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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DDCF T.N.T 2
Date: Nov 16, 2025 |
#R1# Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Hicks is just out of range. Hicks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jernit sprawls well. Jernit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet. Hicks lunges at Jernit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jernit's hand. Hicks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hilo Mats in the buildup to the fight. Jernit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jernit there as he acknowledges the shot. Hicks avoids the body shot from Jernit.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it. Hicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jernit. Jernit wants to land a leg kick but Hicks is out of range. Sloppy strikes from Hicks. Those never looked like landing. Jernit takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses. A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target. Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hicks is out of range and Jernit settles back down. Hicks is looking for a counter combo. Gunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Hicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit. Hicks slips under a jab from Jernit. Hicks tried to score with a low kick but Jernit checks it. Jernit with a nice cross. Hicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hicks misses with a body punch
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hicks throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily. Hicks moves out of range as Jernit strikes. Jernit digs a good hook to Hicks's body.
Jernit feints and then cracks Hicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hicks down. Hicks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jernit sprawls well. Jernit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet. Jernit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jernit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hicks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2# Hicks misses with a leg kick and Jernit counters with an inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jernit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jernit counters with a right hand to the body. Hicks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jernit flicks out a counter leg kick but Hicks steps away. Hicks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jernit. Hicks takes one to the chin there. Jernit scores with a jab. Hicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Hicks is rocked! Jernit lands a nice hook to Hicks's body. Hicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Oh Hicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hicks looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely. Hicks throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range. Hicks seems to have got his legs back now. Hicks throws a hook but Jernit blocks it. Jernit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hicks misses with a right hand and Jernit counters with a low kick, right behind Hicks 's knee. Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Jernit counters with a low kick, right behind Hicks 's knee. #T3# Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks. Jernit throws a leg kick which misses Hicks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hicks tries to avoid it. Jab, jab by Jernit - just one landing. Jab from Hicks. Hicks throws a combination that misses and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut. Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jernit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hicks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hicks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jernit swivels and escapes. Jernit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jernit tests Hicks's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jernit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hicks. That did some damage! Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks. Hicks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. 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! Hicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jernit counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4# Jernit dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jernit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hicks throws a hook but Jernit blocks it. Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hicks swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Jernit moves away from the strike by Hicks. The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A jab from Jernit finds it's way through Hicks's defenses. Jernit misses with a straight right. Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hicks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hicks misses with a left hand and Jernit counters with a straight right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jernit misses with a body shot.
Jernit throws a solid leg kick but Hicks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jernit. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunt Jernit dominated that round. 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.#R2# Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with an outside leg kick.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks. Decent striking displayed by Jernit there. Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range. A nice side step and Jernit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jernit checks a leg kick nicely. Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jernit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hicks lands a jab to the head.
Jernit has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jernit throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target. Hicks walks straight into a right hand from Jernit - that's dropped him! Jernit jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hicks from any more punishment! Hicks complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gunt Jernit! Gunt Jernit retains his featherweight title! A very excited looking Gunt Jernit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GC 557
Date: Nov 15, 2025 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Dooflacky looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Deleon avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Deleon looks to land a left hand but Dooflacky moved out of range nicely. Dooflacky misses with a looping right. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dooflacky, as that shot connected.
Dooflacky throws out a loose jab but Deleon uses good head movement to avoid it. Dooflacky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dooflacky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deleon defends it nicely. Deleon slips a straight right by Dooflacky. Maddox Deleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deleon swings for the body but Dooflacky moves out of range.
Jab from Deleon. Deleon misses with an uppercut. Dooflacky saw that one coming. Donk. Deleon catches Dooflacky right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Terry Dooflacky has been cut. Dooflacky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deleon.#T1# Deleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dooflacky was well out of range. Poor timing from Deleon. Deleon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Dooflacky blocks a jab. A big right from Dooflacky misses. Deleon misses with an uppercut. Dooflacky saw that one coming.#TD2# Dooflacky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Dooflacky prevents Deleon from improving his position. Dooflacky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deleon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Dooflacky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Deleon gets back to full guard.
Deleon controlling Dooflacky's posture. Deleon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dooflacky manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2# Dooflacky has his foot on Deleon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deleon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Dooflacky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deleon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dooflacky throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Deleon postures up and lands a big shot to Dooflacky's brow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Dooflacky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deleon trying to control but Dooflacky is working from the bottom. Dooflacky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dooflacky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deleon's guard. #REVB##T3# Deleon wants to sweep but no luck. Deleon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dooflacky manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Deleon is working Dooflacky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Deleon wants to pass the guard but Dooflacky is keeping the position. Dooflacky striking off his back but it's not causing Deleon any problems. Dooflacky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Deleon cracks Dooflacky with a solid left hand. Deleon cracks Dooflacky with a solid left hand.#SUB2# Dooflacky working for a triangle but Deleon defends it easily.
Deleon sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4# Deleon works a leg free and moves into half guard. Dooflacky has hold of Deleon's hands but Deleon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Deleon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dooflacky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Deleon is nestled in close to Dooflacky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Dooflacky is not content to let Deleon control the position. Dooflacky has hold of Deleon's hands but Deleon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Deleon is figuring out what he wants to do next. Deleon scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Deleon slips a nice elbow through Dooflacky's hands, connecting with Dooflacky's forehead. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Deleon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Deleon controlling the action here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maddox Deleon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Terry Dooflacky's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Deleon lands a head shot. Deleon checks a low kick from Dooflacky. Dooflacky throws a hook but Deleon avoids it easily. Deleon lands a jab to Dooflacky's midsection. Deleon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dooflacky. Dooflacky scores with a decent looking hook. Deleon connects with a looping right hand.
Dooflacky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Deleon jabs at Dooflacky's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Deleon. Deleon throws a looping overhand right but Dooflacky ducks down to avoid it. Dooflacky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Deleon defends it well. Deleon connects with the punch. Dooflacky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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! Dooflacky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Deleon scores with a body shot.
Dooflacky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Deleon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dooflacky ducks under a wild hook from Deleon.#TD# Deleon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Deleon prevents Dooflacky from improving his position. Dooflacky taking some punishment here, with Deleon in his half guard. Deleon 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. Dooflacky tries to get to full guard but Deleon has control of the leg. Dooflacky has hold of Deleon's hands but Deleon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Dooflacky is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Deleon lands a nice short elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! Dooflacky is trying to control but can't.
#T2# Deleon is keen to just control but Dooflacky is a slippery customer. Dooflacky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deleon scores with a couple of nice shots. Deleon controlling the action here. Deleon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Deleon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Deleon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dooflacky can do to turn this around? Deleon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Dooflacky trying to control here.
Deleon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dooflacky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Deleon drops an elbow to the side of Dooflacky's head. Dooflacky tries to get to full guard but Deleon has control of the leg. Deleon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3# Dooflacky is looking for a sweep. Deleon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Deleon slips a nice elbow through Dooflacky's hands, connecting with Dooflacky's forehead.#SUB2# Dooflacky actively working from the bottom here. Dooflacky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Deleon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Dooflacky gets full guard. Deleon trying to control but Dooflacky is working from the bottom. Deleon scoring with punches to the head and body. Deleon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Deleon landing some decent shots from guard. #T4# Deleon cracks Dooflacky with a solid left hand. Deleon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Deleon scoring with some ground and pound. Deleon stands up over Dooflacky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Deleon controls from within his opponent's guard. Deleon working some strikes from top position. Deleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dooflacky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dooflacky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deleon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Deleon tries to free his leg and advance position but Dooflacky is retaining full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maddox Deleon dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Terry Dooflacky's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3# Deleon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dooflacky sees it coming and avoids it easily. Deleon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dooflacky looks to score with a jab to the body but Deleon is just out of range. Deleon misses with a left hand #TD2# and Dooflacky counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Deleon! Deleon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Dooflacky wants to take a breather but Deleon is having none of it. Deleon wants to control but Dooflacky is keeping busy.
Deleon moves into full guard.
Dooflacky trying to control the position from guard on top but Deleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dooflacky throwing strikes but missing. Dooflacky wants to control from the top but Deleon keeps moving. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deleon is on top in guard.
#REVR# Deleon distracts Dooflacky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Deleon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Deleon lands a couple of elbows. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dooflacky is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Deleon is looking for a triangle here but Dooflacky uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2# Dooflacky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. An elbow from Dooflacky crashes against the mat.
#T2# Deleon is not content to let Dooflacky control the position. Deleon dodges the ground and pound from Dooflacky. Deleon is looking for a sweep. Dooflacky throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Dooflacky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dooflacky is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Deleon's shoulder. That is not cool. Deleon tries to bench press Dooflacky off him but Dooflacky keeps the position. Dooflacky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2# Dooflacky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dooflacky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Deleon is trying to control Dooflacky's posture but Dooflacky avoids it. #T3# Dooflacky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Dooflacky is looking to take a break and control but Deleon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Dooflacky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deleon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The strikes coming from Dooflacky are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Deleon regains half guard. Deleon is controlling Dooflacky's trapped leg to prevent Dooflacky from advancing to side control.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Deleon looking for submissions off his back. Deleon keeping hold of Dooflacky's head, controlling as best he can. Terry Dooflacky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dooflacky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dooflacky prevents Deleon from improving his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Deleon trying to control but Dooflacky postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Deleon tries to get to full guard but Dooflacky has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight! Terry Dooflacky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Deleon 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maddox Deleon! A less than humble Maddox Deleon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GC 557
Date: Nov 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Rushnik feints and as Milot raises his hands in defense, Rushnik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Milot looking to control.
Rushnik wants to pass the guard but Milot is keeping the position. Milot working a defensive guard here.
Rushnik pushing down on Milot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2# Milot looking for submissions off his back. Rushnik is nestled in close to Milot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Milot tries to roll over but Rushnik keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Milot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Milot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Milot actively working from the bottom here. Rushnik trying to advance position but Milot counters by regaining guard. #T1# Milot keeping moving, preventing Rushnik from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Rushnik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Milot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rushnik has managed to get both his arms back between Milot's legs - danger averted. Rushnik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Rushnik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Milot on the ground.#SUB2# Milot is looking for a triangle but Rushnik pushes his legs off easily.
Rushnik stopping the sweep attempt from Milot. Rushnik cracks Milot with a solid left hand. Milot has momentary wrist control but Rushnik slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2# Milot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rushnik won't allow Milot to sweep him here. Rushnik works over Milot with some ground and pound from guard.#T2# Rushnik trying to control but Milot is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Milot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rushnik scoring with punches to the head and body. Rushnik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2# Rushnik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Milot keeping moving, preventing Rushnik from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Milot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rushnik defends well. Rushnik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Rushnik scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Rushnik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Rushnik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Milot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rushnik has managed to get both his arms back between Milot's legs - danger averted. Milot looking for a sweep. Not yet Milot, not yet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rushnik's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Rushnik is in close to Milot's body, working some short punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rushnik controlling from the top position. Milot managing to control the position. Rushnik lands a couple of elbows.#T4# Rushnik is pushing down on Milot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Milot is fighting to maintain full guard but Rushnik has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2# Milot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rushnik pulls his head out easily. Rushnik is trying to control the action in half guard but Milot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Rushnik scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2# Milot actively working from the bottom here. Milot is pressing down on Rushnik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Rushnik connects with a couple of short punches. Milot is trying to keep Rushnik in close.
#SUB2# Milot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rushnik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Milot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rushnik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keon Rushnik dominated that round. 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.#R2# Rushnik moves out of range of the body kick from Milot.
Rushnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milot can do to turn this around? Milot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rushnik is out of range and Milot settles back down. #TD# Rushnik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Rushnik looking to sit in guard and control but Milot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Rushnik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Rushnik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Rushnik controls from within his opponent's guard. Rushnik stopping the sweep attempt from Milot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rushnik distracts Milot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Milot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rushnik is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Milot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rushnik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2# Milot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Milot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rushnik controls the pace. Rushnik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Rushnik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Rushnik looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rushnik tries to free his leg and advance position but Milot is retaining full guard. Rushnik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2# Milot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Milot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Milot working for submissions but it's allowed Rushnik to get to half guard.
Milot wants to control but Rushnik is keeping busy and won't allow it. Rushnik scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Rushnik lands with a punch from half guard. #T3##SUB2# Milot looking for submissions off his back. Rushnik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Milot wants to control but Rushnik is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rushnik in particular looking to stall. Milot is staying active underneath Rushnik, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Rushnik is thwarting Milot's attempts to control the position. Rushnik stalling. We've been informed that Milot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Milot is looking to get back to full guard here but Rushnik has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4# 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. Milot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rushnik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Rushnik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2# Milot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Milot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Milot looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Milot regains full guard. Nicely done. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keon Rushnik dominated that second round. That's time! Rushnik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD# Milot gets caught napping as Rushnik dives in and scores a takedown. Milot manages to retain guard. Milot controls Rushnik momentarily but Rushnik frees himself. #SUB# Rushnik drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rushnik jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Rushnik with a nice head shot there. Milot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Rushnik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Milot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Keon Rushnik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Milot has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rushnik should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Milot has tightened it up now! Rushnik should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Duane Milot! An out of breath Duane Milot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1213 Jones v Spicoli
Date: Nov 08, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Goat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Goat working some nice short punches in the clinch. Goat prevents a body shot from Adams. Adams misses with some punches.
Adams lands an uppercut. Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow. Goat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams pushes Goat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goat lands with a light punch inside. Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow. Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goat lands with a right to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams. A short left from Adams. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Goat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams. A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams. Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goat misses with a punch to the body.
Goat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head. Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Goat controls his hands.
Goat blocking some punches.
Adams working aggressively here.
Goat is working Adams over against the cage.#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Goat. Goat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goat backwards. Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. Adams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Goat. Adams lands a right hand. Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Goat lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Adams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Goat. Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Goat working aggressively here.
Goat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goat digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank. Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Goat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Goat digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank. Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams lands a hook to the side of the head. Goat scores with a hook to the body. A body shot lands from Goat.
A right hook to the body lands for Goat.
Goat lands an uppercut. Goat scores with a shoulder strike. Goat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat throws a head punch that misses. Goat misses with the head strike.
Goat scores with an uppercut up the middle. Adams blocks an uppercut.
Goat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goat backwards. Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Adams.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. Goat lands a nice uppercut. Goat prevents a body shot from Adams. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3# Adams throws a head punch that misses. Adams prevents a body shot from Goat. A short right from Adams on the inside. Goat is working Adams over against the cage. A shot in the inside from Goat. Goat tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Goat back against the cage. Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it. Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams pushes Goat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Goat tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Goat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Goat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goat. Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goat fails to land. Adams lands a nice shot to the body. Goat swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow. #T4# Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Adams working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land. Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Adams works on Goat's body with a couple of short punches. Goat misses with a hook from the clinch. Goat tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goat swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. Goat tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Goat avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage. Adams takes a shot to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Adams working aggressively here.
Goat lands a nice shot to the body. Adams scores with a shot to the side of Goat's head. Goat takes a shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Goat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billi Goat will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Adams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goat. Adams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goat. That did some damage! Goat throws the kick towards the body but Adams avoids it. Goat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Adams will feel that in the morning. Goat avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adams with a body shot. Adams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adams throws out a powerful jab. Goat throws a head kick that misses. As Goat backs away, Adams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Adams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goat's sensitive parts. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goat - that will leave a mark!
