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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Some bone on bone action there as Erminus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Erminus misses with a hook to the body
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Erminus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erminus keeps Lutang at a distance using the push kick.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erminus.
Lutang throwing a counter right hand but Erminus manages to avoid it.
Lutang looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Erminus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lutang manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang throws a punch but it's blocked by Erminus.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Erminus controls his hands.
Erminus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Lutang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang tries to work over Erminus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Lutang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lutang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang throws a right and a left that Erminus avoids nicely.
Lutang wants to land a leg kick but Erminus is out of range.
Erminus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Erminus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lutang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lutang lands with a shot to the body.
Erminus throws a jab but it's blocked by Lutang.
Lutang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Lutang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lutang throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lutang.
Erminus throws a series of punches but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang misses with a hook. Erminus ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Erminus feints and as Lutang raises his hands in defense, Erminus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Erminus stands and steps away. Lutang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erminus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Erminus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lutang pinned against the cage. Lutang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Erminus moves away and avoids it.
Erminus throws a counter combo.
Erminus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Lutang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Erminus.
An inside leg kick from Lutang misses.
Erminus with the counter takedown but Lutang avoids it easily.
Lutang dodges the punch combination from Erminus.
Erminus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Lutang lands with an uppercut that bounces Erminus off the cage and back into range.
Erminus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutang throws a lazy uppercut
and Erminus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Erminus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lutang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Erminus misses its intended target.
Lutang scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erminus lands a nice shot to the body.
Lutang throws a low kick but Erminus moves out of range easily.
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 Sun Lutang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lutang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Erminus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lutang counters with a right hand to the body.
Lutang is looking to slow Erminus down with leg kicks.
Sun Lutang is winning the standup battle so far.
Erminus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Lutang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Erminus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lutang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Lutang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutang.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Lutang cracks Erminus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lutang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lutang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lutang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erminus's head.
Erminus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lutang circles away quickly and effectively.
Lutang throws a nice looking combination but Erminus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Erminus misses.
Erminus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Erminus connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Lutang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erminus.
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erminus.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutang misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Erminus is predictable there
and Lutang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erminus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
As Lutang backs off Erminus throws a huge counter combo but Lutang manages to avoid it all.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lutang throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
Erminus throws a counter combo.#T3#
Lutang scores with a hook.
Erminus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erminus can pounce on him.
Erminus moves out of range of the body kick.
Jetmir Erminus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Lutang coming out on top.
Erminus shoots in but Lutang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erminus scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Lutang looks for the body kick but Erminus saw that one coming.
Erminus staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Erminus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erminus connects with a leg kick.
Lutang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Erminus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erminus misses with a two punch combination.
Lutang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erminus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Lutang dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Erminus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Erminus does no damage.
Erminus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lutang pinned against the cage. Lutang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Erminus tries for a takedown but Lutang circles away easily
enabling Lutang to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Erminus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erminus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Erminus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Erminus throws a series of punches but Lutang avoids them all with ease.
Lutang throwing a counter right hand but Erminus manages to avoid it.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Erminus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lutang misses with a low kick as Erminus jumps back.
A slow jab from Lutang misses its intended target.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Erminus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erminus scores with a jab to the head.
Erminus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Lutang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Erminus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutang finds it's way round the side to connect with Erminus's head.
Erminus swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Erminus. That did some damage!
Lutang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Erminus takes one on the button.
Lutang misses the shot to the body.
Erminus with the counter takedown but Lutang avoids it easily.
Erminus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutang blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Erminus works Lutang's body with a nice hook.
Erminus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erminus misses with a double jab
and Lutang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lutang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Erminus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lutang pushes Erminus off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Erminus missing with a left hand there. Lutang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erminus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lutang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lutang works over Erminus's head and body with a nice combination.
Lutang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erminus can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Erminus throws a combination that misses
and Lutang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jetmir Erminus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutang throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lutang, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!
Our winner, Sun Lutang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SMASH: Storm vs Tosen 2
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Erminus connects with the punch.
Greene cracks Erminus with an open hand slap.
Erminus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Greene throws a hook but Erminus avoids it easily.
Greene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erminus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greene lands with a hook. Erminus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Greene gets caught napping as Erminus dives in and scores a takedown. Greene manages to retain guard.#SU#
Greene is working an open guard so Erminus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Greene throws a leg kick that misses.
Erminus attempts a counter takedown but Greene avoids it well and moves away.
Erminus avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Greene.
Erminus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Greene throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Erminus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Greene!
Greene wants to get back to his feet but Erminus is dominant here and he's now got Greene's back!
Greene is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Erminus gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Paulie Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erminus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Greene misses with a straight left. #TD#
Erminus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Greene's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Greene is working an open guard so Erminus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Erminus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greene.
Greene misses with a shot to the body
and Erminus counters with a left and a right that stings Greene. #T2#
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Greene backs away, Erminus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Greene throws a leg kick but Erminus checks it.
Erminus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erminus scores with a body shot.
Greene throws a hook but Erminus blocks it.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Greene scores with a nice right hand.
Erminus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Greene takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Erminus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Erminus moves away and avoids it.
Erminus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Erminus tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Erminus.
Erminus feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Greene misses with a right hand #TD#
and Erminus counters with a takedown into side control.
Greene bucks up and tries to throw Erminus off but instead Erminus has got his back!#SU#
Erminus decides to stand up.
Erminus lands a slapping body shot.
Greene swings away with a body shot that misses
and Erminus counters with a nice uppercut.
Erminus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Paulie Greene has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erminus misses with a wild body shot.
Greene bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Greene lands a head shot.#T4#
Greene fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paulie Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene throws out a loose jab but Erminus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erminus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Erminus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Greene motions for Erminus to come forward. Greene throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Erminus has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Erminus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Erminus gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erminus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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 Jetmir Erminus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulie Greene's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Erminus tries for a takedown but Greene sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Greene throws a leg kick
and Erminus counters with a series of strikes. Greene will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erminus takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene lunges at Erminus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Erminus's hand.
Greene lands with a shot to the body.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paulie Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erminus moves out of range of the strikes.
Erminus tries to counter with a takedown but Greene is quick to defend against it.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Erminus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Greene connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene misses with a kick to the body
and Erminus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Greene's jab looks to have found its range, popping Erminus under the eye.#TD#
Erminus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Greene's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Erminus stands and steps away. Greene gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Greene motions for Erminus to come forward. Greene throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene misses with a leg kick
enabling Erminus to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Greene with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greene lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Erminus moves out of range of the body kick.
Erminus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Greene throws out a loose jab but Erminus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erminus tries to counter with a takedown but Greene is quick to defend against it.
Greene throws the kick towards the body but Erminus avoids it.
Jetmir Erminus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erminus tries a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Erminus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Greene blocks a jab.
Greene tries a quick counter leg kick but Erminus is wise to it.
Erminus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
A combination from Erminus does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Erminus's shoulder, as Erminus tries to avoid the shot.
Greene avoids a punch combination nicely.
Erminus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Greene's sensitive parts.
Erminus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greene scores with a kick to the midsection.
Erminus slips under a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Erminus.
Some wild striking there from Erminus.
#T3#
Erminus goes for a double leg but Greene avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greene continues to drive forward.
Greene flicks out a counter leg kick but Erminus steps away.
Erminus blocks a body shot from Greene.
With the fighters up against the cage, Greene throws an elbow but misses.
Greene misses with the head strike.
Greene misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Erminus.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Greene just misses with a elbow thrown towards Erminus's brow.
A short uppercut from Erminus.
Erminus stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Erminus.#BC#
Erminus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greene scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Erminus fakes the leg kick and cracks Greene in the body.
No luck for Erminus with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetmir Erminus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Greene scores with a four punch combination!
Greene misses with a low kick as Erminus jumps back.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erminus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Greene connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Greene with a hook.
Greene swings away with a body shot that misses
and Erminus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erminus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greene circles away.
Greene throws a big counter head kick but Erminus avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Greene.
Erminus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulie Greene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paulie Greene's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Greene throws a leg kick that is checked
and Erminus counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick lands for Erminus.
Erminus shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense.
Erminus shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erminus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greene delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene misses with a hook
and Greene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Greene does no damage.
Greene looks for the body kick but Erminus saw that one coming.
As Greene looks to move away, Erminus throws a big counter combo but Greene just gets out of the way.
Erminus misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Greene cracks Erminus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erminus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erminus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Erminus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erminus lands a head kick. Greene smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Greene pushes Erminus away with a front kick.
Erminus throws a right hand that misses
enabling Greene to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene wants to slow Erminus down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Erminus. Erminus gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetmir Erminus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Erminus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Erminus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Greene takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Erminus.
Greene appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Erminus throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Erminus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erminus blocks a leg kick.
Erminus scores with a nice right hand.
Erminus misses with a double jab.
Greene rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Erminus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Greene.#T3#
Erminus throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Erminus blocks a head kick by Greene.
As Greene looks to move away, Erminus throws a big counter combo but Greene just gets out of the way.
Greene misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Erminus misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Greene misses the target.
Erminus is looking to counter punch.
Erminus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erminus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Erminus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Erminus with the inside leg kick.
Greene misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Erminus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greene won't be happy with that. #SU#
Erminus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Erminus lands a nice looking body shot.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erminus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erminus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greene.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erminus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erminus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Erminus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Erminus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erminus throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Greene, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erminus stalks Greene and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Greene's face. Greene staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jetmir Erminus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Erminus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetmir Erminus!
Jetmir Erminus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Paulie Greene was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Sorry Everyone, I’m Disappointed '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Tryastsyn
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Erminus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickle under the eye.
Nickle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Erminus.
Nickle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Erminus defends well and Nickle ends up having to push Erminus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Erminus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nickle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erminus.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Erminus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Erminus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickle circles away.
Erminus lands a jab to Nickle's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Nickle does no damage.
Nickle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erminus circles away.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.#T1#
Erminus keeps the fight on the outside.
Erminus feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickle tries to clinch up.
Erminus throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Nickle counters with a takedown into side control.
Nickle is trying to ground and pound but Erminus uses the momentary lack of control by Nickle to regain half guard.
Erminus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erminus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickle trying to control the action but Erminus is working from the bottom.
Nickle uses his free foot to push down on Erminus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Erminus. #T2#
Nickle cracks Erminus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle wants to control the pace but Erminus is squirming around nicely.
