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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFC 44 - Dos Anjos vs Bizi
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Boaler. No joy for Lucroy on that attempt.
Boaler tries to bum rush Lucroy with a series of wild strikes but Lucroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucroy feinted with a counter takedown.
Lucroy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucroy 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.
Boaler swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Lucroy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lucroy. #SUB2#
Boaler is looking for a triangle but Lucroy pushes his legs off easily.
Lucroy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Boaler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucroy trying to control but Boaler is working from the bottom.
Lucroy landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Lucroy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucroy preventing the sweep.
Lucroy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boaler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucroy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Boaler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lucroy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Boaler has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lucroy is looking to defend but Boaler has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lucroy! Boaler pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lucroy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonathan Boaler!
Jonathan Boaler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Syn 724
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Tektas lands a nice looking body shot.
Tektas throws a sloppy head kick and Whitaker moves out of range easily.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
Whitaker throws a right and a left that Tektas avoids nicely.
Tektas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitaker sprawls and moves away.
Whitaker lands a head kick!
Tektas throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas darts in looking for a takedown but Whitaker gets double underhooks and turns Tektas into the cage.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Tektas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitaker sprawls and moves away.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker .
#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whitaker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tektas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tektas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tektas misses with a hook. Whitaker ducked under it nicely.
Tektas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tektas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Tektas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Whitaker .
Whitaker misses with a low kick.
Whitaker lunges at Tektas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tektas's hand.
Tektas misses with a two punch combination.
Tektas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
A head kick misses from Tektas.
Tektas slips a jab and a cross from Whitaker .
An attempted straight right counter from Tektas misses the target.
Whitaker tries to land a leg kick but Tektas saw it coming and moves away.
Tektas walks into a straight right hand from Whitaker .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tektas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tektas.
Tektas swings for the body but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker unleashes a big counter combination but Tektas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roy Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tektas shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitaker sprawls well. He's pushed Tektas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Tektas.
Whitaker throws a combination that misses
letting Tektas counter with a right hand.
Tektas scores with a decent looking hook.
Whitaker cracks Tektas with an open hand slap.#T3#
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tektas was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker .
Whitaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitaker .
A cross from Tektas lands.
Tektas moves away from the strike by Whitaker .
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Whitaker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tektas throws a leg kick but Whitaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Whitaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Whitaker is quick to defend against it.
Tektas misses with a wild body shot.
Tektas slips a jab and a cross from Whitaker .
Tektas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tektas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Tektas fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitaker misses with a series of wild punches.
Tektas with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker tries to bum rush Tektas with a series of wild strikes but Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tektas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tektas throws a good cross that connects.
Tektas staying out of range there.
A head kick from Tektas lands but Whitaker takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Whitaker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tektas dodges the punch combination from Whitaker .
Tektas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whitaker pinned against the cage. Whitaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roy Whitaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Whitaker .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Tektas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Whitaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tektas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Tektas.
A low kick from Whitaker is predictable there #TD#
and Tektas counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Tektas tries to score with some ground and pound. Whitaker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Whitaker wants to get back to his feet but Tektas drags him back down.
Tektas trying to control the position but Whitaker is working away.
Whitaker tries to control but Tektas manages to take his back.
Whitaker wants to get back to his feet.
Whitaker can't escape the position.
Whitaker trying to get back to his feet but Tektas is in full control for now. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Whitaker 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Whitaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tektas thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Tektas misses with an elbow to the head.
Tektas is not going to allow Whitaker to sit and survive in this position.
Tektas is punishing Whitaker with some ground and pound.
Tektas has the hooks in. Whitaker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Whitaker is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tektas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Whitaker staying busy and making it hard for Tektas to control. #T3#
Whitaker is trying to stand back up.
Tektas missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tektas doesn't have the hooks in and Whitaker manages to turn into his guard.
Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tektas wants to improve his position but instead Whitaker has moved into half guard.
Demetrius Tektas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tektas is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Tektas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whitaker is working away from the top position though.
Tektas 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.
Whitaker stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Whitaker decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Demetrius Tektas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tektas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Whitaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roy Whitaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whitaker blocks a head kick by Tektas.
Whitaker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tektas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whitaker . That did some damage!
Whitaker looks to land a combination but Tektas avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker .
Tektas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Whitaker is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Tektas slips the punch.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Whitaker avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick from Tektas is predictable there
and Whitaker counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tektas.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
Whitaker cracks Tektas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Tektas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Whitaker kicks Tektas off and gets back to his feet.
Tektas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whitaker 's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whitaker throws the left hand but Tektas avoids the punch easily.
Whitaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tektas moves out of range of the strikes.
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Whitaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tektas's sensitive parts.
Tektas's corner calls for a 1-2. Tektas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roy Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker scores with a hook.
Tektas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab.
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tektas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whitaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Whitaker connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Tektas.
Whitaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tektas doesn't seem bothered though.
Tektas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tektas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tektas duly obliges. #T3#
Tektas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Whitaker .
Whitaker misses with a low kick.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Tektas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tektas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whitaker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Whitaker throws a head kick that misses.
As Whitaker backs away, Tektas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Whitaker thows a leg kick but Tektas checks it #TD#
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tektas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Whitaker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tektas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tektas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whitaker after a bit of a struggle. #T4##BC2#
Whitaker breaks the clinch.
Tektas throws a head kick but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Tektas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Tektas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whitaker quickly recovers to half guard.
Tektas stops Whitaker from getting back to his feet.
Whitaker tries to roll over but Tektas keeps him under control.
Tektas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tektas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Whitaker .
I think Whitaker 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Whitaker !
Roy Whitaker 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.
Demetrius Tektas was interviewed post fight and said 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '. |
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Event:
CACC 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toussaint swivels and escapes.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at Gorilla Kingz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Toussaint changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boss looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boss (0) vs (4) Toussaint
Boss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Toussaint off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boss (4) vs (4) Toussaint
I really don't envy Toussaint right now.
