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Event:
RMMA - Rio 5
Date: Jul 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Katsu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lidl's guard.
Lidl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Katsu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Katsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lidl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lidl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katsu is one step ahead there.
Katsu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lidl looking for a sweep. Not yet Lidl, not yet.
Lidl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Katsu trying to control but Lidl is working from the bottom.
Katsu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Katsu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katsu stopping the sweep attempt from Lidl.#T1#
Katsu sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Lidl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katsu is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lidl misses with a left hand
and Katsu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Lidl forces Katsu back against the cage and clinches.
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Lidl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl lands a body punch.
Katsu told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Katsu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lidl's efforts to push away.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Lidl.
Lidl swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
Lidl takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidl misses with a body punch.
Lidl can't break the clinch.
Katsu lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Lidl as the two fighters clinch.
Katsu looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lidl blocks an uppercut.
Lidl blocks an uppercut.
Lidl misses with a punch to the body.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Lidl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Lidl misses with some punches.
Lidl working aggressively here.
Lidl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lidl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lidl swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lidl lands a left hand.
Lidl wants to break free but Katsu has control.
Katsu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Lidl lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lidl.
Lidl blocks an uppercut.
Katsu lands a hook that snaps the head of Lidl backwards.
Lidl blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lidl.
Katsu lands a shot to the body.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Lidl.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Lidl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lidl lands a hook that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lidl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lidl backwards.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
Katsu blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Lidl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsu blocking some punches.
Lidl tries to circle away but Katsu has him pinned against the cage.
Lidl gets through Katsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lidl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Lidl lands a hook that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lidl blocking some punches.
Lidl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katsu's elbow.
Lidl misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Lidl working aggressively here.
Lidl misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lidl.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lidl works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Katsu blocks a body shot from Lidl.
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 Chuck Lidl will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Lidl pushes Katsu up against the cage in a clinch.
Katsu has Lidl pressed against the cage, preventing Lidl from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lidl.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lidl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lidl misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsu gets through Lidl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katsu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lidl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Lidl swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lidl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katsu tries to work over Lidl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu. #T1#
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl misses with the head strike.
Chuck Lidl has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lidl lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katsu.
Lidl throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsu.
Lidl lands with a light punch inside.
Lidl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lidl lands with a short shot to the head.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Katsu on the inside.
Katsu lands an uppercut.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lidl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lidl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lidl working aggressively here.
Lidl lands an uppercut.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Lidl. #T2#
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidl misses with some punches.
Katsu blocking some punches.
Lidl lands a nice uppercut.
Lidl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Lidl.
Lidl misses with the head strike.
Lidl misses with the head strike.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Lidl blocks an uppercut.
Lidl misses with a body punch.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lidl digs a right hand into Katsu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katsu's gas tank.
Katsu is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu pushes Lidl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Lidl throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsu.
Lidl struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsu controls his hands.
Lidl misses with some punches.
Lidl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katsu is leaning against Lidl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lidl.
Katsu blocks an uppercut.
Lidl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lidl breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Lidl instigates a clinch.
Lidl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lidl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lidl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lidl fails to land.
Lidl misses with a body punch.
Lidl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lidls head.
Lidl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katsu's elbow. #T4#
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl tries a body shot but Katsu blocks it.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Lidl misses with a punch on the inside.
Lidl tries to throw a body punch but Katsu avoids it by throwing Lidl back against the cage.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
Lidl tries to break the clinch but Katsu is controlling the position.
Lidl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lidl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Katsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidl tries to circle away but Katsu has him pinned against the cage.
Lidl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Lidl.
Katsu blocks an uppercut.
Lidl misses with a body punch.
Lidl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lidl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lidl dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lidl scores with a shot to the body.
Lidl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katsu can do to turn this around?#CL#
Lidl moves into the clinch successfully.
Lidl tries to break the clinch but Katsu is controlling the position.
Lidl pushes Katsu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Katsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lidl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lidl wants to get back to striking at distance but Katsu won't allow it.
