shimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Palamo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Palamo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Shimada on the inside.
Palamo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Palamo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shimada managing to block the knees to the body from Palamo.
Shimada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Shimada.
Shimada presses Palamo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shimada gets through Palamo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palamo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shimada throws a head punch that misses.
Shimada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Shimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shimada lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Shimada.
Shimada lands with a light punch inside.
Shimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimada is leaning against Palamo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palamo prevents a body shot from Shimada.
Shimada blocks an uppercut.
Palamo blocking some punches.
Palamo misses with a knee strike.
Shimada lands a left hand.
Palamo tries to work over Shimada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Shimada.
Shimada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palamo blocking some punches.
Palamo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shimada displaying some good clinch control by pressing Palamo up against the cage.
Palamo blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Palamo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shimada is working Palamo over against the cage.
Shimada misses with the head strike.
Shimada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palamos head.
Shimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Shimada.
Palamo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shimada misses with a body punch.
Shimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palamo backwards.
Palamo blocks an uppercut.
Shimada lands a nice shot to the body.
Shimada misses with some punches.
Shimada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palamo.
Shimada pushes Palamo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shimada has a couple of punches blocked by Palamo.
Shimada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
A short uppercut from Shimada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimada throws a head punch that misses.
Shimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palamo backwards.
Shimada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shimada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shimada lands with a short shot to the head.
Shimada digs a right hand underneath Palamo's ribcage. Palamo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shimada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shimada lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Palamo is rocked!
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Palamo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shimada creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Palamo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Palamo drops to his knees and Shimada pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kambei Shimada!
A pretty intense looking Kambei Shimada took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
AFC 1: Shoemaker vs Faller
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Scott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Scott gets control of Palamo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scott will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Scott controls Palamo momentarily but Palamo frees himself.
Palamo won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Scott has his hands on Palamo's head, controlling the position.
Palamo wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Palamo wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scott trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Palamo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Scott has locked up a guillotine! Scott's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Palamo is holding on here and Scott must be using up a lot of energy. Palamo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Scott gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pohaku Scott! |
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Event:
SSSD 56: Vurris/Rize
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Palamo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palamo wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa Ii passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Barbosa Ii is working for a kimura but Palamo is defending it quite comfortably.
Palamo is in trouble now - Barbosa Ii has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Barbosa Ii jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Palamo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Palamo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Palamo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa Ii trying to control the position but Palamo is working away.
Palamo is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Barbosa Ii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palamo is pushing Barbosa Ii's head away, looking to escape. Barbosa Ii manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Barbosa Ii moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Barbosa Ii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Palamo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Palamo pushes Barbosa Ii away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barbosa Ii gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Palamo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Barbosa Ii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palamo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barbosa Ii controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Barbosa Ii tries for a kimura but Palamo is defending well.
Barbosa Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Barbosa Ii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Palamo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barbosa Ii trying to control the position but Palamo is working away.
Palamo tries to escape but Barbosa Ii is in control. #SUB#
Barbosa Ii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palamo, who protects the arm well.
Barbosa Ii wants to control but Palamo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barbosa Ii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Palamo is pushing Barbosa Ii's head away, looking to escape. Barbosa Ii manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Barbosa Ii moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Palamo tries to escape but Barbosa Ii is in control. #ES2#
Palamo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Isaia Palamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palamo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Palamo.
Barbosa Ii shoots in for a double leg but Palamo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Barbosa Ii misses. #TD#
Barbosa Ii gets a takedown into half guard.
Palamo is trying to escape back to his feet but Barbosa Ii uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Palamo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4##SUB#
Barbosa Ii has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Barbosa Ii go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa Ii is really struggling to control Palamo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Palamo wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Barbosa Ii looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Palamo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barbosa Ii is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Barbosa Ii working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Barbosa Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Barbosa Ii shoots in for a takedown but Palamo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa Ii with a poor takedown
and Barbosa Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa Ii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Palamo defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Palamo misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Barbosa Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa Ii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Palamo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbosa Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palamo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palamo connects with a body shot.
Pedro Barbosa Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palamo lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa Ii's head.
Barbosa Ii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palamo's waist but Palamo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbosa Ii off to one side.