Toussaint tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toussaint keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Toussaint sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boss is taking a breather. Toussaint says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Toussaint is looking for a sweep. Boss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boss is trying to control. Toussaint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Toussaint wants to get back to full guard but Boss has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (7) vs (4) Toussaint
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toussaint is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boss tries to control but Toussaint wriggling away.
Toussaint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toussaint reaches up to try and control the position but Boss seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Toussaint rolls and tries to escape and now Boss has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Boss (10) vs (4) Toussaint
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Toussaint tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Boss doesn't have the hooks in and Toussaint manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (10) vs (6) Toussaint
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toussaint won't allow Boss to sweep him here.
Toussaint looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Toussaint won't allow Boss to sweep him here.
Toussaint forces his way into half guard.
Toussaint is thwarting Boss's attempts to control the position.
Boss wants to improve his position but Toussaint is controlling well.
Boss is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Toussaint is looking to take a break and control but Boss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toussaint is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toussaint.
Boss is trying to maintain the position but Toussaint is very close to passing his half guard.
Toussaint trying to control from Boss's half guard. Boss has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T6#
Boss looking to control.
Toussaint looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (12) vs (6) Toussaint
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Toussaint working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Toussaint has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boss is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Toussaint. Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (15) vs (6) Toussaint#T7#
Toussaint tries to buck Boss off but Boss is having none of it.
Boss working away.
Toussaint tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boss presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (17) vs (6) Toussaint
Boss manages to capitalize on a mistake by Toussaint to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boss (20) vs (6) Toussaint
Boss has the hooks in. Toussaint is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
#T8#
Toussaint can't escape the position.
Boss is looking to control Toussaint but Toussaint is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Toussaint just trying to survive but Boss is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Boss controlling the positon.
Toussaint tries to roll but Boss sticks to his back.
#T9#
Boss is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Toussaint trying to control the action but Boss just sinks the hooks in.
Boss is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Toussaint is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Boss keeps control of the position easily here as Toussaint tries to buck him off.
Toussaint is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Boss has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Toussaint is in real trouble here. Boss gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Toussaint is tapping out! Boss wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugo Boss!
Hugo Boss 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:
WCF 43: Garcia vs Road
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico blocks a head kick by Rodgers.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rico has time to react.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rico.
Rodgers thuds his shin into the meat of Rico's side.
Rico defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Rodgers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodgers jabs Rico right on the nose. Rico blinks but takes it well.
Rodgers throws a leg kick which misses Rico's front leg but catches the back leg as Rico tries to avoid it.
Rico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodgers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rico with a poor takedown
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Rico.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Rodgers throws a hook but Rico avoids it easily.
Rico moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodgers misses the target.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Rodgers has knocked Rico down with a huge combo! Rodgers steps away and waves a wobbly Rico back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Rico is rocked!
Rico uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodgers scores with a sloppy right hand. Rico should have avoided that one.
Rico is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
Rico throws a series of punches but Rodgers avoids them all with ease.
Rico seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Rico does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Rico. That snapped Rodgers's head back.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range.
Rico misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Rodgers lands a left and a right that send Rico crashing to the mat, dazed. Rodgers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T2#
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rico manages to avoid it.
King Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.
Rico throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses the jab.
Rico shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense.
Rodgers scores with a leg kick.
Rico 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.
That kick from Rodgers tenderised Rico's leg. Rico is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodgers's waist but Rodgers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rico off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodgers misses its target.
Anthony Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Rico.
Rodgers tries to land a leg kick but Rico saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rico counters with a stiff right hand.
Rico misses with a straight right.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rico tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodgers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rico shoots in for a double leg but Rodgers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Anthony Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rico fails with the takedown
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Rico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodgers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rico tries to clinch up
and Rodgers scores with a counter punch that sends Rico to the canvas! Rodgers smells blood - he's punishing Rico with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rico has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Rodgers!
A less than humble Anthony Rodgers 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:
SFL 20 | Beast From The East
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson slips a straight right by Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a right hook to the body.
Miyagi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skallagrimsson.
Miyagi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Miyagi takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Skallagrimsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miyagi misses with a hook. Skallagrimsson ducked under it nicely.
Skallagrimsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miyagi defends it well.
Miyagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miyagi scores with a nice strike.
Miyagi dodges the punch combination from Skallagrimsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch there but Miyagi circles away.
Miyagi connects with a nice looking jab.
Miyagi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Skallagrimsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miyagi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skallagrimsson is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.#T1#
Miyagi tries to control but Skallagrimsson manages to take his back.
Skallagrimsson is riding his opponent, not letting Miyagi buck him off.
Miyagi tries to escape but Skallagrimsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Miyagi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Well, with Skallagrimsson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Miyagi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Miyagi is in bad spot here.
Miyagi controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Miyagi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Skallagrimsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Miyagi doesn't escape.
Miyagi covering up well under a series of strikes from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Miyagi is in a bad position with Skallagrimsson working for a choke. Miyagi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T4#
Skallagrimsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyagi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miyagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miyagi throwing shots but Skallagrimsson is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skallagrimsson controlling the position for now.
Miyagi wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koryu Miyagi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Miyagi throws a hook to the side of Skallagrimsson's head but Skallagrimsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyagi looks to land a left hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range nicely.
Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyagi.
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyagi misses the shot to the body.
Miyagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Skallagrimsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch.
Miyagi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skallagrimsson tries to throw a body punch but Miyagi avoids it by throwing Skallagrimsson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Skallagrimsson pulls guard.
Miyagi throws a big elbow that misses.
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miyagi trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Miyagi throws an elbow that misses. Skallagrimsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miyagi's guard. Nice move by Skallagrimsson!#REVB#
Skallagrimsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miyagi trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skallagrimsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Egill Skallagrimsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Miyagi lands a glancing blow to the side of Skallagrimsson's head.
Miyagi looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range.
Miyagi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Skallagrimsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Skallagrimsson into the cage.
Koryu Miyagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyagi ducks under a wild hook from Skallagrimsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyagi misses the target.
Skallagrimsson darts in trying to clinch
and Miyagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miyagi misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Skallagrimsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miyagi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Skallagrimsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyagi keeps working.