Lidl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidl blocks an uppercut.
Lidl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Katsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Lidl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Lidl uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Lidl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Katsu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lidl finds it's way round the side to connect with Katsu's head.
Lidl fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Katsu out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Chuck Lidl!
A relieved looking Chuck Lidl 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:
RMMA - Rio 4
Date: Jun 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Cricket thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cricket lands a lovely overhand right.
Cricket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katsu.
Katsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cricket manages to avoid it.
Jab by Cricket.
Cricket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Katsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katsu is looking for the big counter here.
Katsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cricket.
Cricket cracks Katsu with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Katsu clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Katsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsu told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cricket tries to throw a body punch but Katsu avoids it by throwing Cricket back against the cage.
Katsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cricket misses with some punches.
Katsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cricket prevents a body shot from Katsu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Katsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cricket lands a body punch.
Katsu lands a right hand.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Cricket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
Cricket misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Cricket tries to work over Katsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katsu misses with a punch to the body.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsu.
Katsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Cricket lands a left hand that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cricket tries a body shot but Katsu blocks it.
Cricket definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cricket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket blocking some punches.
Katsu misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Cricket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsu.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsu.
Cricket misses with a body punch.
Katsu blocking some punches.
Katsu scores with a shot to the side of Cricket's head.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Cricket scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Katsu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Katsu works on Cricket's body with a couple of short punches.
Katsu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Katsu tries to throw a body punch but Cricket avoids it by throwing Katsu back against the cage.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cricket presses Katsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cricket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cricket misses with some punches.
A short right from Katsu on the inside.
Katsu prevents a body shot from Cricket.
Katsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsu controls his hands.
Katsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katsu tries to work over Cricket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cricket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsu lands an uppercut.
Cricket works on Katsu's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
Katsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsu controls his hands.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu lands a nice uppercut.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu digs a right hand into Cricket's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cricket's gas tank.
Katsu lands with a light punch inside.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Katsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cricket's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cricket lands a left hand that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
Cricket pushes Katsu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Rickety Cricket will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cricket cracks a nice hook into Katsu's ribs.
Cricket lands a jab.
Cricket scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cricket lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cricket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cricket is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Decent striking displayed by Cricket there.
Katsu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Cricket there.
Katsu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Katsu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cricket lands a jab to the head.
Katsu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cricket circles away.
Cricket scores with a hook.
Cricket doesn't manage to clinch there - Katsu circles away.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Cricket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katsu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cricket tests Katsu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rickety Cricket is winning the standup battle so far.
Katsu throws a hook but Cricket blocks it.
Katsu slips a straight right by Cricket.
Katsu tries to counter with a clinch but Cricket shakes him off and moves away.
Cricket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cricket throws a lazy uppercut
and Katsu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cricket fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Katsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cricket punishes Katsu's body with a nice straight punch.
Katsu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch but Katsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Cricket. That snapped Katsu's head back.
Cricket lands with a straight right. Katsu didn't see that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Cricket as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cricket sprawls well. Cricket wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katsu gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Cricket ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cricket is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katsu can do to turn this around?
Katsu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cricket throws an overhand right that lands on Katsu's shoulder, as Katsu tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Katsu moves into range and clinches up with Cricket.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Katsu.
Cricket tries to work over Katsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu misses with a punch to the body.
Cricket can't find room to land a body shot as Katsu controls the action.
Cricket working aggressively here.
#T3#
Cricket cracks Katsu with a nice body shot.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsu lands with a left to the head.
Katsu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Katsu lands a body punch.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsu.
Katsu blocking some punches.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsu lands a shot to the body.
Cricket blocking some punches.
Katsu tries to throw a body punch but Cricket avoids it by throwing Katsu back against the cage.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket lands a left hand that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
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!
Katsu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Katsu blocks an uppercut.
Katsu blocks a body shot from Cricket.
Katsu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Katsu blocks an uppercut.
Katsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Katsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cricket lands a hook that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cricket prevents a body shot from Katsu.
