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Event:
VFC 83 Schwarzchild vs Masters
Date: May 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab from Wilson.#CUT#It looks like Mun Soon has been cut.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson throws a one two combo.
Wilson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Island Gym in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Wilson sends Soon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wilson is motioning to the referee to let Soon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Soon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Soon counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Soon is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Soon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soon circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Wilson. Soon falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Wilson! |
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Event:
VFC 74 Huygens vs Masters
Date: May 04, 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.
Kwata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soon sprawls well. Soon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kwata gets slowly back to his feet.
Soon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kwata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soon is fending him off so far but Kwata persists. Nope, Soon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ani Kwata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwata shoots for a double leg takedown but Soon sprawls well. He's pushed Kwata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Kwata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soon sprawls well. Soon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kwata gets slowly back to his feet.
Soon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kwata with a poor takedown
and Soon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Soon. No joy for Kwata on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kwata.
Soon looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Kwata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Soon to counter with a crisp jab.
Kwata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soon as he jumps to the side.
Kwata tries for a takedown but Soon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Kwata shoots and misses
and Soon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Soon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kwata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soon tries to avoid it but Kwata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soon to the ground. Soon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kwata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kwata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kwata looks for a takedown but Soon sprawls well.
Soon looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Kwata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soon throws out a counter right but Kwata avoids it with no problem.
Soon slaps away a takedown attempt from Kwata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Soon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kwata fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mun Soon dominated that round.
That's time! Kwata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Soon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soon wants it to stay on the feet.
Kwata closes the distance and clinches up with Soon, looking for a takedown. Kwata pushes Soon against the cage but Soon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soon stuffs the takedown.
Soon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ani Kwata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwata darts in looking for a takedown but Soon gets double underhooks and turns Kwata into the cage.
Soon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kwata backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soon misses with some punches.
#TD#
Kwata wants the takedown. Soon is fighting it off but Kwata persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Soon's guard against the cage.
Kwata trying to control the position from guard on top but Soon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kwata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Kwata tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kwata working the ground and pound from side control.
Kwata staying calm.
Kwata is chipping away with strikes.
Kwata creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Soon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Soon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Kwata is chipping away with strikes.
Soon wants to get back to his feet but Kwata drags him back down.
Kwata working the body and head with strikes.
Kwata is putting a hurting on Soon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kwata is working Soon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kwata 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.
Kwata landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kwata working the head with strikes.
Kwata cracks Soon with a big elbow. #T3#
Soon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kwata landing shots from mount.
Kwata scoring with strikes but Soon is staying in there.
Kwata connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Soon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kwata lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kwata is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kwata cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kwata trying to control but Soon is having none of it.
Kwata landing shots from mount.
Ani Kwata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwata connects with a bit shot that sees Soon covering up! More strikes from Kwata and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kwata is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ani Kwata! |
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Event:
TR45: Colt 45 and Two Zigzags
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Rawlins pushes Soon up against the cage in a clinch.
Rawlins tries a body shot but Soon blocks it.
Rawlins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Rawlins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rawlins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Soon lands a body shot.
Rawlins is trying to force a seperation but Soon has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlins misses with an elbow strike.
Rawlins tries to work over Soon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rawlins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rawlins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soon is defending well for now.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soon.
Rawlins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soon has Rawlins pressed against the cage, preventing Rawlins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rawlins blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawlins backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rawlins.
Rawlins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soon prevents a body shot from Rawlins.
Rawlins missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Rawlins stalling in the clinch but Soon improves position.
Rawlins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rawlins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soon avoids it.
Soon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlins is trying to break free.
Rawlins blocks an uppercut.
Rawlins can't break the clinch.
Rawlins takes a shot to the head.
Rawlins misses with an elbow strike.
Soon lands a nice uppercut.
Rawlins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Soon.
Rawlins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soon misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Soon.
Soon blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soon.
Rawlins throws an elbow that misses.
Rawlins is trying to break free.
Soon blocking some punches.
