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Event:
TR32: They Wanna Be Us So Bad
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Soon pushes Volkanovski up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Volkanovski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Volkanovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Soon.
Volkanovski is trying to force a seperation but Soon has the dominant position.
Soon blocks an elbow strike from Volkanovski.
Soon is pressed up against the cage. Volkanovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soon down to the mat. Soon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soon throws a hook to the side of Volkanovski's head but Volkanovski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Soon gets a clinch.
Soon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Soon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Volkanovski up against the cage.
Volkanovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Soon walks away with a smile on his face. Volkanovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Soon moves into the clinch.
Soon effectively controlling the action here.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Soon controls the action.
#T1#
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mun Soon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamarudeen Volkanovski.
The referee is keeping an eye on Soon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Soon works on Volkanovski's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkanovski looks winded!
Volkanovski is trying to break the clinch but Soon is controlling him.
Soon pushes Volkanovski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soon is pushing Volkanovski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Volkanovski fails to pull guard.
Volkanovski can't get the takedown.
Soon is working Volkanovski over against the cage.
Come on Soon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Volkanovski can't break the clinch.
Soon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Soon prevents the takedown attempt.
Volkanovski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Soon breaks the clinch.
Soon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Soon moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski wants to break free but Soon has control.
Soon taking a breather.#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Soon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A bit of stalling here from Soon.
Soon effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mun Soon.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Soon strikes.
A jab from Soon finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Kamarudeen Volkanovski has been cut.#CL#
Soon rushes Volkanovski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volkanovski is trying to pull guard but Soon has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalling in the clinch from Soon.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Soon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Soon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Volkanovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Soon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the head.
Soon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkanovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soon is looking to break free of the clinch but Volkanovski has double underhooks.
Soon is stalling here.
Soon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volkanovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soon presses Volkanovski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Soon controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mun Soon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamarudeen Volkanovski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Soon drives through and clinches with Volkanovski against the cage.
Soon stalls.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Soon holds him up against the cage and eventually Volkanovski drops back down to his feet.
Volkanovski tries to break the clinch but Soon is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soon.
Soon stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mun Soon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkanovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkanovski momentarily.
#T1#
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Volkanovski throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soon.#CL#
Soon clinches with his opponent.
Volkanovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soon to keep the fight standing.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Volkanovski breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Soon moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkanovski prevents Soon from breaking the clinch.
Soon stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Soon.
#BC#
Soon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soon.#T2#
Soon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkanovski.
Mun Soon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamarudeen Volkanovski.#CL#
Soon rushes Volkanovski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volkanovski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Soon controlling the action here for a moment.
Soon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Soon cracks Volkanovski with a nice body shot.#T3#
Volkanovski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Soon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Soon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Soon lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Soon breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Soon moves into the clinch.
Soon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
Soon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkanovski is trying to drag Soon to the mat but Soon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Soon manages to break the clinch.
Soon throws a jab when Volkanovski was well out of range.#CL#
Soon clinches up with Volkanovski and pushes him back against the cage.
Soon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards. #BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Soon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soon throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soon cracks Volkanovski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mun Soon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamarudeen Volkanovski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Volkanovski looks to clinch
and Soon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soon tries to clinch there but Volkanovski circles away.
Soon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkanovski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Soon drives through and clinches with Volkanovski against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Soon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Soon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Volkanovski tries to break the clinch but Soon is controlling the position.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Soon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkanovski is trying to push Soon away but Soon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1##BC#
Soon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soon moves out of range as Volkanovski throws a body kick.
#CL#
Soon rushes Volkanovski and presses him up against the cage.
Volkanovski wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Soon manages to break the clinch.
Soon thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Soon moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Soon.
Soon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soon lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soon. #BC#
Soon breaks from the clinch.
Soon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Soon throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Mun Soon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
Soon darts in and clinches Volkanovski up against the cage.
Soon blocks an uppercut.
Soon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Volkanovski pulls guard effortlessly.