Goat motions for Adams to come forward. Goat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goat can pounce on him.
Goat fails in his attempt to clinch. Goat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. This has been an exciting period of action! Goat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. We've been told by Adams's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Goat is looking to clinch. #T1# Adams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2# Goat moves into the clinch. Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Goat takes a shot to the head. Goat misses with a body punch.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goat has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Goat misses with a punch to the body.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Goat presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Goat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Goat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Goat fails to land. Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat cracks Adams with a nice body shot. Adams digs a right hand underneath Goat's ribcage. Goat let out a lung full of air as it connected. Goat lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Goat misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Goat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goat backwards. Adams scores with a nice hook to the head. Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Goat controls the action.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Goat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goat blocking some punches.
Goat scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head. Adams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Goat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams. Goat misses with the head strike.
Goat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside. Adams scores with a shot to the side of Goat's head. Nice body punch from Goat - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Adams.
Adams prevents a body shot from Goat. #T3# Goat blocks an uppercut.
Goat throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams. Goat is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Goat on the inside. Goat tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Goat back against the cage. Goat digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank. Goat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams tries to work over Goat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow. Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adams misses with some punches.
Goat pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Goat pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Goat misses with the head strike.
Goat swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. Adams takes a shot to the head. #T4# Still in the clinch, Goat scores with a nice short uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Goat blocks an uppercut.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Goat controls his hands.
Goat lands a nice uppercut. Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billi Goat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Adams is working Goat over against the cage. Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goat works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches. Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. Goat misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Goat controls the action.
Goat prevents a body shot from Adams. Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Goat controls the action.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Adams blocks a body shot from Goat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billi Goat will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Goat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Adams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Adams misses with a shot to the body and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Adams throws a front kick aimed at Goat's knee but Goat avoids it well. Goat throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range. Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Goat's shoulder, as Goat tries to avoid the shot. Goat tries a quick counter leg kick but Adams is wise to it. Adams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2# Goat drives through and clinches with Adams against the cage.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Goat working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from Goat - that landed with a thud.
Adams tries to work over Goat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Goat's head. A head punch on the inside from Goat fails to land. Goat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goat 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! Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow. Adams tries to work over Goat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Adams misses with a short punch on the inside. Goat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Goat. Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut. Adams throws a head punch that misses. Adams misses with the head strike.
Goat works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches. A short right from Goat. Goat tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Good body shot from Goat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Goat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it. Goat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Goat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Goat blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Goat.
#T2# Goat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nice body punch from Adams - that landed with a thud.
Goat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goat tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside. Goat tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goat lands an uppercut. Adams blocks a body shot from Goat. Goat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Adams working aggressively here.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goat's elbow. Goat pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Goat tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Goat back against the cage. Goat tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adams misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Adams as the two fighters clinch.
Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams is trying to push Goat away but Goat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3# Goat lands with a right to the head. Adams lands an uppercut. Adams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goat is keeping busy. A short right from Goat on the inside. #BC# Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams misses with a low kick.
Goat moves out of range as Adams strikes. Goat throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem. Goat scores with a kick to the midsection. Goat avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adams swings and misses with a shot to the body and Goat counters with a low kick, right behind Adams 's knee. Goat tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Goat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adams. Goat misses with a wild body shot. Goat takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses. Goat throws a good cross that connects.
Goat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goat checks it well. Scott Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Adams keeps the fight on the outside. Adams loads up on a big right hand but Goat slips the punch. Goat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adams keeps the fight on the outside. Goat tries to land a front kick but Adams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goat circles away quickly and effectively. Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goat counters with a leg kick. Goat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Goat misses with a straight left. #CL2# Goat rushes Adams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Adams blocks a body shot from Goat. Goat lands a body punch in the clinch. Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Goat has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Goat tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Goat as the two fighters clinch.
Goat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Billi Goat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Goat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Billi Goat! During a confident post fight interview, Billi Goat thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1214 Petrov v Hanson
Date: Nov 08, 2025 |
#R1# Django walks into a straight right hand from Raharu. Raharu just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharu misses with an uppercut. Django saw that one coming. Django throwing a counter right hand but Raharu manages to avoid it. Django tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Django looks to throw the jab but Raharu is out of range. Raharu looks to score with a jab to the body but Django is just out of range. Django chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharu can pounce on him.
Django stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raharu just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharu misses with a straight right. Django is looking to counter punch. Raharu looks to throw the jab but Django is out of range. Django throwing a counter right hand but Raharu manages to avoid it.#T1# Raharu throws a nice inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Raharu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Django has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rising Sun Training in the buildup to the fight. Django walks into a straight right hand from Raharu. Raharu misses with a right hand #KD# and Django counters with a crisp right hand that drops Raharu! Django lets Raharu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Raharu is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Omar Raharu has been cut. Omar Raharu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Raharu misses the jab. Django was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Raharu misses with an uppercut. Django saw that one coming. Django defending well as Raharu loads up on a big left hand. Raharu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Django sees it coming and avoids it easily. Django was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD# Django sends Raharu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Django is motioning to the referee to let Raharu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Raharu is still on wobbly legs! Can Django finish him? Raharu tries to land a leg kick but Django saw it coming and moves away.
#T2# Raharu lands a body shot.
Raharu seems to have recovered his senses. A nice leg kick lands there from Raharu. Django drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Raharu blocks a jab. Raharu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Django moves away. Raharu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Django. Django swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Raharu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Django is looking to counter punch. Django steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharu. Django was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Django is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Django's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raharu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Django scrambles back to his feet.#T3# Raharu misses with an uppercut
and Django counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Raharu connects with a leg kick. Raharu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Django was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Raharu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Django has time to react. Django moves out of range of the strikes. Django is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Raharu. Raharu throws a shot from downtown. Django moves away and avoids it. A jab lands there for Raharu. Raharu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# Raharu scores with a nice strike. Raharu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD# and Django counters with a crisp right hand that drops Raharu! Django lets Raharu back up to his feet, looking for a finish! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Django avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It looked like Django was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raharu. Django slips under a jab. Raharu scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Raharu misses with a looping left. Raharu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Django throwing a counter right hand but Raharu manages to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Omar Raharu will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Omar Raharu's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Raharu lands a jab to Django's midsection. Raharu throws a lazy right hand but Django sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Django throwing a counter right hand but Raharu manages to avoid it. Raharu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Django. Django takes a shot right to the bread basket. Django takes a shot right to the bread basket. Raharu misses with a hook. Django is looking to counter punch. Raharu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Django under the eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Django is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Django uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharu. Raharu misses with a right hand #KD# and Django counters with a crisp right hand that drops Raharu! Django lets Raharu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T1# Django on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Django looks to land a left hand but Raharu moved out of range nicely. Django is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Raharu with a nice calf kick. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharu. Raharu works the jab nicely. A bone on bone clash there as Django blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Django was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Raharu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Raharu throws a lazy uppercut
#KD# and Django counters with a crisp right hand that drops Raharu! Django lets Raharu back up to his feet, looking for a finish! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Raharu throws a leg kick but Django sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2# Good exchange - Raharu coming out on top. Raharu swings away with a leg kick that misses. It looked like Django wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A looping hook to the body misses from Raharu. Django does a little dance to reset his feet. Django was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Django throws the left hand but Raharu avoids the punch easily. Raharu slips under a jab from Django. Raharu throws a lazy uppercut
and Django counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Django bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Django was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Nice uppercut there from Raharu. Django throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Django takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Raharu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharu misses with a hook to the body
#KD# and Django counters with a crisp right hand that drops Raharu! Django lets Raharu back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Django gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharu. Raharu clobbers Django with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Django ducks under a wild hook from Raharu. Django swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Raharu throws a lazy uppercut
and Django counters with a crisp right that sends Raharu to the canvas! Django follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). FanDan Django! FanDan Django thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RMMA - New York 9
Date: Nov 08, 2025 |
#R1# Green lands a jab to the head.
Green lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sousa with a jab. Sousa wants to clinch. Green missing with a left hand there. Sousa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sousa walks into a jab. Good shot there by Green. Sousa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green misses with a wild body shot. Sousa moves out of range of the strikes. Sousa is looking to counter punch. Sousa tries to clinch up and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sousa walks into a straight right hand from Green. Sousa takes a shot right to the bread basket. The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Sousa's head. Sousa moves away from the strike by Green. Sousa misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming. We've been told by Sousa's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Decent striking displayed by Green there. Green misses with a straight left. Sousa throws a big counter combination but Green scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Sousa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Green throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Green scores with a hook. Green lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sousa tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2# Green works the jab nicely. Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Sousa is just out of range. Sousa tries to counter by clinching up but Green breaks away and moves out of range. Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sousa was well out of range. Poor timing from Green. Green connects with a single shot there. Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Green jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sousa takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses. Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sousa with a body shot. Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sousa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Sousa throws a body shot but no joy. Sousa misses with a series of wild punches.
Green is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sousa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Green looks to throw the jab but Sousa is out of range. Sousa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3# Good standup being displayed there by Green as he connects with a hook. Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sousa. Sousa circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Green cracks Sousa with an open hand slap. Green cracks Sousa with a good jab. A punch combination from Sousa misses. Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sousa with a body shot. Green throws a good cross that connects.
Green lands a really nice looking cross but Sousa seems unphased.
Green misses with a wild body shot. Sousa throws a big counter combination but Green scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Green dodges the punch combination from Sousa.
Green connects with the punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Green throws a hook but Sousa avoids it easily.#T4# Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sousa's hands. Green lands a jab to Sousa's midsection. Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The fight stays on the outside here - Sousa looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Green sizes up Sousa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Green scores with a jab. Sousa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Green lands a jab to Sousa's midsection. Green moves into range and connects with a jab. Frank Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A cross from Green lands.#ROC2#Sousa is rocked! Green throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and Sousa counters by clinching up. Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Green dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Green clobbers Sousa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Sousa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Green seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sousa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sousa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Sousa is just out of range. Sousa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Sousa needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there. Nice jab there from Green. Green lands a nice looking body shot.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Sousa. Sousa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Green. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sousa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sousa was well out of range. Poor timing from Green. Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1# Sousa swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Green catches Sousa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A combination from Sousa does no damage. Green scores with the left hand. Sousa knows he should have avoided that one. Sousa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Sousa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Oh Sousa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Green jabs Sousa to the body, keeping him at a distance. Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Green connects with a jab. Green walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sousa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Green swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sousa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Green! Frank Green tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1211 Swag v Bits
Date: Nov 01, 2025 |
#R1# Ghetea avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Ghetea tried to counter with a leg kick but Santo Amaro avoided it. Ghetea wants to slow Santo Amaro down by chopping away at his legs. Ghetea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Santo Amaro scores with a jab. Ghetea acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Santo Amaro with the inside leg kick. Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Ghetea. Santo Amaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ghetea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Horrible takedown attempt by Ghetea or perhaps it was just good defense by Santo Amaro, which made it look bad. Ghetea throws a jab but it's blocked by Santo Amaro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santo Amaro with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ghetea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right. Ghetea avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Ghetea swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Santo Amaro counters by moving into the clinch. #T1# Santo Amaro misses with a body punch.
Ghetea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro lands a left hand.
Santo Amaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Santo Amaro scores with a shot to the side of Ghetea's head. Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghetea. Ghetea throws a punch but it's blocked by Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro scores with a shoulder strike. Santo Amaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it. Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro digs a right hand into Ghetea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghetea's gas tank. Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch. Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Ghetea blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghetea.
Good body shot from Santo Amaro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santo Amaros head. Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ghetea throws a punch but it's blocked by Santo Amaro. Good body shot from Santo Amaro.
A short left from Ghetea. Santo Amaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghetea controls his hands.
Santo Amaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards. Santo Amaro throws a head punch that misses. Santo Amaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghetea. #BC# Ghetea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd cheers as Santo Amaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ghetea doesn't seem phased though. Santo Amaro throws a body shot but no joy. Ghetea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Junqueiro Santo Amaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Santo Amaro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ghetea misses with a leg kick. Santo Amaro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Santo Amaro throws out a loose jab but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it. Santo Amaro lands a nice shot that snaps Ghetea's head back.
Ghetea punishes Santo Amaro's body with a nice straight punch.#T3# Santo Amaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghetea. Santo Amaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body. Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body. Santo Amaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghetea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ghetea lands with a cross. Santo Amaro checks a leg kick nicely. Santo Amaro lands with a nice body punch. Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ghetea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ghetea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ghetea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santo Amaro circles away. Santo Amaro throws a chopping leg kick but Ghetea manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ghetea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ghetea defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand. #T4##CL2# Santo Amaro clinches. Santo Amaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghetea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghetea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santo Amaro. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ghetea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ghetea is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santo Amaro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Ghetea. That's going to take a lot out of him. Santo Amaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards. Santo Amaro lands with a light punch inside. Ghetea throws a punch but it's blocked by Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro lands a left hand.
Ghetea tries to work over Santo Amaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghetea tries a body shot but Santo Amaro blocks it.
Ghetea trying to control the position but instead, Santo Amaro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ghetea into the cage.#BC# Ghetea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round. That's time! Ghetea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2# Santo Amaro clinches. Santo Amaro has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
Santo Amaro lands a body shot. Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the head. Ghetea prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghetea. Santo Amaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Santo Amaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Santo Amaro.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santo Amaro misses with a short punch on the inside. Ghetea misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A hook to the body from Ghetea.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Ghetea controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Ghetea controls the action.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Ghetea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ghetea swings wildly with an uppercut but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it. A right hook to the body lands for Ghetea.
#T1# Ghetea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Santo Amaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards. Santo Amaro lands a left hand.
Ghetea blocks a body shot from Santo Amaro. Ghetea can't find room to land a body shot as Santo Amaro controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ghetea fails to land. Ghetea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghetea. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santo Amaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses. Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Ghetea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Good standup being displayed there by Ghetea as he connects with a hook. Ghetea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2# A low kick from Ghetea is predictable there and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Santo Amaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Santo Amaro misses the body punch and Ghetea counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ghetea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ghetea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santo Amaro. A slapping leg kick lands for Santo Amaro.
Ghetea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santo Amaro on the side of the head. Santo Amaro swings widly with a right hand
and Ghetea counters with a nice uppercut. Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetea manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick from Ghetea misses. Ghetea thuds a left hand into Santo Amaro's body. Ghetea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Santo Amaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghetea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Santo Amaro avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Santo Amaro misses. Santo Amaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ghetea is out of range and Santo Amaro settles back down. Santo Amaro checks a low kick from Ghetea. Ghetea feints and then cracks Santo Amaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santo Amaro down. Santo Amaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santo Amaro scores with a jab to the jaw. Santo Amaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghetea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Santo Amaro misses with a straight left. Santo Amaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Santo Amaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ghetea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santo Amaro. Ghetea throws a body punch but Santo Amaro moves out of range. #T4# Santo Amaro misses with a low kick as Ghetea jumps back. Santo Amaro moves forwards but Ghetea connects with a nice, crisp jab. Santo Amaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ghetea circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ghetea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Santo Amaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ghetea doesn't seem bothered though. Santo Amaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghetea was well out of range. Poor timing from Santo Amaro. Ghetea throws out a leg kick but Santo Amaro moves out of range and Ghetea only half commits. Ghetea is looking to slow Santo Amaro down with leg kicks. Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Ghetea moves out of range. Santo Amaro connects with a leg kick. A jab lands there for Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro misses with a leg kick. Ghetea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be getting the better of the standup. Santo Amaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghetea, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darius Ghetea will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# That kick from Ghetea tenderised Santo Amaro's leg. Santo Amaro is trying to keep his angry face on. Ghetea misses with a straight left. The fighters circle momentarily. Santo Amaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Santo Amaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick that is checked#CL# and Ghetea moves into the clinch. Santo Amaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Ghetea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Santo Amaro blocks a body shot from Ghetea. Ghetea working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ghetea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ghetea lands a nice shot to the body. Santo Amaro throws a head punch that misses. Santo Amaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghetea. Santo Amaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghetea or not. A head punch on the inside from Santo Amaro fails to land. Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands.