Nickle working Erminus over with strikes here.
We've been hearing good reports from Erminus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erminus blocking the ground and pound.
Nickle misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Erminus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickle looking to control but Erminus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Erminus regains half guard.#T3#
Nickle thows a huge punch but Erminus dodges it nicely.
Nickle slips a nice elbow through Erminus's hands, connecting with Erminus's forehead.
Nickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erminus is trying to maintain the position but Nickle is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nickle is trying to control. Erminus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickle working the head and body with strikes.
Nickle working over Erminus with some ground and pound. Erminus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erminus is positioning himself well to prevent Nickle advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Nickle seems to be working for a kimura but Erminus defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Erminus won't allow Nickle to pass to mount.
Nickle working over Erminus with some ground and pound. Erminus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nickle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Erminus's head.
Nickle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Erminus defending well though.
Erminus is holding on to half guard well.
Nickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erminus wants to control but Nickle is keeping busy.
Nickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dill Nickle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nickle misses with a double jab.
It looked like Erminus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erminus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nickle misses with a body shot.
Nickle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Erminus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Erminus fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickle.
Nickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1##TD2#
Nickle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dill Nickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Erminus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickle preventing the sweep.
Erminus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickle is looking to work some ground and pound but Erminus has wrist control.
Nickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickle won't allow Erminus to sweep him here.
Nickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erminus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickle trying to control but Erminus is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nickle slips nicely into half guard.
Erminus is looking to control Nickle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Erminus avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erminus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Erminus is looking to control Nickle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Erminus avoid being mounted?
Nickle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Erminus is looking for a sweep. Nickle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nickle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Erminus defends it well. #T3#
Nickle throwing shots but Erminus is blocking nicely.
Erminus wants to control but Nickle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nickle wants to clinch up but Erminus keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Erminus both land. Nice combination.
Erminus lands a jab to Nickle's midsection.#CL2#
Nickle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickle has Erminus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Erminus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nickle can't get the takedown.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.#T4#
Nickle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erminus has Nickle pressed against the cage, preventing Nickle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nickle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Erminus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nickle is keeping busy.
Nickle is trying to pull guard but Erminus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Erminus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Erminus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nickle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickle misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dill Nickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Erminus throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Erminus looks to land a left hand but Nickle moved out of range nicely.
Nickle tries to counter with a clinch but Erminus shakes him off and moves away.
Erminus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erminus tries to counter with a takedown but Nickle is quick to defend against it.
Nickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erminus needs to keep his hands up - Nickle had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Nickle closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Erminus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nickle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nickle is trying to drag Erminus to the mat but Erminus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.#T1#
Nickle tries to pull guard but Erminus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nickle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickle can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Nickle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Erminus with a jab.#CL2#
Nickle moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Nickle is working for takedown but Erminus is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Nickle.
#BC#
Erminus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickle avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erminus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Erminus throws a front kick aimed at Nickle's knee but Nickle avoids it well.
Nickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Erminus misses the shot to the body.
Erminus misses with a wild combination.
Nickle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickle tries to clinch but Erminus is having none of it. #T4#
A good leg kick by Erminus. #CL2#
Nickle clinches up with Erminus and pushes him back against the cage.
Erminus stops a takedown attempt from Nickle.
Nickle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Erminus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nickle tries to clinch there but Erminus circles away.
Jetmir Erminus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erminus lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Nickle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Erminus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erminus is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nickle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nickle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jetmir Erminus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erminus is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dill Nickle.
I've got Nickle 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dill Nickle!
A victorious Dill Nickle 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:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
It looked like Erminus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Noriega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erminus looks for a takedown but Noriega sprawls well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Erminus checks a leg kick.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega throws a low kick, looking for Erminus's leg but Erminus calmly moves out of range.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Erminus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noriega's head.
Erminus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Noriega is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega's corner calls for a 1-2. Noriega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Erminus misses with a hook
and Noriega counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Erminus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body. Erminus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Erminus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
As Noriega backs away, Erminus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Erminus saw that one coming.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Erminus looks to land a combination. Noriega sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Erminus takes a step back to recover.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erminus was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Erminus saw that one coming.
Noriega scores with a jab. Erminus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Noriega looks to move away, Erminus throws a big counter combo but Noriega just gets out of the way.
Erminus misses with a double jab.
Noriega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Erminus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erminus throws a lazy body kick
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noriega.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Erminus lands a jab-cross combination.
Erminus lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid body kick from Noriega.
Erminus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Erminus slips under a jab.
Noriega with a hook.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Erminus is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
As Noriega backs away, Erminus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega throws the left hand but Erminus avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Erminus misses the target.
Noriega misses with a hook to the body
and Erminus counters with a series of strikes. Noriega will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erminus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Erminus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noriega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Erminus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Erminus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
A solid body kick from Noriega.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erminus avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Erminus blocks a low kick nicely.
Noriega wants to land a leg kick but Erminus is out of range.
Erminus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Erminus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Erminus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Noriega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and Erminus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Noriega.
Erminus misses with a hook
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega throws a predictable looking body shot
and Erminus counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Erminus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erminus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Erminus tries for a takedown but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Erminus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A low kick from Noriega is predictable there
enabling Erminus to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Erminus's leg. Erminus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Erminus is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Erminus.
Erminus scores with a shot to the body.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Erminus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erminus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erminus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Noriega sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega connects with a body shot.
Erminus takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Erminus's shoulder, as Erminus tries to avoid the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Erminus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Erminus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Noriega throws a push kick but Erminus slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Noriega is predictable there
and Erminus counters with a low kick, right behind Noriega 's knee.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erminus fails with a takedown attempt.
Noriega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Erminus counters with a series of strikes. Noriega will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Erminus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Erminus stands up and waves to Noriega to follow him.
Erminus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Erminus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noriega on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Erminus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noriega misses with a jab to the body
and Erminus counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Noriega is rocked!
A combination from Erminus does no damage.
Erminus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noriega as he jumps to the side.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erminus.
Noriega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Erminus. Erminus obviously looking to wear him down.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Erminus's head backwards.#TD#
Erminus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3##SU#
Erminus decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Noriega as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Erminus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Noriega's guard.#SU#
Erminus gets to his feet - Noriega follows without any prompting.
Erminus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noriega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Erminus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetmir Erminus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A low kick from Noriega is predictable there
and Erminus counters with a straight right hand.
Erminus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Erminus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Erminus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Erminus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Erminus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Noriega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Erminus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Erminus scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Erminus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch combination from Erminus misses.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Erminus attempts a counter takedown but Noriega avoids it well and moves away.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the body from Noriega misses
and Erminus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Erminus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Erminus gets to his feet - Noriega follows without any prompting.
A jab from Erminus misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega lands with an uppercut that bounces Erminus off the cage and back into range.
Erminus avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Erminus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega misses with a right hand #TD#
and Erminus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Noriega won't be happy with that. #SU#
Erminus decides to stand back up.
Erminus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Erminus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Erminus throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Noriega looks to move away, Erminus throws a big counter combo but Noriega just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Erminus.
A leg kick checked by Erminus.
Erminus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noriega. #T2#
Erminus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Erminus is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
Erminus tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erminus's hands.
Erminus fails with the takedown
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Erminus misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Erminus.
No luck for Erminus with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetmir Erminus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Erminus.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Noriega.
Erminus slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Erminus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Erminus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erminus misses with a wild combination.
Noriega takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Erminus shoots in for a takedown but Noriega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Erminus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noriega circles away quickly and effectively.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Erminus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erminus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Erminus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Noriega manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega working hard to break the clinch.
Erminus avoiding damage.
#BC#
Erminus breaks from the clinch.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Erminus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Noriega gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Erminus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Noriega, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jetmir Erminus.
I think Erminus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetmir Erminus!
Jetmir Erminus spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Pablo Noriega had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento 3
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erminus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lutang scores with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Erminus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lutang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Erminus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lutang throws out a counter right but Erminus avoids it with no problem.
Lutang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Lutang gets a clinch.
Lutang can't find room to land a body shot as Erminus controls the action.
Lutang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lutang misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Lutang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang lands an uppercut.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Lutang breaks from the clinch.
Erminus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Erminus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lutang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erminus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erminus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Erminus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erminus throws a series of punches but Lutang avoids them all with ease.
Erminus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang throws an overhand right that lands on Erminus's shoulder, as Erminus tries to avoid the shot.
Erminus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erminus fails to land with a series of punches.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang jabs Erminus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Erminus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lutang scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erminus.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Lutang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
A big right from Erminus misses.
Lutang throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
Erminus falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Lutang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutang lands with a left to the head.
Erminus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erminus. #T3#
Erminus prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Come on Erminus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lutang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Erminus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lutang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Erminus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lutang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Erminus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lutang moves out of range of the strikes.
Erminus misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Erminus misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Lutang.
A shot to the body from Erminus misses
and Lutang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lutang throws a hook to the side of Erminus's head but Erminus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erminus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lutang throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang lands a lovely overhand right.
Erminus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lutang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lutang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lutang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Erminus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Erminus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lutang cracks Erminus with an open hand slap.
Erminus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Lutang dominated that 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.#R2##CL2#
Lutang clinches.
Lutang lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
Lutang prevents Erminus from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutang.
Erminus blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang lands a shot to the body.
Lutang cracks Erminus with a nice body shot.
Erminus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sun Lutang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Erminus avoiding damage as Lutang throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lutang lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Erminus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Nice jab there from Erminus.
Lutang catches Erminus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Erminus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erminus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lutang misses the body punch
enabling Erminus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lutang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang lands with an overhand left.
Lutang scores with a spinning back kick!
Lutang connects with a body shot.
Erminus misses with a body shot.
Erminus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erminus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lutang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Erminus lands a nice looking body shot.
Erminus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jetmir Erminus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lutang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erminus.
Lutang lands a glancing blow to the side of Erminus's head.
Lutang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erminus at a distance.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Erminus. That did some damage!
Lutang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Erminus counters with a right hand to the body.
Lutang cracks Erminus with a good jab.
Lutang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Erminus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lutang.
Lutang cracks Erminus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Lutang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lutang looks to throw the jab but Erminus is out of range.
Erminus throws a leg kick but Lutang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Erminus takes one to the chin there.