Palamo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa Ii rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa Ii misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Barbosa Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Palamo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Palamo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palamo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palamo catches Barbosa Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Barbosa Ii.
It seemed like Palamo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa Ii defending well as Palamo loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Barbosa Ii with that takedown attempt.
Barbosa Ii misses with a takedown attempt
and Palamo counters with a left to the body.
Palamo stuffs the takedown.
Palamo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Palamo scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Barbosa Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Palamo tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palamo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbosa Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palamo is fending him off so far but Barbosa Ii persists. Nope, Palamo circles away and we're back to standing.
Palamo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palamo lands a nice shot to the body.
Palamo lands an overhand right.
Jab from Palamo.#ROC2#Barbosa Ii is rocked!#TD#
Barbosa Ii shoots in and gets a takedown into Palamo's guard.
Palamo wants to stand and escape but Barbosa Ii is having none of it. #ES2#
Palamo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Palamo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Palamo.#T3#
Palamo tests Barbosa Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palamo throws out a powerful jab.
Palamo misses the jab.
Barbosa Ii fails with the takedown
and Palamo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa Ii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Barbosa Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palamo drops Barbosa Ii with a straight right hand, right on the button! Palamo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaia Palamo!
Isaia Palamo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Seth Rockwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Isaia Palamo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rockwell has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Palamo counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Palamo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rockwell can't fight it off and eventually Palamo manages to take the fight to the floor. Rockwell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockwell (0) vs (2) Palamo#SUB#
Rockwell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Palamo has his hands clasped together but Rockwell extends and breaks Palamo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rockwell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seth Rockwell!
Seth Rockwell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Isaia Palamo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Palamo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Palamo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palamo wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright working a defensive guard here.
Palamo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palamo trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Palamo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cartwright dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (2) Palamo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palamo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Palamo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Palamo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Palamo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palamo has control of Cartwright's left arm, preventing Cartwright from doing any damage.
Cartwright won't allow Palamo to sweep him here.
Palamo keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Palamo wants to sweep but no luck.
Palamo keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Palamo seems keen to control Cartwright's posture.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palamo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Palamo seems keen to control Cartwright's posture.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Palamo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palamo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (4) Palamo
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3##SUB#
Palamo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palamo has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
Palamo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palamo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palamo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily.
Palamo wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #T4#
Cartwright looking to control.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily.
Palamo wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright is trying to control the position but Palamo postures up. #SUB#
Palamo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palamo has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cartwright has an active guard here but Palamo has managed to pass into half guard.
Palamo wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Palamo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright is looking to control Palamo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Palamo is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palamo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Palamo is trying to work for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
#T6##SUB2#
Palamo wants to work for an arm triangle but Cartwright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Palamo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Cartwright controls Palamo momentarily but Palamo frees himself. #SUB2#
Palamo drops back looking for a leg! Cartwright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cartwright manages to kick Palamo off! Palamo jumps back into Cartwright's guard.
Palamo is stalling in the full guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position.
#T8#
Cartwright seems keen to control Palamo's posture.
Palamo postures up.
Palamo preventing the sweep.
Palamo trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright working a defensive guard here.
Cartwright working a defensive guard but Palamo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (2) vs (7) Palamo
Palamo controlling the position from side mount. #T9##SUB2#
Palamo swings around for an armbar but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Palamo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (4) vs (7) Palamo
Palamo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Palamo is looking to get back to full guard here but Cartwright has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (7) vs (7) Palamo
Palamo is trying to control Cartwright's posture but Cartwright avoids it.
Palamo is trying to improve his position.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palamo keeps working. #SUB#
Cartwright goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Palamo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cartwright but great work by Palamo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (7) vs (11) Palamo#T10#
Palamo tries to advance position but instead Cartwright slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Palamo.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Palamo has control of the leg.
Cartwright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palamo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palamo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (11) vs (11) Palamo
You can see the frustration on Palamo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Palamo trying to control the action but Cartwright just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Cartwright is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Palamo is defending well though. Cartwright let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Cartwright has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Palamo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Palamo turns into Cartwright and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (11) vs (13) Palamo#T12#
Palamo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cartwright trying to control the position.
Palamo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Palamo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Palamo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T13#
Cartwright trying to control the position.