Skallagrimsson 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 Miyagi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miyagi is trying to get back to half guard.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Egill Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Skallagrimsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyagi circles away.
Miyagi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Miyagi has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Skallagrimsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyagi enables Skallagrimsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyagi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Skallagrimsson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skallagrimsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Miyagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skallagrimsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skallagrimsson keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Egill Skallagrimsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miyagi looking to sit in guard and control but Skallagrimsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here. #T2#
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skallagrimsson's guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skallagrimsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Skallagrimsson keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Miyagi throws a big elbow that misses.
Skallagrimsson has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skallagrimsson's guard.
Miyagi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skallagrimsson keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass. #T3#
Skallagrimsson controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miyagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miyagi moves out of range as Skallagrimsson strikes.
Miyagi wants to clinch.
And Skallagrimsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Miyagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Skallagrimsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyagi is fending him off so far but Skallagrimsson persists. Nope, Miyagi circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Miyagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miyagi throws a big shot that misses.
Skallagrimsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Miyagi. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miyagi throws a lazy uppercut
and Skallagrimsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Miyagi. Beautiful body shot.
Miyagi throws the kick towards the body but Skallagrimsson avoids it.
Skallagrimsson misses with a wild combination.
Miyagi throws a combination that misses
letting Skallagrimsson counter with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyagi looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Skallagrimsson circles away.
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 Koryu Miyagi.
I think Miyagi 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Koryu Miyagi!
In his post fight interview, Koryu Miyagi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BFC HARDCORE 5:
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barao scrambles back to his feet.
Garbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and Garbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garbrandt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barao moves away.
Garbrandt backing away here, and Barao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garbrandt misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Garbrandt - just one landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbrandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Barao clinches with his opponent.
Barao is trying to maintain a safe position but Garbrandt gets an underhook and turns Barao into the cage.
Garbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garbrandt lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barao fails to land. #T1#
Garbrandt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garbrandt tries to work over Barao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barao misses with a knee strike.
Barao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garbrandt backwards. #BC2#
Barao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garbrandt 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.
#TD#
Garbrandt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garbrandt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Garbrandt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Garbrandt seems to be looking for submissions.
Garbrandt tries to pass to full mount but Barao defends it.
Garbrandt trying to control from half guard but Barao is working away. #T3##SUB#
Garbrandt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Garbrandt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barao is just riding it out for now. Garbrandt eventually gives up the hold. #ES2#
Barao pushes Garbrandt off and gets back to his feet.
Garbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
#T4##CL#
Garbrandt gets a clinch. #BC2#
Barao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barao defending well as Garbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Barao lands with a kick to the temple. Garbrandt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cody Garbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garbrandt's sensitive parts.
Garbrandt tries to clinch but Barao is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garbrandt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Garbrandt backs off Barao throws a huge counter combo but Garbrandt manages to avoid it all.
Garbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Garbrandt misses.
Garbrandt throws the left hand but Barao avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cody Garbrandt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Garbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garbrandt.
Garbrandt tries to clinch but Barao moves out of range.
Barao has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Garbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garbrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garbrandt 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.
Barao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barao blocks a jab.
Barao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garbrandt blocks it well.
Dantas Barao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barao counters with a three punch combo that has Garbrandt backing up. Garbrandt nods at Barao to acknowledge the strikes.
Garbrandt misses with a hook. Barao ducked under it nicely.
Barao unleashes a big counter combination but Garbrandt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Garbrandt drives through and clinches with Barao against the cage.
#T1##BC2#
Barao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Barao counters with a left to the body.
Barao throws a front kick that sends Garbrandt stumbling back into the cage.
Garbrandt fails to land the takedown.
Barao ducks under a wild hook from Garbrandt.
Barao is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Garbrandt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Garbrandt moves into the clinch.
Barao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garbrandt's face.
#BC2#
Barao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Garbrandt tries to clinch but Barao moves away
and Barao counters with a head kick. That will keep Garbrandt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Garbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Barao counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Garbrandt is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Garbrandt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Garbrandt closes the distance and pushes Barao back into the cage.
Garbrandt seems to have got his legs back now.
Garbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
Garbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barao stalling in the clinch but Garbrandt improves position.
Garbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barao tries a knee to the head but Garbrandt blocks it.
Garbrandt lands a right hand.
Barao being controlled against the cage.
Garbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garbrandt lands with a left to the head.
Barao tries to land a knee to the head but Garbrandt blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Barao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Garbrandt looks to land a left hand but Barao moved out of range nicely.
Barao moves away from the strike by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt tries to clinch up but Barao circles away and keeps his distance.
Garbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Barao tries to clinch but Garbrandt moves out of range.
Barao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barao ducks under a wild hook from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt backing away here, and Barao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garbrandt fails with the takedown.
Barao scores with a kick to the body.
Barao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dantas Barao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Garbrandt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barao defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barao! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Garbrandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barao avoids the body shot from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barao steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Barao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garbrandt doesn't seem phased though.
Barao swats away the attempt to clinch by Garbrandt.#CL2#
Barao pushes Garbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dantas Barao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Garbrandt tries to bum rush Barao with a series of wild strikes but Barao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt doesn't manage to clinch there - Barao circles away.
Barao blocks a jab.
Garbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Garbrandt missing with a left hand there. Barao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garbrandt defends it well.
Garbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Barao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garbrandt moves in looking to clinch but Barao pushes him off.
Garbrandt cracks Barao with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao tries to clinch up
letting Garbrandt counter with a right hand.
Barao tries to clinch up but Garbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Barao doesn't manage to clinch there - Garbrandt circles away.
Garbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Garbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barao misses with a two punch combination.
Garbrandt lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbrandt. Barao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barao looks to land a left hand but Garbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Barao ducks under a wild hook from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barao scores with a spinning back kick!
Barao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garbrandt momentarily.
Garbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barao keeps the fight on the outside.
Garbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Barao tries to clinch up.
Garbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt backing away here, and Barao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick from Barao, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Barao takes the fight into the clinch.
