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Event:
OFK 398 - Anderson Vs Maki
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Herrera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paul Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera defending well as Tawake loads up on a big left hand.
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tawake throws a quick counter head kick but Herrera was just out of range.
Herrera throws a head kick but Tawake moves out of range.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Tawake tries to sprawl out of it but Herrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tawake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tawake paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Herrera shoots in and bounces Tawake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Tawake keeps moving. #ES#
Tawake scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tawake is looking to counter punch.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.#T1#
A punch combination from Herrera misses.
Tawake tried to counter with a leg kick but Herrera avoided it.
Tawake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herrera's sensitive parts.
Herrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Herrera darts in and clinches Tawake up against the cage.#BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake scores with a hook to the body. Herrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Herrera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake with the inside leg kick.
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2##CL2#
Herrera rushes Tawake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Tawake on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Tawake breaks from the clinch.
Herrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tawake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Herrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Tawake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Herrera's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Herrera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tawake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Herrera checks a leg kick.
Herrera with the counter takedown but Tawake avoids it easily.
Herrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Tawake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Herrera tries to clinch
and Tawake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herrera fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Herrera is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Tawake circles away easily
and Tawake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tawake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herrera.
Tawake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Herrera looks for a takedown but Tawake sprawls well.
Tawake blocks a head kick by Herrera.
Herrera throws a body punch but Tawake moves out of range.
Tawake cracks Herrera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Herrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tawake connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Herrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tawake swivels and escapes.
Tawake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Tawake counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Tawake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herrera has a takedown stuffed.
Tawake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herrera checks a leg kick.
Tawake lands with a shot to the body.
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but Tawake pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Tawake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tawake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tawake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Tawake sprawls well.
Tawake stuffs the takedown.
Tawake stuffs the takedown attempt from Herrera. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.#TD2#
Herrera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herrera lands in his opponent's guard.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herrera is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Herrera gets to his feet - Tawake follows without any prompting.
Tawake feints and then cracks Herrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Herrera down.
Tawake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tawake throwing a counter right hand but Herrera manages to avoid it.
Tawake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herrera on the side of the head.
Herrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tawake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Tawake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Tawake is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Tawake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herrera.
Tawake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tawake pinned against the cage. Tawake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tawake looks to land a left hand but Herrera moved out of range nicely.
Herrera misses with a takedown
and Tawake counters with a thumping low kick.
Tawake looks for the body kick but Herrera saw that one coming. #T3#
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Tawake sprawls well.
Herrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Tawake sprawls well. He's pushed Herrera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tawake with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Herrera has managed to clinch.
Tawake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice sprawl there from Tawake as Herrera shoots in.
Tawake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?
Herrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tawake counters with a big head kick but Herrera shrugs it off.
Herrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Herrera blocks a head kick by Tawake.
Herrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Herrera blocks the low kick.
Tawake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tawake defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tawake.
Tawake lands a leg kick that knocks Herrera off balance momentarily.
Tawake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Herrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tawake lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake 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##TD2#
Tawake gets caught flat footed, as Herrera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tawake is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Herrera breaks from the clinch.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
Tawake throws an overhand right that lands on Herrera's shoulder, as Herrera tries to avoid the shot.
Tawake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tawake throws out a leg kick but Herrera moves out of range and Tawake only half commits. #CL2#
Herrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tawake, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tawake misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Tawake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herrera throws a right hand that Tawake ducks under and follows up with a left that Tawake also avoids with ease.#T1#
Tawake pushes Herrera away with a front kick.
Herrera shoots and misses
and Tawake counters with a leg kick.
Herrera misses with the combination.
Herrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Tawake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Tawake.
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but Tawake pushes him off.
Herrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tawake as he jumps to the side.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Tawake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tawake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Tawake counters with an inside leg kick.
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Tawake counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tawake lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Tawake.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tawake. Herrera shrugs it off though. #T3#
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt
and Tawake counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tawake scores with a shot to the body.
Tawake misses with a low kick as Herrera jumps back.
And Herrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Tawake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A cross from Tawake lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herrera.
Herrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Herrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tawake defends it nicely.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tawake pinned against the cage. Tawake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Herrera tries to clinch up but Tawake circles away and keeps his distance.
Herrera walks into a straight right hand from Tawake.
Tawake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tawake throws a leg kick which misses Herrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Herrera tries to avoid it.
Tawake just misses with a punch to the body.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tawake but Tawake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Herrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Tawake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tawake, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
During a confident post fight interview, Isoa Tawake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
AFC #27
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tawake.