Lutang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lutang throws a poor cross that misses
and Erminus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lutang's knee momentarily.
Lutang scores with a nice right hand.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Erminus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Erminus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lutang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Erminus counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Lutang misses with a hook. Erminus ducked under it nicely.
Erminus punishes Lutang's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Lutang clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erminus's elbow.
Erminus is trying to force a seperation but Lutang has the dominant position.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutang lands with a left to the head.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang is leaning against Erminus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Erminus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lutang is keeping busy.
A short right from Lutang on the inside.
Erminus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Lutang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Erminus blocks a jab.
Lutang thows a leg kick but Erminus checks it
letting Erminus counter with a right hand.
Erminus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
As Lutang looks to move away, Erminus throws a big counter combo but Lutang just gets out of the way.
Good leg kick by Lutang.
Erminus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lutang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erminus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Lutang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutang.
Erminus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Erminus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erminus throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Erminus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erminus takes one to the side of the head.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Erminus.
Lutang misses with a looping left.
Lutang cracks a nice hook into Erminus's ribs.
Erminus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lutang lands a nice shot that snaps Erminus's head back.
#CL2#
Lutang gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lutang.
A short body shot lands from Lutang as the two fighters clinch.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike. #T2##BC#
Erminus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Erminus ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erminus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Erminus feints and then cracks Lutang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lutang down.
Erminus misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lutang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang lands with a cross.
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erminus.#T3#
Lutang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erminus throws a big counter combination but Lutang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Erminus blocks a head kick by Lutang.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Erminus.
Lutang throws out a counter right but Erminus avoids it with no problem.
Erminus walks into a stiff left hand from Lutang.
Lutang digs a good hook to Erminus's body.
Lutang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Erminus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erminus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Erminus misses with a looping right.
Erminus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Erminus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Lutang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Erminus under the eye.
Erminus misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Lutang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lutang jabs Erminus right on the nose. Erminus blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Lutang.
Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing.
Lutang misses with a hook. Erminus ducked under it nicely.
Erminus misses with a looping left.
Erminus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Erminus throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erminus moves away from the strike by Lutang.
Lutang lands with a nice body punch.
Jetmir Erminus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lutang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!
A very excited looking Sun Lutang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Tantor
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Erminus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shredder connects with a right hand. Erminus shakes it off.
A punch combination from Erminus misses.
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erminuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Erminus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Erminus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Erminus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erminus misses with a head kick.
Shredder works the jab nicely.
Shredder throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
Erminus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Erminus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Erminus momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Erminus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erminus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shredder connects with a body shot.#T1#
Erminus looks to land a combination. Shredder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Erminus counters with a left to the body.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Erminus moves away and avoids it.
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Erminus throws the kick towards the body but Shredder avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erminus. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erminus manages to avoid it.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Erminus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Erminus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erminus. Erminus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erminus moves away.
Erminus lands a body shot.
#T2#
Shredder with a nice cross.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erminus.
Erminus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Erminus didn't see that one coming.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Shredder cracks Erminus with a good jab.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Erminus didn't see that one coming.
Shredder moves out of range as Erminus strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Shredder misses its target.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erminus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erminus's hands.
Erminus looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder blocks a head kick by Erminus.
#T3#
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Erminus avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erminus manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erminus! But no joy.
Erminus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Shredder swings for the body but Erminus moves out of range.
Shredder is looking to wear down Erminus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Jab from Shredder.
Erminus looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Erminus slips a jab from Shredder.
Shredder throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Shredder blocks the low kick.
Shredder takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
And Erminus responds with a good body kick, but Shredder manages to step out the way in time.
Decent striking displayed by Shredder there.
Erminus just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erminus.
Shredder lands a nice hook to Erminus's body. Erminus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Erminus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Shredder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Erminus moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erminus defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
Erminus moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Erminus unleashes a big counter combination but Shredder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Erminus tries to bum rush Shredder with a series of wild strikes but Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erminus scores with a nice strike.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erminus was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Erminus throws a jab when Shredder was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder dominated that round.
That's time! Shredder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Erminus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Erminus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Erminus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jetmir Erminus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Erminus on the side of the head.
Erminus misses the shot to the body.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Erminus moved out of range nicely.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erminus can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Erminus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erminus swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
No joy there for Erminus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Shredder there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus misses with a body kick.
Erminus throws a push kick but Shredder slaps the foot to one side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Erminus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shredder has got the better of the exchanges.
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erminuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Erminus misses.
Erminus with a jab.#T1#
Erminus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Shredder.
Erminus avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Despite the aggression on Erminus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shredder lands a really nice looking cross but Erminus seems unphased.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Erminus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shredder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Erminus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Erminus to counter with a crisp jab.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder misses with a hook.
Erminus moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Erminus flicks out a counter leg kick but Shredder steps away.
Erminus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erminus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erminus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Shredder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erminus's head.
Shredder lands with a hook. Erminus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Erminus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Erminus misses.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Erminus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Erminus misses.
Erminus 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.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erminus moves away.
Jab, jab by Shredder - just one landing.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Erminus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erminus lands a jab to the head.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Shredder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erminus's hands.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erminus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erminus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
Shredder lands a really nice looking cross but Erminus seems unphased.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder misses with a hook to the body
and Erminus counters with a series of strikes. Shredder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shredder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shredder dips to his left and cracks Erminus with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Erminus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shredder throws a lazy uppercut
and Erminus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Shredder lands.#T4#
Erminus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shredder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Erminus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Erminus on the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Erminus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shredder misses the jab.
As Shredder backs off Erminus throws a huge counter combo but Shredder manages to avoid it all.
Erminus lands with an overhand left.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erminus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Erminus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Shredder.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Erminus.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Erminus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erminus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Erminus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shredder jabs Erminus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Erminus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Erminus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
Shredder takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
Erminus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Erminus tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erminus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.#T1#
Erminus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shredder checks a low kick from Erminus.
Shredder lands with a hook. Erminus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Erminus slips under a jab from Shredder.
It seemed like Erminus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Erminus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Shredder swings for the body but Erminus moves out of range.
Shredder works Erminus's body with a nice hook.
Erminus misses with a two punch combination.
Erminus misses with a low kick.
Erminus dips to his left and cracks Shredder with an uppercut!
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shredder moves out of range as Erminus strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Shredder misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erminus misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Erminus. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Erminus misses.
Shredder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erminus's head.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Erminus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Erminus's defenses.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Erminus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shredder, as that shot connected.
Shredder throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
Erminus throws a series of punches but Shredder moves out of range.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Despite the aggression on Erminus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
A left lands for Shredder.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erminus was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Despite the aggression on Erminus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Erminus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Erminus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Erminus.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erminus moves away.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erminus.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Erminus misses with a low kick as Shredder jumps back.
Erminus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Erminus misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
As Shredder backs off Erminus throws a huge counter combo but Shredder manages to avoid it all.
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Erminus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Shredder misses its target.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Erminus.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Erminus in his tracks.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder cracks Erminus with a good jab.
Erminus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Shredder lands.
A punch combination from Erminus misses.
Erminus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Erminus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Shredder backs off Erminus throws a huge counter combo but Shredder manages to avoid it all.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Erminus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erminus needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Jetmir Erminus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Erminus uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shredder 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder! |
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Event:
RISE 151
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Mesquita scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Erminus tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Mesquita thows a huge punch but Erminus dodges it nicely.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Erminus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Erminus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Erminus defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erminus has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Erminus is working away.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Erminus defending well though.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Erminus's head.
Erminus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Erminus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Erminus wants to get back to his feet.
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Erminus's head.
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Erminus is pressing down on Mesquita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erminus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Erminus wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Erminus trying to control the position.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erminus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Erminus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Erminus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita chips away with some ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to control but Erminus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mesquita seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Erminus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Erminus keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Erminus keeps the fight on the outside.
Erminus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Erminus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
#TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Erminus quickly recovers to half guard.
Erminus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Erminus.#T4#
Mesquita passes into half guard.
Erminus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Erminus controlling the position well.
Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Erminus's hands, connecting with Erminus's forehead.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Erminus defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita works his way into side control.
Erminus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mesquita.
Erminus defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Mesquita dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mesquita moves in looking to clinch but Erminus pushes him off.
Mesquita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erminus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erminus! But no joy.
Erminus tests Mesquita's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Mesquita closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mesquita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Erminus prevents it.
Erminus is trying to force a seperation but Mesquita has the dominant position.
Erminus prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mesquita has hold of one of Erminus's legs. Erminus is fighting the takedown attempt but Mesquita gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Erminus is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Erminus's head.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Erminus wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Erminus has Mesquita pulled in close to control his posture.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Erminus keeps moving.
Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Erminus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Erminus has wrist control.
Erminus keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mesquita preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charles Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erminus swats away the attempt to clinch by Mesquita.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erminus! But no joy.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita moves in looking to clinch but Erminus pushes him off.#T3##TD#
Mesquita looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Erminus's head.
Erminus 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.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Erminus controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Erminus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Erminus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erminus can do to turn this around?
Erminus is continuing to stall.
Erminus has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erminus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Erminus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita postures up and lands a big shot to Erminus's brow.
Mesquita distracts Erminus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Erminus blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Mesquita dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
Mesquita has managed to clinch.
Erminus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mesquita goes for a takedown attempt but Erminus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Erminus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erminus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erminus just misses with a punch to the body.
Erminus throws a combination. Mesquita tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mesquita tries to clinch up.#CL#
Mesquita clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Erminus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mesquita lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T1#
Mesquita lands with a punch from half guard.
Mesquita is nestled in close to Erminus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Erminus tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Erminus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mesquita.
Erminus taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Erminus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Erminus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mesquita tries to improve position but can't.
Mesquita is trying to control Erminus's posture but Erminus avoids it. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Erminus.
Mesquita tries to buck Erminus off but Erminus is having none of it.
Check out the look on Erminus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Erminus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Charles Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita tries to buck Erminus off but Erminus is having none of it.
Erminus lands an elbow.
Mesquita wants to control but Erminus postures up.#T3#
Erminus slows the pace down.
Erminus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mesquita is trying to control Erminus's posture but Erminus avoids it.
Mesquita is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Erminus off and has taken his back!
Erminus has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mesquita.
Erminus rolls, trying to escape but Mesquita keeps control of the position.