Rawlins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rawlins backwards.
Soon misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Soon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlins tries to throw a body punch but Soon avoids it by throwing Rawlins back against the cage.
Soon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rawlins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soon blocks the elbow strike.
Rawlins misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawlins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlins stalling in the clinch but Soon improves position.
Rawlins tries a body shot but Soon blocks it.
Rawlins misses with a knee strike.
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 Mun Soon 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#
Rawlins tries to clinch but Soon moves out of range.
Soon throwing a counter right hand but Rawlins manages to avoid it.
Rawlins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawlins throws a lazy right hand but Soon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Soon misses the target.
Soon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rawlins.
Rawlins misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Soon counters by moving into the clinch.
Soon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rawlins's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Rawlins breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Rawlins misses with a straight left.
Rawlins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rawlins tries to bum rush Soon with a series of wild strikes but Soon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Rawlins misses.
Soon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rawlins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soon moves away from the strike by Rawlins.
An attempted straight right counter from Soon misses the target.
Rawlins tests Soon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Rawlins coming out on top.#T2#
Rawlins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rawlins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ezekiel Rawlins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Soon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rawlins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Soon staying out of range there.
Soon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rawlins.
Rawlins connects with the punch.
Rawlins throws a solid leg kick but Soon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rawlins.#T3#
Rawlins tries to close the distance and clinch but Soon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Rawlins tries to get set, Soon tries to push him back and clinch up but Rawlins manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Rawlins.
Soon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawlins punishes Soon's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rawlins. Soon does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Soon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Rawlins.
A jab from Rawlins misses.
Rawlins scores with a jab.
Rawlins looks to land a right hand but Soon moved out of range.
Soon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rawlins throws out the jab. #T4#
Rawlins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rawlins misses with a lunging right hand
and Rawlins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Rawlins is rocked!
Rawlins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soon counters with a big left hand that crumples Rawlins! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mun Soon! |
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Event:
TR42: Light That Exotic Up
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Terej throws a hook to the side of Soon's head but Soon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Terej backs off Soon throws a huge counter combo but Terej manages to avoid it all.
Soon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terej was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terej misses with a looping left.
Soon tries to bum rush Terej with a series of wild strikes but Terej uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Terej misses its target.
Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Soon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terej definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terej manages to avoid it.
Terej misses with a series of wild punches.
Soon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Terej dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terej gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soon.
Soon slips a jab from Terej.
Terej thuds his right hand into Soon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Mun Soon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Soon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Terej misses with the head strike.
Terej throws a head punch that misses.
Soon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Terej working aggressively here.
#T1#
Terej prevents Soon from breaking the clinch.
Terej is trying to break the clinch but Soon has him pressed against the cage.
Soon is trying to break the clinch but Terej has him pressed against the cage.
Terej tries to circle away but Soon has him pinned against the cage.
Soon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Terej fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terej is trying to break the clinch but Soon is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Terej fails to land.
Terej wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Terej breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terej.
Terej lands a nice shot to the body.
Soon throws a right hand that Terej ducks under and follows up with a left that Terej also avoids with ease.
It looked like Terej wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soon defending well as Terej loads up on a big left hand.
Terej tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soon was well out of range. Poor timing from Terej.
Nice defenses there by Soon.
Terej looks to throw the jab but Soon is out of range.
Terej lands a right hook to the body.
Terej slips a jab and a cross from Soon.
Mun Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terej avoids the body shot from Soon.
#T2#
Terej keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Terej misses.
Terej throws a looping overhand right but Soon ducks down to avoid it.
Soon takes a swing at Terej's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soon. Terej does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soon. Terej does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soon slips a jab from Terej.
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!
Terej lands a lovely overhand right.
Soon misses with a body shot.
Soon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Terej does no damage.
Soon misses with a wild combination.
Terej looks to throw the jab but Soon is out of range.
Soon takes a swing at Terej's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Terej misses the target.
Soon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Soon does no damage. #T3#
Soon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terej.