Garbrandt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barao tries to land a knee to the head but Garbrandt blocks with his arms.
Barao misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Barao on the inside. #T3#
Garbrandt blocking some punches.
Garbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Barao controls the action.
Barao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Garbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Barao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garbrandt lands with a right to the head.
Garbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garbrandt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barao tries to land a knee to the head but Garbrandt blocks with his arms.
Garbrandt throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Barao breaks from the clinch.
Garbrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbrandt moves away.
Barao on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Garbrandt misses with a hook to the body
and Barao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Garbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barao is looking for the big counter here.
Garbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barao throws a sloppy head kick and Garbrandt moves out of range easily.
Garbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barao.
Garbrandt sizes up Barao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barao swats away the attempt to clinch by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt misses with a body shot.
Garbrandt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Garbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barao was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbrandt.#KD2#
Barao lands a big head kick that sends Garbrandt tumbling to the mat! Barao takes a step backwards and waves Garbrandt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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 Cody Garbrandt.
Well Garbrandt 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Garbrandt!
In defeat, Dantas Barao stepped up to the mic, saying 'I luhhh you myke'. |
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Event:
D is silent
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Kenway.
Luciano slips under a jab from Kenway.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses.
Kenway throws a right hand that Luciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luciano also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Luciano misses with the combination.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Kenway throws a big counter head kick but Luciano avoids it with no problem.
Kenway missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenway's head.
Luciano misses with a looping left.#T1#
Kenway throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Jose Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Kenway counters with a crisp right hand that drops Luciano! Kenway lets Luciano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway counters with a big left hand that crumples Luciano! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Kenway!
Our winner, Edward Kenway, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 127: Ty vs Ribbler
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pripyat tries to clinch #TD#
and Boss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pripyat wants to control but Boss passes easily into half guard.
Pripyat has a hand on Boss's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boss takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Boss postures up.
Pripyat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Boss maintains control.
Boss trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boss avoids the attempt from Pripyat to control.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Boss has a good base and remains in mount.
Boss pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pripyat wants to control but Boss is having none of it.
Pripyat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Pripyat tries to hold on but Boss pushes him away.
Boss controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boss controlling the pace for now.
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boss content just to control the position here. #T4#
Pripyat has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boss with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pripyat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat trying to control the position.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB2#
Pripyat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boss has picked Pripyat up and slammed him! Pripyat can't keep hold of the triangle and Boss manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (8) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss working away.
Pripyat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pripyat is not content to let Boss control the position.
Pripyat looking for a sweep but Boss has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (10) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Pripyat prevents Boss from taking his back.
Pripyat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Boss has control of the leg.
Pripyat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boss's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boss (10) vs (4) Pripyat
Boss looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boss tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Boss wants to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat is looking to work his way around to Boss's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boss is now in Pripyat's guard. A big mistake from Pripyat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (12) vs (4) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boss defends it easily.
Boss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Pripyat working a defensive guard but Boss passes into half guard.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Boss pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (15) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boss controlling his opponent.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Boss pushes him away. #T9#
Pripyat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Boss wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
Boss performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Pripyat trying to get back to full guard but Boss takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (18) vs (4) Pripyat
Boss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pripyat is looking to escape.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Boss wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Pripyat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Pripyat has given up his back here. Will Boss look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Boss (21) vs (4) Pripyat
Boss has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Pripyat breaks Boss's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (21) vs (6) Pripyat
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boss trying to control the position here. #T12#
Boss keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Pripyat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Boss wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pripyat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (23) vs (6) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat working for submissions but it's allowed Boss to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Boss taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Pripyat has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Boss has tapped! Great work by Pripyat! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
WCF 41: Komakech vs Curtis
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Komakech misses.
Komakech backing away here, and Curtis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Komakech uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Curtis has closed the distance and engaged Komakech in a clinch.
Curtis tries a knee to the head but Komakech blocks it.
Curtis crunches a lovely knee into Komakech's ribcage.
Curtis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Komakech.
Curtis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Komakech up against the cage.
Komakech tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Curtis smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Curtis slips under a jab from Komakech.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Komakech checks a leg kick nicely.
Komakech has been working on his balance at Gorilla Kingz MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Curtis.#CL2#
Curtis has Komakech up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Komakech throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Curtis clinches up with Komakech and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Curtis tries to work over Komakech's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Komakech managing to block the knees to the body from Curtis.
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Komakech breaks the clinch.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses
and Komakech counters with a stiff right hand.
Komakech circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Komakech is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matt Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Curtis misses
and Komakech counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Komakech closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Curtis closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Komakech to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Curtis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Curtis there.#T4#
Curtis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Komakech manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis swings for the body but Komakech moves out of range.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis closes the distance but Komakech moves to the side
and Komakech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Curtis moves into the clinch.#BC#
Komakech pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komakech catches Curtis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Curtis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Komakech lands with a kick to the temple. Curtis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Curtis has Komakech up against the cage in a clinch.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Komakech blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Komakech lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Curtis.
Curtis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Komakech controls his hands.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Komakech controls his hands.
#BC2#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curtis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Komakech throws a head kick that half lands.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Komakech.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Komakech.
Richard Komakech is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Curtis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Komakech avoiding damage as Curtis throws knees to the body.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Komakech.
Curtis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Komakech.
Komakech scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Komakech is defending well for now.
Komakech blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Komakech breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Curtis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Komakech has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Komakech and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Komakech is looking to counter punch.
Komakech circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis tries to clinch but Komakech moves away
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Komakech's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis throws a head kick but Komakech moves out of range.
Curtis throws out a leg kick but Komakech moves out of range and Curtis only half commits.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Komakech throwing a counter right hand but Curtis manages to avoid it.#T3#
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Komakech's sensitive parts.
Curtis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Komakech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Komakech circles away from the clinch attempt
and Komakech counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis throws a leg kick
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Komakech throws a lazy uppercut
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Komakech manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Komakech on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Komakech is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Komakech connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curtis's hands.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Komakech sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Komakech misses the target.