Rickety Cricket has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Katsu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cricket.
Cricket pushes Katsu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cricket connects with a good right hand that stumbles Katsu. Katsu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cricket connects with a right hand. Katsu shakes it off.
Katsu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cricket punishes Katsu's body with a nice straight punch.
Cricket is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cricket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cricket jabs Katsu right on the nose. Katsu blinks but takes it well.
Cricket misses with a hook.
Cricket looks to land a right hand but Katsu moved out of range.#CL2#
Katsu rushes Cricket and presses him up against the cage.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
Katsu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Katsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Cricket controls his hands.
Katsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cricket or not. #T1#
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket blocking some punches.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Cricket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu lands with a right to the head.
Cricket blocks a body shot from Katsu.
Cricket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sama Katsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cricket lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Katsu.
Katsu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Cricket's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cricket scores with a shot to the side of Katsu's head.
Katsu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsu.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cricket uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katsu lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katsu.
Katsu lands a hook that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsu.
Katsu blocking some punches.
Cricket blocking some punches.
Katsu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crickets head.
Katsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katsu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cricket blocking some punches.
Cricket lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cricket.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cricket creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cricket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cricket.
Cricket working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cricket working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cricket. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Cricket controls his hands.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket blocking some punches.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
Cricket lands a body shot.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cricket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Cricket.
Cricket scores with a shot to the side of Katsu's head.
Katsu lands with a light punch inside.
Katsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Cricket.
Cricket lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Katsu lands a nice uppercut.
Rickety Cricket is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katsu lands a hook that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Cricket.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rickety Cricket.
Well Cricket 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickety Cricket! |
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Event:
RMMA 20 - Robben v Botond
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Katsu lands with a straight right. Bones didn't see that one coming.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch but Katsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Bones.
Bones misses with a head kick.
As Bones tries to get set, Katsu tries to push him back and clinch up but Bones manages to avoid the attempt.
Katsu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bones tries to counter with a clinch but Katsu shakes him off and moves away.
Katsu looks to land a combination but Bones avoids it well.
Katsu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Katsu cracks a nice hook into Bones's ribs.
Katsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bones moves away.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch but Katsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katsu throws a body punch but Bones moves out of range.
A combination from Katsu does no damage.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Katsu as he avoids it easily.
Katsu slaps away a takedown attempt from Bones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Katsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Bones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bones moves away.
Bones is looking to land body kicks.
Katsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bones throws a sloppy head kick and Katsu moves out of range easily.
Katsu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Katsu scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Katsu as he connects with a hook.
Bones shoots in for a double leg but Katsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Katsu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sama Katsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
Katsu lands a body shot.
Katsu takes a swing at Bones's ribcage but misses.
Bones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Katsu defends well and Bones ends up having to push Katsu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sama Katsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones stuffs the takedown attempt from Katsu. Katsu gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Bones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Katsu. Bones does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Katsu cracks a nice hook into Bones's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bones is just out of range.
Katsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Bones. Bones gets slowly back to his feet.
Katsu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Katsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katsu misses with a body shot.
Bones avoids the body shot from Katsu.
Katsu is looking to wear down Bones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bones misses with a head kick.
Bones is looking to clinch but Katsu is avoiding it.
A jab from Katsu finds it's way through Bones's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Katsu.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Katsu enables Bones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Katsu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Katsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bones is looking to work some ground and pound but Katsu has wrist control.#SU2#
Bones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Katsu.#CL2#
Bones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Katsu has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Bones is working for takedown but Katsu is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
A short right from Katsu on the inside.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Katsu tries to throw a body punch but Bones avoids it by throwing Katsu back against the cage.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bones blocking some punches.
Katsu prevents Bones from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bones.
Bones tries to pull guard but Katsu won't allow it.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones has Katsu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Katsu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bones backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsu gets underhooks to prevent Bones's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sama Katsu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Katsu swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Bones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bones.