#T1# Ghetea blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Santo Amaro fails to land. Ghetea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghetea. A head punch blocked on the inside by Santo Amaro. A short right from Ghetea on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ghetea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Santo Amaro misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Ghetea - that landed with a thud.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch. Santo Amaro lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ghetea scores with a shot to the side of Santo Amaro's head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghetea. Santo Amaro prevents a body shot from Ghetea. Ghetea prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro. Ghetea misses with a short punch on the inside. Santo Amaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# Ghetea digs a right hand underneath Santo Amaro's ribcage. Santo Amaro let out a lung full of air as it connected. Santo Amaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Santo Amaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards. Santo Amaro takes a shot to the head. Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghetea prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro. A short right from Ghetea on the inside. Santo Amaro lands with a right to the head. Ghetea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A body shot lands from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro pushes Ghetea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short left from Ghetea. Santo Amaro tries to work over Ghetea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Santo Amaro misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Santo Amaro.
Ghetea tries to throw a body punch but Santo Amaro avoids it by throwing Ghetea back against the cage. Ghetea is working Santo Amaro over against the cage. Santo Amaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ghetea scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3# Santo Amaro has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
Santo Amaro is working Ghetea over against the cage. Ghetea is leaning against Santo Amaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Santo Amaro misses with some punches.
A short left from Ghetea. Ghetea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Santo Amaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ghetea on the inside. Ghetea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Santo Amaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santo Amaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Santo Amaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santo Amaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards. A right hand to the body from Santo Amaro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Santo Amaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santo Amaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gheteas head. #T4# A short right from Ghetea on the inside. A short uppercut from Ghetea. Santo Amaro tries to work over Ghetea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ghetea scores with an uppercut up the middle. Santo Amaro misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Ghetea - that landed with a thud.
Santo Amaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Santo Amaro misses with some punches.
Ghetea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards. Ghetea blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards. Santo Amaro misses with a short punch on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with the head strike.
Ghetea gets through Santo Amaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Ghetea. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Santo Amaro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghetea controls his hands.
Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghetea.
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 Darius Ghetea. I think Ghetea has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1212 Markov v Kiely
Date: Nov 01, 2025 |
#R1# Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huang. Huang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy. Huang throws out a counter right but Hernandez avoids it with no problem. Huang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernandez at a distance.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Huang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Huang connects with a single shot there. Nice straight punches there by Huang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Huang. Lee Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Huang clobbers Hernandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Huang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hernandez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Huang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and Huang counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Huang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Huang. Huang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hernandez is landing a low percentage of strikes. Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Huang's shoulder, as Huang tries to avoid the shot. Hernandez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Huang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A big right from Huang misses. Huang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1# Hernandez lands a nice shot that snaps Huang's head back.
Huang just misses with a punch to the body.
Huang scores with a leg kick.
Huang with the inside leg kick. Hernandez misses with a looping left. Huang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Huang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huang lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range. A swing and a miss from Huang. Huang misses with the body kick and Huang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Huang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A big right from Huang misses. Huang looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range. Hernandez scores with a hook to the body. Huang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hernandez swings for the body but Huang moves out of range.
Hernandez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Huang blocks a jab. Hernandez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Huang finds it's way round the side to connect with Hernandez's head. Huang throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot. Huang misses with a looping left. Huang misses with a kick to the body and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Huang dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut! Huang misses with a right hand and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Huang does a little dance to reset his feet. Hernandez connects with a body shot that sends Huang's belly button to the back. Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huang.
Huang tries a low kick but Hernandez avoids it. An attempted straight right counter from Hernandez misses the target. Huang throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range. Huang misses with a body shot.
Huang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Huang connects with a nice looking jab.
Huang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3# Huang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Huang lands a head shot. Hernandez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A good leg kick by Huang. Hernandez looks to land a body kick but Huang moved away. Huang wants to land a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range. Hernandez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hernandez tries to move into range but Huang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Huang tries to work over Hernandez's front leg with a kick but Hernandez checks it. Huang lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range. Huang misses with a leg kick and Hernandez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Huang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hernandez lands with an overhand left. Hernandez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hernandez feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hernandez drops his hands momentarily and Huang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Huang misses. Hernandez misses with a wild body shot. Hernandez scores with a nice strike. Huang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hernandez works Huang's body with a nice hook. Donk. Huang catches Hernandez right on the button with a cross. Hernandez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Huang. A low kick from Huang is predictable there and Hernandez counters with a good low kick that Huang was not able to check. Huang misses with an uppercut. Huang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hernandez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Huang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Huang ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez. Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huang. Hernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Huang. Huang obviously looking to wear him down.
Hernandez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Huang cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Huang dominated that 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.#R2# Huang scores with a hook. Huang is looking to score with low kicks. Huang misses with a jab to the body
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Huang dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Huang misses with a body punch
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand. Huang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A bone on bone clash there as Hernandez blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hernandez misses its target. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hernandez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Huang's defenses. Huang lands a nice shot that snaps Hernandez's head back.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Huang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hernandez momentarily.
Huang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Huang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernandez at a distance.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huang. Hernandez misses with a body shot
and Huang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hernandez throws a leg kick but Huang sees it coming and checks it nicely. It seemed like Huang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Huang scores with a shot to the body.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Huang takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses. Hernandez throws a body punch but Huang moves out of range. Hernandez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Huang takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses. Huang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hernandez will feel that in the morning. Huang has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Huang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Huang scores with a sloppy right hand. Hernandez should have avoided that one. Hernandez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A big right from Huang misses. Hernandez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Huang catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Huang. Huang connects with a right hand. Hernandez shakes it off. Huang tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hernandez throws a sloppy body shot
letting Huang counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Hernandez is rocked! Lee Huang seems to be getting the better of the standup. Huang defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Huang. That's going to slow Hernandez down. Some bone on bone action there as Huang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hernandez checks the leg kick. Huang throws a poor cross that misses
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Huang walks into a straight right hand from Hernandez. Huang throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it. Huang slips a jab from Hernandez. Nice jab there from Huang. Huang misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming. Huang lands with a right hand. #T3# Huang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Donk. Huang catches Hernandez right on the button with a cross. Huang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez. Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huang. Hernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hernandez throws a nice inside leg kick. Hernandez takes one on the button. Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Huang misses with a body kick. Huang lands the left hand. A big right from Huang misses. Huang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez. Hernandez connects with a body shot that sends Huang's belly button to the back. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hernandez cracks Huang with an open hand slap.#T4# Hernandez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Huang is able to avoid easily. Hernandez misses with a low kick. Huang lands a jab to the head.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes. Hernandez misses with a hook. Hernandez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Huang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Huang slips under a jab from Hernandez. Huang avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Huang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Huang looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely. Hernandez dips to his left and cracks Huang with an uppercut! Huang moves out of range of the body kick from Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Huang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Huang lands a jab to the head.
Huang misses the jab. Huang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Huang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernandez. That did some damage! Huang scores with a nice strike. Huang jabs Hernandez right on the nose. Hernandez blinks but takes it well. Huang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Huang. Huang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab. Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Huang. Huang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. 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! Huang catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Huang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez. A clash of legs there as Hernandez blocks the low kick. Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hernandez scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1# Huang throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez counters with a low kick, right behind Huang 's knee. Huang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hernandez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hernandez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Huang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Huang's head. Huang cracks Hernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hernandez needs to keep his hands up - Huang had a free shot at his head there. Hernandez is looking to slow Huang down with leg kicks. Jab, jab by Huang - just one landing. Huang lands a jab to Hernandez's midsection. Hernandez throws a body punch but Huang moves out of range. Huang misses with an uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a low kick, right behind Huang 's knee. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Huang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huang lands with a cross. Huang slips under a jab from Hernandez. Huang's corner calls for a 1-2. Huang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hernandez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2# Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huang. Huang cracks Hernandez with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hernandez falls to his knees and Huang doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Huang! Lee Huang gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
GC 555 Huang VS Sitsongrit
Date: Nov 01, 2025 |
#R1# Huang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Huang loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch. Huang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit. A looping hook to the body misses from Huang. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet. Huang darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Huang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huang.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Huang lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head. Huang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away. Huang throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand. A big right from Sitsongrit misses. Huang is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Huang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively. Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huang throws out the jab. Huang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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! Huang throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Huang misses the jab. Huang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Huang throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a big right hand! Oh Huang is in trouble here! Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pinchai Sitsongrit! Pinchai Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion! Pinchai Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
DDCF Dog Eat Dog 1
Date: Oct 26, 2025 |
#R1# Borrisinov fails with the takedown and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target. Borrisinov ducks under a wild hook from Jernit. Borrisinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jernit circles away.
Borrisinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jernit circles away. Jernit defending well as Borrisinov loads up on a big left hand. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Borrisinov checks a leg kick. Borrisinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jernit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jernit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Jernit walks into a straight right hand from Borrisinov. Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Borrisinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range. Jernit clobbers Borrisinov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A jab lands there for Borrisinov.#CL2# Borrisinov closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jernit gets underhooks to prevent Borrisinov's takedown attempt.
Gunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.#T1# Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borrisinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
Jernit digs a right hand underneath Borrisinov's ribcage. Borrisinov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Borrisinov blocks an uppercut.
Borrisinov misses with a short punch on the inside. Jernit lands a left hand.
Jernit scores with a shot to the side of Borrisinov's head. #BC# Jernit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borrisinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit. Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borrisinov.#CL2# Borrisinov rushes Jernit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land. Jernit blocking some punches.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land. #T2# Jernit lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Borrisinov. This has been an exciting period of action! Borrisinov has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borrisinov's elbow. Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jernit lands with a left to the head. Borrisinov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jernit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Borrisinov can turn it around. Borrisinov gets through Jernit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Borrisinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jernits head. Borrisinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit. A right hand to the body from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Jernit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borrisinov. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet. Borrisinov tries to clinch there but Jernit circles away.
Jernit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Borrisinov is out of range. Borrisinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3# Borrisinov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jernit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jernit slips under a jab from Borrisinov. Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2# Borrisinov closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land. Borrisinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borrisinov throws a head punch that misses. Jernit lands a left hand.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Borrisinov. Jernit stops a takedown attempt from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit. Borrisinov tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land. Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch. Borrisinov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jernit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4# Jernit presses Borrisinov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jernit lands with a right to the head. Borrisinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borrisinov tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jernit lands a left hand.
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! Jernit presses Borrisinov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside. Borrisinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Borrisinov tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jernit tries to work over Borrisinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land. Jernit is pressed up against the cage. Borrisinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jernit down to the mat. Jernit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borrisinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit. Borrisinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jernit circles away.
As Borrisinov backs away, Jernit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A low kick from Jernit misses #TD2# and Borrisinov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jernit won't be happy with that. Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jernit avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Borrisinov. Jernit can't do much from the bottom here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunt Jernit dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Jernit misses with a looping left. Borrisinov misses the body punch and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut. Borrisinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. As Borrisinov backs away, Jernit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Jernit throws a body punch but Borrisinov moves out of range. Jernit throws out a leg kick but Borrisinov moves out of range and Jernit only half commits. Jernit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jernit takes a swing at Borrisinov's ribcage but misses. Borrisinov misses with a wild body shot. Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borrisinov can do to turn this around? A bone on bone clash there as Borrisinov blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borrisinov throws a body shot but no joy. A counter left hand to the body from Jernit misses its target. Borrisinov takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses. Jernit is looking to counter punch. Jernit misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Borrisinov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Jernit keeping moving, preventing Borrisinov from controlling successfully. Jernit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1# Borrisinov is fighting to break Jernit's control of his arms but Jernit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Borrisinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jernit trying to control the position.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses. Jernit looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Borrisinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses. Borrisinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Borrisinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Borrisinov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut. Jernit stuffs the takedown attempt from Borrisinov. Borrisinov gets slowly back to his feet. Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt - Jernit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov. Jernit with a nice calf kick. Jernit circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3# Jernit throws a leg kick but Borrisinov moved away. Borrisinov wants to clinch but Jernit slips to the side and Jernit counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Borrisinov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jernit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borrisinov somewhat. Jernit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borrisinov. Jernit scores with a jab. Borrisinov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range. Jernit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borrisinov tries to clinch up and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.#T4# Borrisinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it. Jernit throws a low kick but Borrisinov avoids it. Borrisinov swings widly with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Borrisinov is rocked! Borrisinov shoots and misses and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Borrisinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jernit finish him? Borrisinov shoots for a double leg takedown but Jernit sprawls well. He's pushed Borrisinov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Borrisinov missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Borrisinov slips a straight right by Jernit. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jernit digs a good body shot into Borrisinov's ribs. Borrisinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jernit paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jernit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Borrisinov just manages to avoid it. Borrisinov seems to have recovered his senses. Jernit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borrisinov. Borrisinov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Borrisinov cracks Jernit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jernit's waist but Jernit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borrisinov off to one side. It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The fight stays on the outside here - Borrisinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jernit half committed to a counter leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunt Jernit dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3# Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far. Borrisinov lands with a nice body punch. Jernit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jernit misses with a low kick. Borrisinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jernit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Borrisinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jernit defends well and Borrisinov ends up having to push Jernit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2# Borrisinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Borrisinov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borrisinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borrisinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jernit is defending well. Gunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov. Jernit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Borrisinov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jernit walks away with a smile on his face. Borrisinov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1# Borrisinov tries to clinch there but Jernit circles away.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot. Borrisinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jernit takes a swing at Borrisinov's ribcage but misses. Borrisinov digs a good hook to Jernit's body.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borrisinov's sensitive parts. A shot to the liver by Borrisinov. Beautiful body shot. Jernit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jernit connects with a solid leg kick. Borrisinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it. Jernit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jernit misses with a body shot.
Jernit throws a leg kick #TD2# and Borrisinov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jernit manages to get to full guard.
Jernit has his hands on Borrisinov's head, controlling the position. #T2# Jernit looking for a sweep. Not yet Jernit, not yet. Jernit trying to control the position.