Tawake throws out a loose jab but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tawake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Walton is able to avoid easily.
Walton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tawake lands an overhand right.
Walton doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Walton clinches with his opponent.
Tawake stalling in the clinch but Walton improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tawake throws a punch but it's blocked by Walton.
Tawake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walton gets through Tawake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tawake tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing Tawake back against the cage.
Tawake can't find room to land a body shot as Walton controls the action.
Tawake tries to break the clinch but Walton is controlling the position. #T1#
Walton blocks an uppercut.
Tawake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walton taking a breather.
Tawake misses with a punch to the body.
Walton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Walton.
Walton is pushing Tawake up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tawake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walton.
Walton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tawake misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tawake.
Tawake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tawake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tawake wants to break free but Walton has control.
#T2#
Walton lands with a short shot to the head.
Tawake takes a shot to the head.
Walton blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake misses with some punches.
Walton lands with a left to the head.
Walton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tawake misses with some punches.
Tawake tries to break the clinch but Walton is controlling the position.
Walton stalling the fight.
Tawake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tawake scores with a shot to the side of Walton's head.
Tawake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tawake lands a shot to the body.
Walton leaning against his opponent.
Tawake tries to circle away but Walton has him pinned against the cage.
Tawake tries a body shot but Walton blocks it.
Tawake is trying to break the clinch but Walton has him pressed against the cage.
Walton effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Tawake swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton is pushing Tawake up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Walton blocks an uppercut.
Tawake tries to circle away but Walton has him pinned against the cage.
Walton lands a right hand.
Walton lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tawake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walton's sensitive parts.
Tawake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Walton darts in and clinches Tawake up against the cage.#T4#
Walton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tawake working hard to break the clinch.
Tawake has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
Still in the clinch, Walton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Walton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Tawake fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tawakes head.
A short uppercut from Walton.
Tawake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tawake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walton just leaning against Tawake, taking a breather.
Walton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tawake misses with a punch on the inside.
Tawake stalls.
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 Benjamin Walton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Walton closes the distance and pushes Tawake back into the cage.
Tawake misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tawake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walton avoids the head kick by Tawake.
Tawake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Walton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tawake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Tawake lands a body shot.
Tawake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walton throws out the jab. #T1#
Walton wants to clinch
and Tawake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tawake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Walton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tawake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tawake misses with a leg kick.
Tawake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tawake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tawake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Walton misses the target.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tawake.
Tawake only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Walton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tawake misses with a looping left.
Tawake throws a leg kick
and Walton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walton lands a head kick. Tawake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tawake motions for Walton to come forward. Tawake throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walton checks a leg kick.
It looked like Walton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tawake.
Walton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tawake.
Tawake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tawake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Tawake throws a hook but Walton avoids it easily.
Walton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tawake lands a right hook to the body.
Tawake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Walton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Tawake misses
and Walton counters with a stiff right hand.
Tawake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tawake really felt that one!
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Walton backing away here, and Tawake unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tawake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Isoa Tawake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tawake throws a leg kick that misses.
Tawake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Walton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Tawake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tawake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walton misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Tawake.
Walton throws a wild body kick that Tawake sees coming a mile off.
Walton misses with an uppercut
and Tawake counters with a good low kick that Walton was not able to check. #CL#
Walton closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Walton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Walton dominated that second round.
That's time! Walton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tawake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tawake blocks a head kick by Walton.
Tawake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tawake shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tawake blocks a head kick by Walton.
Walton tries to clinch up but Tawake circles away and keeps his distance.
Tawake tried to score with a low kick but Walton checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tawake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tawake throws a leg kick but Walton moved away.
Walton thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Walton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tawake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Walton rushes Tawake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tawake throws a head punch that misses.
Walton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Walton.
Walton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tawake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tawake avoids it.
Tawake misses with the head strike.
Tawake misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tawake fails to land. #BC2#
Tawake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walton tries to clinch but Tawake moves out of range. #T2#
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tawake throws a lazy body kick
and Walton counters with a stiff right hand.
Walton doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
#CL#
Walton clinches up with Tawake and pushes him back against the cage.
Tawake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walton controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Walton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Tawake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walton is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
#T3#
Walton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tawake.
It appears Walton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Walton misses the jab.
Walton moves out of range of the body kick from Tawake.
Walton is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
Walton throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Tawake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tawake throws the left hand but Walton avoids the punch easily.
Walton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tawake cracks Walton with a good jab.