Bones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Katsu after a bit of a struggle.
Katsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bones.
A left hand lands to the body for Katsu.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Bones is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Bones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Katsu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones is trying to control the position but Katsu postures up.
Katsu stopping the sweep attempt from Bones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Bones wants to improve his position but instead Katsu has moved into half guard.
Katsu prevents Bones from improving his position.
Katsu slows the pace down in half guard.
Bones is trying to escape back to his feet but Katsu uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bones is not content to let Katsu control the position.
Bones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Katsu is staying tight to Bones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bones struggling a bit here.#T3#
Bones is not content to let Katsu control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Katsu avoids it really well and circles away.
Sama Katsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
Katsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bones was well out of range. Poor timing from Katsu.
Bones wants to counter with a clinch but Katsu pushes him away.
Katsu throws a series of punches but Bones moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Katsu. Bones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Katsu. Those never looked like landing.
Katsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bones was well out of range. Poor timing from Katsu.
Katsu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBones.#TD2#
Bones drives through with a takedown into Katsu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Bones trying to control but Katsu is working from the bottom.
Bones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bones trying to control but Katsu is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bones wants to pass the guard but Katsu is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sama Katsu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Katsu misses with a body shot.
Katsu lands a right hook to the body.
Bones avoids the body shot from Katsu.
Katsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bones.
A slow jab from Katsu misses its intended target.
Bones slips a straight right by Katsu.
Katsu swings for the body but Bones moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bones.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bones.
Katsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bones can do to turn this around?
Katsu lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsu sizes up Bones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Katsu scores with a jab.
Bones tries for a takedown but Katsu circles away easily
and Katsu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Katsu darts in looking for a takedown but Bones gets double underhooks and turns Katsu into the cage.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu stops a takedown attempt from Bones.
Sama Katsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Katsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bones's elbow.
Katsu lands a nice shot to the body.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Bones jumps guard but Katsu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Katsu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Bones.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sama Katsu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katsu lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bones.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Bones.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Katsu on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Katsu gets underhooks to prevent Bones's takedown attempt.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsu pushes Bones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bones is working for takedown but Katsu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bones. #T3#
Katsu misses with some punches.
Bones is trying to pull guard but Katsu has him pressed against the cage.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsu tries to throw a body punch but Bones avoids it by throwing Katsu back against the cage.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Bones.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Bones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katsu.
Bones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsu takes a shot to the head.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bones looking to slow down the pace here.
Katsu misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Katsu.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Bones.
Katsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bones trying to control the position but instead, Katsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bones into the cage.
Bones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsu stops a takedown attempt from Bones.
Drew Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katsu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sama Katsu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Katsu, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sama Katsu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sama Katsu waved his t-shirt featuring Warpath Wear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
RMMA - New York 3
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Katsu takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Sama Katsu has been cut.
Katsu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atsushi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Atsushi
and Katsu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atsushi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Katsu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Katsu moves into the clinch.
Atsushi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atsushi wants to stall.
Katsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
Katsu lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi wants to stall.
Atsushi trying to control the position but instead, Katsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atsushi into the cage.
Atsushi stalling in the clinch but Katsu improves position. #T1#
Katsu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Atsushi to keep the fight standing.
Katsu prevents Atsushi from breaking the clinch.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Katsu.
Katsu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
Atsushi misses with some punches.
Katsu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katsu tries to pull guard but Atsushi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Onishi Atsushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sama Katsu.
Atsushi tries to circle away but Katsu has him pinned against the cage.
Atsushi is trying to push Katsu away but Katsu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Atsushi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atsushi is looking to control Katsu's arms but Katsu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atsushi has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Katsu gets control of Atsushi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Katsu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Atsushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Katsu is pulling down on Atsushi's head to control his posture.
Atsushi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atsushi trying to control but Katsu is working from the bottom.
Atsushi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Atsushi is really struggling to control Katsu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Atsushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atsushi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##KD#
Atsushi lands a big head kick that sends Katsu tumbling to the mat! Atsushi takes a step backwards and waves Katsu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL2#
Katsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atsushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Katsu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Katsu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Atsushi trying to control but Katsu is working from the bottom.