Mesquita throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Erminus is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mesquita off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mesquita softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Erminus is trying to remain composed but Mesquita is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Mesquita has the hooks in. Erminus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Erminus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for the choke from the back.
Mesquita throwing sloppy strikes.
Mesquita scores with punches to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mesquita scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Mesquita lands with a hammerfist to the side of Erminus's head.
The referee is taking a good look at Erminus as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mesquita!
Mesquita misses with punches from the back.
Mesquita has the hooks in. Erminus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Mesquita clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Erminus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mesquita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erminus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita is looking to clinch but Erminus is avoiding it.
Mesquita tries to clinch
and Erminus counters with a left and a right that stings Mesquita.
Erminus leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Mesquita fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Erminus to the ground. Mesquita is now in Erminus's guard.
Erminus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Erminus blocks nicely.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Erminus is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
#T1#
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Erminus's head.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Erminus.
Erminus keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Erminus is pulling down on Mesquita's head. It's preventing any offense from Mesquita, at least for the moment.
Mesquita trying to control but Erminus is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Erminus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Mesquita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Erminus tries to improve position but can't.
Erminus is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Mesquita misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Mesquita.#T3#
Mesquita cracks Erminus with a big elbow. #SUB#
Erminus reaches up around Mesquita's neck trying to control. But Mesquita takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Erminus! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Erminus is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Mesquita celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charles Mesquita!
Charles Mesquita retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
RISE 140
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Erminus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hongtong.
Hongtong jabs Erminus right on the nose. Erminus blinks but takes it well.
Erminus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hongtong. That did some damage!
Erminus throws the left hand but Hongtong avoids the punch easily.
Erminus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Erminus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Erminus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hongtong wants to get back to his feet but Erminus is dominant here and he's now got Hongtong's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hongtong tries to roll but Erminus sticks to his back.
Erminus gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hongtong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erminus on the ground.
Hongtong avoids the strikes from Erminus.
Erminus missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Hongtong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Erminus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Erminus keeps control of the position easily here as Hongtong tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erminus missing with punches from the back.
Hongtong avoids the strikes from Erminus. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hongtong covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Erminus tries to keep control of the position but Hongtong is staying busy.
Erminus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hongtong covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Erminus controls the action.
Erminus punches the canvas rather than the man.
Erminus is punishing Hongtong with some ground and pound.
Erminus throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hongtong could be in trouble here!
Erminus cracks Hongtong with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hongtong from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T3#
Erminus misses with a punch to the head.
Hongtong looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Erminus struggling to keep hold of the position.
Erminus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Erminus punishes Hongtong with strikes from the back mount.
Erminus wants to control but Hongtong is keeping busy.
Erminus controls the action.
Erminus misses with punches from the back.
I would not like to be Hongtong right now.
#T4##SUB2#
Erminus is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hongtong is defending well though. Erminus let's go of the attempt for now.
Erminus throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Erminus is looking to control Hongtong but Hongtong is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hongtong covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Hongtong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Erminus struggling to land strikes to the head as Hongtong covers up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hongtong slips a straight right by Erminus.
Hongtong clobbers Erminus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Erminus tries to bum rush Hongtong with a series of wild strikes but Hongtong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Hongtong's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hongtong throws a lazy right hand but Erminus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hongtong misses the jab.
Erminus scores with a jab. Hongtong acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kob Khun Hongtong has been cut.
Erminus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Erminus tries to counter it with a takedown but Hongtong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hongtong throws the left hand but Erminus avoids the punch easily.
Erminus stalks Hongtong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hongtong's face. Hongtong staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Erminus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hongtong tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Erminus manages to move to mount!
Erminus is landing with some decent strikes but Hongtong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Erminus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Erminus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Erminus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Erminus throwing strikes here but Hongtong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hongtong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Erminus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Erminus punching from mount but Hongtong doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Erminus misses with a head shot.
Hongtong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hongtong tries to get out of the position.
Erminus trying to control but Hongtong is having none of it.
Erminus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T2#
Hongtong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Erminus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hongtong looks a forlorn figure.
Erminus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hongtong is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Erminus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hongtong taking shots to the head.
Erminus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hongtong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Erminus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erminus with shots to the head and body - Hongtong looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Erminus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Erminus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Erminus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hongtong is looking to escape.
Erminus cracks Hongtong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hongtong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Erminus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hongtong is squirming around, avoiding Erminus's attempts to control the action.
Erminus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Erminus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Hongtong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Erminus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Erminus unloads with some shots from mount but Hongtong bucks and avoids them well.
Erminus looking to finish with strikes here!
Erminus tries to control but Hongtong wriggling away.
Erminus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Erminus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hongtong is squirming around, avoiding Erminus's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kob Khun Hongtong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Erminus takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Hongtong gets caught napping as Erminus dives in and scores a takedown. Hongtong manages to retain guard.
Erminus distracts Hongtong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Erminus throws a big right hand that misses.
Erminus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erminus trying to control but Hongtong is working from the bottom.
Erminus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hongtong's head.
Erminus wants to control from the top but Hongtong keeps moving.
Erminus throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Erminus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hongtong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hongtong keeping moving, preventing Erminus from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Erminus does no damage.
Hongtong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hongtong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Erminus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erminus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Erminus misses with a wild combination.
Erminus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hongtong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hongtong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Erminus under the eye.
Kob Khun Hongtong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hongtong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Erminus misses with a two punch combination.
Erminus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hongtong.
Erminus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Erminus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Erminus goes for a double leg but Hongtong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hongtong continues to drive forward.
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!
Hongtong throws an overhand right that lands on Erminus's shoulder, as Erminus tries to avoid the shot.
Erminus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hongtong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hongtong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Hongtong backs off Erminus throws a huge counter combo but Hongtong manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Erminus.
Jetmir Erminus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hongtong tests Erminus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hongtong avoids the body shot from Erminus.
Erminus misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Hongtong misses the target.#T3#
Hongtong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erminus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Erminus coming out on top.
Erminus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Erminus needs to keep his hands up - Hongtong had a free shot at his head there.
Erminus throws a right and a left that Hongtong avoids nicely.
Hongtong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Erminus lands a slapping body shot.
Erminus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hongtong lands with a right hand. #ROC#Erminus is rocked!
Erminus misses with a wild combination.
Erminus is still on wobbly legs! Can Hongtong finish him?
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Hongtong.
Erminus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Erminus seems to have recovered his senses.
Hongtong scores with a hook to the body. Erminus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erminus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hongtong counters with a left to the body.
Erminus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Erminus.
Jetmir Erminus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erminus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Erminus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hongtong connects with a single shot there.
Hongtong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erminus feints the counter takedown.
Hongtong throws a hook to the side of Erminus's head but Erminus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Hongtong. Beautiful body shot.
Hongtong misses with an uppercut.
Hongtong looks to land a left hand but Erminus moved out of range nicely.
Hongtong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erminus misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hongtong misses the target.
Hongtong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erminus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hongtong tries to sprawl but Erminus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hongtong pushes Erminus off looking to stand but Erminus dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jetmir Erminus.
Well Erminus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetmir Erminus!
After the fight, Jetmir Erminus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
RISE 126 
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Erminus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Erminus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erminus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fisher but Fisher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fisher checks a low kick from Erminus.
A little feinted left hand from Fisher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus throws a leg kick but Fisher sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Erminus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fisher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Erminus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fisher counters with a right hand to the body.
Erminus 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.
Erminus closes the distance and clinches up with Fisher, looking for a takedown. Erminus pushes Fisher against the cage but Fisher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jetmir Erminus.
Erminus fails to land the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Fisher misses its target.
Fisher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Fisher walks into a left hand.
Jetmir Erminus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erminus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Erminus misses with an uppercut
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erminus lands with a right hand.
Erminus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fisher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Fisher drops his hands momentarily and Erminus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
John Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erminus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Erminus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Erminus goes for a double leg but Fisher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fisher continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Fisher misses the target.
Fisher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erminus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erminus cracks Fisher with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Erminus connects with an inside leg kick.
Erminus misses with a combination
and Fisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erminus misses with a takedown
and Fisher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fishers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Erminus fails with the takedown.#T1#
Erminus dives in for a single leg takedown but Fisher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fisher throwing a counter right hand but Erminus manages to avoid it.
John Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jetmir Erminus.
Erminus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fisher under the eye.
Erminus takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
Erminus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Fisher counters with a nice right hand that sends Erminus toppling to the canvas! Erminus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fisher finish him?!#ROC#Erminus is rocked!#T2#
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erminus throws out the jab.
Fisher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erminus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Fisher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erminus wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Erminus throws an elbow that misses. Fisher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Erminus's guard. Nice move by Fisher!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erminus is on top in guard.
#REVB#
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Erminus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Erminus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Erminus wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Erminus postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
Erminus is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Erminus preventing the sweep.
Erminus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erminus throws a strike but Fisher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Erminus pulls Fisher in close to prevent any damage.
Fisher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Erminus wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Fisher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Erminus throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Erminus misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Erminus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Erminus misses with a shot to the body
and Fisher counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Erminus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Erminus landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Erminus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fisher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Erminus is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Erminus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fisher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Erminus is staying tight to Fisher's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fisher taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Erminus is putting a hurting on Fisher here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jetmir Erminus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erminus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Erminus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fisher parries the strikes from Erminus easily there. Erminus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fisher to escape.
Erminus tries to score with some ground and pound. Fisher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fisher is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Erminus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Erminus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Erminus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Erminus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fisher is avoiding damage well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick lands for Erminus.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erminus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fisher defends well and Erminus ends up having to push Fisher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Erminus throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Erminus is predictable there
and Fisher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jetmir Erminus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erminus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left lands for Erminus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A left and a right from Erminus both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jetmir Erminus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Erminus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetmir Erminus!
Jetmir Erminus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RISE 117
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Erminus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Erminus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Erminus looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Erminus throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy misses with a leg kick.
Erminus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Liam Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erminus looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Murphy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Erminus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erminus moves out of range of the body kick.
Erminus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Erminus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Murphy gets caught napping as Erminus dives in and scores a takedown. Murphy manages to retain guard.
Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Murphy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liam Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Erminus gets a double leg takedown into Murphy's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erminus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erminus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Erminus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Erminus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Erminus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erminus's guard. #REVB#
Erminus controlling Murphy's posture.