Walton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tawake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tawake on the side of the head. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tawake misses with a low kick as Walton jumps back.
Tawake misses with a double jab.
Walton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tawake clobbers Walton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walton throws a shot from downtown. Tawake moves away and avoids it.
Tawake throws a fast counter high kick but Walton manages to duck under it in time.
Walton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walton defending well as Tawake loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isoa Tawake.
I think Walton 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Walton!
A less than humble Benjamin Walton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
AFC #18
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Tawake ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
A swing and a miss from Tawake.
Good leg kick by Tawake.
Jordan misses with a double jab
enabling Tawake to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Tawake.
Jordan throws a lazy uppercut
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tawake. That's going to slow Jordan down.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Tawake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tawake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tawake moves out of range as Jordan strikes.
Tawake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tawake.
Jordan throws a looping overhand right but Tawake ducks down to avoid it.
Tawake throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Jordan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Jordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tawake ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tawake is looking to counter punch.
Sky Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tawake.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jordan throws a right hand that Tawake ducks under and follows up with a left that Tawake also avoids with ease.
Jordan misses with a hook
and Tawake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tawake lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tawake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tawake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tawake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan misses with a left hand
and Tawake counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Tawake to counter with a crisp jab.
Tawake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jordan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jordan misses with a looping left.
Tawake jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Tawake.
Nice shot lands for Tawake.
Tawake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Tawake.
Tawake scores with a leg kick.
Jordan walks into a jab.
Tawake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tawake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jordan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tawake thinking.
Jordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tawake.
Jordan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tawake.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tawake is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tawake throws a front kick that sends Jordan stumbling back into the cage.
Jordan digs a good body shot into Tawake's ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tawake - that will leave a mark!
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jordan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jordan missing with a left hand there. Tawake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Jordan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jordan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good exchange - Tawake coming out on top.
Jordan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jordan misses with a hook.
Tawake slips a jab from Jordan.
Jordan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jordan throws a hook but Tawake avoids it easily.
Jordan drops his hands momentarily and Tawake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Jordan looks to throw the jab but Tawake is out of range.
Tawake is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, jab by Tawake - just one landing.
Jordan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Jordan misses its intended target.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tawake moves away.
Jordan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jordan there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Tawake connects with a solid leg kick.
Donk. Tawake catches Jordan right on the button with a cross.
Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tawake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tawake counters with an outside leg kick.
Tawake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a looping left.
Jordan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Tawake moves out of range.
Jordan misses with a left hand
and Tawake counters with a stiff right hand.
Jordan misses with a hook.
Tawake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jordan. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan scores with a three punch combo!
Jordan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tawake. Jordan shrugs it off though.
Jordan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jordan misses with a hook. Tawake ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tawake.
Tawake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jordan.
A big left from Jordan misses.
A low kick lands for Tawake.
Jordan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tawake slips under a jab from Jordan.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Jordan misses with a lunging right hand
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Tawake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tawake doesn't seem bothered though.
Jordan misses with a right hand
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tawake counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jordan's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tawake, as that shot connected.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tawake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Tawake.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tawake sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A big left from Jordan misses.
Jordan misses with a lunging right hand
and Tawake makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tawake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jordan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tawake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Tawake to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Jordan misses.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jordan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tawake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Tawake connects with a body shot that sends Jordan's belly button to the back.
We've been informed that Jordan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tawake.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Jordan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tawake finds it's way round the side to connect with Jordan's head.
Jordan dodges the punch combination from Tawake.
#T2#
Tawake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tawake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jordan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand
letting Tawake counter with a right hand.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand
and Tawake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Isoa Tawake is winning the standup battle so far.
Tawake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tawake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordan under the eye.
Tawake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tawake scores with a decent looking hook.
Tawake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tawake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jordan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tawake on the side of the head.
Tawake throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
Tawake cracks Jordan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Tawake 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Tawake is rocked!#T3#
Tawake staying out of range there.
Tawake seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jordan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Tawake tenderised Jordan's leg. Jordan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tawake misses with a looping left.
Jordan misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tawake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tawake throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tawake.
Jordan throws a hook to the side of Tawake's head but Tawake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tawake makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jordan really felt that one!
Jordan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tawake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jordan throws an overhand right that lands on Tawake's shoulder, as Tawake tries to avoid the shot.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tawake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jordan tries to bum rush Tawake with a series of wild strikes but Tawake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jordan looks to land a left hand but Tawake moved out of range nicely.
Tawake lunges at Jordan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jordan's hand.