Palamo wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Palamo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Palamo looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (13) vs (13) Palamo
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Palamo keeps moving. #T14#
Palamo pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.
Palamo trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Besta-Fera Training Center inform us that Palamo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Palamo wants to sweep but no luck.
Palamo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (13) vs (15) Palamo
Palamo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Palamo wants to work for an arm triangle but Cartwright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palamo wins on points by 15 to 13.
Isaia Palamo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isaia Palamo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ross Nyland!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Palamo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nyland.
Nyland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palamo tries to avoid it but Nyland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palamo to the ground. Palamo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Palamo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Palamo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Palamo (4) vs (0) Nyland
Nyland sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Palamo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Palamo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Palamo is looking for a kimura but Nyland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palamo to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyland tries to roll over but Palamo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Palamo is working for a submission of some sort.
Palamo is looking to advance position but Nyland won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Palamo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Palamo is looking for a kimura but Nyland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palamo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Palamo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nyland has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Nyland is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Palamo in particular looking to stall.
Nyland trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Palamo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nyland is just riding it out for now. Palamo eventually gives up the hold.
Nyland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palamo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nyland is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Palamo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palamo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Palamo (7) vs (0) Nyland#T3##SUB#
Palamo has hold of Nyland's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nyland manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Palamo is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Palamo extends the arm and Nyland is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaia Palamo!
A relieved looking Isaia Palamo 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:
SSSD 46: Cartwright/Shimada
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Palamo tests Nospmis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palamo ducks under a wild hook from Nospmis.
Nospmis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palamo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nospmis manages to avoid it.
Nospmis throws a sloppy head kick
and Palamo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nospmis throws a jab but it's blocked by Palamo.
Nospmis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palamo.
Nospmis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Nospmis coming out on top.
Nospmis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Palamo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nospmis has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Palamo is on him like a limpet, forcing Nospmis back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palamo scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Palamo scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Juice Nospmis has been cut.
Nospmis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nospmis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Palamo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palamo keeps control of Nospmis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Palamo.
Palamo has Nospmis pressed against the cage, preventing Nospmis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Palamo.
Palamo is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palamo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nospmis is trying to break the clinch but Palamo has him pressed against the cage.
Palamo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Palamo lands with a short shot to the head.
Nospmis blocks a body shot from Palamo.
Palamo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Palamo missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Palamo.
Palamo struggles to land a body shot inside as Nospmis controls his hands.
Nospmis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Palamo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nospmis can turn it around.
Palamo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palamo prevents Nospmis from breaking the clinch.
Palamo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nospmis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Palamo lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#Nospmis is rocked!
Good body shot from Palamo.
Nospmis is still on wobbly legs! Can Palamo finish him?
Palamo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nospmis seems to have recovered his senses.
Nospmis looks winded!
Palamo tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Nospmis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Palamo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Nospmis tries to circle away but Palamo has him pinned against the cage.
Palamo misses with a knee to the head.
Palamo cracks Nospmis with a nice body shot.
Palamo crunches a lovely knee into Nospmis's ribcage.
Nospmis is looking to break free of the clinch but Palamo has double underhooks.
Nospmis avoiding damage as Palamo throws knees to the body.
Palamo lands a big knee to the head and Nospmis goes down! Palamo pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaia Palamo! |
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Event:
SSSD 31: Smart/Frost
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Ukoje moves into range and clinches up with Palamo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palamo.
Palamo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ukoje blocks a body shot from Palamo.
Ukoje looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ukoje is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Palamo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palamo lands with a left to the head.
Ukoje missing with knees to the body.
Palamo lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Palamo.
Palamo lands a good knee to the midsection. Ukoje won't want to take too many of those.
Ukoje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palamo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Harris Ukoje has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palamo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palamo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ukoje is trying to drag Palamo to the mat but Palamo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Palamo. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palamo.
Palamo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ukoje lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ukoje looks winded!
Palamo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Palamo as the two fighters clinch.
Palamo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Palamo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Palamo scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD#
Palamo drops Ukoje with a big knee straight up the middle! Ukoje is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Ukoje is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! A monster head kick from Palamo and Ukoje falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Palamo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Isaia Palamo! |
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Event:
SSSD 27: Neer vs Khalidovic
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Trump swings for the body but Palamo moves out of range.