Komakech lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Komakech fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Komakech moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
Komakech jabs at Curtis's body.
Komakech throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Komakech dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Curtis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Curtis tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Komakech counter with a right hand.
Komakech slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curtis lands a front kick.
Curtis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Komakech connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curtis scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Komakech counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curtis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Komakech throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
Curtis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curtis tries to clinch but Komakech moves out of range.
Komakech stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick
and Komakech counters with a two punch combo.
Curtis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Komakech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Komakech throws out the jab.
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Komakech throws a one two combo.
Komakech throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Komakech takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Komakech displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Curtis cracks Komakech with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Richard Komakech has been cut.#T3##CL2#
Komakech tries to keep at a distance but Curtis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis missing with knees to the body.
Matt Curtis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curtis tries to work over Komakech's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Komakech is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis tries to land knees in the clinch but Komakech avoids the damage to the body.
Curtis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Komakech is trying to push Curtis away but Curtis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Komakech.
Komakech misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Komakech avoiding damage as Curtis throws knees to the body.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Komakech has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Curtis.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Richard Komakech did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Richard Komakech's cut.
That's time! Komakech's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL2#
Komakech tries to keep at a distance but Curtis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Curtis misses with a knee strike.
Curtis tries to land knees in the clinch but Komakech avoids the damage to the body.
Curtis is trying to force a seperation but Komakech has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Komakech managing to block the knees to the body from Curtis.
#BC#
Komakech breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Komakech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Komakech manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Komakech keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Komakech was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Komakech cracks Curtis with a good jab.
Curtis is looking to score with low kicks.
Komakech was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curtis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Komakech checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Curtis.
Komakech has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curtis.#T2#
Komakech feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Curtiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch but Komakech swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Komakech throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis throws the kick towards the body but Komakech avoids it.
Komakech fires out a quick counter leg kick but Curtis just manages to avoid it.
Komakech lands with a good body shot.
Curtis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Komakech counters with a nice uppercut.
Komakech scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Komakech bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Komakech counters with a one-two to the body.
Curtis tries to clinch but Komakech is having none of it.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Komakech counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Curtis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Komakech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4##CL2#
Curtis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Komakech pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Komakech feints and then cracks Curtis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curtis down.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Curtis misses
and Komakech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richard Komakech is winning the standup battle 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komakech cracks Curtis with a good jab.
Komakech pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis tries a quick counter leg kick but Komakech is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Komakech had his way with Matt Curtis in that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Komakech's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Komakech avoids the head kick by Curtis.
It looked like Komakech was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Curtis is predictable there
and Komakech counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Curtis darts in and clinches Komakech up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Komakech as Curtis tries to tie him up.
Curtis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Komakech's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis moves out of range as Komakech strikes.
Curtis throws a big counter head kick but Komakech avoids it with no problem.
Curtis throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Curtis tries to work over Komakech's front leg with a kick but Komakech checks it.
Komakech appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Komakech.
Komakech avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Komakech fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curtis.#CL2#
Curtis has Komakech up against the cage in a clinch.
Curtis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Curtis trying to land knees to the body.
Curtis looking to throw knees to the head but Komakech is blocking nicely.
Richard Komakech is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis tries to circle away but Komakech has him pinned against the cage.
Komakech blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Komakech blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Curtis leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Komakech breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Komakech circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Komakech on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Komakech lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Komakech lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Curtis has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Curtis trying to land knees to the body.
Curtis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Komakech.
Komakech blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Komakech manages to break the clinch.
Curtis misses with a leg kick
and Komakech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matt Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Komakech moves out of range of the leg kick from Curtis.
Komakech will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Curtis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Komakech counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Komakech throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curtis! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Komakech.
The fighters circle momentarily. Komakech darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Komakech staying out of range there.
Komakech swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komakech throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Komakech checks a leg kick.
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 Richard Komakech.
I think Komakech 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Komakech!
Richard Komakech retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
not in Kansas anymore
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarty was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimura.
McCarty tries to bum rush Shimura with a series of wild strikes but Shimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCarty bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shimura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shimura takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shimura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Darren McCarty has been cut.
McCarty throws a nice looking combination but Shimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarty lands a jab-cross combination.
McCarty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shimura connects with a single shot there.
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!
Shimura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCarty is able to avoid easily.
Shimura lands a jab.
McCarty shoots in for a takedown but Shimura shows good takedown defense.
McCarty lands with a hook. Shimura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shimura.
McCarty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarty lands with a good body shot.#T1#
A slow jab from Shimura misses its intended target.
Shimura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCarty connects with a single shot there.
McCarty with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shimura counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Shimura looks at the referee who does nothing so Shimura lands a crushing right that sends McCarty to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Shimura!
A very excited looking Takashi Shimura rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 123: Declan vs Priest
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Coe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (0) vs (2) Coe
Boss is not content to let Coe control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
My spies in Far-Q Fight Club inform me that Coe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Coe trying to advance position but Boss counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Boss managing to control the position. #T1#
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe is pushing down on Boss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boss is fighting to maintain full guard but Coe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coe is looking to stall here but Boss recovers full guard.
Coe slips nicely into half guard.
Boss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boss! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (0) vs (5) Coe
Coe controlling the pace for now.
Coe trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Boss's coaches at Gorilla Kingz MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Coe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Coe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Boss is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (5) Coe
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coe is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Coe looking to control.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Boss being controlled here momentarily.
Coe 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.
Coe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (7) Coe
Boss wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Boss controlling the position.
Boss working a defensive guard here.
Coe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boss trying to control the position.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boss is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Coe wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving. #SUB2#
Coe has gone for a leg lock! Boss slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (4) vs (7) Coe
Coe working a defensive guard here.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Coe trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Coe pulls Boss in close to his closed guard and prevents Boss from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Boss content to stall in guard here.
Boss trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Boss won't allow Coe to sweep him here.