Jordan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tawake connects with the punch.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand
and Tawake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tawake scores with the left hand. Jordan knows he should have avoided that one.
Jordan throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tawake can pounce on him.
Jordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tawake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
That's time! Tawake'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#
Jordan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jordan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Tawake.
Tawake plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#Jordan is rocked!
Jordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Tawake finish him?
Jordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jordan seems to have recovered his senses.
Jordan walks into a straight right hand from Tawake.
Tawake cracks Jordan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Jordan misses
and Tawake counters with a head kick.
Tawake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Tawake misses the target.
Tawake lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tawake's head backwards.
Jordan misses with a straight right.
Tawake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Jordan coming out on top.
Tawake jabs at Jordan's body.#T1#
Jordan misses with a left hand
and Tawake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jordan jabs Tawake right on the nose. Tawake blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jordan takes a swing at Tawake's ribcage but misses.
Jordan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tawake.
Tawake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan.
Jordan scores with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Tawake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jordan doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Jordan misses.
Tawake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jordan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Tawake.
Jordan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jordan misses the jab.
Tawake slips a straight right by Jordan.
Tawake thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jordan throws an overhand right that lands on Tawake's shoulder, as Tawake tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Tawake.
Sky Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tawake lands a really nice looking cross but Jordan seems unphased.
Tawake cracks Jordan with an open hand slap.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand
and Tawake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tawake. That's going to slow Jordan down.
Jordan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jordan throws a nice looking combination but Tawake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tawake was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Tawake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jordan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tawake. Tawake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jordan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tawake counters with a good low kick that Jordan was not able to check.
Tawake thumps Jordan with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Tawake.
Jordan swings widly with a right hand
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tawake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jordan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Jordan throws a looping overhand right but Tawake ducks down to avoid it.
Jordan looks to land a combination but Tawake avoids it well.
Tawake lands a nice shot that snaps Jordan's head back.
Jordan misses the jab.
Jordan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tawake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tawake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Tawake.
Tawake dips to his left and cracks Jordan with an uppercut!
Tawake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tawake throwing a counter right hand but Jordan manages to avoid it.
Tawake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jordan misses with a right hand
and Tawake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jordan misses with an uppercut
and Tawake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake tests Jordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jordan walks straight into a right hand from Tawake - that's dropped him! Tawake jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jordan from any more punishment! Jordan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Isoa Tawake!
A victorious Isoa Tawake 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:
AFC #13
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Tawake throws a low kick but Mendiola moves out of range easily.
Tawake misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Mendiola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tawake's guard.
Tawake has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendiola is one step ahead there.
Mendiola working some strikes from top position.
Tawake thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tawake is striking off his back. Mendiola thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mendiola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tawake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendiola is working Tawake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendiola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendiola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendiola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tawake has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mendiola has passed into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendiola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mendiola working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Mendiola working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#Tawake is rocked!
Mendiola lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Tawake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendiola is looking to take a break and control but Tawake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendiola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tawake to see if he's OK.
Tawake is looking to regain half guard here but Mendiola keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendiola working the head and body with strikes.
Mendiola is working Tawake over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tawake's coaches at Glory 4 Boxing have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tawake tries to buck Mendiola off but Mendiola is having none of it.
Tawake is being controlled here.
Tawake is looking for a sweep.
Tawake seems to have got his legs back now.
Tawake is working hard here to advance position.
Mendiola working the ground and pound.#CUT2#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.#T2#
A big shot lands for Mendiola! That's hurt Tawake! Will he recover? Mendiola fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola! |
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Event:
AFC #10
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Tawake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tawake lands with a cross. #ROC2#Lothbrok is rocked!
We've been told by Lothbrok's head coaches at The Office that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tawake throws a push kick but Lothbrok slaps the foot to one side.
Oh Lothbrok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tawake connects with a solid leg kick.
Tawake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lothbrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lothbrok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lothbrok swings for the body but Tawake moves out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tawake! Lothbrok is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isoa Tawake!
A victorious Isoa Tawake 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:
AFC #6
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Tawake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tawake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mora looks to land a left hand but Tawake moved out of range nicely.
Lui Mora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mora misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tawake to counter with a crisp jab.
Mora misses with a jab to the body
letting Tawake counter with a right hand.
Tawake misses with a hook
#TD#
and Mora counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tawake won't be happy with that.
Mora taking a breather here.
Tawake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mora wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tawake tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mora sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tawake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake taking shots to the head. #T1#
Mora punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mora is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tawake can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tawake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mora has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tawake's face.