Palamo misses with a straight right.
Palamo tries to land a front kick but Trump steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Palamo misses with a wild body shot.
Trump staying out of range there.#CL2#
Palamo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trump, pushing him back against the ropes.
Palamo misses with a punch on the inside.
Palamo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palamo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palamo missing with knees to the body.
Trump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump prevents a body shot from Palamo.
Palamo lands a knee to the head.
Palamo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump stops a takedown attempt from Palamo.
#T1#
Palamo trying to land knees to the body.
Palamo lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Palamo.
Trump avoiding damage as Palamo throws knees to the body.
Palamo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Palamo misses with a knee strike.
Palamo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palamo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palamo trying to land knees to the body.
Trump managing to block the knees to the body from Palamo.
#T2#
Palamo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Palamo - that landed with a thud.
Palamo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trump's efforts to push away.
Palamo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palamo struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Palamo with a knee to the head.
Palamo lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump wants to get back to striking at distance but Palamo won't allow it.
Palamo is working Trump over against the ropes.
Palamo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow. #T3#
Palamo lands an uppercut.
Palamo with a knee to the head.
Palamo lands a knee to the body.
Palamo missing with knees to the body.
Palamo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trump can't break the clinch.
Palamo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Palamo.
Trump is breathing heavily.
Palamo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Palamo crunches a lovely knee into Trump's ribcage.
Palamo connects with a knee to the head.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palamo cracks Trump with a nice body shot.
Palamo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Palamo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Palamo tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Palamo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Palamo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trump's face.
Palamo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trump in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Palamo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trump has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Palamo lands a good knee to the midsection. Trump won't want to take too many of those.
Palamo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaia Palamo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Palamo drives through and clinches with Trump against the ropes.
Palamo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trump pulls his leg out and moves away.
Palamo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trump slips under a jab.
Trump throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palamo.
Palamo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Palamo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Palamo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump prevents a body shot from Palamo.
Palamo lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palamo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palamo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palamo with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Palamo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Palamo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palamo misses with a knee strike.
Palamo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palamo is leaning against Trump and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palamo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from Palamo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palamo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palamo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trump's face.
Palamo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Palamo.
#T2#
Palamo lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palamo scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Palamo.
Isaia Palamo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Palamo connects with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Palamo.
Palamo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Palamo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palamo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Trump is rocked!
Palamo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trump definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palamo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Palamo.
#T3##KD2#
Palamo drops Trump with a big knee straight up the middle! Trump is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Trump is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Palamo uses the oldest trick in the book to send Trump tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Palamo is absolutely delighted - when Trump wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Isaia Palamo! |
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Event:
SSSD 20:Broomsdale vs Sizemore
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Kronke - just one landing.
Kronke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Palamo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palamo throws a shot from downtown. Kronke moves away and avoids it.
Kronke is looking for the big counter here.
Kronke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palamo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kronke sprawls and moves away.
Kronke misses with the body kick
and Palamo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kronke loads up on a big right hand but Palamo slips the punch.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke misses with a double jab.
Kronke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke throws a head kick but Palamo moves out of range.
Palamo tries to counter with a takedown but Kronke is quick to defend against it.
Palamo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke throws a jab when Palamo was well out of range.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Kronke connects with a body shot that sends Palamo's belly button to the back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kronke has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kronke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kronke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palamo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palamo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Palamo blocks a leg kick.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
Palamo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kronke throws a big shot that misses.
Kronke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kronke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kronke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Kronke throws a sloppy head kick and Palamo moves out of range easily.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Palamo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palamo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palamo blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Kronke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches.
Kronke misses with a few strikes there.
Palamo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palamo staying out of range there.
Palamo drops his hands momentarily and Kronke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kronke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kronke with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Kronke.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
Kronke misses with a body kick.
Palamo attempts a counter takedown but Kronke avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Palamo avoids the head kick by Kronke.
Palamo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice combination there by Kronke.
Kronke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kronke looks winded!
Kronke misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Palamo misses the target.
Kronke missing with a left hand there. Palamo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palamo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kronke throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Palamo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kronke's guard.
Palamo is stalling in the full guard.