Erminus 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.#SUB#
Erminus is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Erminus keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy wants to stand but Erminus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Murphy trying to control but Erminus is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Erminus is pulling down on Murphy's head to control his posture.
Erminus wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy tries to bum rush Erminus with a series of wild strikes but Erminus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erminus slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erminus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Erminus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Erminus tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erminus.
Erminus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Erminus throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erminus moves away.
Murphy defending well as Erminus loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Erminus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Murphy throws a low kick but Erminus avoids it.
Erminus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Erminus.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Erminus.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Erminus with a body shot.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Erminus.
Erminus tries to counter with a takedown but Murphy is quick to defend against it.
Murphy lands with a nice body kick.
Erminus scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erminus. #T2#
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erminus was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Erminus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Crunch! Murphy slams his shin into Erminus's torso.#TD#
Erminus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Erminus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erminus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Murphy tries to roll over but Erminus keeps him under control.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
Erminus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Erminus working over Murphy with some ground and pound. Murphy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murphy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Murphy tries to roll over but Erminus keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Erminus in particular looking to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Erminus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Erminus.
Erminus drops an elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy is pressing down on Erminus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Erminus trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Erminus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Erminus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Murphy rushes Erminus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Erminus.
Murphy has Erminus pressed against the cage, preventing Erminus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Erminus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Murphy stalls.
Erminus wants to break free but Murphy has control.
Erminus is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Erminus is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Murphy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Erminus blocks an uppercut.
Erminus tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Erminus blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Stalling in the clinch from Erminus.
#T3#
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Liam Murphy.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Erminus misses the jab.
Murphy tries a low kick but Erminus avoids it.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Erminus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Erminus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Erminus off balance momentarily.#T4##TD#
Erminus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Erminus lands in his opponent's guard.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Erminus preventing the sweep.
Erminus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Erminus throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Erminus from controlling successfully.
Jetmir Erminus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erminus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy! |
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Event:
RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Honghui.
Erminus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Honghui pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erminus misses with a hook.
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Honghui.
Honghui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honghui wants to clinch.
Erminus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Honghui sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Erminus drives through with a takedown into Honghui's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Honghui is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Erminus presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Erminus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Honghui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Erminus dodges the punch combination from Honghui.
Erminus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Honghui misses with a hook
#TD#
and Erminus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Erminus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Erminus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Erminus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Honghui for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erminus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Honghui's head.#SUB2#
Honghui has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erminus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Honghui is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erminus is controlling him.
Erminus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Erminus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Honghui wants to get back to his feet but Erminus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Erminus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Erminus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Erminus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Erminus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Erminus lands a couple of digs.
Honghui has momentary wrist control but Erminus slips an elbow through the middle.
Honghui looking for a sweep. Not yet Honghui, not yet. #SUB2#
Honghui has his foot on Erminus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Erminus works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erminus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Erminus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Erminus chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Honghui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Erminus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Erminus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Erminus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Erminus is stalling in the full guard.
Erminus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erminus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Honghui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Erminus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Honghui being controlled here, momentarily.
Honghui wants to stand and escape but Erminus is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus lands a couple of digs.
Erminus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Honghui wants to get back to his feet but Erminus passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Erminus is working for a kimura but Honghui is defending it quite comfortably.
Erminus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honghui can do to turn this around?
Honghui is refusing to be controlled, as Erminus sits in half guard.
Honghui wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Erminus lands a nice short elbow.
Erminus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Honghui is refusing to be controlled, as Erminus sits in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Erminus stops Honghui from getting back to his feet.
Erminus trying to control the pace.
Erminus is looking to advance position but Honghui won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Erminus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jetmir Erminus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Erminus has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Honghui defend it? Erminus steps over the head and cranks it - Honghui is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Erminus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jetmir Erminus!
A very excited looking Jetmir Erminus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
RISE 101: Parker v Garotinho
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Erminus throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Erminus.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown scores with the left hand. Erminus knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Erminus moved out of range nicely.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Erminus is out of range.
Erminus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brown misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Erminus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that.
Erminus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Erminus tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Erminus looks up at the clock and then as Brown takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Erminus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Erminus wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Erminus is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erminus controlling from mount.
Erminus throwing strikes here but Brown is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Erminus controlling the position easily from mount.
Erminus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Erminus content just to control the position here. #T2#
Brown wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Erminus.
Erminus looking to finish Brown with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brown!
Brown wants to control but Erminus is having none of it.
Erminus dominating with strikes here.
Erminus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Erminus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Erminus with good strikes from the mount here!
Erminus controlling from mount.
Brown is bucking up trying to escape but Erminus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Erminus controlling from mount.
Erminus scoring with strikes but Brown is staying in there.
Erminus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Erminus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Erminus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Erminus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Erminus.#SUB2#
Erminus looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erminus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erminus lands a big elbow.
Erminus lands a couple of good shots and Brown has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Erminus lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Erminus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish.
Erminus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Brown up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Erminus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Erminus throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown cracks Erminus with an open hand slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
Reynaud Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brown!
Erminus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Erminus tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Erminus blocks the body kick.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Erminus slips the punch.
Erminus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Erminus avoids the head kick by Brown.
#T1#
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Erminus is out of range.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Erminus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Erminus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Erminus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Erminus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Erminus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Erminus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Brown taking some punishment here, with Erminus in his half guard.
Erminus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Erminus thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Erminus lands with a punch from half guard.
Erminus thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Erminus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Erminus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Erminus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Erminus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Erminus missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Erminus is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Erminus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erminus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Erminus.
Erminus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Erminus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Erminus. #SUB2#
Erminus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Erminus winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erminus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Erminus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brown's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Erminus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
And Erminus tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A clash of legs there as Erminus blocks the low kick.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Erminus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Erminus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Erminus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown throws a hook but Erminus avoids it easily.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Erminus saw that one coming.
Erminus throws a head kick that Brown semi-blocks.
Erminus thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Erminus counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
Erminus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Erminus throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Erminus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Erminus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Erminus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Erminus is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Erminus in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brown tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Erminus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jetmir Erminus!
A very excited looking Jetmir Erminus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
VFC 103 Dingo vs Feynman
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Erminus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivkov throwing a counter right hand but Erminus manages to avoid it.
Ivkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erminus.
Erminus tries for a takedown but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Erminus drives through with a takedown into Ivkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Erminus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ivkov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus throws a big elbow that misses.
Erminus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivkov wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ivkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erminus.
Ivkov has Erminus pulled in close to control his posture.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erminus is working Ivkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivkov is trying to control the position but Erminus postures up.
Erminus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Erminus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivkov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erminus lands a couple of digs.
Ivkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Erminus connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Ivkov 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.
Erminus landing with the ground and pound.
Erminus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Erminus stays in close to Ivkov's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ivkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Erminus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ivkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Erminus happy to just control the position for now.
Ivkov is trying to control Erminus's posture but Erminus avoids it.
Erminus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ivkov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ivkov is trying to escape the position but Erminus is controlling the position.
Ivkov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivkov tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Erminus has hold of Ivkov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ivkov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Erminus cranks the arm and Ivkov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ivkov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jetmir Erminus!
Jetmir Erminus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Erminus avoids the body shot from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Erminus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tomonaga sprawls well initially but Erminus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Erminus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tomonaga wants to control but Erminus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Erminus is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Tomonaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tomonaga regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Erminus.
Erminus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tomonaga controlling the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erminus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Erminus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomonaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erminus moves in looking to clinch but Tomonaga pushes him off.
Tomonaga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tomonaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erminus moves away.
Tomonaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomonaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Shinichiro Tomonaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomonaga takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Tomonaga misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Erminus misses.
Tomonaga jabs Erminus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Erminus missing with a left hand there. Tomonaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomonaga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tomonaga thuds a left hand into Erminus's body.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Erminus throws out a loose jab but Tomonaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erminus throws a body shot but no joy.
Erminus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tomonaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Erminus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tomonaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Erminus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erminus takes one to the side of the head.
Erminus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erminus looks for a takedown but Tomonaga sprawls well.
Tomonaga takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
Erminus throws a shot from downtown. Tomonaga moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Tomonaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Erminus thows a leg kick but Tomonaga checks it
and Tomonaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinichiro Tomonaga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Erminus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Erminus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomonaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Erminus throws a looping overhand right but Tomonaga ducks down to avoid it.
Tomonaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Tomonaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tomonaga defending well as Erminus loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erminus manages to avoid it.
Erminus throwing a counter right hand but Tomonaga manages to avoid it.
Tomonaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erminus fails with the takedown.#T1#
Erminus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomonaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erminus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tomonaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erminus.
Nice uppercut there from Erminus.
Tomonaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erminus throws a right hand that misses
and Tomonaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shinichiro Tomonaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomonaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erminus.
Erminus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tomonaga just manages to avoid it.
Tomonaga connects with a body shot.
Tomonaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Tomonaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Erminus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#Erminus is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomonaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Erminus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomonaga lands a body shot.
Erminus seems to have got his legs back now.
Erminus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Erminus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Erminus tries to clinch up.
Erminus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomonaga swings for the body but Erminus moves out of range.
Erminus is looking for a counter combo.
Tomonaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erminus is looking to counter punch.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tomonaga.
Erminus throws a poor cross that misses
and Tomonaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Erminus or perhaps it was just good defense by Tomonaga, which made it look bad.
Tomonaga loads up on a big right hand but Erminus slips the punch.
Erminus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomonaga moves away.
It seemed like Tomonaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erminus throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomonaga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tomonaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Erminus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomonaga counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Tomonaga misses the shot to the body.
Erminus is looking to counter punch.
Shinichiro Tomonaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomonaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomonaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tomonaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erminus moves away.
Erminus misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomonaga counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Erminus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tomonaga quickly recovers to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tomonaga is concentrating on defense, preventing Erminus from advancing position.
Erminus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichiro Tomonaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Tomonaga gets caught napping as Erminus dives in and scores a takedown. Tomonaga manages to retain guard.
Tomonaga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tomonaga has Erminus pulled in close to control his posture.
Tomonaga controls Erminus momentarily but Erminus frees himself.
Tomonaga controlling Erminus's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga wants to control the position but Erminus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Erminus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Erminus is pressing down on Tomonaga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tomonaga is holding on for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Erminus staying out of range there.
Erminus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tomonaga scores with a nice strike.
Tomonaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erminus.
Erminus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Erminus throws a combination that misses
and Tomonaga counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Tomonaga misses with an uppercut
and Erminus counters with a two punch combo.
Tomonaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erminus moves away.
Erminus misses with a hook
and Tomonaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomonaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomonaga misses with a left hand
and Erminus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomonaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Tomonaga misses
and Erminus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tomonaga.
Tomonaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erminus.#T3#
Erminus misses with an uppercut. Tomonaga saw that one coming.
Erminus misses with a two punch combination.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot.
Tomonaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Erminus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tomonaga misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Erminus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tomonaga missing with a left hand there. Erminus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomonaga misses with a wild body shot.
Shinichiro Tomonaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Erminus misses with a double jab.
Erminus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tomonaga as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tomonaga! But no joy.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomonaga.
Tomonaga connects with a right hand. Erminus shakes it off.
Erminus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomonaga moves away.
Tomonaga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tomonaga scores with a jab to the head.
Tomonaga scores with a jab to the head.
Jetmir Erminus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erminus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tomonaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shinichiro Tomonaga.
I've got Tomonaga 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Shinichiro Tomonaga!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Shinichiro Tomonaga!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Shinichiro Tomonaga!
Shinichiro Tomonaga wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Shinichiro Tomonaga 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:
The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Erminus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gustus.
Gustus throws a leg kick
and Erminus counters with a straight right hand.
Erminus scores with a nice strike.
Gustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Erminus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gustus misses with a right hand
and Gustus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rantang Gustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Erminus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Gustus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Erminus defends well.
Gustus wants to sweep but no luck.
Erminus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erminus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Gustus trying to control the position here.
Erminus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gustus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gustus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gustus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erminus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erminus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Erminus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gustus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Erminus throws out a powerful jab.
Erminus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Erminus throws a chopping leg kick but Gustus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Gustus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Erminus!
Erminus wants to control but Gustus postures up.#SUB#
Gustus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustus is trying to move to mount but Erminus reverses beautifully and ends up in Gustus's guard. #T3#
Gustus wants to sweep here but Erminus controlling him for the moment.
Gustus wants to control but Erminus passes easily into half guard.
Erminus controlling the action here. #SUB#
Gustus looking for submissions off his back.
Gustus moves into full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erminus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gustus looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustus, not yet. #SUB#
Gustus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Erminus lands a couple of elbows.
Erminus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gustus working for a triangle but Erminus defends it easily.
Erminus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Gustus moves into the clinch.
Gustus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gustus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustus misses with a punch on the inside.
Gustus prevents Erminus from breaking the clinch.
Erminus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Erminus stalling in the clinch but Gustus improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus throws a punch but it's blocked by Erminus.
Gustus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Erminus after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Erminus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustus misses with a body punch
and Erminus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Gustus misses with a hook
and Erminus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Erminus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Gustus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Erminus has his hands on Gustus's head, controlling the position.
Gustus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Erminus is retaining full guard.
Gustus trying to control but Erminus is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Erminus is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erminus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gustus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Erminus's guard.
Gustus wants to take a breather but Erminus is having none of it.
Erminus wants to get back to full guard.
Erminus controlling the position well.
Erminus is not content to let Gustus control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erminus misses with a low kick.
Gustus walks into a stiff left hand from Erminus.
Gustus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erminus.
The fighters circle momentarily. Erminus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Gustus instigates a clinch.
Erminus wants to break free but Gustus has control.
Erminus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rantang Gustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##TD#
Gustus has clasped his hands together around Erminus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Erminus wants to control but Gustus postures up.
Gustus is looking to take a break and control but Erminus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gustus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Erminus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gustus tries to move to mount but Erminus blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erminus regains half guard.
Gustus is trying to control. Erminus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rantang Gustus 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. 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#
Gustus misses with a jab to the body
letting Erminus counter with a right hand. #TD#
Gustus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Erminus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gustus is in Erminus's guard.
Erminus wants to control the position but Gustus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Erminus wants to control but Gustus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gustus tries to pass to full mount but Erminus defends it.
Gustus prevents Erminus from improving his position.#SUB#
Gustus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus trying to control from half guard but Erminus is working away. #T1#
Erminus tries to get to full guard but Gustus has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rantang Gustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gustus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Erminus is just riding it out for now. Gustus eventually gives up the hold.
Gustus thows a huge punch but Erminus dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gustus stalling away here and it's allowed Erminus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gustus is stalling in the full guard.
Gustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erminus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Erminus can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Gustus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Erminus, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Gustus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erminus tries to improve position but can't.
Erminus wants to control but Gustus postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Gustus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gustus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Erminus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustus wants to control but Erminus is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Erminus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gustus doesn't seem phased though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erminus counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustus misses with a lunging right hand
and Erminus counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rantang Gustus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Jetmir Erminus!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Jetmir Erminus!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rantang Gustus!
Jetmir Erminus wins by split decision!
Jetmir Erminus tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TR65: Nakamura No More
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Erminus throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Tomonaga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
A short right from Tomonaga on the inside.
A short right from Tomonaga on the inside. #BC2#
Erminus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Erminus blocks a jab.
Erminus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Erminus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga lands a jab to Erminus's midsection.
Tomonaga misses with a left hand
and Erminus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomonaga takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
Erminus is looking to score with low kicks.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot.
Tomonaga thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Erminus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomonaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tomonaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Erminus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomonaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tomonaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Tomonaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Erminus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tomonaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tomonaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tomonaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomonaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomonaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tomonaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomonaga misses with an uppercut
letting Erminus counter with a right hand.
Tomonaga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tomonaga lands with a good body shot.
Tomonaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erminus! But no joy.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomonaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
Erminus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomonaga looks to throw the jab but Erminus is out of range.
Tomonaga misses with a jab to the body
and Tomonaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erminus motions for Tomonaga to come forward. Erminus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tomonaga throws a shot from downtown. Erminus moves away and avoids it.
Tomonaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomonaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tomonaga lands with a shot to the body.
Erminus throws a jab when Tomonaga was well out of range.
Erminus throws a lazy right hand but Tomonaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tomonaga lands a jab to the nose.
Tomonaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erminus misses with a left hand
and Tomonaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
The fighters circling - Tomonaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomonaga misses with a looping left.
Tomonaga digs a good hook to Erminus's body.
Tomonaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erminus.
Tomonaga avoids the body shot from Erminus.
Tomonaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erminus.
Erminus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga misses with a straight left.
Erminus throws an overhand right that lands on Tomonaga's shoulder, as Tomonaga tries to avoid the shot.
Tomonaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomonaga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erminus! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Tomonaga.#T4#
Erminus swings widly with a right hand
and Tomonaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Erminus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tomonaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Erminus throws a looping overhand right but Tomonaga ducks down to avoid it.
Shinichiro Tomonaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Tomonaga. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Erminus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomonaga punishes Erminus's body with a nice straight punch.
Tomonaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erminus slips under a jab.
Tomonaga missing with a left hand there. Erminus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erminus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tomonaga lands with a straight right. Erminus didn't see that one coming.
Tomonaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Erminus throws a poor cross that misses
and Tomonaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichiro Tomonaga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tomonaga looks to land a right hand but Erminus moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Tomonaga. That snapped Erminus's head back.
Tomonaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
Erminus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomonaga.
A big left from Erminus misses.
Tomonaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Erminus off the cage and back into range.
Tomonaga throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Tomonaga - just one landing.
Tomonaga throws an overhand right that lands on Erminus's shoulder, as Erminus tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erminus throws out the jab.
Erminus misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Tomonaga moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tomonaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomonaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erminus. Erminus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Tomonaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erminus moves out of range as Tomonaga strikes.
Tomonaga throws a big shot that misses.
Erminus flicks out a counter leg kick but Tomonaga steps away.
Tomonaga throws a shot to the body.
Erminus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tomonaga misses with an uppercut.
Erminus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tomonaga misses with a looping left.
Erminus throws out a counter right but Tomonaga avoids it with no problem.
Erminus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tomonaga.
Erminus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erminus moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomonaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Tomonaga.
Erminus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Erminus misses with an uppercut. Tomonaga saw that one coming.
Tomonaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Erminus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomonaga tries to counter by clinching up but Erminus breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Erminus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomonaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erminus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomonaga throws a lazy right hand but Erminus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shinichiro Tomonaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Erminus throws a looping overhand right but Tomonaga ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tomonaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erminus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tomonaga.
Erminus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tomonaga misses the shot to the body.
Tomonaga throws an overhand right that lands on Erminus's shoulder, as Erminus tries to avoid the shot.
Erminus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Erminus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erminus misses with a looping right.#T3#
Tomonaga lands a body shot.
Tomonaga misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Erminus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomonaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erminus moves away.
Tomonaga lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tomonaga.
A big right from Erminus misses.
Tomonaga lands a jab to Erminus's midsection.
Tomonaga lands a jab.
Tomonaga lands with a shot to the body.
Tomonaga just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Erminus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomonaga.
Erminus misses with a right hand
and Tomonaga counters with a left to the body.
Tomonaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erminus manages to avoid it.
Tomonaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Tomonaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erminus manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Erminus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomonaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tomonaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Erminus counters with a nice uppercut.
Tomonaga misses with an uppercut.
Tomonaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tomonaga throws a big shot that misses.
Tomonaga throws a hook but Erminus avoids it easily.
Erminus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomonaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Erminus.
A little feinted left hand from Tomonaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichiro Tomonaga dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Erminus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Erminus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomonaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomonaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erminus throws a lazy uppercut
and Tomonaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Erminus throws a body punch but Tomonaga moves out of range.
Tomonaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erminus misses with a straight right.
Erminus defending well as Tomonaga loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erminus! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
Erminus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot.
Erminus throws an off balance right hand
letting Tomonaga counter with a right hand. #T1#
Tomonaga throws a jab when Erminus was well out of range.
Tomonaga works the jab nicely.
Tomonaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erminus was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomonaga.
Erminus throws an overhand right that lands on Tomonaga's shoulder, as Tomonaga tries to avoid the shot.
Erminus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tomonaga looks to land a right hand but Erminus moved out of range.
Erminus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tomonaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erminus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erminus throws a body punch but Tomonaga moves out of range.
Tomonaga misses with a wild body shot.
Erminus throws out a counter right but Tomonaga avoids it with no problem.
Tomonaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Erminus has time to react.
Tomonaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erminus.
Erminus throws the left hand but Tomonaga avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A shot to the body from Tomonaga misses
and Erminus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Tomonaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Erminus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Erminus throws a right and a left that Tomonaga avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Erminus.
Erminus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tomonaga with a body shot.