Mora prevents Tawake from getting the reversal.
Mora tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mora lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mora tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mora 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.
Tawake is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T2#
The referee warns Tawake that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tawake is working to get back to half guard.
Mora scoring with strikes but Tawake is staying in there.
Tawake 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.
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!
Tawake is looking to get to half guard.
Mora controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mora seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tawake for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Tawake manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tawake is not content to let Mora control the position.
Tawake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mora wants to control from the top but Tawake keeps moving.
Tawake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mora stays in close to Tawake's body and controls the position.
Tawake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tawake trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tawake wants to sweep here but Mora controlling him for the moment.
Mora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mora with a nice head shot there.
Tawake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mora content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mora passes into half guard.
Mora has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mora can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tawake is looking to escape.
Mora dominating with strikes here.
Tawake is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lui Mora dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Tawake.
Tawake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mora closes the distance but Tawake moves to the side
and Mora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mora shoots in for a double leg but Tawake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mora looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mora is defended easily by Tawake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake looks to score with a jab to the body but Mora is just out of range.
Mora shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tawake counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lui Mora. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tawake lands an overhand right.
Mora throws a body punch but Tawake moves out of range.
Tawake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mora misses with a body shot.
Mora shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice takedown defense from Tawake. No joy for Mora on that attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Tawake.#ROC2#Mora is rocked!
Mora misses with a takedown
and Tawake counters with a big left hand that crumples Mora! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isoa Tawake!
Isoa Tawake thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AFC #3
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tawake throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tawake. Urman does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Urman shoots in and bounces Tawake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Urman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Urman landing some decent shots from guard.
Urman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tawake is keeping the position for now.
Tawake looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urman forces his way into half guard.
Urman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Urman looks to land a strike but Tawake avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Urman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Urman throws a big right hand that misses.
Tawake controlling Urman's posture.
Urman tries to free his leg and advance position but Tawake is retaining full guard.
Urman lands a couple of digs.
Urman 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.
Urman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tawake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Urman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Urman landing with the ground and pound.
Urman passes Tawake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Urman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tawake's head. #T2#
Tawake wants to get back to full guard.
Urman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Urman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Urman working over Tawake with some ground and pound. Tawake looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Urman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tawake keeps working.
Urman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Urman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Urman raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Tawake wants to hold on but Urman pushes him away.
Urman wants to control the pace but Tawake is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urman with good strikes from the mount here!
Urman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Tawake is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Tawake wants to hold on but Urman pushes him away.
Tawake is still in real trouble! Can Urman finish him?
Urman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tawake hang on?
Urman loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Tawake scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Urman land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Urman stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saheem Urman!
Saheem Urman 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:
AFC #1 : First Blood
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Bits throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tawake scores with a jab to the body.
Tawake misses with a hook.
Tawake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bits's head.
Tawake misses with a hook. Bits ducked under it nicely.
Bits appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tawake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bits.#CUT#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Tawake lands a leg kick that knocks Bits off balance momentarily.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Tawake throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tawake throws out a leg kick but Bits moves out of range and Tawake only half commits.
Bits gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
A combination from Bits does no damage. #T1#
Bits is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bits there.
Tawake scores with a decent looking hook.
Bits connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tawake. Tawake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tawake throws a chopping leg kick but Bits manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tawake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bits counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tawake.
Bits listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bits throws an overhand right that lands on Tawake's shoulder, as Tawake tries to avoid the shot.
Tawake loads up on a big right hand but Bits slips the punch.
Tawake avoids the body shot from Bits.
#T2#
Bits falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tawake counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Tawake coming out on top.
Tawake throws an overhand right that lands on Bits's shoulder, as Bits tries to avoid the shot.
Bits is looking to counter punch.
Bits walks into a stiff left hand from Tawake.
Bits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tawake was well out of range. Poor timing from Bits.
Bits dips to his left and cracks Tawake with an uppercut!
Tawake slips under a jab.
Tawake flicks out a counter leg kick but Bits steps away.
Tawake lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tawake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tawake with a nice cross.
Tawake connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Tawake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tawake misses with a lunging right hand
and Bits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tawake works Bits's body with a nice hook.
Bits with a jab.
Tawake throws a jab when Bits was well out of range.
As Tawake looks to move away, Bits throws a big counter combo but Tawake just gets out of the way.
Bits tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tawake throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bits misses with a looping right.
Tawake lands with a shot to the body.
Tawake lunges at Bits with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bits's hand.