Borrisinov throwing strikes but missing. Borrisinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jernit pulls Borrisinov in close to prevent any damage. Jernit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Jernit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there. Jernit is working hard here to advance position. Borrisinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jernit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Jernit trying to control the position here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2# Jernit gets tackled into the cage by Borrisinov. Borrisinov maintains the clinch. Borrisinov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Borrisinov blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Jernit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Borrisinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Borrisinov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Borrisinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jernit slips a straight right by Borrisinov. Borrisinov dodges the punch combination from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Volodimir Borrisinov just about did enough to take it. That's time! Back to the action!#R4# Borrisinov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A counter left hand to the body from Jernit misses its target. Borrisinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Borrisinov misses with a hook to the body
and Borrisinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Borrisinov misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Jernit swings for the body but Borrisinov moves out of range.
Borrisinov lands the left hand. Borrisinov moves in looking to clinch but Jernit pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borrisinov blocks a head kick by Jernit.
Borrisinov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand. Borrisinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jernit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jernit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jernit wants it to stay on the feet.#T1# Jernit takes a swing at Borrisinov's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Borrisinov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Jernit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jernit darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nice sprawl there from Jernit as Borrisinov shoots in. Gunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov. Jernit throws a body punch but Borrisinov moves out of range. Borrisinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jernit swats him away and circles back towards the center. And Jernit counters with a quick kick to the body but Borrisinov blocks it. Jernit connects with a body shot that sends Borrisinov's belly button to the back. Borrisinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Jernit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jernit tried to counter with a leg kick but Borrisinov avoided it. Good shot there by Borrisinov. Borrisinov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut. Borrisinov swings and misses with a shot to the body and Jernit counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Borrisinov! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Jernit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunt Jernit! Gunt Jernit retains his featherweight title! A relieved looking Gunt Jernit 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:
ENIGMA 275: Grunter Vs. Nuku
Date: Oct 25, 2025 |
#R1# Grunter throws a nice outside leg kick. We've been told by Grunter's head coaches at The Pit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Grunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grunter throws a lazy head kick and Nuku counters with a stiff right hand. Grunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Grunter throws a nice outside leg kick. Grunter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Nuku throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nuku throws a shot from downtown. Grunter moves away and avoids it. Grunter throws a shot from downtown. Nuku moves away and avoids it. Nuku is looking to score with low kicks. Nuku moves away from the strike by Grunter. Nuku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Grunter connects with a nice looking jab.
Nuku has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A slapping leg kick lands for Nuku.
Grunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nuku counters with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nuku misses the jab. Nuku ducks under a wild hook from Grunter. A telegraphed right hand from Grunter misses the target. Nuku is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Nuku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunter.#T1# Grunter scoring well with a low kick there.
Grunter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nuku momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Grunter. Nuku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grunter. Grunter misses with a wild body shot. Grunter throws a jab when Nuku was well out of range. A jab from Grunter misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nuku! But no joy. Nuku throws a looping overhand right but Grunter ducks down to avoid it. A kick lands to the mid section there for Grunter. Grunter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nuku will feel that in the morning. A combination from Nuku does no damage. Grunter tried to counter with a leg kick but Nuku avoided it. A looping hook to the body misses from Grunter. Nuku does a little dance to reset his feet. A clash of legs there as Nuku blocks the low kick. Grunter ducks under a wild hook from Nuku. Grunter throws a leg kick and Nuku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Grunter looks to throw the jab but Nuku is out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nuku ducks under a wild hook from Grunter. Good work by Grunter as he checks the leg kick. Grunter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Grunter scores with a nice strike. Nuku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuku. Grunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grunter swings away with a leg kick that misses. Grunter throws out a leg kick but Nuku moves out of range and Grunter only half commits. Nuku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Grunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Nuku. A countering left hand to the body from Nuku misses. Grunter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Grunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuku moves away. Grunter throws a lazy uppercut
and Nuku counters with a nice uppercut. Grunter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Grunter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nuku. Grunter works Nuku's body with a nice hook. Good exchange - Grunter coming out on top.#T3# Nuku steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grunter. That one must have hurt. Grunter throws a body kick that misses. Grunter misses with a body shot.
Grunter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barnaby Grunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuku manages to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Grunter. Grunter throws a front kick that sends Nuku stumbling back into the cage. Grunter throws a chopping leg kick but Nuku manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nuku connects with a single shot there. Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunter is just out of range. Nuku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunter throws out the jab. Nice uppercut there from Grunter. Nuku misses with a body shot.
Grunter is looking to counter with a body kick. Nuku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Grunter misses with a looping right.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grunter on the wrong end of a nice hook. Grunter tests Nuku's chin there with a solid looking shot. Grunter throws a leg kick and Nuku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grunter wants to clinch. A clash of legs there as Nuku blocks the low kick. Grunter misses with a wild body shot. It seemed like Nuku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Grunter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nuku is out of range and Grunter settles back down. Grunter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nuku counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grunter throws a nice outside leg kick. Grunter is looking to slow Nuku down with leg kicks. Grunter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Grunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nuku counter with a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnaby Grunter dominated that round. 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.#R2# Grunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Nuku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nuku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nuku scores with a shot to the body.
Grunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuku can do to turn this around? Grunter misses with a looping left. Grunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nuku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nuku with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nuku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Grunter misses with a right hand and Nuku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Barnaby Grunter is winning the standup battle so far. Grunter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Nuku drops his hands momentarily and Grunter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The crowd cheers as Grunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nuku doesn't seem phased though. Grunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nuku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Grunter walks into a straight right hand from Nuku. Nuku misses with the combination.
#T1# Nuku throws out a loose jab but Grunter uses good head movement to avoid it. Grunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Grunter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nuku is out of range and Grunter settles back down. Nuku only half commits to the counter leg kick. Nuku misses the body punch and Grunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nuku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grunter finds it's way round the side to connect with Nuku's head. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nuku might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grunter has got the better of the exchanges. Grunter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuku moves away. Nuku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grunter throws the left hand but Nuku avoids the punch easily. Nuku misses with a looping left. Grunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Nuku counters with a stiff right hand. Grunter throws a lazy right hand but Nuku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nuku misses with a wild body shot. #T2# A slow jab from Grunter misses its intended target. A little jabbing left from Nuku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Grunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nuku. Nuku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Grunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Nuku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. 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! Grunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nuku connects with a nice looking jab.
Nuku checks a leg kick nicely. Nuku tests Grunter's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nuku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grunter. Nuku misses with a left hand and Grunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nuku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Grunter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nuku throws a jab when Grunter was well out of range. Grunter throws a jab when Nuku was well out of range. Nuku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Grunter throws a hook to the side of Nuku's head but Nuku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Grunter checks a low kick from Nuku.#T3# Grunter throws a nice looking combination but Nuku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Grunter throws out a loose jab but Nuku uses good head movement to avoid it. Grunter lands with a nice body punch. Nuku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grunter scores with a nice head shot. Grunter misses with a hook
and Nuku counters with a nice body shot. Grunter throws a leg kick that misses. Nuku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grunter. Nuku replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grunter blocks it well. Nuku connects with a body shot that sends Grunter's belly button to the back. Grunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nuku. Nuku checks a low kick from Grunter. Grunter ducks under a wild hook from Nuku. Grunter misses the shot to the body. Grunter throws a right hand that misses
and Nuku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A jab from Nuku misses. #T4# Grunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nuku counters with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Grunter takes a shot right to the bread basket. Grunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nuku is out of range. Nuku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Grunter misses with a leg kick. Grunter takes a swing at Nuku's ribcage but misses. Grunter misses with a straight right. Grunter throws a leg kick that is checked and Grunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nuku throws a leg kick but Grunter checks it. Grunter tries to clinch but Nuku is having none of it. Nuku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Grunter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Grunter throws a body kick that misses. Nuku connects with a body shot. Grunter throws a leg kick and Nuku counters with a right hand to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aoatea Nuku will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# Nuku digs a good body shot into Grunter's ribs. Grunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Nuku lands with a good body shot. Nuku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grunter in his tracks. Nuku ducks under a wild hook from Grunter. Nuku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Grunter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick by Grunter misses and Nuku counters with a right hand to the body. Grunter throws a lazy head kick and Nuku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grunter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nuku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nuku looks to throw the jab but Grunter is out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nuku scores with a hook to the body. Grunter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nuku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nuku scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1# Grunter throws a wild body kick that Nuku sees coming a mile off. A cross from Nuku lands. Grunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nuku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Grunter misses with a leg kick and Nuku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grunter misses with a low kick.
Nuku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grunter. A lazy left from Nuku finds it's target. Nuku moves out of range of the body kick. Grunter looks to throw the jab but Nuku is out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nuku! But no joy. Grunter moves out of range of the strikes. Grunter throws a nice outside leg kick. Nuku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunter manages to avoid it.#T2# Grunter misses with a right hand and Nuku counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nuku moves out of range of the strikes. Grunter checks a low kick from Nuku. Grunter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Grunter blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Grunter cracks Nuku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Grunter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Nuku misses with a wild body shot. Grunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuku.
Nuku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunter misses with a looping right. Grunter moves in looking to clinch but Nuku pushes him off. Nuku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuku. Grunter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Grunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuku.
Nuku lands with a good body shot. Grunter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nuku throws a shot to the body.
Nuku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunter throws a leg kick and Nuku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nuku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Grunter avoids the body shot from Nuku.
Grunter jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Nuku misses the shot to the body. Grunter tries to clinch there but Nuku circles away.
Nuku ducks under a wild hook from Grunter. Nuku scores with a decent looking hook. Grunter swings and misses with a shot to the body and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Grunter throws a sloppy body shot
and Grunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# Nuku thows a left - swing and a miss! Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunter is just out of range. Grunter is looking to counter punch. 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! Nuku misses with the combination.
Nuku avoids the body shot from Grunter.
Grunter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nuku's head backwards. Nuku with a body punch. A glancing blow. The fighters circling - Grunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nuku checks a low kick from Grunter. A nice side step and Nuku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Nuku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grunter moves away. Nuku tries to score with a low kick but Grunter moves his leg out of the way. An inside leg kick lands from Nuku. Nuku ducks under a wild hook from Grunter. Grunter misses with a leg kick and Nuku counters with a right hand to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoatea Nuku really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4# Grunter thuds a left hand into Nuku's body. A slapping leg kick lands for Grunter.
Nuku connects with a body shot that sends Grunter's belly button to the back. Grunter takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nuku checks a leg kick. Nuku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grunter throws a lazy right hand but Nuku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nuku cracks Grunter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Grunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grunter there as he acknowledges the shot. Nuku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nuku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nuku just misses with a punch to the body.
Grunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Grunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Nuku. #T1# Grunter with a nice calf kick. Nuku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grunter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Grunter misses with a right hand and Nuku counters with a good low kick that Grunter was not able to check. Grunter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grunter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nuku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grunter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nuku scrambles back to his feet. A jab from Grunter finds it's way through Nuku's defenses. Nuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grunter sees it coming and avoids it easily. A leg kick checked by Nuku. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nuku! But no joy. Grunter throws a leg kick but Nuku moved away. A telegraphed right hand from Nuku misses the target. Grunter misses with a body kick.#T2# A shot to the body from Grunter misses and Nuku counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nuku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunter. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunter is just out of range. Nuku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nuku avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nuku! But no joy. Nuku missing with a left hand there. Grunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grunter gets off balance looking for a body kick and Nuku counters with a nice uppercut. Grunter throws the kick towards the body but Nuku avoids it. Nuku is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grunter with a body shot. A lazy body kick from Grunter enabling Nuku to counter with a crisp jab. A low kick from Grunter is predictable there and Nuku counters with a left to the body. Grunter staying out of range there. Grunter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nuku counters with a lovely shot to the body. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Grunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nuku moves away from the strike by Grunter. Nuku flicks out a counter leg kick but Grunter steps away.#T3# Nuku throws a body punch but Grunter moves out of range. Grunter misses with a body shot.
Grunter throws a body kick that misses and Nuku counters with a straight right hand. Nuku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grunter. Grunter looks to throw a body kick and Nuku counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuku is just out of range. Nuku throws out a counter right but Grunter avoids it with no problem. Grunter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nuku. Nuku lands a nice hook to Grunter's body. Grunter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nuku misses with a looping right. Nuku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nuku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grunter. Nuku unleashes a big counter combination but Grunter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Grunter motions for Nuku to come forward. Grunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Grunter slips a jab from Nuku. Grunter looks to throw a body kick and Nuku counters with a right hand to the body. #T4# Nuku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grunter. Nuku throws a body shot but no joy. An attempted straight right counter from Grunter misses the target. Grunter ducks right into an uppercut from Nuku. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nuku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Grunter misses with a right hand enabling Nuku to counter with a crisp jab. Nuku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nuku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunter.
A countering left hand to the body from Nuku misses. Nuku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grunter. Grunter looks for the body kick but Nuku saw that one coming. Grunter lands a right hook to the body.
Grunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nuku counters with a straight right hand. Grunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Nuku counters with a lovely shot to the body. Grunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoatea Nuku dominated that fourth round. That's time! Grunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5# Nuku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Barnaby Grunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nuku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Grunter misses with a hook. Nuku ducked under it nicely. Grunter wants to land a leg kick but Nuku is out of range. Nuku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunter. Grunter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nuku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grunter's hands. Nuku tried to score with a low kick but Grunter checks it. Nuku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grunter misses with a hook
and Nuku counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grunter tries to clinch but Nuku moves away and Nuku counters with a nice body shot. Grunter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nuku takes a swing at Grunter's ribcage but misses. It looked like Grunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Grunter throws an off balance right hand
and Nuku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1# Grunter tries to clinch but Nuku moves away and Nuku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grunter connects with a right hand. Nuku shakes it off. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grunter. Grunter throws a quick inside leg kick. Grunter misses the body punch and Nuku counters with a right hand to the body. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Grunter misses with a body shot
and Nuku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Good leg kick by Nuku. Grunter throws an overhand right that lands on Nuku's shoulder, as Nuku tries to avoid the shot. Grunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Grunter punishes Nuku's body with a nice straight punch. A low kick from Grunter is predictable there and Nuku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grunter thinking. Grunter wants to land a leg kick but Nuku is out of range. Nuku lands a right hook to the body.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grunter throws a wild body kick that Nuku sees coming a mile off. A swing and a miss from Grunter. Grunter swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Nuku counter with a right hand. Nuku just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuku throws out a loose jab but Grunter uses good head movement to avoid it. Grunter throws a right hand that misses
and Nuku counters with an outside leg kick.
Nuku stalks Grunter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grunter's face. Grunter staggers backwards, shaken. Nuku moves out of range of the body kick. Nuku tests Grunter's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nuku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuku. Nuku scores with a decent looking hook. Grunter misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nuku counter with a right hand. Grunter wants to clinch.#T3# Grunter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grunter scores with a nice body kick.
Nuku blocks a head kick by Grunter.
Nuku misses with a wild body shot. Grunter misses with a leg kick and Nuku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nuku looks to throw the jab but Grunter is out of range. A decent looking body kick lands there for Grunter. Grunter misses with a low kick.
Grunter misses with a body shot.
#T4# Nuku misses the shot to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Grunter misses the target. Grunter misses with a kick to the body and Nuku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grunter misses with a right hand and Nuku counters with a left to the body. Nuku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Grunter tries to clinch up but Nuku circles away and keeps his distance. Nuku lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Aoatea Nuku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nuku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grunter's hands. Grunter misses with a body kick. Grunter looks to throw a body kick and Nuku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Grunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nuku's sensitive parts. Nuku cracks Grunter with a good jab. Grunter throws a leg kick and Nuku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Nice body punch from Nuku.