Atsushi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atsushi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Atsushi passes Katsu's right leg, so he's now in half 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!
Katsu is staying active underneath Atsushi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atsushi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Katsu is looking to improve his position.
Atsushi thows a huge punch but Katsu dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Atsushi wants to work for an arm triangle but Katsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Katsu is controlling Atsushi's trapped leg to prevent Atsushi from advancing to side control.
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 Onishi Atsushi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sama Katsu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Atsushi throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Katsu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Katsu.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Atsushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katsu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Katsu pulls Atsushi into guard.
Katsu has his hands on Atsushi's head, controlling the position.
Atsushi pushes down on Katsu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Atsushi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Katsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Atsushi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Atsushi wants to control but Katsu is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Atsushi is looking for a kimura here.
Katsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Atsushi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Katsu keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Atsushi misses the shot to the body.
Atsushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Katsu wants to counter with a clinch but Atsushi pushes him away.
Katsu avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atsushi throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Katsu blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Katsu moves out of range.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick
and Katsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katsu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Katsu clinches up with Atsushi and pushes him back against the cage.
Katsu is trying to pull guard but Atsushi has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Katsu.
Katsu tries to pull guard but Atsushi holds him up against the cage and eventually Katsu drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Katsu on the inside.
Atsushi tries to circle away but Katsu has him pinned against the cage.
Atsushi is trying to push Katsu away but Katsu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Katsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Atsushi tries to break free but Katsu pushes him back against the cage.
Katsu pushes Atsushi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Katsu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Katsu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atsushis head.
Katsu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katsu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsu lands a shot to the body.
Katsu fails to pull guard.
Onishi Atsushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sama Katsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katsu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sama Katsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atsushi misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Katsu pulls guard effortlessly.
Katsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sama Katsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sama Katsu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Katsu shoots in for a double leg but Atsushi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Atsushi circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Katsu drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Atsushi follows Katsu to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onishi Atsushi!
Onishi Atsushi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RMMA 14 - Cricket v Czerw
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Dirk lands a slapping body shot.
Katsu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dirk misses with the combination.
Katsu throws a nice looking combination but Dirk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Katsu takes the fight into the clinch.
Katsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirk has had enough of the clinch but Katsu keeps him there for the moment.
We've been informed that Katsu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short right from Katsu.
Dirk wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk is trying to stall.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Katsu prevents Dirk from breaking the clinch.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu lands with a short shot to the head.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu lands a shoulder strike.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirk effectively controlling the action here.
Katsu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katsu presses Dirk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Dirk.
Katsu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dirk tries to break the clinch but Katsu is controlling the position. #T2#
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dirk is trying to break the clinch but Katsu has him pressed against the cage.
Katsu lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu lands with a right to the head.
Katsu tries a body shot but Dirk blocks it.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Katsu has Dirk pressed against the cage, preventing Dirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Katsu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirk.
Dirk working hard to break the clinch.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Katsu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirks head.
Dirk misses with a body punch.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Katsu has Dirk pressed against the cage, preventing Dirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Katsu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dirk or not.
Dirk trying to stall but Katsu improves his position.
Katsu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Dirk tries to work over Katsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirk is trying to force a seperation but Katsu has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Katsu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Katsu cracks Dirk with a nice body shot.#T4#
Katsu blocking some punches.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsu prevents Dirk from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Katsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Katsu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk is trying to maintain a safe position but Katsu gets an underhook and turns Dirk into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sama Katsu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Katsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dirk swivels and escapes.
Dirk throws a big counter combination but Katsu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dirk throws a front kick aimed at Katsu's knee but Katsu avoids it well.
Dirk swings for the body but Katsu moves out of range.
#CL2#
Katsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dirk misses with a punch to the body.
Dirk is trying to break free.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk digs a right hand into Katsu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katsu's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Katsu.
Katsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirk controls his hands.
Katsu lands a shoulder strike.
Dirk blocking some punches.
A short right from Katsu. #T1#
Katsu tries to work over Dirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirk blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dirk has had enough of the clinch but Katsu keeps him there for the moment.
Katsu digs a right hand into Dirk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirk's gas tank.
Dirk tries to break free but Katsu pushes him back against the cage.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirk's elbow.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Katsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Katsu working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Dirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Katsu pushes Dirk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Dirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Dirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Katsu lands an uppercut.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katsu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirk prevents a body shot from Katsu.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirk blocks a body shot from Katsu. #T3#
Katsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Dirk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu misses with a body punch.
Katsu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katsu.
Dirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katsu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirks head.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Sama Katsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Katsu misses with a punch to the body.
Dirk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk is trying to push Katsu away but Katsu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Katsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dirk backwards.
Dirk has had enough of the clinch but Katsu keeps him there for the moment.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirk lands a shot to the body.
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!
Katsu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Katsu working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sama Katsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Katsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katsu.#BC#
Dirk manages to break the clinch.
Dirk throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Dirk misses.
Katsu throws a fast counter high kick but Dirk manages to duck under it in time.
Dirk misses with the combination.
Katsu wants to counter with a clinch but Dirk pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsu avoids a kick to the body.
Katsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Katsu darts in and clinches Dirk up against the cage.
Dirk wants to break free but Katsu has control.
#T1#
Dirk wants to stall.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Dirk takes a shot to the head.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsu dodges an elbow strike from Dirk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Katsu has double underhooks.
Katsu lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Katsu.
Dirk working aggressively here.
#T2#
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk just leaning against Katsu, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katsu has him pressed against the cage.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Katsu has Dirk pressed against the cage, preventing Dirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dirk is trying to break free.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Dirk controlling the action here for a moment.
Dirk is trying to break the clinch but Katsu is controlling him.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Katsu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dirk's efforts to push away.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirk can't break the clinch.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Dirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Dirk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Danny Dirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Katsu has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Dirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katsu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dirk backwards.
Katsu lands a nice uppercut.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Katsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirk's elbow.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Dirk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Katsu pushes Dirk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dirk trying to control the position but instead, Katsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dirk into the cage.
Katsu misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sama Katsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Katsu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sama Katsu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sama Katsu waved his t-shirt featuring Warpath Wear's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Danny Dirk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I WANT A REMATCH!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Katsu blocks a head kick by Mathis.
Katsu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mathis.
Katsu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mathis avoids it really well and circles away.
Katsu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mathis is looking to clinch.
Katsu fails with the takedown
and Mathis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paul Mathis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sama Katsu.
Katsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsu tries for a takedown but Mathis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mathis lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Katsu misses.
It looked like Mathis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mathis tries to clinch up.
Mathis throws a combination. Katsu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Mathis doesn't manage to clinch there - Katsu circles away.
Mathis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katsu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Katsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mathis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Katsu somewhat.#KD#
Mathis lands a big head kick that sends Katsu tumbling to the mat! Mathis takes a step backwards and waves Katsu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Katsu is rocked!#CL#
Mathis pushes Katsu up against the cage in a clinch.
Katsu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis.
A short right from Mathis on the inside.
Katsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathis finish him?
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu seems to have recovered his senses.
Mathis is working Katsu over against the cage.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katsu.
Katsu lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Mathis fails to land.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis.
Mathis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mathis misses with a knee to the head.
Katsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathis lands a nice uppercut.
Katsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsu tries a body shot but Mathis blocks it.
#KD#
Mathis drops Katsu with a big knee straight up the middle! Katsu is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#It looks like Sama Katsu has been cut.
Katsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Mathis moves into the clinch.
Mathis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mathis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mathis lands an uppercut.
Mathis looking to throw knees to the head but Katsu is blocking nicely.
Katsu blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Mathis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mathis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Katsu - that landed with a thud.