Boss looking to pass the guard.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet. #T7#
Coe working a defensive guard but Boss manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (7) vs (7) Coe
Coe tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (9) vs (7) Coe
Boss wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Coe is working to get back to half guard.
Coe is squirming around, avoiding Boss's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Coe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Coe is looking to improve his position.
Coe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Coe is refusing to be controlled, as Boss sits in half guard.
Boss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Coe is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boss jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (12) vs (7) Coe
Coe is trying to control Boss's posture but Boss avoids it.
Coe tries to buck Boss off but Boss is having none of it.
Boss working away.
A control attempt from Coe but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (14) vs (7) Coe
Coe is trying to reverse the position but instead Boss has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Boss (17) vs (7) Coe#T10##SUB#
Boss has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boss trying to control.#SUB#
Boss working for the choke.
Coe tries to escape the position.
Despite being in a bad position, Coe is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Coe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11#
Boss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boss works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (20) vs (7) Coe
Coe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coe tries to hold on but Boss postures up.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Coe is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Coe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Coe is trying to control but can't.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Coe moves into full guard.
Coe looking to control.
Boss preventing the sweep. #T13#
Boss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boss trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coe is looking to sweep but instead, Boss has passed into half guard.
Boss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boss is looking to take a break and control but Coe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Coe wants to control but Boss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coe is not content to let Boss control the position.
Coe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss takes the fight on points by 20 to 7.
Hugo Boss bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SFL 12 | Sitsongrit vs Fortay
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Skallagrimsson misses with a looping right.
Skallagrimsson blocks the body kick.
Smith feints a jab promting Skallagrimsson to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skallagrimsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a series of punches but Skallagrimsson avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Skallagrimsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Skallagrimsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Skallagrimsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skallagrimsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skallagrimsson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Skallagrimsson blocks a head kick by Smith.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith throws a head kick but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson scores with a nice strike.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Skallagrimsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Skallagrimsson is just out of range.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Skallagrimsson moves his leg out of the way.
Smith throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a head kick but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Skallagrimsson's head back.
Smith throws the left hand but Skallagrimsson avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Skallagrimsson is out of range.
Skallagrimsson misses with the combination.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith with a jab.#ROC2#Skallagrimsson is rocked!#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson.
Smith catches Skallagrimsson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Skallagrimsson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 5
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ballistics misses.
Barao is looking to counter punch.
Ballistics lands a jab to the head.
Barao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ballistics. Ballistics obviously looking to wear him down.
Barao 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.
Jab, jab by Ballistics - just one landing.
A combination from Ballistics does no damage.
Ballistics tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barao was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballistics.
Ballistics has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barao is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dudley Ballistics seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ballistics.
Barao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballistics.
A shot to the body from Ballistics misses
and Barao counters with a stiff right hand.
Barao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ballistics circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Ballistics misses.
Barao dodges the punch combination from Ballistics.
#T1#
Barao connects with a high kick.
Ballistics takes a swing at Barao's ribcage but misses.
Ballistics throws a hook but Barao blocks it.
Ballistics tries to work over Barao's front leg with a kick but Barao checks it.
Ballistics is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barao.
Barao is looking for a counter combo.
Barao lands with a nice body kick.
Barao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ballistics is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barao.
Ballistics throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barao looks for the body kick but Ballistics saw that one coming.
Ballistics avoids the head kick by Barao.
Ballistics looks to throw the jab but Barao is out of range.
Barao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Barao slips under a jab from Ballistics.
Ballistics stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ballistics throws a shot from downtown. Barao moves away and avoids it.
Ballistics throws a hook to the side of Barao's head but Barao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballistics lands a nice hook to Barao's body. Barao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ballistics moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Ballistics on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ballistics finds it's way round the side to connect with Barao's head.
Ballistics misses with a straight left.
A jab from Barao misses.
Barao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ballistics swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Ballistics on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barao ducks under a wild hook from Ballistics.
Barao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ballistics can pounce on him.
Barao throws a shot to the body.
Ballistics throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ballistics looks to land a combination but Barao avoids it well. #T3#
Ballistics throws a poor cross that misses
and Barao counters with a series of strikes. Ballistics will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Barao.
Nice defenses there by Barao.
Ballistics throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballistics throws a leg kick which misses Barao's front leg but catches the back leg as Barao tries to avoid it.
Ballistics rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ballistics misses with a right hand
and Barao counters with a left and a right that stings Ballistics.
Barao misses with a series of wild punches.
Barao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ballistics missing with a left hand there. Barao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Ballistics misses
letting Barao counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballistics misses with a hook. Barao ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Barao tries to clinch there but Ballistics circles away.
Ballistics let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Barao! Ballistics is out on his feet! Barao rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ballistics is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ballistics is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dantas Barao!
A very excited looking Dantas Barao 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:
It's a live!
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Valens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
Valens slips a straight right by Luciano.
Valens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Valens.
Valens on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Valens's head but Valens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#KD2#
Luciano lands a big uppercut and Valens crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Valens looks OK. Luciano waves Valens back to his feet!#ROC2#Valens is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Valens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano cracks Valens with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Luciano! |
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Event:
HFC 38 - Dos Anjos vs Yonic
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucroy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lucroy somewhat.
Lucroy avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Lucroy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Kingz MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Lucroy closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Lucroy tries for a takedown but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Lucroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
A big left from Andrade misses.
Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lucroy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
Lucroy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lucroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucroy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Lucroy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lucroy misses with a takedown attempt
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Lucroy goes for a double leg but Andrade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andrade continues to drive forward.
Andrade throws a quick head kick that knocks Lucroy silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Andrade is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Mumu vs Jones
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Whitaker scores with a nice head shot.
Whitaker throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa 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.
#CUT#It looks like Roy Whitaker has been cut.
Whitaker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Whitaker .
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Whitaker just manages to avoid it.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Whitaker .
Barbosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Whitaker slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker misses with a low kick.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Whitaker checks it.
Whitaker unleashes a big counter combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Whitaker 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.#T1#
Whitaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whitaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whitaker . That did some damage!
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Whitaker saw that one coming.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Whitaker .
Whitaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whitaker can pounce on him.
#T2#
Whitaker scores with a nice strike.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Whitaker scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whitaker . Whitaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa lands a two punch combo.
Whitaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Barbosa throws a wild body kick that Whitaker sees coming a mile off.
Whitaker scores with a three punch combo!
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Whitaker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Whitaker is rocked!
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Whitaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whitaker has time to react.
Whitaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Whitaker wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Whitaker seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Whitaker down.
Whitaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Whitaker .
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Whitaker misses with a hook.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa throws a hook but Whitaker avoids it easily.
Barbosa scores with a jab.
Whitaker misses with a lunging right hand
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Whitaker moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Whitaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Whitaker 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Whitaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker moves away and avoids it.
Whitaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range and Whitaker settles back down.
Barbosa moves forwards but Whitaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Whitaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Whitaker throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.#T1#
Whitaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whitaker misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a good, hard body kick but Whitaker shrugs it off.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
Edson Bidon Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitaker is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Whitaker misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice leg kick.
Whitaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Whitaker eats them both and turns towards Barbosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker is just out of range.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Whitaker .
A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there
and Whitaker counters with a low kick, right behind Barbosa 's knee.
Roy Whitaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Whitaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker is just out of range.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Whitaker misses the jab.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Roy Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
#T3##KD#
Barbosa lands a left and a right that send Whitaker crashing to the mat, dazed. Barbosa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Barbosa gets in close and tags Whitaker with a short punch that almost sends Whitaker to the mat! Oh Whitaker is in big trouble! He turns his back on Barbosa, trying to create some distance but Barbosa rushes him, striking wildly and Whitaker goes down! The referee tackles Barbosa into the cage to end the fight! Barbosa is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Bidon Barbosa!
After winning the bout, Edson Bidon Barbosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 18: Archer vs Garcia
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rico tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
Rico ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Rico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Rico looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris prevents Rico from improving position.
Rico moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Rico has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SUB2#
Rico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rico taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Rico is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB2#
Rico in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Harris is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Rico!
A victorious King Rico thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kordell Harris stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm young but not as balanced at this game as I'd like to be. I can't keep from getting cut and injured and that's my cue to find something else I'm passionate about and persue it. I'm quitting the sport. '. |
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Event:
say hallo to my littlle friend
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCarty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Coco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarty's head backwards.
McCarty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Coco moves into the clinch.
Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarty's elbow.
Coco stalling in the clinch but McCarty improves position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCarty.#BC#
McCarty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Coco.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCarty.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarty. Coco does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarty misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
McCarty gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
McCarty has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Coco uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
McCarty has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Coco off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
McCarty swinging wildly here.
McCarty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarty throws a nice looking combination but Coco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Coco rushes McCarty and presses him up against the cage.
McCarty prevents a body shot from Coco. #BC#
McCarty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fanta Coco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarty. Coco does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Coco instigates a clinch. #BC#
McCarty breaks from the clinch.
Coco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as McCarty blocks the low kick.
McCarty throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Coco.
McCarty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coco on the side of the head.
Coco thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarty misses with a low kick as Coco jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Coco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCarty misses with a low kick.
As McCarty backs off Coco throws a huge counter combo but McCarty manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Coco misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - McCarty coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarty moves out of range of the body kick.
Coco throws a wild body kick that McCarty sees coming a mile off.
Coco walks into a straight right hand from McCarty.
McCarty throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
McCarty instigates a clinch.
Coco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from McCarty.
McCarty prevents a body shot from Coco. #BC#
McCarty breaks from the clinch.
Coco blocks a jab.
McCarty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coco drops his hands momentarily and McCarty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCarty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coco.
#T3#
McCarty misses with a head kick.
As McCarty backs off Coco throws a huge counter combo but McCarty manages to avoid it all.
Coco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from McCarty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCarty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Darren McCarty has been cut.
Coco moves out of range as McCarty strikes.#CL#
McCarty moves into the clinch successfully.
McCarty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coco walks away with a smile on his face. McCarty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCarty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coco scoring well with a low kick there.
Coco pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCarty is out of range and Coco settles back down.
McCarty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coco.
Coco has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McCarty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coco at a distance.
#CL2#
Coco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
McCarty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarty's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCarty duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coco moves away from the strike by McCarty.
Jab by McCarty.#T4#
Coco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCarty is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Coco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarty throws a wild body kick that Coco sees coming a mile off.
McCarty throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Coco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Coco misses with the head strike.
Coco tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarty avoids the damage to the body.
McCarty tries to work over Coco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
McCarty jumps guard and drags Coco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Coco wanted to stand there but McCarty had control of the position. #SU2#
Coco gets to his feet. McCarty looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
McCarty closes the distance and pushes Coco back into the cage.
McCarty wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McCarty dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McCarty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Coco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by McCarty.
Coco throws a head kick but McCarty moves out of range.
McCarty moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Coco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coco throws an overhand right that lands on McCarty's shoulder, as McCarty tries to avoid the shot.
Coco lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCarty's sensitive parts.
McCarty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coco blocks a head kick by McCarty.
Coco throws a sloppy body shot
and McCarty counters with a stiff right hand.
Coco tries to move into range but McCarty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCarty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! McCarty slams his shin into Coco's torso.
McCarty lands the left hand.
McCarty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coco can do to turn this around?
Coco avoids the head kick by McCarty.
Coco throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCarty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Coco.#T1#
Coco throws a sloppy head kick and McCarty moves out of range easily.
McCarty tries to bum rush Coco with a series of wild strikes but Coco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Coco tries to sprawl but McCarty drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Coco looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2#
Coco manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McCarty keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Coco is leaning against McCarty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarty is defending well for now.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCarty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
McCarty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarty blocks a head kick by Coco.
McCarty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
McCarty moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarty is defending well for now.#T2##BC#
McCarty manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
McCarty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coco, pushing him back against the cage.
McCarty wants a takedown but no success here.
McCarty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCarty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coco stops a takedown attempt from McCarty.