And that's the end of the fight! Aoatea Nuku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nuku has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoatea Nuku! Aoatea Nuku is the new heavyweight champion! A relieved looking Aoatea Nuku 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:
GAMMA#1207 Kurt v Hawk
Date: Oct 18, 2025 |
#R1# Pleb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharu. Raharu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharu looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pleb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharu. Raharu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pleb. Pleb looks to land a right hand but Raharu moved out of range. Raharu misses with a leg kick. Raharu lands a nice shot that snaps Pleb's head back.
A nice leg kick from Raharu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pleb dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pleb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharu.
Pleb checks the leg kick. Raharu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pleb sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raharu throws a hook but Pleb avoids it easily. Raharu motions for Pleb to come forward. Raharu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Raharu moves forwards but Pleb connects with a nice, crisp jab. Raharu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Raharu scores with a nice strike. Raharu wants to land a leg kick but Pleb is out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pleb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1# Raharu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pleb thuds his right hand into Raharu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Pleb darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Pleb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharu. Raharu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL# Pleb closes the distance and clinches. Pleb lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pleb can't find room to land a body shot as Raharu controls the action.
Pleb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Raharu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raharu missing with knees to the body.
Raharu throws a head punch that misses. Pleb lands a shoulder strike. Raharu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharu scores with a shot to the side of Pleb's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Raharu lands a body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pleb. Pleb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pleb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharu misses with the head strike.
#T2# A body shot lands from Pleb.
Raharu lands a nice shot to the body. Raharu blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Raharu fails to land. Raharu has a couple of punches blocked by Pleb.
Raharu lands on the inside with an uppercut. Raharu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pleb. Pleb tries to work over Raharu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pleb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pleb throws a head punch that misses. Raharu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pleb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Pleb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pleb misses with a short punch on the inside. Pleb blocking some punches.
Pleb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Pleb. Raharu lands a left hand.
A short right from Raharu. Pleb gets through Raharu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pleb struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharu controls his hands.
#T3# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raharu. Raharu lands a hook to the side of the head. Pleb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pleb misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Raharu.
A head punch on the inside from Pleb fails to land. Pleb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pleb throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharu. Pleb prevents a body shot from Raharu. Pleb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pleb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pleb lands a left hand.
Raharu blocks a body shot from Pleb. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pleb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Raharu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pleb backwards. Raharu swings wildly with an uppercut but Pleb uses good head movement to avoid it. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Still in the clinch, Raharu scores with a nice short uppercut. Raharu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pleb's elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pleb working aggressively here.
Pleb swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharu uses good head movement to avoid it. Raharu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# A short right from Raharu. Raharu misses with a hook from the clinch. Pleb tries to work over Raharu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pleb has a couple of punches blocked by Raharu.
Raharu takes a shot to the head. Pleb swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharu uses good head movement to avoid it. Pleb blocks an uppercut.
Raharu scores with a hook to the body. Raharu scores with an uppercut up the middle. Raharu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Raharu has a couple of punches blocked by Pleb.
Pleb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharu. Raharu lands a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharu. Raharu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pleb backwards. A short right from Raharu. #ROC2#Pleb is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharu. Oh Pleb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Raharu prevents a body shot from Pleb. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Raharu dominated that 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.#R2# Pleb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raharu is out of range and Pleb settles back down. Pleb seems to have got his legs back now. Raharu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Pleb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Raharu ducks under a wild hook from Pleb. Pleb cracks Raharu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hiya Pleb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pleb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Raharu looks to land a right hand but Pleb moved out of range. Pleb drops his hands momentarily and Raharu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Pleb loads up on a big right hand but Raharu slips the punch. Pleb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Raharu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pleb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pleb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharu manages to avoid it. A punch lands to the side of Pleb 's head but he takes it in his stride. Pleb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pleb lands with a right hand. Raharu has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A telegraphed right hand from Raharu misses the target. #T1# Raharu throws a leg kick and Pleb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Raharu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pleb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Raharu throws a chopping leg kick but Pleb manages to avoid taking any serious damage. An attempted straight right counter from Pleb misses the target. Pleb tries to land a leg kick but Raharu saw it coming and moves away.
Pleb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Pleb walks into a stiff left hand from Raharu. Raharu staying out of range there. Pleb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raharu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Raharu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Nice defenses there by Pleb. Raharu throws a big shot that misses. Raharu misses with a hook. Pleb ducked under it nicely. Pleb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raharu just manages to avoid it. Raharu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Pleb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharu.
Raharu throws a leg kick but Pleb moved away. Raharu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raharu misses with a body shot.
#T2# Raharu throws a good cross that connects.
Pleb takes a swing at Raharu's ribcage but misses. Jab from Raharu. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Raharu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pleb. Pleb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Raharu avoids the body shot from Pleb.
Pleb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Omar Raharu seems to be getting the better of the standup. Raharu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pleb. A left lands for Raharu. Raharu throws a leg kick but Pleb sees it coming and checks it nicely. Pleb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharu throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Pleb's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Raharu dives in looking to finish as Pleb flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Raharu's strikes! Raharu is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Pleb's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Pleb was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Raharu! Omar Raharu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GC 553 Rushnik VS How U Play
Date: Oct 18, 2025 |
#R1# Morris looks to land a right hand but Lovor moved out of range. Morris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morris misses the shot to the body. As Morris tries to get set, Lovor tries to push him back and clinch up but Morris manages to avoid the attempt. Morris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lovor darts in trying to clinch and Morris counters with a nice uppercut. Lovor doesn't manage to clinch there - Morris circles away.
#CL# Lovor has managed to clinch.
Lovor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lovor misses with a knee strike.
Morris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lovor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Morris.
#BC2# Morris manages to break the clinch.
Morris throws the left hand but Lovor avoids the punch easily. Lovor fails in his attempt to clinch. Morris lands with an uppercut that bounces Lovor off the cage and back into range. Morris looks to land a left hand but Lovor moved out of range nicely. Jerko Lovor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morris throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovor. Lovor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. 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! Morris throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovor. #T1##CL# Lovor has closed the distance and engaged Morris in a clinch.
Morris managing to block the knees to the body from Lovor.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lovor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morris.
Lovor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morris lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lovor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lovor throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Morris breaks from the clinch.
Morris throws a shot to the body.
Lovor wants to clinch.#CL# Morris tries to keep at a distance but Lovor has taken the fight into the clinch. Morris avoids the elbow strike from Lovor, against the cage.
Morris lands a shot to the body. Morris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lovor or not. Lovor is breathing heavily. Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovors head. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lovor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morris.
Morris lands a left hand.
Lovor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morris lands a body punch. Morris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Morris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morris scores with a decent looking hook. Lovor takes a shot right to the bread basket. Morris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Morris misses with a body shot.
Morris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Morris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Morris throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovor. Lovor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Morris lands with a cross. Morris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nice uppercut lands for Morris. That snapped Lovor's head back.
Morris jabbing away but nothing is landing. Morris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lovor under the eye. Lovor tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
#T3# Morris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Lovor ducks under a wild hook from Morris. Morris thows a left - swing and a miss! Morris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lovor. Morris takes a swing at Lovor's ribcage but misses. Lovor closes the distance looking to clinch letting Morris counter with a right hand. Morris keeps the fight on the outside. Morris jabs at Lovor's body. A big left from Morris misses. #CL# Morris tries to keep at a distance but Lovor has taken the fight into the clinch. Lovor misses with a knee to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Morris.
Lovor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Morris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. 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! Morris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4# Lovor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# Morris breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lovor looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lovor closes the distance looking to clinch and Morris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lovor tries to close the distance and clinch but Morris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Morris sizes up Lovor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lovor wants to clinch. Morris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Morris throws a hook to the side of Lovor's head but Lovor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Morris stuns Lovor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lovor is looking to clinch but Morris is avoiding it.
Morris thows a left - swing and a miss! Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morris paws at him with a jab and circles away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morris! But no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Morris dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Lovor tries to clinch but fails miserably and Morris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Morris with a hook. Lovor closes the distance looking to clinch and Morris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lovor tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it. Lovor tries to clinch and Morris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Morris keeps the fight on the outside. Gunnar Morris seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lovor moves to clinch but Morris breaks away enabling Morris to counter with a crisp jab. Lovor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lovor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morris. Lovor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morris manages to circle out of the way. Good standup being displayed there by Morris as he connects with a hook. Morris loads up on a big right hand but Lovor slips the punch. Lovor tries to close the distance and clinch but Morris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lovor is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Morris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lovor is out of range. Morris misses with a body shot.
#T1# Morris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lovor tries to close the distance and clinch but Morris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A little jabbing left from Morris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Morris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lovor moves to clinch but Morris breaks away and Morris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lovor ducks right into an uppercut from Morris. Lovor defending well as Morris loads up on a big left hand. Lovor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morris. Morris swings for the body but Lovor moves out of range.
Lovor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Lovor is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Morris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lovor tries to clinch but fails miserably and Morris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Lovor wants to clinch up but Morris keeps it at a distance. Morris throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovor. Lovor moves in looking to clinch but Morris pushes him off.#T2# Lovor wants to clinch.#CL# Lovor moves into range and clinches up with Morris. Morris lands with a left to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Morris tries a body shot but Lovor blocks it.
Lovor tries to land knees in the clinch but Morris avoids the damage to the body. Morris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lovor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Gunnar Morris has been cut. Morris digs a right hand underneath Lovor's ribcage. Lovor let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2# Morris manages to break the clinch.
Morris swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovor. Morris throws a jab when Lovor was well out of range. That kick from Morris tenderised Lovor's leg. Lovor is trying to keep his angry face on. Morris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lovor under the eye. Morris with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3# Morris scores with a decent looking hook. Lovor wants to clinch up but Morris keeps it at a distance.#CL# Morris gets tackled into the cage by Lovor. Lovor maintains the clinch. Lovor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lovor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lovor scores a nice knee to the body.
Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovors head. Morris working aggressively here.
Lovor tries to land a knee to the head but Morris blocks with his arms.
Lovor takes a shot to the head. Morris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lovor backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovor. Morris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Morris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lovor ducks under a wild hook from Morris. Lovor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Lovor wants to clinch. Morris misses with a looping left.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lovor drops his hands momentarily and Morris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Lovor tries to clinch and Morris counters with a stiff right hand. Morris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovor walks into a left hand. Morris thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL# Lovor forces Morris back against the cage and clinches. Lovor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morris. Morris throws a head punch that misses. Morris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lovor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Lovor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morris is defending well for now. Morris scores with a shot to the side of Lovor's head. Morris avoiding damage as Lovor throws knees to the body.
Lovor misses with a knee to the head. Lovor takes a shot to the head. Lovor misses with a knee to the head. Morris scores with a shot to the side of Lovor's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lovor tries a knee to the head but Morris blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lovor trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Morris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gunnar Morris's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Morris scores with a jab. Lovor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Morris lands an overhand right. Lovor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It seemed like Morris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lovor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Morris scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lovor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lovor wants to clinch. Lovor tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
Lovor fails in his attempt to clinch. Morris cracks Lovor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice jab there from Morris. Morris looks to land a left hand but Lovor moved out of range nicely. Lovor tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
Morris misses with a looping left. Lovor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morris. Lovor tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
Morris keeps the fight on the outside.#T1# Morris misses with a series of wild punches.
Lovor is looking to counter the offense by Morris and move into the clinch. Morris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovor.
Morris misses with a wild body shot. Lovor takes one on the button. Lovor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lovor doesn't manage to clinch there - Morris circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morris! But no joy. Morris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovor fails in his attempt to clinch. Morris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lovor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lovor is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A nice side step and Morris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Lovor tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it. Morris tries a quick counter leg kick but Lovor is wise to it.#T2# Lovor tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it. Lovor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Lovor moves into the clinch successfully.
Lovor misses with an elbow strike.
Morris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lovor looking to throw knees to the head but Morris is blocking nicely.
#BC2# Morris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Morris has been the more effective fighter overall so far. 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! Morris throws out a loose jab but Lovor uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Morris gets through Lovor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Morris lands a shoulder strike. Morris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Morris misses with a body punch.
Morris misses with a hook from the clinch. Morris takes an elbow to the forehead. Morris scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3# Morris working aggressively here.
Morris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lovor backwards. Lovor misses with a knee to the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lovor obliges. A hook to the body from Morris.
A short right from Morris on the inside. Morris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morris can't find room to land a body shot as Lovor controls the action.
#BC2# Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lovor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Morris keeps the fight on the outside. Lovor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morris paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lovor tries to clinch up. Lovor tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
Lovor tries to clinch up but Morris circles away and keeps his distance. Morris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovor tries to clinch but Morris moves away and Morris counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# 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! Morris's corner calls for a 1-2. Morris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Morris throws out a loose jab but Lovor uses good head movement to avoid it. As Morris tries to get set, Lovor tries to push him back and clinch up but Morris manages to avoid the attempt. Lovor closes the distance looking to clinch and Morris counters with a stiff right hand. Morris misses with an uppercut. Lovor saw that one coming. Morris misses with a hook. Lovor ducked under it nicely. Lovor tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it. Jerko Lovor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gunnar Morris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Lovor tries to close the distance and clinch but Morris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lovor moves in looking to clinch but Morris pushes him off. Lovor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lovor is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Morris looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lovor wants to clinch. Morris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lovor with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Gunnar Morris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Morris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Morris! After the fight, Gunnar Morris was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GC 553 Rushnik VS How U Play
Date: Oct 18, 2025 |
#R1# How U Play It connects with a single shot there. How U Play It misses with an uppercut. Rushnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rushnik tests How U Play It's chin there with a solid looking shot. How U Play It walks into a stiff left hand from Rushnik. How U Play It rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Rushnik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Rushnik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Rushnik trying to control but How U Play It is working from the bottom. Rushnik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rushnik's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2# How U Play It has his foot on Rushnik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rushnik works his way back into a safe position though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# How U Play It looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rushnik is in close to How U Play It's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1# How U Play It keeping moving, preventing Rushnik from controlling successfully. Rushnik landing some decent shots from guard. Rushnik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Rushnik wants to control from the top but How U Play It keeps moving. Rushnik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rushnik stops How U Play It from standing up. Rushnik landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2# How U Play It is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rushnik is aware though and is defending well. Rushnik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2# Rushnik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of How U Play It's head. Rushnik wants to control from the top but How U Play It keeps moving. Rushnik is really struggling to control How U Play It but he's trying to hold on to the position. Rushnik with a nice head shot there.#ES2# How U Play It manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2# How U Play It escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
How U Play It lands a lovely overhand right. How U Play It swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A big left from How U Play It misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rushnik throws a hook but How U Play It blocks it. Rushnik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. How U Play It rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rushnik counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Depends On How U Play It seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Rushnik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. How U Play It dips down and scores with a jab to the body. How U Play It misses with a lunging right hand
and Rushnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rushnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from How U Play It. Rushnik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. How U Play It staying out of range there. How U Play It throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
How U Play It misses with a hook
and Rushnik counters with a right hand to the body. Depends On How U Play It is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. How U Play It throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rushnik sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rushnik slips a jab from How U Play It. A jab from How U Play It does it's job there. How U Play It missing with a left hand there. Rushnik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. How U Play It drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! How U Play It slips under a jab. How U Play It cracks a nice hook into Rushnik's ribs. Rushnik missing with a left hand there. How U Play It was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rushnik misses with a wild body shot. How U Play It throws a right hand that misses
and Rushnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. How U Play It takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. How U Play It throws a poor cross that misses
and Rushnik counters with a straight punch to the midsection. How U Play It swings widly with a right hand
and Rushnik counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD# Rushnik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in How U Play It's guard. Rushnik content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# How U Play It had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rushnik defends it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keon Rushnik dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# How U Play It waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rushnik. How U Play It swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rushnik throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting How U Play It counter with a right hand. A telegraphed right hand from Rushnik misses the target. Rushnik shoots in looking for a takedown. How U Play It tries to sprawl out of it but Rushnik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. How U Play It manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. How U Play It swings for the body but Rushnik moves out of range.
Rushnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from How U Play It. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rushnik misses with an uppercut
and How U Play It counters with a nice uppercut. Rushnik thows a left - swing and a miss! How U Play It takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
How U Play It throws an overhand right that lands on Rushnik's shoulder, as Rushnik tries to avoid the shot. #T1# How U Play It swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Rushnik counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. How U Play It has hold of Rushnik's hands but Rushnik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Rushnik prevents How U Play It from improving his position.#SUB2# How U Play It looking for submissions off his back. How U Play It is trying to stand.
Rushnik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but How U Play It does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# How U Play It looking for submissions off his back. Keon Rushnik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# How U Play It looking for submissions off his back.#T2# Rushnik looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Rushnik scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Rushnik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but How U Play It does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. How U Play It wants to stand back up but Rushnik manages to pass into side control.
Rushnik is looking to take a break and control but How U Play It is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. How U Play It tries to escape but Rushnik is in control. How U Play It tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rushnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that How U Play It can do to turn this around? How U Play It wants to control but Rushnik postures up.#T3# Rushnik prevents How U Play It from escaping the position. How U Play It is not content to let Rushnik control the position. Rushnik cracks How U Play It with a big elbow. How U Play It tries to improve position but can't. How U Play It is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rushnik connects with a decent elbow. How U Play It is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rushnik asserts his dominance and retains side control. How U Play It stops Rushnik from passing to mount. How U Play It is trying to get back to his feet.#T4# Rushnik working the head and body with strikes. How U Play It pushes Rushnik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rushnik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. How U Play It is trying to control Rushnik's posture but Rushnik avoids it. Rushnik wants to lay and pray for a moment but How U Play It keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rushnik looks up at the clock and then as How U Play It takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rushnik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
How U Play It is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rushnik connects with a decent elbow. How U Play It tries to buck Rushnik off but Rushnik is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rushnik scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at How U Play It to see if he's OK. Rushnik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Rushnik lands an elbow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keon Rushnik dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# Rushnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A little jabbing left from How U Play It on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rushnik scores with a jab to the jaw. Rushnik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Rushnik was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. How U Play It scores with a hook to the body. Rushnik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. How U Play It waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rushnik. Rushnik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from How U Play It. How U Play It's corner calls for a 1-2. How U Play It obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rushnik slips a straight right by How U Play It. Rushnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. How U Play It swings widly with a right hand
and Rushnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rushnik scores with a shot to the body.
Rushnik looks to throw the jab but How U Play It is out of range. Rushnik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. How U Play It misses with an uppercut. #T1# How U Play It takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. How U Play It darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. How U Play It misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rushnik counters with a nice uppercut. Rushnik misses with a left hand and How U Play It counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rushnik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. How U Play It throws an off balance right hand
and Rushnik counters with a left to the body. The fighters circling - Rushnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Good shot there by Rushnik. Rushnik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from How U Play It. How U Play It misses with a wild combination.
Rushnik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by How U Play It.#T2# Rushnik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before How U Play It has time to react. This has been an exciting period of action! Rushnik digs a good hook to How U Play It's body.
Rushnik throws a hook but How U Play It avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from How U Play It! But no joy. How U Play It takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rushnik fails to land the takedown. How U Play It looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. How U Play It scores with a one two! Rushnik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Keon Rushnik is winning the standup battle so far. How U Play It lands with an overhand left. How U Play It throws a big shot that misses.#T3# The fighters circling - How U Play It throws out the jab but it was never going to land. How U Play It throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rushnik sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rushnik avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rushnik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. How U Play It uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rushnik. How U Play It staying out of range there. Rushnik ducks under a wild hook from How U Play It. Rushnik drops down looking for a counter takedown but How U Play It sprawls and moves away. Rushnik tries to score a power double leg takedown but How U Play It sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rushnik somewhat. How U Play It throws a jab but it's blocked by Rushnik. #T4# How U Play It jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rushnik connects with a body shot that sends How U Play It's belly button to the back. Rushnik misses with an uppercut. How U Play It throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Rushnik counters with a nice double leg into guard. Rushnik is working How U Play It over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# How U Play It looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rushnik passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action! How U Play It is looking for a sweep. Rushnik tries to advance position but instead How U Play It slips a leg back in to half guard. Rushnik is just content to waste time from the top position. How U Play It takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keon Rushnik clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# How U Play It takes a swing at Rushnik's ribcage but misses. Rushnik misses with an uppercut. Rushnik just misses with a punch to the body.
How U Play It lands with a good body shot. How U Play It connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Rushnik misses with a right hand and How U Play It counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rushnik thinking. How U Play It throws a jab when Rushnik was well out of range. Rushnik appears to be looking for a counter takedown. How U Play It lands with a straight right. Rushnik didn't see that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. How U Play It scores with a decent looking hook. How U Play It takes a swing at Rushnik's ribcage but misses. How U Play It getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Rushnik misses with an uppercut. #T1# How U Play It drops his hands momentarily and Rushnik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rushnik misses with a straight left. A big left from How U Play It misses. How U Play It misses with an uppercut
and How U Play It takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. How U Play It misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rushnik counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Rushnik avoids a lazy jab quite easily. How U Play It gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Rushnik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from How U Play It. How U Play It misses with a left hand and Rushnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. How U Play It misses with a looping right. How U Play It avoids a lazy jab quite easily. How U Play It misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rushnik.
#T2# Rushnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and How U Play It counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Good shot there by Rushnik. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rushnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but How U Play It manages to avoid it. Rushnik misses with an uppercut
and How U Play It counters with a lovely shot to the body. Rushnik blocks a jab. How U Play It misses with a straight right. A quick step to the side and Rushnik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. How U Play It misses with a hook. Rushnik misses with a looping right. How U Play It ducks under a wild hook from Rushnik. A little jabbing left from How U Play It on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. How U Play It misses with a hook
and Rushnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rushnik misses with a few strikes there.
#T3# Rushnik scores with a hook to the body. How U Play It takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. How U Play It misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rushnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rushnik misses with an uppercut. How U Play It throws the left hand but Rushnik avoids the punch easily. Rushnik throws a body punch but How U Play It moves out of range. How U Play It let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. How U Play It has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. How U Play It looks to land a right hand but Rushnik moved out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Rushnik misses the target. Rushnik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as How U Play It throws out the jab. Rushnik swings widly with a right hand
and How U Play It connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. How U Play It throws a jab but it's blocked by Rushnik. How U Play It throws a jab but it's blocked by Rushnik. Rushnik missing with a left hand there. How U Play It was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. How U Play It needs to keep his hands up - Rushnik had a free shot at his head there.#T4# How U Play It throws a lazy uppercut
and Rushnik counters with a right hand to the body. Rushnik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. How U Play It rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Rushnik counters with a single leg into guard. How U Play It didn't expect that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rushnik distracts How U Play It with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# How U Play It is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rushnik is aware though and is defending well. How U Play It is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Rushnik connects with a couple of short punches. Rushnik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Rushnik cracks How U Play It with a solid left hand.#SUB2# How U Play It had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rushnik defends it easily. Rushnik lands a couple of decent looking shots. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keon Rushnik had his way with Depends On How U Play It in that round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5# Rushnik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. How U Play It catches Rushnik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Rushnik scores with a punch to the head. How U Play It ducks under a wild hook from Rushnik. How U Play It moves out of range of the strikes. Rushnik misses with an uppercut. How U Play It saw that one coming. Rushnik dives in for a single leg takedown but How U Play It sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC# Rushnik breaks from the clinch.
Rushnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from How U Play It. Rushnik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. How U Play It throws a poor cross that misses
and Rushnik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. How U Play It throws out a loose jab but Rushnik uses good head movement to avoid it. Rushnik is looking to counter punch. How U Play It swings widly with a right hand
and Rushnik counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Rushnik scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Rushnik finds it's target. How U Play It throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. How U Play It throws a shot from downtown. Rushnik moves away and avoids it. Rushnik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and How U Play It connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rushnik scrambles back to his feet. How U Play It rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Rushnik counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Rushnik trying to control from half guard but How U Play It is working away. How U Play It is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rushnik is nestled in close to How U Play It, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. How U Play It trying to control from the bottom.
#T2# Rushnik is nestled in close to How U Play It, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rushnik in particular looking to stall. Rushnik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rushnik lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2# How U Play It has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rushnik. Oh but How U Play It has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rushnik goes limp - he's gone! How U Play It jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Depends On How U Play It! Depends On How U Play It is the new featherweight champion! Depends On How U Play It thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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GAMMA#1205 Matthew v Bits
Date: Oct 11, 2025 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing. Adams misses with an uppercut
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut. Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Santo Amaro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Santo Amaro looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range. Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams misses with a low kick. Adams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Adams tried to score with a low kick but Santo Amaro checks it. A telegraphed right hand from Santo Amaro misses the target. Adams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santo Amaro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Adams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santo Amaro. That did some damage! Adams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santo Amaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santo Amaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab. Santo Amaro is looking to score with low kicks. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy. Adams misses with an uppercut. Adams takes a swing at Santo Amaro's ribcage but misses. Santo Amaro misses with a body kick. Adams throws a lazy right hand but Santo Amaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Adams misses with a straight right. Santo Amaro slips a straight right by Adams.#CL# Santo Amaro has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. Santo Amaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro misses with the head strike.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santo Amaro scores with a shoulder strike. Santo Amaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams. Adams blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards. Santo Amaro misses with some punches.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards. Santo Amaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Santo Amaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santo Amaro. Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro blocking some punches.
Adams lands with a right to the head. A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land. Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Santo Amaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Adams is leaning against Santo Amaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Santo Amaro is out of range. Adams lands a right hook to the body.
Adams lands a really nice looking cross but Santo Amaro seems unphased.
Santo Amaro blocks a leg kick. Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range. #T3# Adams moves out of range of the leg kick from Santo Amaro. Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Santo Amaro throws a hook but Adams blocks it. Adams throws a leg kick which misses Santo Amaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Santo Amaro tries to avoid it. Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range. Santo Amaro takes one to the chin there. Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Adams loads up on a big right hand but Santo Amaro slips the punch. Adams misses the shot to the body. A jab from Adams misses. Santo Amaro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Adams. Adams checks a low kick from Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance. Adams throws out a leg kick but Santo Amaro moves out of range and Adams only half commits. Adams throws a quick inside leg kick. Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santo Amaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams. Adams moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4# Santo Amaro lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams. Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Adams lands a two punch combo.
Santo Amaro slips under a jab. Adams ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro. Adams looks to throw the jab but Santo Amaro is out of range. Santo Amaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santo Amaro connects with a looping right hand.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Santo Amaro saw that one coming. Nice body punch from Adams. A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet. A big right from Santo Amaro misses. Adams misses the shot to the body. Santo Amaro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Adams just manages to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Some bone on bone action there as Santo Amaro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Santo Amaro takes one on the button. Adams circles away from the clinch attempt and Adams counters with a slapping leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Adams dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Adams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santo Amaro staying out of range there. Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Santo Amaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santo Amaro takes a shot right to the bread basket. Santo Amaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams lunges at Santo Amaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santo Amaro's hand. Santo Amaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams throws a big shot that misses. Scott Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adams lands a jab. Adams cracks Santo Amaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jab, jab by Santo Amaro - just one landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Santo Amaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adams works Santo Amaro's body with a nice hook. A big right from Adams misses. Adams moves out of range as Santo Amaro strikes.#T1# Adams swings widly with a right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Santo Amaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Adams lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL# Santo Amaro pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch. Adams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santo Amaro. Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santo Amaro scores with an uppercut up the middle. Santo Amaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Santo Amaro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Santo Amaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams. Santo Amaro prevents a body shot from Adams. Santo Amaro scores with a shoulder strike. Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
#T2# Santo Amaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow. A shot in the inside from Santo Amaro. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Santo Amaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Santo Amaro blocking some punches.
Santo Amaro lands a shoulder strike. Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Santo Amaro lands a body shot. Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it. Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Santo Amaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santo Amaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow. Junqueiro Santo Amaro has scored more points in the clinch so far. Adams lands a left hand.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside. Adams tries to work over Santo Amaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC# Santo Amaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Adams throws out a loose jab but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it. Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Santo Amaro throws a nice inside leg kick. Santo Amaro avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Adams moves out of range as Santo Amaro strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Santo Amaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Santo Amaro scores with a jab to the jaw. Adams avoids a kick to the body.
Adams replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Santo Amaro blocks it well. Scott Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup. Santo Amaro tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Santo Amaro does a little dance to reset his feet. Santo Amaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Adams avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Adams throws out a powerful jab.#T4# Santo Amaro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A big left from Adams misses. Santo Amaro misses with a body kick. Adams swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Adams scores with a nice strike. 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! Adams misses the jab. That kick from Adams tenderised Santo Amaro's leg. Santo Amaro is trying to keep his angry face on. Santo Amaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand. Santo Amaro tries to move into range but Adams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Santo Amaro's shoulder, as Santo Amaro tries to avoid the shot. Adams misses the body punch and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Santo Amaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adams punishes Santo Amaro's body with a nice straight punch. Adams throws a leg kick but Santo Amaro moved away. Santo Amaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Adams will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Adams misses with a hook
and Santo Amaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Santo Amaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Santo Amaro tries to land a front kick but Adams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A low kick lands for Adams.
Santo Amaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab. Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
#CL# Santo Amaro clinches. Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Santo Amaro lands with a right to the head. Santo Amaro misses with a short punch on the inside. Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Santo Amaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes 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! Santo Amaro sizes up Adams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1# Adams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Santo Amaro moves to clinch but Adams breaks away and Adams counters with a straight right hand. Santo Amaro works the jab nicely. Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro. Adams flicks out a counter leg kick but Santo Amaro steps away.#CL# Santo Amaro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Adams scores with a shot to the side of Santo Amaro's head. Adams tries to throw a body punch but Santo Amaro avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage. Adams lands an uppercut. Adams pushes Santo Amaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it. Adams blocking some punches.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adams prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro. Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Santo Amaro blocking some punches.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams. #T2##BC2# Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Santo Amaro blocks the low kick. A low kick lands for Adams.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santo Amaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams. Santo Amaro throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it. Adams looks like he wants to counter punch here. Santo Amaro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nice jab there from Adams. Santo Amaro is looking to clinch. Adams throws a head kick that Santo Amaro semi-blocks.