Mathis lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Mathis.
Mathis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Mathis.
A short right from Mathis.
Mathis struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsu controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Mathis lands with a light punch inside.
Mathis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katsu blocking some punches.
Mathis throws a head punch that misses.
Mathis blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mathis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Katsu's brow. #T4#
Mathis lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mathis.
Mathis misses with some punches.
Katsu tries to throw a body punch but Mathis avoids it by throwing Katsu back against the cage.
Katsu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mathis.
Katsu blocking some punches.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
Mathis lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Mathis.
Katsu tries a body shot but Mathis blocks it.
Mathis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathis lands a hook that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Mathis.
Mathis working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Mathis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mathis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sama Katsu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mathis moves away from the strike by Katsu.
Katsu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathis tries to clinch but Katsu moves out of range. #CL#
Mathis clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis.
Mathis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathis tries to land a knee to the head but Katsu blocks with his arms.
Mathis throws an elbow that misses.
Mathis lands a left hand.
Mathis has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
Mathis blocking some punches.
Mathis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katsus head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Mathis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mathis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katsu can do to turn this around?
Mathis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katsu's elbow.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
Mathis misses with some punches.
Mathis misses with a punch to the body.
Mathis looking to throw knees to the head but Katsu is blocking nicely.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Mathis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Mathis throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathis.
A short right from Katsu on the inside.
Katsu avoids the elbow strike from Mathis, against the cage.
Katsu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mathis fails to land.
Mathis working aggressively here.
Mathis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Mathis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathis tries to throw a body punch but Katsu avoids it by throwing Mathis back against the cage.
Mathis misses with an elbow strike.
Paul Mathis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Katsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mathis backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mathis.
Mathis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Katsu blocks it with crossed arms.
Mathis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Mathis misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Mathis lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
Katsu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Mathis on the inside.
Mathis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu prevents a body shot from Mathis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mathis.
Katsu is breathing heavily.
Katsu misses with a body punch.
Katsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathis lands a body punch.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Mathis swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsu blocks a body shot from Mathis.
Katsu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Katsu.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Mathis blocking some punches.
Mathis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mathis gets through Katsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Mathis misses with an elbow over the top.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Mathis.
Mathis misses with a knee strike.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mathis misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
Katsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsu.
Mathis lands a body shot.
Mathis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mathis.
Katsu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mathis has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Mathis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Mathis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katsu's elbow.
Mathis lands with a left to the head.
Mathis lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katsu working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu lands with a short shot to the head.
Katsu blocks an uppercut.
Katsu blocks an elbow strike.
Mathis can't find room to land a body shot as Katsu controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Katsu as the two fighters clinch.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
Mathis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Katsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mathis backwards.
Katsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathis pushes Katsu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mathis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mathis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mathis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sama Katsu's cut.
That's time! Mathis'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##CL2#
Katsu rushes Mathis and presses him up against the cage.
Sama Katsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathis misses with an elbow over the top.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Mathis throws a head punch that misses.
Mathis throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsu.
Katsu working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Katsu.
A head punch on the inside from Mathis fails to land.
Katsu gets through Mathis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mathis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mathis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mathis misses with a knee to the head.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mathis blocking some punches.
Mathis lands a nice uppercut.
Katsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathis.
Mathis tries a body shot but Katsu blocks it.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis. #T1#
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Mathis.
Katsu blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Mathis.
Mathis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katsus head.
A head punch on the inside from Mathis fails to land.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathis lands a hook that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mathis.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathis blocks a body shot from Katsu.
Katsu lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathis.
Mathis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsu lands a nice uppercut.
Katsu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mathis lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mathis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Mathis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Katsu takes a shot to the head.
Mathis throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsu.
Katsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mathis misses with a knee to the head.
Katsu avoids a wild elbow strike from Mathis.
Mathis lands an uppercut.
Mathis misses with a knee to the head.
Mathis misses with an elbow strike.
Mathis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathis scores with a shot to the side of Katsu's head.