A head kick from Tawake lands but Bits takes it in his stride. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bits lands with a right hand.
Tawake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tawake shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bits eats them both and turns towards Tawake to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tawake misses with a lunging right hand
and Bits counters with a one-two to the body.
Bits is breathing heavily.
Bits looks to land a combination. Tawake sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bits on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tawake connects with a crisp jab.
Bits looks to score with a jab to the body but Tawake is just out of range.
Tawake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tawake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bits.
Tawake is looking for the big counter here.
Bits slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isoa Tawake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tawake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bits throws a body shot but no joy.
Bits blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Bits misses its target.
Bits looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tawake throws a chopping leg kick but Bits manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tawake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tawake scores with a punch to the head.
Tawake throws a nice looking combination but Bits bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bits seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bits waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tawake.
Tawake misses with a lunging right hand
and Bits counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tawake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bits sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bits avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bits misses the target.
Tawake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tawake fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Tawake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Bits. Those never looked like landing.
Bits throws a right hand that misses
and Tawake counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tawake, as that shot connected.
Tawake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tawake connects with a nice looking jab.
Tawake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tawake.
Bits stalks Tawake and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tawake's face. Tawake staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Tawake throws an overhand right that lands on Bits's shoulder, as Bits tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Bits was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tawake.
Tawake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bits was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tawake lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tawake misses with an uppercut. Bits saw that one coming.
Bits throwing a counter right hand but Tawake manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Tawake. Beautiful body shot.
Tawake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tawake looks to land a combination but Bits avoids it well.
Bits slips a straight right by Tawake.
Tawake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Isoa Tawake seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Tawake misses with a right hand
and Tawake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tawake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Bits misses.
Bits connects with a looping right hand.
Tawake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tawake.
Bits staying out of range there.
Tawake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bits keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bits throws a nice looking combination but Tawake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Bits has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tawake.
Tawake misses with a straight right.
Bits swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bits lands a glancing blow to the side of Tawake's head.
Tawake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bits's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bits looks to land a body kick but Tawake moved away.
Tawake misses with a hook. Bits ducked under it nicely.
Tawake throws out a loose jab but Bits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bits was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bits tests Tawake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tawake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tawake throws a good cross that connects.
Bits swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tawake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bits counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bits avoids the head kick by Tawake.
Bits was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tawake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bits misses with a double jab.
Tawake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bits moves out of range of the strikes.
Bits was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tawake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake missing with a left hand there. Bits was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bits moves away from the strike by Tawake.
A quick step to the side and Bits tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tawake misses with a straight left.
Bits is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Tawake keeps Bits at a distance using the push kick.
Tawake looks to throw the jab but Bits is out of range.
Bits stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bits throws a big shot that misses.
Tawake throws out a counter right but Bits avoids it with no problem.
Bits drops his hands momentarily and Tawake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bits is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tawake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tawake scores with a head kick. Bits tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slow jab from Tawake misses its intended target.
Bits swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tim Bits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Bits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tawake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bits staying out of range there.
Bits was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tawake misses with a straight right.
Bits throws a lazy right hand but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tawake defending well as Bits loads up on a big left hand.
Tawake scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bits ducks right into an uppercut from Tawake.
Tawake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bits staying out of range there.
Bits uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tawake.
An attempted straight right counter from Bits misses the target.
Tawake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Tawake misses with a right hand
and Bits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Bits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bits looks to score with a jab to the body but Tawake is just out of range.
Tawake with a hook.
Tawake 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.
Jab by Tawake.
Tawake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bits. Bits circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tawake misses with a left hand
and Bits counters with a straight right hand.
Tawake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bits.
It looked like Bits was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tawake.
Tawake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bits. That did some damage!#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tawake.
Nice defenses there by Tawake.
Bits uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tawake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tawake throws a looping overhand right but Bits ducks down to avoid it.
Bits misses with a series of wild punches.
Tawake lands a right hook to the body.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Tim Bits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isoa Tawake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tawake throws a jab when Bits was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bits misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tawake 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
During a confident post fight interview, Isoa Tawake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Tawake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chalidov under the eye.
Tawake missing with a left hand there. Chalidov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tawake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tawake throws out a loose jab but Chalidov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tawake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chalidov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tawake lands with an overhand left.
Chalidov slips under a jab.
Chalidov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Chalidov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tawake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tawake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chalidov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chalidov happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Chalidov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tawake is trying to escape and Chalidov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tawake is forced to tap! Nice work there by Chalidov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mamed Chalidov! |
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