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Event:
MILF 52 Ortiz vs McCoy
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Cunningham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popper moves away.
Popper throws out a counter right but Cunningham avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Popper has managed to clinch.
Popper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Popper scores with a shot to the side of Cunningham's head.
Popper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Cunningham connects with a leg kick.
No joy there for Cunningham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popper.
Cunningham misses with a right hand
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Randall Cunningham has been cut.
Cunningham misses with a few strikes there.
Cunningham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Pascal Popper has been cut.
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!
Cunningham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cunningham.
Cunningham slips a jab and a cross from Popper.
An attempted straight right counter from Cunningham misses the target.
Cunningham dodges the punch combination from Popper.
Popper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cunningham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Popper misses.
Popper's corner calls for a 1-2. Popper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#Randall Cunningham's cut is getting worse.
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cunningham circles away quickly and effectively.
Cunningham throwing a counter right hand but Popper manages to avoid it.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cunningham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham with a hook.
Cunningham lands with a right hand. #T2#
Popper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Popper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cunningham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popper! But no joy.
Popper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cunningham.
Popper looks to land a combination but Cunningham avoids it well.
Cunningham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Cunningham defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand.
Popper works over Cunningham's head and body with a nice combination.
Popper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cunningham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popper doesn't seem bothered though.
Popper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cunningham.
Popper blocks a head kick by Cunningham.
Popper misses with a hook
enabling Cunningham to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Cunningham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cunningham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cunningham misses with a straight left.
Popper lands a jab.#CUT2#Randall Cunningham's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cunningham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cunningham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popper walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cunningham.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cunningham.
Popper digs a good body shot into Cunningham's ribs.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Popper tests Cunningham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cunningham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Popper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Popper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Popper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popper swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Popper moves out of range as Cunningham strikes.
Popper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cunningham connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Popper covering up! Cunningham comes in with a big uppercut and Popper goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randall Cunningham! |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R2 Middleweights
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Rodney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodney swinging wildly here.
Popper jabs Rodney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Rodney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Popper. Those never looked like landing.
Popper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Popper cracks Rodney with an open hand slap.
Popper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Popper jabs at Rodney's body.
Popper slips under a jab from Rodney.
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodney counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Popper closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Popper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodney tries to stall but Popper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Popper.
Rodney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Popper lands a left hand.
Rodney tries to stall but Popper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodney looks winded!
Popper tries a body shot but Rodney blocks it.
Popper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodney backwards.
A short left from Popper.
Popper pushes Rodney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popper.
Popper lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodney backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popper misses with a body punch.
Popper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodney or not.
A short uppercut from Popper.
Popper cracks Rodney with a nice body shot.
Popper working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Popper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodney or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Popper.
Popper scores with a shoulder strike.
Popper lands with a short shot to the head.
Popper pushes Rodney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodney's elbow.
Popper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Popper.
Nice body punch from Popper - that landed with a thud.
Popper blocks a body shot from Rodney.
A short left from Popper.
Popper lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Popper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Popper.
Popper struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodney controls his hands.
Popper misses with a body punch.
Popper tries to throw a body punch but Rodney avoids it by throwing Popper back against the cage.
Popper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Popper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popper struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodney controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Popper - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Popper.
Popper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodneys head.
Popper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Popper.
Popper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Popper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Popper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Popper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodney or not.
Popper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popper lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Popper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodney takes a shot to the head.
Popper lands with a light punch inside.
Popper lands a shot to the body.
Popper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popper presses Rodney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Popper misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Rodney prevents a body shot from Popper.
Rodney prevents a body shot from Popper.
Popper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popper tries to throw a body punch but Rodney avoids it by throwing Popper back against the cage.
Popper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
Popper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Popper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popper works on Rodney's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Popper.
#ROC#Rodney is rocked!
Popper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodney backwards.
Rodney is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
Popper creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rodney's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rodney drops to his knees and Popper pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Popper! |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 Light Heavy
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Popper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Browning feints the counter takedown.
Popper misses with a double jab
#TD2#
so Browning counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Browning throwing strikes from guard but Popper blocks nicely.
Popper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Popper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Browning looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Popper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning throws a big right hand that misses.
