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Event:
NYF Fight Night 52
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Russo scores with a body shot.
Betz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Betz.
Russo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Russo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Russo darts in and clinches Betz up against the cage.
Russo is pressed up against the cage. Betz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russo down to the mat. Russo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
Betz walks into a left hand.
Betz looks for a takedown but Russo sprawls well.
Russo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Russo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Russo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Betz, pushing him back against the cage.
Russo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betz looking for a takedown.
Russo gets underhooks to prevent Betz's takedown attempt.
Betz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Betz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Betz up against the cage.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Betz's elbow.
Russo effectively controlling the action here.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betz.
Betz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Russo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Betz can turn it around.
Russo stalls.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Betz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Russo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betz.#T2#
Russo lands a nice uppercut.
Betz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Betz.
Betz looking for a takedown.
Betz looks winded!
Russo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Betz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russo after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Betz.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo scores with a shoulder strike.
Betz tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Russo.
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo stops a takedown attempt from Betz.
Russo is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Betz is looking for a takedown.
Betz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Russo is defending well.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo stalls.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Russo avoiding damage.
Russo managing to block the knees to the body from Betz.
#T4#
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Russo to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russo just leaning against Betz, taking a breather.
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!
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo slowing the pace effectively.
Betz is working for takedown but Russo is calmly controlling the position for now.
A body shot lands from Russo.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Betz or not.
Russo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Betz is working for takedown but Russo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Betz prevents a body shot from Russo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Russo dominated that 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.#R2#
Betz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Betz shoots in but Russo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Russo cracks Betz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Russo lands a glancing blow to the side of Betz's head.
Betz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Russo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russo lands a nice shot that snaps Betz's head back.
Betz shoots for a double leg takedown but Russo sprawls well. He's pushed Betz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
Betz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russo sprawls well. Russo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Betz gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Russo clinches up with Betz and pushes him back against the cage.
Betz is breathing heavily.
Betz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russo avoiding damage.
Betz goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betz can do to turn this around?#T1#
Russo lands with an uppercut that bounces Betz off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Russo darts in and clinches Betz up against the cage.
Russo has Betz pressed against the cage.
Betz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russo is pushing Betz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Betz wants a takedown but no success here.
Russo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Russo is leaning against Betz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Betz letting Russo take a breather here.
Russo is leaning against Betz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo. #T2#
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russo gets through Betz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Russo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betz has Russo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Betz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Russo pushes Betz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Betz being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo is leaning against Betz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Russo works on Betz's body with a couple of short punches.
Dillon Russo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Betz or not.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Russo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Russo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Betz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo lands with a shot to the body.
Russo works Betz's body with a nice hook.
Russo is looking to wear down Betz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Russo lunges at Betz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Betz's hand.
Russo works the jab nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo cracks a nice hook into Betz's ribs.
Russo throws out a powerful jab.
Russo scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Russo. #CL#
Russo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Russo stalling against the cage.
Russo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Betz prevents a body shot from Russo.
Betz tries for a takedown but Russo manages to get underhooks.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo scores with a shot to the side of Betz's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Betz tries to score a body lock takedown but Russo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betz.
Betz tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands an uppercut.
Russo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Russo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Russo lands a body shot.
Russo thuds a left hand into Betz's body.
Russo lands a right hook to the body.
Russo cracks Betz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Betz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Russo scores with a body shot.
Betz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Russo jabs Betz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Russo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Betz manages to avoid it.
Russo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russo wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Betz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Russo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Betz somewhat.
Betz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Betz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Betz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Russo finds it's way round the side to connect with Betz's head.
Jab, jab by Russo - just one landing.
Betz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
Russo scores with a shot to the body.
Russo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Betz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Russo defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo connects with a looping right hand.
A left lands for Russo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Russo darts in and clinches Betz up against the cage.
Russo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Betz backwards.
Betz tries to score a body lock takedown but Russo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Russo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Betz was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Russo connects with the punch.
Russo scores with a body shot.
Betz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Betz shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense.
Dillon Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Russo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Russo.
Russo stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Russo.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Betz avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
Betz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A body shot lands from Russo.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo is working Betz over against the cage.
Russo has Betz pressed against the cage.
Betz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Russo prevents it.
Betz wants to take the fight to the mat but Russo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Russo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Russo.
Russo scores with a hook to the body. Betz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Russo lands with a good body shot.
Betz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Betz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Betz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Russo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Russo lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Russo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russo cracks Betz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Betz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.
Russo connects with a single shot there.
Edmund Betz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russo connects with a right hand. Betz shakes it off.
Russo connects with a jab.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo lands a nice looking body shot.
Betz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Russo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Betz.#CL2#
Betz pushes Russo up against the cage in a clinch.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betz.
Russo is working Betz over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
Dillon Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo!
A relieved looking Dillon Russo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 49
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Booth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Edmund Betz has been cut.
Booth throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Betz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Betz.