Soon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Terej rather than just go for the knockout.
Soon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Soon takes a swing at Terej's ribcage but misses.
Terej throws a hook but Soon blocks it.#CL2#
Terej tries to keep at a distance but Soon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soon lands with a right to the head.
Terej looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Terej takes a shot to the head.
Terej throws a head punch that misses.
Soon stalling the fight.
Soon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terej backwards.
Soon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Terej has him pressed against the cage.
Soon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Terej is looking to control Soon's arms but Soon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Terej has his back to the cage.
Soon prevents Terej from breaking the clinch.
Soon prevents Terej from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Terej swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Terej up against the cage.
Terej misses with a punch to the body.
Terej wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soon struggles to land a body shot inside as Terej controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Soon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Soon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Terej.#CL2#
Soon pushes Terej up against the cage in a clinch.
Terej wants to break free but Soon has control.
Soon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soon working hard to break the clinch.
Soon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terej misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Terej is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Soon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Soon lands a nice uppercut.
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 Tibor Terej will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mun Soon'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#
Soon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Terej misses.
Terej defending well as Soon loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Terej shoots in and bounces Soon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Soon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Terej controls the pace.
Terej has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soon wants to stand and escape but Terej is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terej's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soon stopping the sweep attempt from Terej.
Soon wants to get up but he can't break Terej's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Terej keeping full guard, as Soon tries to pass.
Soon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Terej tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Terej managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Soon drops back looking for a leg! Terej is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terej manages to kick Soon off! Soon jumps back into Terej's guard.
Soon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Terej might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Terej tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Terej is proving hard to escape from.
Terej utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soon won't allow Terej to sweep him here.
Terej is working hard here to advance position.
Soon wanted to stand there but Terej had control of the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soon throwing strikes from guard but Terej blocks nicely.
Soon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Terej 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.
Soon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Terej works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Terej is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terej working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soon.
Terej working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soon.
Terej knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soon on the ground.
Soon wanted to stand there but Terej had control of the position.
Terej preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Terej wants to sweep but no luck.
Soon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terej moves away.
Terej missing with a left hand there. Soon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Soon clinches with his opponent.
Mun Soon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
A short right from Soon on the inside.
Terej is trying to push Soon away but Soon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Soon lands a left hand.
Soon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soon prevents a body shot from Terej.
A frustrated look appears on Terej's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soon tries to work over Terej's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soon lands a right hand.
Soon can't find room to land a body shot as Terej controls the action.
Terej is trying to force a seperation but Soon has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Terej wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soon stalling in the clinch but Terej improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Soon.
The referee calls for Soon to work.
Terej fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terej is trying to force a seperation but Soon has the dominant position.#T4#
Terej is trying to force a seperation but Soon has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Soon - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soon lands a body punch.
Soon presses Terej against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Terej misses with a body punch.
Soon lands with a left to the head.
Soon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Terej up against the cage.
Terej throws a punch but it's blocked by Soon.
Good body shot from Soon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soon lands a left hand.
Terej looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Soon.
Soon scores with a shoulder strike.
Soon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terej can't find room to land a body shot as Soon controls the action.
Soon gets through Terej's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mun Soon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mun Soon'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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Terej gets tackled into the cage by Soon. Soon maintains the clinch.
Terej working aggressively here.
Soon lands a body punch.
Terej is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soon is keeping busy.
Soon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Terej is looking to control Soon's arms but Soon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Terej has his back to the cage.
Come on Soon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Soon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Soon - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soon.
Soon is working Terej over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terej throws a punch but it's blocked by Soon.
The referee is keeping an eye on Soon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Soon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Soon's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terej's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Terej tries a body shot but Soon blocks it.
Terej tries to throw a body punch but Soon avoids it by throwing Terej back against the cage.
Terej misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Soon lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terej.
Soon scores with a shot to the side of Terej's head.
Soon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terej throws a punch but it's blocked by Soon.
Terej wants to get back to striking at distance but Soon won't allow it.