Popper keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
Browning makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Popper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Browning distracts Popper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Browning lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#It looks like Pascal Popper has been cut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Browning accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Browning throws a big elbow that misses.
Browning scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Popper is rocked!
Popper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Browning.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browning wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving.
Browning throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Browning slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Browning works to advance to full mount. Popper defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Popper is squirming around, avoiding Browning's attempts to control the action.
Browning looking to ground and pound but Popper is blocking nicely.
Browning unloading with bombs!#CUT2#Pascal Popper's cut is getting worse.
Browning has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Browning punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oooh a big shot lands for Browning! Popper is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Browning! |
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Event:
MILF 28
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Rothstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Rothstein has been cut.
Rothstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Popper sprawls well. Popper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Popper throws an overhand right that lands on Rothstein's shoulder, as Rothstein tries to avoid the shot.
Sam Rothstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Popper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rothstein! Popper lets Rothstein back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rothstein is rocked!
Rothstein switches off momentarily and Popper cracks him with a monster right hand! Rothstein topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Popper dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Popper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pascal Popper! |
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Event:
MILF 21
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
Krulov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Zahar Krulov has been cut.
Krulov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popper as he jumps to the side.
Krulov darts in looking for a takedown but Popper gets double underhooks and turns Krulov into the cage. #BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krulov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krulov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popper misses with an uppercut.
Popper misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Krulov counters with a shoot takedown. Popper fights it but they end up in guard.
Popper trying to control the position.
Krulov with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krulov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krulov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krulov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Krulov working some strikes from top position.
Krulov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Popper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Popper managing to control the position.
Krulov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Popper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popper is controlling Krulov's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krulov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krulov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Popper's guard.
Krulov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popper defending well though.
Krulov working Popper over with strikes.
Krulov slows the pace down in half guard.
Krulov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Krulov is taking a breather. Popper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Popper is looking to improve his position.
Krulov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krulov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Popper's head.
Popper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krulov.
Krulov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krulov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Popper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krulov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Popper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krulov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krulov drops an elbow to the side of Popper's head.
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. Krulov connects with a nice short shot to Popper's temple. #CUT#It looks like Pascal Popper has been cut.
Krulov is looking to take a break and control but Popper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krulov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Popper! More strikes land and this one is all over! Krulov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahar Krulov!
Zahar Krulov 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:
MILF 12
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Popper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Popper has knocked Pancit down with a huge combo! Popper steps away and waves a wobbly Pancit back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Pancit is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mr Pancit has been cut.
Pancit glances at the clock... BAM! Popper nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Pancit crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Pancit is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pascal Popper! |
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Event:
MILF 5
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Owens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Owens dives in and grabs Popper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Popper pushes down on Owens's head and hops out.
Popper lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Zaid Owens has been cut.
Owens dives in and grabs Popper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Popper pushes down on Owens's head and hops out.
Popper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but Popper shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Popper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaid Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popper scores with a jab to the head.
Owens has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Popper.
Owens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Popper lands a jab.
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owens swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens takes one to the side of the head.
Popper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Owens is rocked!#KD2#
Popper cracks Owens with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Popper has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Owens to stand back up!
Oh Owens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Zaid Owens's cut is getting worse.
Popper ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Owens's jaw. Owens's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Popper does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pascal Popper! |
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Event:
MILF Prospects 1
Date: Jan 08, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Kekoa clinches. #BC2#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kekoa throws the left hand but Popper avoids the punch easily.
Popper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Popper looks for a takedown but Kekoa sprawls well.
Popper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kekoa stuffs the takedown.
Kainalu Kekoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Popper.
Kekoa swats away the attempt to clinch by Popper.#TD#
Kekoa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kekoa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Popper tries to bench press Kekoa off him but Kekoa keeps the position. #T1#
Kekoa takes a little break here. Popper wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Popper dodges the ground and pound from Kekoa.
Popper regains half guard.#SU#
Kekoa decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Kekoa takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kekoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Kekoa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Popper napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
You can see the frustration on Popper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kekoa taking a breather here. #SUB#
Kekoa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Popper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Popper's face as Kekoa controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kainalu Kekoa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kekoa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kainalu Kekoa! |
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