Palamo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Kronke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palamo is working away from the top position though.
Palamo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Palamo'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.
Palamo is keen to just control but Kronke is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Kronke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kronke throws a poor cross that misses
and Palamo counters with a left to the body.
Palamo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kronke.
Palamo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kronke sprawls and moves away.
Kronke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kronke throws a right and a left that Palamo avoids nicely.
Palamo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palamo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palamo needs to keep his hands up - Kronke had a free shot at his head there.
Palamo ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke looks to land a combination. Palamo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kronke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palamo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kronke looks to land a body kick but Palamo moved away.
Palamo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palamo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kronke finds it's way round the side to connect with Palamo's head. #T1#
Kronke connects with a high kick.
Eric Kronke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kronke with a hook.
Kronke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kronke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palamo on the side of the head.
Kronke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palamo blocks a head kick by Kronke.
Palamo is looking to counter punch.
Palamo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Palamo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kronke throws a series of punches but Palamo moves out of range.
Kronke motions for Palamo to come forward. Kronke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palamo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches.
Kronke leaves Palamo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
A low kick from Kronke is predictable there
and Palamo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke throws a right hand that Palamo ducks under and follows up with a left that Palamo also avoids with ease.
Kronke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kronke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kronke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kronke throws a nice looking combination but Palamo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kronke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid body kick from Kronke.
Palamo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Palamo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Palamo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palamo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kronke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kronke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palamo momentarily.
Kronke lands a jab to the head.
Kronke cracks Palamo with a good jab.
Kronke throws a front kick aimed at Palamo's knee but Palamo avoids it well.
Palamo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Palamo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kronke. That one must have hurt.
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Palamo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Palamo.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palamo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kronke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kronke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Palamo counters with a single leg into guard. Kronke didn't expect that.
Kronke is breathing heavily.
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!
Kronke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palamo stays in close to Kronke's body and controls the position.
Palamo stops Kronke from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Kronke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Palamo moves forwards but Kronke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kronke misses with a two punch combination.
Palamo tries to counter with a takedown but Kronke is quick to defend against it.
Kronke misses with a straight left.
Kronke misses the jab.
Palamo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Palamo ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Kronke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kronke.
Palamo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kronke.
Palamo attempts a counter takedown but Kronke avoids it well and moves away.
Kronke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
Palamo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Palamo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Palamo tries to counter with a takedown but Kronke is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Kronke misses its intended target.
Palamo attempts a counter takedown but Kronke avoids it well and moves away.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
Palamo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palamo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kronke misses with a double jab
and Palamo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kronke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kronke throws a head kick but Palamo moves out of range.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
Palamo avoids the head kick by Kronke.
Palamo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kronke avoids it.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palamo.
Isaia Palamo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Kronke seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Kronke misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Kronke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Kronke does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Kronke.
Palamo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kronke misses with a looping right.
Kronke misses with a body kick.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Palamo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
Palamo attempts a counter takedown but Kronke avoids it well and moves away.
Palamo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palamo is looking to counter punch.
Kronke feints and then cracks Palamo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palamo down. #T3#
Kronke misses with a straight right.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke misses with a low kick.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palamo.
Kronke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Kronke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palamo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palamo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Kronke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kronke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kronke misses with a few strikes there.
Kronke throws the left hand but Palamo avoids the punch easily.
Palamo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Kronke with a jab.
Kronke scores with a jab. Palamo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Palamo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palamo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick lands for Kronke.
Kronke tries to bum rush Palamo with a series of wild strikes but Palamo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kronke connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kronke misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Palamo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kronke misses with a hook. Palamo ducked under it nicely.
Palamo attempts a counter takedown but Kronke avoids it well and moves away.
Kronke slips under a jab.
Good work by Palamo as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Kronke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kronke 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Kronke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Eric Kronke thanked Core Combat for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SSSD 19: Cartwright vs Glass
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Cadenhead ducks under a wild hook from Palamo.
Cadenhead takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Kelvin Cadenhead has been cut.
Palamo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Palamo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palamo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cadenhead throws a lazy uppercut
and Palamo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cadenhead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Palamo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Cadenhead is rocked!
Palamo drops Cadenhead with a straight right hand, right on the button! Palamo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaia Palamo! |
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