Erminus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomonaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erminus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomonaga throws a hook to the side of Erminus's head but Erminus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erminus misses with a looping right.
Erminus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tomonaga misses with a left hand
letting Erminus counter with a right hand.
Tomonaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Tomonaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erminus. Erminus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tomonaga takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erminus! But no joy.
Tomonaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomonaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erminus.
Erminus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomonaga takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
Erminus takes a swing at Tomonaga's ribcage but misses.
Erminus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tomonaga.
Tomonaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erminus can do to turn this around?
Tomonaga throws a big shot that misses.
Erminus misses with a hook.
A jab from Erminus misses.
Erminus tries to land a leg kick but Tomonaga saw it coming and moves away.
Shinichiro Tomonaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Tomonaga as he connects with a hook.
Erminus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erminus throws a right hand that Tomonaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomonaga also avoids with ease.
Tomonaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Erminus.
Tomonaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Erminus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomonaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erminus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tomonaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Erminus misses with a double jab.
Tomonaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erminus.
Jetmir Erminus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomonaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erminus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinichiro Tomonaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tomonaga 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinichiro Tomonaga!
A relieved looking Shinichiro Tomonaga 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:
TR58: Crosser v Erminus
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Crosser clinches. #BC#
Crosser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Crosser takes the fight into the clinch.
Crosser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Crosser breaks from the clinch.
John Crosser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erminus misses the body punch
and Erminus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crosser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erminus.
Some wild striking there from Erminus.
Erminus keeps the fight on the outside.
Crosser swings widly with a right hand
and Erminus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Crosser moves into range and clinches up with Erminus.
Crosser lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosser scores with a shoulder strike.
Erminus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Crosser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crosser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosser lands an uppercut.
Crosser connects with a nasty looking knee right to Erminus's face.
#BC#
Crosser breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Crosser closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Erminus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crosser definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erminus tries to stall but Crosser uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crosser misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Crosser.
#BC#
Crosser manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Crosser moves into range and clinches up with Erminus.
Crosser pushes Erminus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Erminus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosser scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Crosser dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Crosser scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosser gets through Erminus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosser scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crosser lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Erminus or not.
Crosser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Erminus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Erminus working hard to break the clinch.
Erminus working hard to break the clinch.
Crosser lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Erminus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crosser controlling the action here for a moment.
Crosser throws a punch but it's blocked by Erminus.
Crosser lands with a left to the head.
Erminus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Erminus looking to slow down the pace here.
Crosser lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erminus prevents a body shot from Crosser.
Crosser tries to work over Erminus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Erminus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crosser.
#T4##BC#
Crosser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Crosser closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Crosser.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosser.
Erminus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crosser lands a hook that snaps the head of Erminus backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosser unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Erminus looks winded!
Crosser cracks Erminus with a nice body shot.
Crosser scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crosser lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosser unloads a knee to the mid-section. Erminus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Crosser on the inside.
Crosser lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erminus backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Crosser dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Crosser has managed to clinch.
Crosser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erminus can do to turn this around?#BC#
Crosser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crosser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erminus.
Erminus loads up on a big right hand but Crosser slips the punch.
Crosser throws a right hand that misses
and Crosser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crosser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Crosser has managed to clinch.
Crosser lands with a light punch inside.
Crosser holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Crosser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Crosser closes the distance and clinches.
Crosser tries to throw a body punch but Erminus avoids it by throwing Crosser back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Crosser. #T1#
Crosser digs a right hand underneath Erminus's ribcage. Erminus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Crosser.
Crosser connects with a nasty looking knee right to Erminus's face.
Erminus is looking to break free of the clinch but Crosser has double underhooks.
Crosser is leaning against Erminus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Crosser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Erminus tries to keep at a distance but Crosser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crosser lands a body shot.
Crosser lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crosser lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosser lands a body punch. #T2#
Crosser lands a hook that snaps the head of Erminus backwards. #ROC#Erminus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosser tries to work over Erminus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erminus is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosser finish him?
Crosser slowing the pace effectively.
John Crosser has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Erminus wants to get back to striking at distance but Crosser won't allow it.
Erminus seems to have recovered his senses.
Crosser lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosser. #BC#
Crosser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Crosser closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosser.
Crosser lands a body punch.
Crosser lands with a light punch inside.
Crosser lands a knee to the head.
Crosser pushes Erminus against the cage. Crosser is working some dirty boxing. Crosser pushes off with a quick right hook! Erminus goes down! Erminus tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Crosser moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Crosser!
John Crosser retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
TR41: We Came To Slide
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Erminus looks to land a right hand but Helmsfrid Jr moved out of range.
Erminus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erminus throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Helmsfrid Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Erminus stalling in the clinch but Helmsfrid Jr improves position.
Helmsfrid Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Helmsfrid Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Helmsfrid Jr trying to control the action but Erminus is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Helmsfrid Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Erminus sees it coming and defends easily.
Helmsfrid Jr is looking to take a break and control but Erminus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erminus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Erminus trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Helmsfrid Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Helmsfrid Jr is looking to take a break and control but Erminus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helmsfrid Jr wants to pass the guard but Erminus is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Helmsfrid Jr is looking to take a break and control but Erminus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helmsfrid Jr wants to pass to mount but Erminus is defending the position.
Erminus is controlling Helmsfrid Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jetmir Erminus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helmsfrid Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Helmsfrid Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erminus throws a leg kick but Helmsfrid Jr moved away.
Erminus misses with a straight right.
Helmsfrid Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Helmsfrid Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erminus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erminus throws a solid leg kick but Helmsfrid Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Erminus.
Helmsfrid Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erminus.
Helmsfrid Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Erminus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Erminus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erminus misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Erminus.
Erminus missing with a left hand there. Helmsfrid Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jetmir Erminus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The fighters circling - Erminus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helmsfrid Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Helmsfrid Jr rushes Erminus and presses him up against the cage.
Helmsfrid Jr slows down the pace here.
Helmsfrid Jr avoiding damage.
Erminus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erminus tries to circle away but Helmsfrid Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Helmsfrid Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Erminus preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Durans Helmsfrid Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Erminus looks to score with a jab to the body but Helmsfrid Jr is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Erminus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erminus missing with a left hand there. Helmsfrid Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helmsfrid Jr wants to counter the offense by Erminus and move into the clinch position.
Erminus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erminus throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Helmsfrid Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Erminus working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Helmsfrid Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Helmsfrid Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Helmsfrid Jr stalling against the cage.
Helmsfrid Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Erminus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Helmsfrid Jr tries to pull guard but Erminus holds him up against the cage and eventually Helmsfrid Jr drops back down to his feet.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Durans Helmsfrid Jr.#TD2#
Helmsfrid Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Erminus uses from the top position.
Erminus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Helmsfrid Jr trying to control the position.
Erminus controlling from the top position.
Erminus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Helmsfrid Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erminus's guard. #REVB#
Helmsfrid Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Erminus keeping full guard, as Helmsfrid Jr tries to pass.
Erminus pulls Helmsfrid Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Helmsfrid Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helmsfrid Jr wants to control from the top but Erminus keeps moving.
Helmsfrid Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Erminus controlling the position.
Helmsfrid Jr trying to control but Erminus is working from the bottom.
Erminus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Helmsfrid Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helmsfrid Jr trying to control but Erminus is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Erminus just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Erminus misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Helmsfrid Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erminus throws an overhand right that lands on Helmsfrid Jr's shoulder, as Helmsfrid Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Erminus sets himself, and Helmsfrid Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Erminus avoids it this time.
A slow jab from Erminus misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Erminus misses.
Helmsfrid Jr wants to counter the offense by Erminus and move into the clinch position.
Helmsfrid Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helmsfrid Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Erminus shakes him off and moves away.
Erminus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erminus sets himself, and Helmsfrid Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Erminus avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erminus misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Helmsfrid Jr moves into the clinch.
Erminus prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jetmir Erminus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Helmsfrid Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Jetmir Erminus is winning the standup battle so far.
Erminus misses with a straight right.
Erminus misses with a straight right.
Erminus throws a hook but Helmsfrid Jr avoids it easily.
Erminus throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Helmsfrid Jr moves into the clinch.
Erminus is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Helmsfrid Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmsfrid Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Helmsfrid Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Erminus working hard to break the clinch.
Helmsfrid Jr is trying to pull guard but Erminus has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Helmsfrid Jr tries to pull guard but Erminus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Durans Helmsfrid Jr.
The referee calls for Helmsfrid Jr to work.
Helmsfrid Jr stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Helmsfrid Jr's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Helmsfrid Jr tries to pull guard but Erminus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Helmsfrid Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Helmsfrid Jr jumps guard but Erminus stands there with Helmsfrid Jr around his waist. Helmsfrid Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Helmsfrid Jr has Erminus pushed against the cage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Helmsfrid Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Erminus to keep the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Helmsfrid Jr.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Helmsfrid Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Erminus to keep the fight standing.
Helmsfrid Jr fails to pull guard.
Helmsfrid Jr is trying to pull guard but Erminus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Helmsfrid Jr jumps guard but Erminus stands there with Helmsfrid Jr around his waist. Helmsfrid Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Erminus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Helmsfrid Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Erminus wants to get back to striking at distance but Helmsfrid Jr won't allow it.
Helmsfrid Jr is trying to pull guard but Erminus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Erminus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Helmsfrid Jr jumps guard but Erminus stands there with Helmsfrid Jr around his waist. Helmsfrid Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Helmsfrid Jr tries to pull guard but Erminus holds him up against the cage and eventually Helmsfrid Jr drops back down to his feet.
Helmsfrid Jr is looking for a takedown.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Helmsfrid Jr wants a takedown.
Helmsfrid Jr keeps control of Erminus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Helmsfrid Jr has Erminus pressed against the cage, preventing Erminus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Helmsfrid Jr jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Helmsfrid Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Helmsfrid Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Erminus is proving a slippery customer.
Helmsfrid Jr 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Helmsfrid Jr is looking for a triangle here but Erminus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jetmir Erminus.
I think Erminus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetmir Erminus! |
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Event:
TR25: Dap You With Left Hand
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Erminus misses.
Cracker throws an overhand right that lands on Erminus's shoulder, as Erminus tries to avoid the shot.
Erminus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cracker misses the body punch
and Erminus counters with a left to the body.
Erminus keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Erminus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Erminus gets tackled into the cage by Cracker. Cracker maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Cracker successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Cracker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Erminus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cracker.