Adams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little jabbing left from Adams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Santo Amaro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santo Amaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adams's head. Santo Amaro throws out a leg kick but Adams moves out of range and Santo Amaro only half commits. Santo Amaro misses with a looping right. Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
#T3# Santo Amaro throws a combination that misses and Adams counters with a left to the body. Adams stuns Santo Amaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Adams thuds a left hand into Santo Amaro's body. Adams missing with a left hand there. Santo Amaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Adams needs to keep his hands up - Santo Amaro had a free shot at his head there. Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Santo Amaro throws a leg kick that is checked and Adams counters with a nice uppercut. Adams lands a leg kick that knocks Santo Amaro off balance momentarily. Santo Amaro is looking to clinch. Adams misses with a straight right. Santo Amaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Santo Amaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adams. Adams connects with a solid leg kick. Santo Amaro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. This has been an exciting period of action! Santo Amaro works Adams's body with a nice hook. Adams lands with a nice body kick. #T4# Santo Amaro throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. Adams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Adams lands with an overhand left. Adams lands with a right hand. Santo Amaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santo Amaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Santo Amaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Scott Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Santo Amaro lands a body shot. #BC2# Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Santo Amaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Santo Amaro connects with a leg kick. Santo Amaro swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Adams 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Adams! An out of breath Scott Adams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1205 Matthew v Bits
Date: Oct 11, 2025 |
#R1# Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Holloway. Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Holloway slips the punch. A big left from Holloway misses. Holloway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez. Hernandez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Holloway is landing a low percentage of strikes. Holloway misses the jab. Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hernandez feints and then cracks Holloway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holloway down. Hernandez throws a big shot that misses. Good exchange - Holloway coming out on top. Holloway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Holloway throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL# Holloway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Holloway. Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Hernandez - that landed with a thud.
Holloway lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Holloway is leaning against Hernandez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hernandez. Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage. Hernandez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1# Hernandez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Holloway lands with a right to the head. Holloway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Holloway is trying to stall.
Hernandez lands with a right to the head. Holloway tries a body shot but Hernandez blocks it.
Holloway takes a shot to the head. Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch. Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernandez working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Holloway digs a right hand into Hernandez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernandez's gas tank. Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Still in the clinch, Hernandez scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hernandez lands a shoulder strike. Hernandez takes a shot to the head. Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hernandez. Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Holloway trying to control the position but instead, Hernandez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holloway into the cage. Holloway lands an uppercut. Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernandez. Holloway throws a head punch that misses. Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Holloway. Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Holloway throws a head punch that misses. Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Holloway backwards. Hernandez misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway lands a shot to the body. Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses. I was talking to Holloway's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Hernandez lands a right hand. Hernandez tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Nice body punch from Hernandez. #T3# Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway. Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hernandezs head. Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside. Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head. Holloway misses with the head strike.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hernandez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land. Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Holloway blocking some punches.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards. Holloway misses with some punches.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway. Hernandez lands a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hernandez misses with a wild body shot. Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL# Holloway rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.#T4# Holloway is working Hernandez over against the cage. Holloway working aggressively here.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hernandez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Holloway pushes Hernandez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch. Holloway misses with some punches.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Holloway working aggressively here.
Hernandez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside. Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right handed body shot lands from Holloway.
A frustrated look appears on Hernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hernandez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A right hand to the body from Hernandez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernandez. Holloway working aggressively here.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch. 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 Doc Holloway will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Hernandez misses the shot to the body. Hernandez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Holloway throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hernandez takes a swing at Holloway's ribcage but misses. Hernandez scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet. Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway throws a big shot that misses. Holloway misses with a wild body shot. Holloway looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely. Mateo Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Holloway checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holloway misses with a looping left. Holloway misses with a looping right. Hernandez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holloway rather than just go for the knockout. Hernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holloway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL# Holloway moves into the clinch successfully.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway. #BC2# Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target. Holloway takes a body punch but keeps moving. Holloway looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range. Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Holloway misses with a low kick as Hernandez jumps back. Hernandez throws a low kick but Holloway moves out of range easily. Holloway loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch. Hernandez only half commits to the counter leg kick. Holloway tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance. Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hernandez with a nice calf kick. Holloway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The fight stays on the outside here - Holloway looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Holloway throws a half hearted mid kick. Hernandez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Holloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Holloway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.#T2# Holloway takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses. Hernandez moves away from the strike by Holloway. Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Hernandez - just one landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Holloway darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage. Hernandez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hernandez tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside. Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Good body shot from Holloway.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez lands with a light punch inside. A short left from Hernandez. Hernandez working aggressively here.
Hernandez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holloway. Hernandez lands a right hand. Holloway misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.#T3# Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holloway manages to avoid it. Hernandez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick. Holloway connects with a single shot there. A swing and a miss from Holloway. Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Holloway. Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot. Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holloway. Holloway lands a jab to the head.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Holloway moves out of range. Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holloway manages to avoid it. Holloway throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range. Holloway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holloway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.#CL# Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Holloway has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hernandez tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Hernandez back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land. Hernandez tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch. Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hernandez. Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernandez. Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside. Holloway throws a head punch that misses. Hernandez misses with the head strike.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage. Hernandez lands with a left to the head. Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3# Hernandez scores with a hook. Holloway missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big left from Hernandez misses. Holloway jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hernandez slips under a jab from Holloway. It seemed like Hernandez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Holloway lands a jab. Holloway tried to score with a low kick but Hernandez checks it. Hernandez feints a counter leg kick. Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away. Hernandez tries to score with a low kick but Holloway moves his leg out of the way. Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.#CL# Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Hernandez. Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hernandez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernandez lands a right hand. Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Hernandez misses with a body punch.
Hernandez presses Holloway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it. Holloway prevents a body shot from Hernandez. #BC2# Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hernandez scores with a punch to the head. Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick. Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming. Holloway misses with an uppercut. It seemed like Hernandez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Holloway looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range. Holloway cracks Hernandez with a good jab. Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Holloway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Holloway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez. Hernandez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Holloway misses the target. Holloway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Holloway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holloway scores with a jab. Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hernandez avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Holloway avoids it with no problem. Holloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Holloway defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand. An attempted straight right counter from Holloway misses the target. Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holloway manages to avoid it. Hernandez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Holloway throws out a leg kick but Hernandez moves out of range and Holloway only half commits. Holloway connects with a solid leg kick. An inside leg kick from Hernandez misses. Holloway is looking to counter punch. Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holloway. Holloway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Holloway's ribs. Hernandez connects with the punch. Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hernandez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3# Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hernandez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Holloway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernandez! But no joy. Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Holloway throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it. Holloway takes one to the chin there. Hernandez blocks a low kick nicely. Holloway tries a low kick but Hernandez avoids it. Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy. A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hernandez checks it well. Holloway throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well. Holloway avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Holloway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Holloway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hernandez slips a straight right by Holloway.#T4# Holloway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Holloway working aggressively here.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it. Holloway is leaning against Hernandez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hernandez throws a head punch that misses. Holloway misses with a body punch.
Hernandez lands a right hand. Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hernandez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow. Doc Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hernandez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head. Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it. Hernandez digs a right hand into Holloway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holloway's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight! Mateo Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Hernandez! After the fight, Mateo Hernandez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1206 Sledge v Swag
Date: Oct 11, 2025 |
#R1# Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2# Graves gets a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea. Graves lands a body punch in the clinch. Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands a nice uppercut. Ghetea tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Ghetea has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. A short right from Graves on the inside. Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghetea. Ghetea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow. Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghetea. Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghetea controls his hands.
Ghetea prevents a body shot from Graves. Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ghetea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow. Ghetea leaning against his opponent.
Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves. Ghetea prevents a body shot from Graves. Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ghetea lands a shot to the body. Ghetea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves looking to stall.
Graves lands a shot to the body. Graves throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Ghetea fails to land. Ghetea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves throws a head punch that misses. Graves tries to throw a body punch but Ghetea avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage. Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves misses with some punches.
Ghetea misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Ghetea blocks a body shot from Graves. Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves takes a shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ghetea lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ghetea blocking some punches.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghetea lands with a right to the head. Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Ghetea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch. Ghetea throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves. A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Ghetea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves is working Ghetea over against the cage. Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
Ghetea tries to land a knee to the head but Graves blocks with his arms.
#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghetea. Ghetea misses with an elbow strike.
Ghetea misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghetea blocks a body shot from Graves. Ghetea wants to break free but Graves has control.
#BC# Ghetea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.#CL2# Graves instigates a clinch. Ghetea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards. Ghetea lands with a light punch inside. Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards. Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ghetea lands on the inside with an uppercut. Graves scores with a nice hook to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A hook to the body from Ghetea.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ghetea blocks an uppercut.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghetea controls his hands.
#T4# Graves lands with a right to the head. #BC# Ghetea manages to break the clinch.
Graves defending well as Ghetea loads up on a big left hand. A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target. Graves tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghetea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ghetea swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Ghetea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graves is out of range. Graves throws out a loose jab but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it. Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ghetea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghetea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graves on the side of the head. Ghetea checks a leg kick. Graves wants to clinch up but Ghetea keeps it at a distance. Ghetea lands with a cross. Ghetea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away. Graves steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ghetea. Graves tries to clinch but Ghetea is having none of it. #CL2# Graves moves into the clinch. Graves is leaning against Ghetea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Graves will probably get the nod. That's time! Ghetea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range. Graves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Ghetea connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back. Ghetea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghetea counters with an outside leg kick.
Graves misses with a looping right. Ghetea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graves. Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ghetea checks a leg kick nicely. Ghetea moves out of range as Graves throws a body kick.
A big right from Ghetea misses. Graves throws out a counter right but Ghetea avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet. Graves lands a body shot.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and checks it nicely. Graves throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet. Graves appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Graves wants to land a leg kick but Ghetea is out of range. #T1# A big left from Graves misses. Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghetea. Ghetea moves away from the strike by Graves. A nice inside leg kick there by Graves. That's going to slow Ghetea down. Ghetea scores with a nice strike. A low kick from Ghetea is predictable there and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand! Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ghetea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ghetea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghetea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Graves lands with an uppercut that bounces Ghetea off the cage and back into range. Graves misses with a looping left. Graves moves into range and connects with a jab. Graves is looking to clinch. Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far. Graves misses the shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ghetea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Graves looks to land a left hand but Ghetea moved out of range nicely. Ghetea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2# Graves misses with a body kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick. Ghetea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react. Ghetea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ghetea finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2# Graves closes the distance and pushes Ghetea back into the cage. Graves works on Ghetea's body with a couple of short punches. Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghetea's elbow. Graves tries to throw a body punch but Ghetea avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage. Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ghetea digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected. Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses. Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves. Ghetea blocks a body shot from Graves. Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghetea blocks a body shot from Graves. #T3# Graves throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Ghetea manages to break the clinch.
Graves scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2# Graves gets a clinch. Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Phil Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ghetea lands a nice shot to the body. Graves lands with a right to the head. Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghetea. Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghetea lands with a short shot to the head. Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghetea's elbow. Graves tries to throw a body punch but Ghetea avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage. Ghetea is working Graves over against the cage. Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Graves scores with a nice hook to the head. Graves misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Graves misses with a body punch.
Ghetea lands with a short head shot on the inside. Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch. Graves avoiding damage as Ghetea throws knees to the body.
Ghetea lands a nice uppercut. Ghetea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards. Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghetea controls his hands.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside. Graves lands a right hand. Graves throws a head punch that misses. Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ghetea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow. Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards. Ghetea misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves. Graves lands an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Graves scores with a nice hook to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghetea. Phil Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2# Graves darts in and clinches Ghetea up against the cage. Graves misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ghetea. Ghetea blocks an uppercut.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Ghetea misses with a short punch on the inside. Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graves gets underhooks to prevent Ghetea's takedown attempt.
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses. Ghetea tries for a takedown but Graves manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land. Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Ghetea prevents a body shot from Graves. Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ghetea misses with the head strike.
Ghetea swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. Ghetea prevents a body shot from Graves. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghetea. Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghetea. Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Ghetea controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Ghetea. Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Graves. #T2# Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Graves scores with a shot to the side of Ghetea's head. Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghetea swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. Graves prevents a body shot from Ghetea. Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ghetea looking to stall.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghetea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow. Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves. 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! Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ghetea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards. Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghetea controls his hands.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3# Graves blocking some punches.
Ghetea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Graves misses with the head strike.
Ghetea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graves. Nice body punch from Ghetea. Graves lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves. Ghetea lands a nice uppercut. A right hand to the body from Ghetea.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea misses with some punches.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch. Graves tries a body shot but Ghetea blocks it.
Ghetea lands with a left to the head. Ghetea controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4# Graves blocks an uppercut.
Ghetea swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghetea has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ghetea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetea misses with some punches.
Graves tries a body shot but Ghetea blocks it.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghetea swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. Graves misses with a short punch on the inside. Darius Ghetea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Graves blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Phil Graves. I've got Graves 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Graves! A victorious Phil Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 552 Navarro VS Higgins
Date: Oct 11, 2025 |
#R1# Huang misses the shot to the body. Darce drops down looking for a counter takedown but Huang sprawls and moves away. Huang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darce moves away. Huang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Darce goes for a double leg but Huang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Huang continues to drive forward. Huang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Huang pushes Darce back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. We've been hearing reports that Darce has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Huang lands with a short shot to the head. #TD# Darce gets control of Huang's arms and successfully pulls guard. Darce will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Huang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Huang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huang passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1# Darce tries to improve position but can't. Huang misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Huang staying calm. Darce manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB# Darce is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huang is just riding it out for now. Darce eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Darce is looking for a kimura but Huang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Darce to get the leverage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB# Darce is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Darce is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Darce working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Huang's thigh. Huang counters though and makes it back to full guard. Darce with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Darce has gone for a leg lock! Huang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Darce's guard.#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Darce looking for subs off his back but Huang has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3##SUB# Darce looking for submissions off his back. Huang wants to pass the guard but Darce is defending well. #SUB# Darce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Darce looking for submissions off his back. Darce wants to get back to full guard.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Darce punching from the bottom.
Darce is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Huang jumps into side control! Darce is looking to reverse the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Huang just content to control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Huang dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Darce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huang swivels and escapes. A nice side step and Huang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Zackary Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab from Huang. Darce goes for a double leg but Huang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Huang continues to drive forward. Good body shot from Huang.
Huang lands a shoulder strike. Huang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Huang gets through Darce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Darce is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like David Darce has been cut. Huang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Oh Darce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Huang lands with a left to the head. Huang is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Darce. That's going to take a lot out of him. Huang lands with a light punch inside. Darce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Huang jabbing away but nothing is landing. Darce wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Huang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. 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! Darce throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Huang's waist but Huang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Darce off to one side. #T1# Huang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Darce shoots in and drives through. Huang sprawls well. Huang throws out a counter right but Darce avoids it with no problem.#KD2# Huang cracks Darce with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Darce looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Huang finish him?