Volkanovski has a closed guard, preventing Soon from standing up. #T3#
Soon trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soon wants to stand but Volkanovski is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Soon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamarudeen Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soon but Soon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soon is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Soon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soon pushes Volkanovski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soon pushes Volkanovski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Soon won't allow it.
Kamarudeen Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mun Soon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soon, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mun Soon! |
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Event:
TR23: Catch The Big Fisk
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Volkanovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Aisland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Volkanovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aisland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volkanovski tries to get to full guard but Aisland has control of the leg. #SUB#
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aisland is keen to just control but Volkanovski is a slippery customer.
Aisland performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski trying to control but Aisland postures up.
#SUB#
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Volkanovski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Volkanovski wants to improve his position but instead Aisland has moved into half guard.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volkanovski is not content to let Aisland control the position.
Aisland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aisland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Volkanovski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Volkanovski is looking to control Aisland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkanovski avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Aisland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aisland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Aisland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Volkanovski!
Aisland lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aisland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB#
Aisland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Volkanovski is surviving well by controlling Aisland's body position as best he can.
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!#SUB#
Aisland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Volkanovski is surviving well by controlling Aisland's body position as best he can.
Aisland lands a big elbow.
Volkanovski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but Volkanovski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aisland to get the leverage. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkanovski defends it well. #SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkanovski defends it well.
Aisland 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.#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but Volkanovski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aisland to get the leverage.
Volkanovski trying to control but Aisland postures up.
#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Ground and pound from Aisland. #SUB#
Aisland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Aisland is working for a kimura but Volkanovski is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Aisland has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Volkanovski defend it? Aisland steps over the head and cranks it - Volkanovski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Aisland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sanka Aisland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Turbo.
Turbo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Turbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turbo.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Volkanovski misses with a body punch.
Turbo is pressed up against the cage. Volkanovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turbo down to the mat. Turbo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Volkanovski throws a body punch but Turbo moves out of range.
Volkanovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turbo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkanovski somewhat.
Turbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turbo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turbo lands a nice hook to Volkanovski's body. Volkanovski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volkanovski wants to clinch up but Turbo keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turbo slips a jab and a cross from Volkanovski.
Turbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Daniel Turbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Turbo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turbo avoiding damage as Volkanovski throws knees to the body.
Volkanovski connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Turbo has been cut.
Turbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turbo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkanovski.
A short right from Turbo.
Turbo trying to land knees to the body.
Volkanovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Turbo lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turbo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Volkanovski - the referee stops the clock and Turbo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Volkanovski. Turbo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Volkanovski tries for a takedown but Turbo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniel Turbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamarudeen Volkanovski.
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!
Turbo cracks Volkanovski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but Turbo shows good takedown defense.
Turbo is looking to counter the offense by Volkanovski and move into the clinch.
Turbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turbo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkanovski.
Turbo cracks a nice hook into Volkanovski's ribs.
Turbo is breathing heavily.
Turbo lands with a shot to the body.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown but Turbo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkanovski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkanovski with a poor takedown #CL#
and Turbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turbo. #T3#
Turbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volkanovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Turbo.
#TD2#
Volkanovski drags the fight down to the ground.
Volkanovski wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Volkanovski holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkanovski is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Volkanovski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Volkanovski gets to his feet. Turbo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Turbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Turbo's cut.
That's time! Turbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Volkanovski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turbo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turbo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkanovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkanovski throws a counter combo.
Volkanovski tries for a takedown but Turbo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turbo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkanovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turbo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Turbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamarudeen Volkanovski.
Turbo misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Volkanovski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Turbo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Volkanovski manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turbo is trying to escape the mount but Volkanovski keeps good control and instead manages to take Turbo's back.
#T1#
What can Turbo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkanovski is punishing Turbo with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Turbo won't enjoy being in this position. Volkanovski looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Turbo is tapping - it's over boys! Volkanovski picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamarudeen Volkanovski!
Kamarudeen Volkanovski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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