Katsu tries to work over Mathis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathis lands with a light punch inside.
Katsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mathis backwards. #T3#
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis.
Katsu lands an uppercut.
Katsu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Mathis lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mathis fails to land.
Katsu misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Mathis.
Mathis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paul Mathis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Mathis.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Mathis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
Katsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathis controls his hands.
Katsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsu misses with some punches.
Mathis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mathis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mathis lands with a right to the head.
Mathis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Mathis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mathis 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Mathis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Katsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katsu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Katsu looks for a takedown but Prigozhin sprawls well.
Katsu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prigozhin defends it nicely.
Katsu stuns Prigozhin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Prigozhin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katsu circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Katsu misses.
Prigozhin looks to land a combination. Katsu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Katsu misses with a two punch combination.
Prigozhin avoids the body shot from Katsu.
Katsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prigozhin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prigozhin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Katsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prigozhin slips a straight right by Katsu.
It looked like Prigozhin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Prigozhin misses with a kick to the body.
Prigozhin scores with a hook to the body. Katsu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Katsu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prigozhin rather than just go for the knockout.
Katsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prigozhin.
Katsu throws a right and a left that Prigozhin avoids nicely.
Katsu throws a body shot but no joy.
Prigozhin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katsu connects with the punch.
Prigozhin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Katsu.
Prigozhin throws a sloppy head kick and Katsu moves out of range easily.
Prigozhin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Katsu lands a jab to Prigozhin's midsection.
Katsu swings for the body but Prigozhin moves out of range.
Katsu scores with a shot to the body.
Prigozhin motions for Katsu to come forward. Prigozhin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prigozhin misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Katsu misses.#T2#
Katsu sizes up Prigozhin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prigozhin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A swing and a miss from Katsu.
Prigozhin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Katsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Katsu lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Katsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katsu misses with a body shot.
Prigozhin tries to counter with a takedown but Katsu is quick to defend against it.
Prigozhin throws a head kick but Katsu moves out of range.
Prigozhin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Prigozhin.
Katsu blocks a head kick by Prigozhin.
Prigozhin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Katsu lands a nice shot to the body.
Katsu misses the shot to the body.
Katsu throws a nice looking combination but Prigozhin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Prigozhin. #T3#
Katsu avoids the head kick by Prigozhin.
Prigozhin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Katsu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Prigozhin to the ground. Katsu is now in Prigozhin's guard.
Prigozhin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Katsu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Katsu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Prigozhin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prigozhin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Katsu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Prigozhin misses with a series of wild punches.
Katsu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prigozhin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Prigozhin.
Katsu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Prigozhin backs up against the cage.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Katsu. Beautiful body shot.
Katsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Prigozhin. Prigozhin gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Katsu misses.
A nice combination there by Prigozhin.
Prigozhin avoids the body shot from Katsu.
Prigozhin throws a big counter combination but Katsu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Prigozhin.
Sama Katsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prigozhin moves away.
Prigozhin scores with a one two! Katsu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Katsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prigozhin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prigozhin cracks Katsu with an open hand slap.
Katsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prigozhin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Katsu moves out of range of the body kick from Prigozhin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sama Katsu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Prigozhin lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the body from Katsu misses
and Prigozhin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Katsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Prigozhin is just out of range.
Katsu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prigozhin doesn't seem bothered though.
Katsu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Prigozhin avoids the body shot from Katsu.
Prigozhin takes one to the chin there.
Katsu scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#Prigozhin is rocked!
Katsu steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Prigozhin is out on his feet! Katsu sets himself and nearly takes Prigozhin's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sama Katsu!
Sama Katsu made sure to mention his sponsor, Warpath Wear in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Katsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and River counters with a shoot takedown. Katsu fights it but they end up in guard.
Katsu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
River is standing up over Katsu. Katsu looks to escape but River dives into side control.
#SUB2#
River has hold of Katsu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Katsu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - River cranks the arm and Katsu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Katsu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Quintin River! |
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