Cracker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cracker tries to buck Erminus off but Erminus is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Cracker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Erminus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Cracker actively working from the bottom here.
Erminus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Erminus prevents Cracker from improving his position.
Erminus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cracker wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cracker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cracker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Erminus has picked Cracker up and slammed him! Cracker can't keep hold of the triangle and Erminus manages to pass to side control!
Cracker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Erminus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cracker keeps working. #T3#
Cracker is trying to improve his position.
Erminus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cracker on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cracker regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cracker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Erminus seems content to control.#SUB2#
Cracker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cracker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erminus content to control rather than advance.
Cracker is looking for a sweep. Erminus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cracker keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cracker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cracker. Erminus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cracker misses with a hook
letting Erminus counter with a right hand.
Cracker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Erminus throws the left hand but Cracker avoids the punch easily.
Erminus looks to land a combination but Cracker avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cracker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Erminus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erminus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erminus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Cracker clinches with his opponent.
Cracker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Erminus just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cracker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cracker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Erminus smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Cracker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus working hard to break the clinch.
Cracker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Erminus smiles and moves away.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Cracker.#CL2#
Cracker pushes Erminus up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Cracker is trying to pull guard but Erminus has him pressed against the cage.
Erminus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cracker's efforts to push away.
Erminus tries to stall but Cracker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cracker is trying to pull guard but Erminus has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cracker as Erminus tries to tie him up.
Cracker is trying to push Erminus away but Erminus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cracker working hard to break the clinch.
Cracker fails to pull guard.
Erminus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cracker can do to turn this around?
Erminus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cracker is keeping busy.#TD2#
Cracker gets control of Erminus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cracker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erminus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Erminus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cracker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Erminus stacks Cracker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Erminus!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cracker manages to get back to half guard.
Cracker is trying to get back to full guard.
Erminus is taking a breather. Cracker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cracker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cracker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Erminus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cracker moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Cracker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erminus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Erminus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cracker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Erminus uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erminus controls the position from side control.
Cracker is not content to let Erminus control the position.
Cracker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cracker is working for an americana but Erminus has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cracker was thinking about the submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but King Cracker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Erminus throws a jab when Cracker was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cracker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Erminus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cracker looks to land a left hand but Erminus moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Cracker moves into range and clinches up with Erminus.
Cracker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cracker tries to pull guard but Erminus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Erminus trying to stall but Cracker improves his position.
Cracker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Cracker.#TD2#
Cracker pulls Erminus into guard.
King Cracker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Cracker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Erminus stacks Cracker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Erminus!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cracker gets back to half guard.
Cracker wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Cracker moves into full guard.
Cracker keeping full guard, as Erminus tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cracker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Erminus escapes and throws Cracker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Erminus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cracker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cracker sneaks back into half guard.
Erminus is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Erminus is looking to advance position but Cracker won't allow it.
Cracker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erminus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Cracker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cracker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Erminus has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Erminus controlling his opponent.
Erminus unloading with bombs!#T4#
Erminus landing strikes from the mount.
Cracker gets back to half guard.
Cracker gets back to full guard.
Cracker being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Erminus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cracker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jetmir Erminus.
I think Erminus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetmir Erminus! |
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Event:
TR19: O Brother Luciano
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Erminus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halli slips under a jab.
Erminus looks to land a right hand but Halli moved out of range.
Erminus misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.#CL#
Erminus closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Halli pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Halli working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Erminus has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Erminus content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Halli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erminus pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Erminus is working away from the top position though.
Erminus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halli trying to control here.
Erminus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halli on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Halli throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Erminus escapes and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Halli takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Erminus lands a few punches from side control.
Halli seems a little lost for a moment, as Erminus dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Halli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Erminus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Erminus slows the pace down.
Halli is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Halli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli sneaks back into half guard.
Erminus trying to control the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erminus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Halli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Erminus trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli trying to control but Erminus postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that 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.#R2#
Erminus misses with a looping left.
Erminus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Erminus loads up on a big right hand but Halli slips the punch.
As Erminus backs off Halli throws a huge counter combo but Erminus manages to avoid it all.
Halli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erminus throws out the jab.
Halli doesn't manage to clinch there - Erminus circles away.
Halli shoots in but Erminus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erminus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erminus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Erminus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halli.
Erminus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halli.
It looked like Erminus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayan Halli.
Erminus throws a lazy right hand but Halli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Halli gets tackled into the cage by Erminus. Erminus maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Halli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Erminus uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Halli has his foot on Erminus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Erminus works his way back into a safe position though.
Halli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Halli looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Erminus has picked Halli up and slammed him! Halli can't keep hold of the triangle and Erminus manages to pass to side control!
Halli is breathing heavily.
Erminus controls the position.
Erminus continues to stall.
Halli is trying to control Erminus's posture but Erminus avoids it. #T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Erminus scoring with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Halli struggling a bit here.
Erminus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halli will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Halli is looking to regain half guard here but Erminus keeps moving and retains side control.
Halli can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions off his back.
Erminus is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Erminus connects with the punch.
Erminus throws a solid leg kick but Halli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Erminus.
Erminus misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Halli is looking for the big counter here.
Erminus misses with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Halli does no damage.
Erminus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown. Erminus tries to sprawl out of it but Halli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Erminus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Erminus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Erminus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Erminus scores with a body shot.
Rayan Halli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Erminus tries to avoid it but Halli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Erminus to the ground. Erminus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Halli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erminus as he jumps to the side.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayan Halli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli moves to clinch but Erminus breaks away
and Erminus counters with a straight right hand.
Halli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erminus circles away.
Halli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Halli tried to score with a low kick but Erminus checks it.
Erminus looks to score with a jab to the body but Halli is just out of range.#CL#
Erminus moves into the clinch.
Erminus controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Erminus to work.
Erminus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Halli up against the cage.
Erminus seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rayan Halli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Erminus has Halli pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jetmir Erminus.
Erminus motions for Halli to come forward. Erminus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Erminus.
Halli shoots in and drives through. Erminus sprawls well.
Halli goes for a double leg but Erminus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Erminus continues to drive forward.#T3#
Halli fails with the takedown.
Jetmir Erminus is winning the standup battle so far.
Halli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Erminus.
Erminus thuds his right hand into Halli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Erminus lands a really nice looking cross but Halli seems unphased.
Halli takes one to the chin there.
Erminus throws an overhand right that lands on Halli's shoulder, as Halli tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Erminus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Erminus to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Halli tries to pull guard but Erminus won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erminus.
Halli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Erminus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Halli can't get the takedown.
Halli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Erminus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli is trying to pull guard but Erminus has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jetmir Erminus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Erminus 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetmir Erminus! |
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Event:
TR09: Failed My Resolution
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Frost looks to throw the jab but Erminus is out of range.
Frost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Erminus throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost throws a front kick aimed at Erminus's knee but Erminus avoids it well.
Erminus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Erminus looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Erminus 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.
Erminus misses with a straight right.
Erminus swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Erminus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost avoids the head kick by Erminus.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Erminus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Erminus misses. #T1#
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Erminus.
Frost misses with a right hand
and Erminus counters with a nice uppercut.
Erminus misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frost.
Erminus wants to land a leg kick but Frost is out of range.
Erminus misses with a low kick.
Erminus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Erminus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erminus tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target. #T2#
Erminus looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Erminus throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erminus.
Frost drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Erminus defends it well.#CL2#
Frost darts in and clinches Erminus up against the cage.
Frost tries to pull guard but Erminus holds him up against the cage and eventually Frost drops back down to his feet.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Frost.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Erminus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frost tries to pull guard but Erminus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Frost jumps guard but Erminus stands there with Frost around his waist. Frost gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Erminus tries to stall but Frost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frost jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Erminus walks away with a smile on his face. Frost gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Erminus stuffs the takedown attempt from Frost. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Erminus misses the target.#T3#
Erminus throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
Frost drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Erminus defends it well.#TD2#
Frost gets a double leg takedown into Erminus's guard.
Erminus seems keen to control Frost's posture.
Erminus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Frost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Frost wants to control from the top but Erminus keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Erminus controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erminus stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that round.
That's time! Erminus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Frost rushes Erminus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frost jumps guard but Erminus stands there with Frost around his waist. Frost gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Erminus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Erminus smiles and moves away.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Frost.
Erminus throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Frost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Erminus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frost somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Erminus's head but Erminus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erminus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Erminus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Erminus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Erminus.#T1#
Erminus blocks a low kick nicely.
Daniel Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erminus.
Jetmir Erminus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost moves away from the strike by Erminus.
Erminus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD2#
Frost decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Erminus tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Erminus trying to control from the bottom.
Erminus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Frost is trying to control the action in half guard but Erminus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Erminus keeping control of the position.
Frost seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Erminus keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Erminus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frost checks a low kick from Erminus.
Frost closes the distance and clinches up with Erminus, looking for a takedown. Frost pushes Erminus against the cage but Erminus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Erminus swinging wildly here.
Erminus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Erminus throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Frost tries to counter it with a takedown but Erminus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jetmir Erminus is winning the standup battle so far.
Erminus throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.#T4#
Erminus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erminus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but Erminus shows good takedown defense.
Erminus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Erminus.
Erminus stuffs the takedown.
Erminus misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
Frost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Erminus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bone on bone clash there as Frost blocks the leg kick.
Erminus looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Frost tries for a takedown but Erminus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Erminus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost defending well as Erminus loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erminus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but Erminus shows good takedown defense.
Frost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erminus circles away.#TD2#
Frost closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Erminus controls the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to move to mount but Erminus blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Frost wants to control but Erminus is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Frost looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Erminus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daniel Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Frost has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Erminus can't do much from the bottom here.
Erminus keeping his opponent close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Frost tries to advance to mount but Erminus denies him.
Erminus wants to control but Frost postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Erminus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Erminus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erminus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
Erminus swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
A big left from Erminus misses.
Erminus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Frost looking to score a takedown here. Erminus is defending well but Frost drives through and ends up in Erminus's guard.
Erminus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Frost puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Erminus is not content to let Frost control the position.#T4#
Erminus trying to hold on to Frost's head to control him but Frost postures up.
Erminus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frost on the ground.#SUB2#
Frost seems to be working for a kimura but Erminus defends the submission attempt.
Erminus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erminus tries to get out of the position.
Erminus is trying is best to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Erminus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetmir Erminus! |
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