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Event:
FREAKSHOW 15 OPENWEIGHT ROAD
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Coombs with a nice cross.
Coombs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coombs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker unleashes a big counter combination but Coombs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coombs. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab from Coombs.
Coombs throws a leg kick
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Coombs looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
Baker blocks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Baker.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coombs. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Coombs tries to work over Baker's front leg with a kick but Baker checks it.
Coombs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coombs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coombs circles away quickly and effectively.
Coombs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Coombs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baker misses with a looping left.#T2#
Coombs connects with an inside leg kick.
Coombs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coombs misses with a double jab.
Baker unleashes a big counter combination but Coombs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coombs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Coombs had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coombs connects with a leg kick.
Coombs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coombs scores with a leg kick.
Coombs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baker under the eye.#T3#
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coombs.
Coombs tried to counter with a leg kick but Baker avoided it.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Coombs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coombs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coombs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baker is looking for the big counter here.
Coombs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baker throws out a counter right but Coombs avoids it with no problem.
Baker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coombs.
Baker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coombs can pounce on him.
Baker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coombs.
Baker misses the jab.#T4#
Good shot there by Baker.
Coombs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baker checks it well.
We've been informed that Baker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Coombs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coombs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coombs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.
A jab from Baker misses.
Coombs 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.
Coombs looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Coombs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Coombs misses with a straight right.
Baker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T5#
Coombs misses with a low kick.
Baker avoids the body shot from Coombs.
Coombs throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Baker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coombs tried to score with a low kick but Baker checks it.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coombs.
As Coombs backs off Baker throws a huge counter combo but Coombs manages to avoid it all.
Baker works over Coombs's head and body with a nice combination.
Coombs throws a low kick but Baker moves out of range easily.
Coombs throws a right hand that misses
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Coombs throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Coombs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T6#
A jab from Coombs misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coombs.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Coombs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coombs feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker looks to land a combination. Coombs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coombs.
Coombs just misses with a punch to the body.
#T7#
Coombs throws a leg kick
and Coombs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coombs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baker. That did some damage!
Baker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Coombs misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Coombs, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Baker looks to land a combination but Coombs avoids it well.
Coombs thumps Baker with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coombs.
Coombs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baker under the eye.#T8#
Coombs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker throws a series of punches but Coombs avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Coombs misses.
Baker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Coombs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coombs looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coombs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coombs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coombs works Baker's body with a nice hook.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T9#
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker lands a glancing blow to the side of Coombs's head.
Coombs scores with a leg kick.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coombs misses with the combination.
Coombs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coombs misses with a left hand
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Ellis Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Coombs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker throws a combination that misses
letting Coombs counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Coombs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coombs 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight for Paul Coombs!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Paul Coombs!
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight for Paul Coombs!
Paul Coombs wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 13
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Dancer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coombs.
Dancer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coombs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dancer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coombs dodges the punch combination from Dancer.
Coombs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dancer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coombs.
Dancer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coombs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coombs keeps Dancer at a distance using the push kick.
Dancer misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Dancer misses its intended target. #T1#
Coombs shoots for a double leg takedown but Dancer sprawls well. He's pushed Coombs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Coombs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dancer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coombs or perhaps it was just good defense by Dancer, which made it look bad.
Dancer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coombs lands with a shot to the body.
Dancer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coombs.
Coombs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coombs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dancer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dancer throws a series of punches but Coombs avoids them all with ease.
Coombs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Coombs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dancer is trying to defend but Coombs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Coombs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dancer is trying to maintain the position but Coombs is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Dancer wants to get back to full guard but Coombs has mounted him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dancer tries to control the position but Coombs now has his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Dancer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Dancer's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3##SUB#
Coombs sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dancer taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Coombs! |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 11
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Coombs misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gogh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vincent Van Gogh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Van Gogh tries to keep at a distance but Coombs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Gogh has a couple of punches blocked by Coombs.
Coombs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Coombs breaks the clinch.
Coombs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Gogh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Gogh throws a lazy right hand but Coombs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Gogh throws the left hand but Coombs avoids the punch easily.
Coombs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coombs moves away from the strike by Van Gogh.
Coombs throws a quick counter head kick but Van Gogh was just out of range.
Van Gogh slips a jab and a cross from Coombs.
#TD#
Van Gogh gets caught napping as Coombs dives in and scores a takedown. Van Gogh manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coombs won't allow Van Gogh to get back to his feet.
Coombs wants to pass the guard but Van Gogh is keeping the position.
Van Gogh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coombs. #T1#
Coombs lands a couple of elbows.
Van Gogh keeping full guard, as Coombs tries to pass.
Van Gogh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coombs controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coombs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gogh.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coombs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coombs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Gogh. That did some damage!
Coombs walks into a left hand.
Coombs misses with a straight left.
Van Gogh throws a hook but Coombs blocks it.
Van Gogh wants to clinch.
Coombs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coombs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Coombs darts in and clinches Van Gogh up against the ropes.
Coombs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Gogh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Van Gogh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coombs.
Van Gogh tries to clinch up.#TD#
Coombs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van Gogh!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coombs remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Coombs lands an elbow.
Coombs content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Coombs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Coombs stands up.
Coombs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Coombs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Van Gogh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coombs is in Van Gogh's guard.
Coombs working some strikes from top position.#T5#
Coombs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coombs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coombs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Coombs throwing strikes but missing.
Coombs controlling from the top position. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sloppy strikes from Van Gogh. Those never looked like landing.
Coombs shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Gogh tries to sprawl out of it but Coombs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Van Gogh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Van Gogh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T7#
A nice left hand lands by Van Gogh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Van Gogh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coombs wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gogh fails to land.
Coombs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Gogh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Coombs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gogh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van Gogh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gogh wants to stall.
Van Gogh throws a punch but it's blocked by Coombs.
Van Gogh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gogh throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gogh is trying to force a seperation but Coombs has the dominant position.#T8#
Coombs blocks an elbow strike.
Van Gogh throws a punch but it's blocked by Coombs. #TD#
Coombs has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Gogh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Van Gogh is trying to stand back up.
Coombs really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Van Gogh.#T9#
Van Gogh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Van Gogh is trying to get back to his feet but Coombs has full control of the position and if anything, Van Gogh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Coombs controlling the positon.
Van Gogh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coombs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Coombs has managed to slip his arm under Van Gogh's chin. This could be all over... yep, Van Gogh is tapping out! Submission win for Coombs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Coombs! |
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