Huang lands with a hook. Darce tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Huang misses with a wild body shot. Darce slips a jab from Huang. Darce half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Huang lands a nice hook to Darce's body. Darce takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Darce seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# Huang throws a body shot but no joy. Huang sizes up Darce with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Huang scores with a hook. Huang cracks Darce with a hook to the temple - Darce is on wobbly legs here! Huang swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Darce falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Huang wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zackary Huang! Zackary Huang is the new lightweight champion! Zackary Huang tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
RMMA 40 - Gigante v Martinez
Date: Oct 11, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Baby moves into the clinch. Green lands an uppercut. Baby is trying to pull guard but Green has him pressed against the cage. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baby has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Green prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green. Green digs a right hand into Baby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baby's gas tank. Baby throws a punch but it's blocked by Green. Baby struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green. Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Baby backwards. Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green lands a body shot. Green lands with a left to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Green. Green is pressed up against the cage. Baby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Frank Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Baby. Baby looks to clinch and Green counters with a right hand to the body. Big Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Baby with the counter takedown but Green avoids it easily. Green jabs Baby to the body, keeping him at a distance. 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! Baby tries to clinch but Green moves away and Green counters with a one-two to the body. Baby tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# Baby ducks right into an uppercut from Green. Green slips under a jab from Baby. Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baby at a distance.
Green checks a leg kick nicely. Baby shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Baby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Baby defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand. #TD2# Baby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES# Green has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Baby is on him like a limpet, forcing Green back against the cage. 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! Green lands on the inside with an uppercut. Green prevents a body shot from Baby. A shot in the inside from Green. Green blocking some punches.
Baby blocks a body shot from Green. A quick uppercut on the inside from Green. Green avoiding damage as Baby throws knees to the body.
Baby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Green keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baby's efforts to push away. Baby can't break the clinch.
Green pushes Baby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Green avoiding damage as Baby throws knees to the body.
Baby throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Green. A body shot lands from Green.
Baby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Green is keeping busy. Baby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Green gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Baby looks winded! Still in the clinch, Green scores with a nice short uppercut. Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Baby is rocked! A short left from Green. Baby is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him? Baby working aggressively here.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Green pressing his opponent against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Green. #T3# Green unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Baby! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Green is unloading with more strikes now! Baby drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Green! Frank Green was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GC 551 Navarro VS Theppawong
Date: Oct 05, 2025 |
#R1# Theppawong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Navarro can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Theppawong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Theppawong jabbing away but nothing is landing. Navarro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Theppawong throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Navarro counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2# Theppawong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Navarro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Theppawong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Navarro pulls his head out easily. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Navarro lands a nice short elbow. Navarro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Theppawong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Theppawong is trying to control but can't.
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Theppawong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Theppawong is trying to maintain the position but Navarro is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Theppawong actively working from the bottom here. Navarro winds up and cracks Theppawong with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1# Theppawong taking some punishment here, with Navarro in his half guard. Navarro drops an elbow to the side of Theppawong's head. Theppawong gets back to full guard.
Navarro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Navarro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Theppawong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Navarro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Navarro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Theppawong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Navarro scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Navarro scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Theppawong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Navarro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Navarro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2# Theppawong has momentary wrist control but Navarro slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Theppawong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Navarro scoring with punches to the head and body. Navarro lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Navarro's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Navarro controls from within his opponent's guard. Navarro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Navarro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB2# Theppawong has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though. Our spies down at at Place of the Way inform us that Theppawong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Navarro wants to control from the top but Theppawong keeps moving. Navarro controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Navarro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Navarro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Theppawong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Navarro passes into half guard.
Navarro drops an elbow to the side of Theppawong's head. Navarro working the head and body with strikes. Navarro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Theppawong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4##SUB2# Theppawong looking for submissions off his back. Navarro is controlling the pace.
Navarro is nestled in close to Theppawong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Navarro drops an elbow to the side of Theppawong's head. #SUB2# Theppawong looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Theppawong defends it. Theppawong trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The referee warns Theppawong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yosef Navarro dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Theppawong throws a big shot that misses. Nice cross by Navarro. Theppawong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro throws a body punch but Theppawong moves out of range. Theppawong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Theppawong. Theppawong throws a leg kick #TD# and Navarro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Theppawong is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Theppawong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Theppawong working for submissions but it's allowed Navarro to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ground and pound from Navarro. Theppawong is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Theppawong taking some punishment here, with Navarro in his half guard. #T1# Theppawong wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Navarro working the head and body with strikes. Theppawong wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Theppawong looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Navarro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Navarro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Navarro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Navarro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2# Navarro passes to side control. Navarro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Theppawong down.
You can see the frustration on Theppawong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Theppawong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Navarro off and has taken his back! The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Theppawong's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Navarro wants to escape the position.
Will Theppawong go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. You can see the frustration on Navarro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Navarro is working hard here to advance position. Navarro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Navarro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3# Navarro managing to control the position. Theppawong wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving. Theppawong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Navarro is proving hard to escape from. Theppawong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Navarro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Navarro pulls Theppawong in close to prevent any damage. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Navarro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Theppawong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Navarro is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Navarro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Navarro keeping moving, preventing Theppawong from controlling successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Theppawong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Navarro's guard.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yosef Navarro dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Theppawong throws a nice looking combination but Navarro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. An attempted straight right counter from Navarro misses the target. Theppawong throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily. Navarro misses the jab. A big left from Theppawong misses. Navarro feinted with a counter takedown. Raiden Theppawong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Theppawong throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it. Theppawong swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Navarro counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2# Theppawong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Navarro lands strikes from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Navarro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Theppawong taking some punishment here, with Navarro in his half guard. #T1# Navarro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Theppawong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Theppawong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Theppawong being controlled here, momentarily. Navarro wants to control from the top but Theppawong keeps moving. Navarro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Theppawong's head. Theppawong is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up. #SUB2# Theppawong is looking for a triangle here but Navarro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Theppawong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# Navarro remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Navarro working away. Navarro wants to take a breather but Theppawong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Navarro. Navarro is working Theppawong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Theppawong has momentary wrist control but Navarro slips an elbow through the middle. Navarro stands up over Theppawong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Theppawong keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Theppawong looking for a guillotine here but Navarro defends easily.
#T3# Navarro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Navarro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Navarro content to stall in guard here. Navarro works over Theppawong with some ground and pound from guard. Navarro passes into half guard. Navarro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Raiden Theppawong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Navarro slips a nice elbow through Theppawong's hands, connecting with Theppawong's forehead.#ROC#Theppawong is rocked! Navarro scores with a big shot! Theppawong's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Theppawong! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yosef Navarro! After the fight, Yosef Navarro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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GAMMA#1203 Petrov v Jones
Date: Oct 04, 2025 |
#R1# Raharu moves out of range of the strikes. Raharu looks like he wants to counter punch here. Raharu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raharu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Shigaraki avoids the body shot from Raharu.
Raharu lands a body shot.
Shigaraki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Shigaraki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shigaraki throws a leg kick but Raharu moved away. Shigaraki fails with the takedown and Raharu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Shigaraki throws a good cross that connects.
Raharu misses with a wild body shot. Shigaraki lands a glancing blow to the side of Raharu's head. Shigaraki fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Raharu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shigaraki. Shigaraki throws a head kick that misses. Shigaraki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raharu. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shigaraki connects with a body shot that sends Raharu's belly button to the back. Shigaraki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Raharu ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki. Raharu throws out a counter right but Shigaraki avoids it with no problem. Shigaraki tries to score with a low kick but Raharu moves his leg out of the way.#T1# Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Raharu saw that one coming. Raharu throws a body shot but no joy. Shigaraki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Raharu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Raharu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Raharu misses with a looping right. Shigaraki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Raharu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shigaraki rather than just go for the knockout. Shigaraki scores with a body shot.
Raharu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shigaraki. Shigaraki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raharus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A big left from Shigaraki misses. Raharu defending well as Shigaraki loads up on a big left hand. Raharu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shigaraki throws a front kick aimed at Raharu's knee but Raharu avoids it well. Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Raharu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki. Shigaraki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shigaraki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shigaraki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharu. Shigaraki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Raharu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki.#T2# Raharu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shigaraki. That did some damage! A bone on bone clash there as Shigaraki blocks the leg kick.
Raharu throws a combination. Shigaraki tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Shigaraki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharu punishes Shigaraki's body with a nice straight punch. Shigaraki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharu. It looked like Shigaraki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Shigaraki. #ES2# Raharu throws Shigaraki to one side and escapes! Shigaraki shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomura Shigaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shigaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharu throws out the jab. It appears Shigaraki was looking to counter with a kick there. A solid leg kick lands there for Raharu.
A big right from Raharu misses. Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shigaraki shoots in looking for a takedown. Raharu tries to sprawl out of it but Shigaraki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raharu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Raharu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shigaraki with a body shot.#T3# Nice cross by Raharu. Shigaraki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A slapping leg kick lands for Raharu.
Shigaraki jabs Raharu to the body, keeping him at a distance. Raharu misses with a series of wild punches.
Shigaraki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Raharu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shigaraki was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharu. Raharu scores with a leg kick.
Raharu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Raharu throws a low kick, looking for Shigaraki's leg but Shigaraki calmly moves out of range. Shigaraki lands with a hook. Raharu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Raharu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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! Shigaraki throws a body punch but Raharu moves out of range. Shigaraki jabs Raharu to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4# Shigaraki throws a lazy right hand but Raharu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice body punch from Raharu. A looping hook to the body misses from Raharu. Shigaraki does a little dance to reset his feet. Shigaraki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharu. Shigaraki connects with a nice looking jab.
Raharu avoids a kick to the body.
Shigaraki moves out of range of the strikes. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Shigaraki throws a lazy right hand but Raharu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Raharu connects with an inside leg kick. Shigaraki takes a body punch but keeps moving. Shigaraki connects with a body shot.#TD# Shigaraki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Shigaraki is looking to stall here but Raharu recovers full guard. Shigaraki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB# Shigaraki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Raharu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shigaraki, into his guard. #REVB# The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shigaraki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Omar Raharu will probably get the nod. 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# Decent striking displayed by Shigaraki there. A slapping leg kick lands for Raharu.
Raharu throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Shigaraki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shigaraki thows a left - swing and a miss! Raharu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shigaraki is out of range and Raharu settles back down. Shigaraki avoids the body shot from Raharu.
Raharu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigaraki is just out of range. Raharu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigaraki. Raharu unleashes a big counter combination but Shigaraki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Raharu misses with a wild body shot. A little feinted left hand from Shigaraki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Shigaraki fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Shigaraki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raharu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigaraki. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomura Shigaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Shigaraki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Shigaraki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Raharu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shigaraki moves away. Shigaraki throws an off balance right hand
and Raharu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Raharu throws a quick inside leg kick. Shigaraki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shigaraki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Raharu avoids the body shot from Shigaraki.
Raharu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raharu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Shigaraki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Raharu throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An inside leg kick lands from Shigaraki. Raharu jabs at Shigaraki's body. Raharu defending well as Shigaraki loads up on a big left hand. Shigaraki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raharu. Shigaraki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Shigaraki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Shigaraki looks to land a left hand but Raharu moved out of range nicely. Omar Raharu seems to be getting the better of the standup. Shigaraki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharu. Raharu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shigaraki.
Raharu throws a leg kick but Shigaraki sees it coming and checks it nicely. Raharu connects with an inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shigaraki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# Shigaraki throws a right and a left that Raharu avoids nicely. The crowd cheers as Raharu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shigaraki doesn't seem phased though. Raharu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shigaraki throws out a leg kick but Raharu moves out of range and Shigaraki only half commits. Raharu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharu throws a hook but Shigaraki avoids it easily. Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Shigaraki ducks under a wild hook from Raharu. Shigaraki throws the left hand but Raharu avoids the punch easily. Raharu looks to land a body kick but Shigaraki moved away. Raharu clobbers Shigaraki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Raharu throws a body shot but no joy. Shigaraki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shigaraki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharu. Raharu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Shigaraki lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Shigaraki does no damage. A nice side step and Raharu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Raharu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shigaraki. That did some damage! Shigaraki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3# Shigaraki blocks a leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Raharu. Shigaraki clobbers Raharu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A cross from Shigaraki lands. Raharu moves away from the strike by Shigaraki. Raharu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shigaraki with a body shot. Shigaraki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raharu defends it nicely. Shigaraki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Raharu scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but Raharu ducks down to avoid it. Raharu wants to slow Shigaraki down by chopping away at his legs. Raharu with the inside leg kick. Shigaraki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharu. Raharu obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raharu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shigaraki ducks under a wild hook from Raharu. Shigaraki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raharu momentarily.
#T4# 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! Raharu scores with a leg kick.
Shigaraki misses with a hook
and Raharu counters with a nice body shot. Shigaraki connects with a jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Raharu moves out of range of the body kick. Omar Raharu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fighters circling - Raharu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Shigaraki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A nice inside leg kick there by Raharu. That's going to slow Shigaraki down. Shigaraki dodges the punch combination from Raharu.
Shigaraki looks to land a right hand but Raharu moved out of range. Raharu throws a body shot but no joy. Shigaraki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Raharu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Shigaraki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharu finds it's way round the side to connect with Shigaraki's head. Raharu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigaraki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shigaraki throws a leg kick but Raharu sees it coming and checks it nicely. Shigaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharu throws out the jab. Raharu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Raharu feints a counter leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Raharu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# A good leg kick by Raharu. Tomura Shigaraki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Raharu throws a right hand that Shigaraki ducks under and follows up with a left that Shigaraki also avoids with ease. Raharu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigaraki.
Raharu works Shigaraki's body with a nice hook. Shigaraki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharu. A little feinted left hand from Shigaraki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Shigaraki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Raharu throws a lazy right hand but Shigaraki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Raharu throws a series of punches but Shigaraki avoids them all with ease. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Shigaraki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Raharu scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD# Shigaraki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raharu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shigaraki misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Shigaraki looks up at the clock and then as Raharu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shigaraki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shigaraki is looking to take a break and control but Raharu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Shigaraki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Raharu prevents Shigaraki from moving into mount. The strikes coming from Shigaraki are missing the target in this wave of attacks. An elbow from Shigaraki crashes against the mat.
Raharu sneaks back into half guard. Shigaraki thows a huge punch but Raharu dodges it nicely.
Shigaraki is pressing down on Raharu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Raharu is holding on for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Raharu is pressing down on Shigaraki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Shigaraki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2# Raharu keeping moving, preventing Shigaraki from controlling successfully. Shigaraki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Shigaraki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Shigaraki throws a strike but Raharu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Shigaraki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raharu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raharu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Shigaraki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raharu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Shigaraki looking for subs off his back but Raharu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shigaraki is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Raharu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Shigaraki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Shigaraki gets back to full guard.
Raharu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Shigaraki wants to control but Raharu passes easily into half guard.
Shigaraki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shigaraki.#SUB# Shigaraki is looking for a triangle here but Raharu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4# Shigaraki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raharu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Shigaraki can't do much from the bottom here. Shigaraki is not content to let Raharu control the position. Omar Raharu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Shigaraki tries to get back to half guard but can't. Shigaraki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Shigaraki actively working from the bottom here. Raharu trying to control the pace.
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 Tomura Shigaraki. I think Raharu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Omar Raharu! A less than humble Omar Raharu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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