Booth is looking to stand back up but Betz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Booth.
Booth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Booth tries to get out of the position.#REVR#
Betz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Betz working over Booth with some ground and pound. Booth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Booth actively working from the bottom here.
Betz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Betz there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betz is trying to control. Booth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Booth trying to control here.
#T1#
Betz working the head and body with strikes.
Betz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Betz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Betz working Booth over with strikes.
Betz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Booth trying to control here.
Betz wants to take a breather but Booth is having none of it.
Betz lands strikes from half guard.
Booth taking some punishment here, with Betz in his half guard.
Booth is trying to stand up here but Betz is controlling him well. #T2#
Booth has hold of Betz's hands but Betz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Betz lands strikes from half guard.
Betz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Betz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Booth trying to get back to full guard but Betz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Booth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Betz controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Booth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Booth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Betz lands a couple of good shots and Booth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Betz lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Booth trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Booth tries to escape the position.
Betz wants to control but Booth is keeping busy.
Betz punishes Booth with strikes from the back mount.
Booth takes a big shot to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Booth right now.
Betz doesn't have the hooks in and Booth manages to turn into his guard.
Betz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Booth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Betz works over Booth with some ground and pound from guard.
Betz postures up.
Betz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betz is in close to Booth's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Booth working for a triangle but Betz defends it easily.
Booth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Betz on the ground.
Booth has momentary wrist control but Betz slips an elbow through the middle.
Betz scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Betz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmund Betz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Betz shoots in looking for a takedown but Booth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Betz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Betz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Booth is fending him off so far but Betz persists. Nope, Booth circles away and we're back to standing.
Betz misses with a takedown attempt
and Booth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Broderick Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
No joy there for Booth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Betz is defended easily by Booth.
Betz closes the distance and clinches up with Booth, looking for a takedown. Betz pushes Booth against the cage but Booth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Betz shoots in looking for a takedown but Booth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Betz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Booth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Betz with a poor takedown
letting Booth counter with a right hand.
Booth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betz defending well as Booth loads up on a big left hand.
Betz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Booth to counter with a crisp jab.
Betz is breathing heavily.
Betz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Booth defends well and Betz ends up having to push Booth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Booth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Betz.
#T1#
Betz dives in and grabs Booth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Booth pushes down on Betz's head and hops out.#CL#
Booth rushes Betz and presses him up against the cage.
Booth has had enough of the clinch but Betz keeps him there for the moment.
Betz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Booth after a bit of a struggle.
Betz tries to score a body lock takedown but Booth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Booth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Betz throws a head punch that misses.
Booth blocking some punches.
Booth pushes Betz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Booth prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Booth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Broderick Booth is winning the standup battle so far.
Booth lands a really nice looking cross but Betz seems unphased.
Betz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Broderick Booth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Betz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Betz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Booth lands a nice hook to Betz's body. Betz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Booth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Betz moves forwards but Booth connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Booth takes the fight into the clinch.
Booth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Betz has him pressed against the cage.
Betz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Booth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Booth with a jab.
Booth lands a jab to Betz's midsection.
Booth digs a good hook to Betz's body.
#CL#
Betz gets tackled into the cage by Booth. Booth maintains the clinch.
Booth scores with a shot to the side of Betz's head. #BC#
Booth breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Booth misses with a double jab.
Booth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Betz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Booth counters with a straight right hand.
Booth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Betz.
Betz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Booth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Betz scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Booth closes the distance and clinches.
Betz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Booth walks away with a smile on his face. Betz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Booth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Betz, pushing him back against the cage.
Booth is pressed up against the cage. Betz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Booth down to the mat. Booth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Booth jabs at Betz's body.
Booth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Betz has time to react.
Booth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booth with a jab.#CL#
Booth clinches up against the cage.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Booth as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Booth manages to break the clinch.
Booth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Booth scores with a jab.#CL#
Booth rushes Betz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Booth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Betz backwards.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Betz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Booth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Betz or not.
Betz tries to pull guard but Booth holds him up against the cage and eventually Betz drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Booth breaks from the clinch.
Booth misses with a series of wild punches.
Booth throws a series of strikes that have Betz backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Broderick Booth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edmund Betz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Betz walks into a jab.
Booth throws a hook to the side of Betz's head but Betz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Betz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Booth defends it nicely.
Betz shoots in looking for a takedown. Booth tries to sprawl out of it but Betz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Booth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Booth leaves Betz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Broderick Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
Booth misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth works the jab nicely.
Booth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Booth stuffs the takedown attempt from Betz. Betz gets slowly back to his feet.
Betz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Betz has a takedown stuffed.
Booth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edmund Betz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Betz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Betz there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Booth lands.
Booth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betz can do to turn this around?
Betz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Booth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Betz somewhat.
Booth throws a combination. Betz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Betz is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Booth ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Betz clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Broderick Booth!