Terej creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Terej fails to land.
Soon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Soon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Soon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Terej backwards.
Soon leaning against his opponent.
Soon scores with a hook to the body.
Soon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Terej is trying to break the clinch but Soon is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Terej fails to land.
Terej throws a head punch that misses.
Soon lands a right hand.
Soon tries a body shot but Terej blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Terej fails to land.
Terej misses with some punches.
Soon has Terej pressed against the cage.
Soon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Terej has him pressed against the cage.
Soon lands a shot to the body.
Soon stalling in the clinch.
Terej is looking to break free of the clinch but Soon has double underhooks. #T3#
Terej struggles to land a body shot inside as Soon controls his hands.
Soon tries to work over Terej's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terej backwards.
Soon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terej letting Soon take a breather here.
Soon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Soon is struggling to control the position.
Terej swings wildly with an uppercut but Soon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Soon as the two fighters clinch.
Soon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Soon.
Soon lands an uppercut.
Terej looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Soon is leaning against Terej and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soon stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Soon to work.
Soon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Soon.
Terej keeps control of Soon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soon taking a breather.
Terej can't find room to land a body shot as Soon controls the action.
Soon just leaning against Terej, taking a breather.
Terej fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terej is trying to break free.
Terej is trying to force a seperation but Soon has the dominant position.
Soon controlling the action here for a moment.
Terej wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soon has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mun Soon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mun Soon! |
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Event:
TR37: OMG, Back At It Again
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1#
A left lands for Boy.
Soon misses with a double jab.
Boy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soon dodges the punch combination from Boy.
Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soon swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Soon saw that one coming.
Soon swinging wildly here.
Boy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Soon ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Soon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soon throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soon enables Boy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boy stops Soon from standing up.
Boy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soon wants to get back to his feet but Boy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boy cracks Soon with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Soon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boy has passed into side control.
#T1#
Boy lands an elbow.
Soon is trying to get back to half guard.
Boy gets to mount! Soon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
You get the feeling that Soon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Soon is trying to escape the mount.
Soon is trying to stand up.
Soon is in a horrible position here. Boy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Boy controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boy looking to control but Soon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T2#
A nice elbow there by Boy.
Soon is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boy landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy controlling from the full mount.
Boy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Soon really wants to buck Boy off and get back to his feet.
Boy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Soon trying desperately to get to his feet.
Boy working Soon over with strikes here.
Boy controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soon is looking to improve his position but Boy isn't that keen on the idea.
Boy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Soon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Boy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#Soon is rocked!
A big strike lands for Boy! That's really hurt Soon and he's turned his back - Boy keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Boy jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Boy!
In his post fight interview, Island Boy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Collins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins throws the left hand but Soon avoids the punch easily.
Collins lands with a straight right. Soon didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Mun Soon has been cut.
Collins cracks Soon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soon ducks under a wild hook from Collins.#TD2#
Soon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Collins on his heels. He'll look to pass Collins's guard now, I'm sure.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins keeping full guard, as Soon tries to pass.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Soon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soon wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving. #T1#
Collins wants to stand and escape but Soon is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Soon is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Soon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Soon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Soon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soon is working Collins over against the cage.#TD2#
Soon lands a takedown into guard.
Soon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soon postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins is wriggling around but Soon manages to pass to half guard.
Soon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Soon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soon.
Soon winds up and cracks Collins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Soon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soon connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple.
Soon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soon working Collins over with strikes.
Soon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Soon thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Soon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Soon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Soon throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
Soon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Collins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
Soon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Collins to regain full guard.
Soon lands a couple of digs.
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 Mun Soon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Soon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Collins quickly recovers to half guard.
Soon throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
Soon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soon.
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soon.
Soon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Soon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Soon.
Mun Soon has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Soon controlling from the top position.
Soon throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Soon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soon is working Collins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Soon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soon throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soon throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soon with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Soon arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Collins's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mun Soon! |
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