During a confident post fight interview, Broderick Booth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 47
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Oliveira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Betz walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.#CUT#It looks like Edmund Betz has been cut.
Oliveira cracks Betz with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Betz tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Oliveira pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Betz is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Oliveira!
Charles Oliveira looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I will be champion..I’m the peoples champ'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 44
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Betz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says JR as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by JR. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of JR.
Good standup being displayed there by JR as he connects with a hook.
Betz swats away the attempt to clinch by JR.
Betz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as JR sprawls well. JR wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Betz gets slowly back to his feet.
JR stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and JR wants it to stay on the feet.
Salter JR has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
No luck for Betz with that takedown attempt.
JR with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Betz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says JR as he avoids it easily.
JR was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
JR tries to clinch up but Betz circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Betz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
JR wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
JR wants to control but Betz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
JR might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
JR keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
JR really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Betz thows a huge punch but JR dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Betz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
JR wants to get back to full guard.
JR is staying active underneath Betz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Betz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Betz tries to pass the half guard into mount. JR knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
JR trying to hold on to Betz's head to control him but Betz postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
JR scores with a sloppy right hand. Betz should have avoided that one.
Betz shoots in for a double leg but JR sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
JR moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from JR.
JR throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Betz blocks it with crossed arms.
JR misses with a body punch.
JR has a couple of punches blocked by Betz.
JR is pressed up against the cage. Betz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag JR down to the mat. JR avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
JR throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Betz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but JR avoids it really well and circles away.
Betz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
JR jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
JR scores with a nice head shot.#T3##TD2#
Betz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Betz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
JR is trying to keep Betz in close.
JR avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Betz stops JR from standing up.
Betz throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
JR trying to keep a closed guard but Betz is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
JR controlling Betz's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4##TD2#
JR gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Betz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Betz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
JR trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salter JR dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from JR finds it's way through Betz's defenses.
JR connects with a jab.
Betz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from JR.
JR cracks Betz with a good jab.#TD2#
Betz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. JR was covering up waiting for the punch and Betz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
JR manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Betz tries to score a body lock takedown but JR shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of JR backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for JR.
Betz can't get the takedown.
Betz lands a hook that snaps the head of JR backwards.
JR lands with a left to the head.
Betz swings wildly with an uppercut but JR uses good head movement to avoid it.
Betz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. JR avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salter JR has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
Betz is breathing heavily.#T1#
JR is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for JR.
JR lands a knee to the head.
JR throws a knee to the head but misses.
Betz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
JR with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
JR lands a left hand that snaps the head of Betz backwards.
JR with a knee to the head.
JR lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by JR.
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!
JR scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Edmund Betz has been cut.
JR with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
JR connects with a knee to the head.
Salter JR has scored more points in the clinch so far.
JR lands a knee to the head.
JR tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
JR is leaning against Betz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
JR gets through Betz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from JR.
JR digs a right hand underneath Betz's ribcage. Betz let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
JR lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from JR.
Betz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for JR.
Betz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as JR walks away with a smile on his face. Betz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Betz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Betz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
JR lands a really nice looking cross but Betz seems unphased.
Betz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but JR defends well and Betz ends up having to push JR into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
JR punishes Betz's body with a nice straight punch.
JR connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Salter JR is winning the standup battle so far.
JR lands a jab to Betz's midsection.
JR paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
JR scores with a jab. Betz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by JR.
Betz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
JR throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
JR tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
JR scores with a sloppy right hand. Betz should have avoided that one.
Betz shoots in looking for a takedown but JR manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Betz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
JR throws a shot to the body.
JR lunges at Betz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Betz's hand.
JR lands a lovely overhand right.
JR lands with a nice body punch.
JR connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Betz's hands.
JR is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betz can do to turn this around?
JR tries to bum rush Betz with a series of wild strikes but Betz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Betz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
JR scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - JR coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
JR lands a jab.
Betz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
JR lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Betz.
Betz looks for a takedown but JR sprawls well.
JR swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
A jab from JR misses.
Betz takes one to the side of the head.
JR misses with a looping right.
JR with a jab.
JR throws a hook to the side of Betz's head but Betz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
JR lands a jab to the nose.
JR jabs Betz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
JR throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
JR forces Betz back against the cage and clinches.
JR lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Betz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, JR scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Betz is rocked!
JR lands with a light punch inside.
Betz is still on wobbly legs! Can JR finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from JR.
JR has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Betz - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from JR, and another! Betz is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Salter JR! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Betz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Herrera pushes Betz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Betz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Betz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Herrera to see if he's OK.
Betz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Herrera to see if he's OK.
Herrera is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Herrera sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera wants to get back to full guard.
Herrera is trying to control but can't.
Herrera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Herrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Herrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Herrera, not yet. #T1#
Betz won't allow Herrera to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Herrera looking for a triangle here. Betz is fighting it but it looks tight! Herrera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Betz is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juan Herrera! |
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