Coco missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
McCarty breaks the clinch.
Coco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from McCarty.
Coco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCarty counters with a series of strikes. Coco will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT#That has opened up Fanta Coco's cut even more.
McCarty shoots for a double leg takedown but Coco sprawls well. He's pushed McCarty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren McCarty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Coco. #CL#
McCarty gets a clinch.
McCarty blocking some punches.
#T3#
Coco lands a right hand.
McCarty tries to pull guard but Coco holds him up against the cage and eventually McCarty drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
McCarty breaks from the clinch.
McCarty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coco tries to counter with a clinch but McCarty shakes him off and moves away.
McCarty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coco.
Darren McCarty is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
McCarty closes the distance and pushes Coco back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McCarty fails to land. #TD#
McCarty lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Coco scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Coco instigates a clinch.
Coco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarty.
McCarty tries to pull guard but Coco holds him up against the cage and eventually McCarty drops back down to his feet.
Coco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCarty in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Coco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarty.
McCarty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
McCarty decides to pull guard.
McCarty has a closed guard, preventing Coco from standing up. #SU2#
Coco stands up and waves to McCarty to follow him. #CL#
McCarty closes the distance and clinches.
Coco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarty's elbow.
Coco prevents McCarty from breaking the clinch.
McCarty is trying to pull guard but Coco has him pressed against the cage.
McCarty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coco presses McCarty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darren McCarty will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Coco lands an overhand right.
McCarty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coco is out of range.
Coco is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCarty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCarty tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarty 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.
#CL#
McCarty drives through and clinches with Coco against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coco.
A body shot lands from Coco.
McCarty is trying to break the clinch but Coco has him pressed against the cage.
Coco lands with a short shot to the head.
Fanta Coco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
McCarty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coco loads up on a big right hand but McCarty slips the punch.
Coco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCarty moves out of range as Coco strikes.
A shot to the body from Coco misses
and McCarty counters with a three punch combo that has Coco backing up. Coco nods at McCarty to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCarty checks a leg kick. #T1#
Coco looks to throw the jab but McCarty is out of range.
Coco throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Coco moves into the clinch successfully.
Coco trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from McCarty.
#BC#
McCarty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coco lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Coco throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarty throws a series of punches but Coco avoids them all with ease.
McCarty misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Coco moves into the clinch.
McCarty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coco avoids it.
Coco working McCarty over with knees to the body.
Coco lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coco misses with a knee to the head.
Coco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Coco.
McCarty stalling in the clinch but Coco improves position.
Coco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coco lands a knee to the body.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coco can't find room to land a body shot as McCarty controls the action.
Coco misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coco.
Coco misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCarty tries to break the clinch but Coco is controlling the position.
McCarty takes a shot to the head.
Coco throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Coco on the inside.
McCarty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCarty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Coco throws a hook but McCarty avoids it easily.
McCarty thinks about countering with a head kick.
Coco throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from McCarty.
McCarty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coco.#CL2#
Coco moves into the clinch.
McCarty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
McCarty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCarty circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCarty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darren McCarty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coco misses with an uppercut.
Coco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCarty.
Coco scores with a hook.
McCarty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#Darren McCarty's cut is getting worse.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coco. McCarty shrugs it off though.
Coco connects with a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
McCarty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarty tries to break free but Coco pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McCarty breaks from the clinch.
Coco throws a shot to the body.
McCarty takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCarty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Coco.
Coco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarty moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarty misses the target.#CL#
McCarty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coco scores with a shoulder strike.
Coco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fanta Coco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darren McCarty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fanta Coco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCarty 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren McCarty! |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES PLAYOFF
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boss was covering up waiting for the punch and Sparxx finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Boss
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boss keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Boss has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Boss
Sparxx tries to lock up and control but Boss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss wants to take Sparxx's back but he can't do it this time.
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Sparxx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boss is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Boss wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Boss controlling the pace for now.
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boss controlling the pace for now.
Sparxx wants to hold on but Boss pushes him away.
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Boss wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Boss looking to secure an arm triangle but Sparxx defends it well.
Sparxx manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Boss postures up. #T4#
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Boss passes into half guard.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Boss sits in half guard. #T5#
Boss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boss is one step ahead there.
Sparxx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) Boss
Boss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Boss trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Boss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving. #T7#
Sparxx forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx is pressing down on Boss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boss is holding on for now.
Boss wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boss keeping control of the position. #T8#
Boss is trying to control but can't.
Boss won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx trying to control the pace.
Sparxx is just content to waste time from the top position. Boss takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T9#
Sparxx looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (6) Boss
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Boss slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sparxx pulls Boss in close to prevent any damage.
Boss passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boss is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Boss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparxx is looking to control Boss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Boss has control of the leg.
Boss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Boss is controlling well.
#T13#
Boss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boss is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Boss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boss trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx wants to control but Boss is keeping busy.
#T14#
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Boss's back. He's all about the action.
Sparxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx has Boss pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss wins on points by 6 to 4.
Hugo Boss spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
WCF 36: Gracie vs Komakech
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komakech looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Komakech's waist but Komakech gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Komakech looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Komakech saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Komakech off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Komakech has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komakech has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Komakech doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Komakech manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Komakech really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is trying to keep Komakech in close.
#T1#
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Komakech slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Komakech wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie has Komakech pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Komakech can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Komakech defends it.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gracie'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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Komakech.
Richard Komakech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Komakech avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Komakech continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komakech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Komakech ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Komakech looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Komakech keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Komakech swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Komakech goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie goes for a double leg but Komakech avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Komakech continues to drive forward.
Komakech throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Komakech was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Komakech swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Komakech circles away easily
and Komakech counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Komakech 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#
Komakech moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Komakech sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Komakech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Komakech gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie controlling the position.
Komakech is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Komakech is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Komakech is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komakech stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Komakech is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Komakech is defending well.
Gracie wants to control but Komakech is keeping him busy.
Big Dog Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Komakech being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Komakech is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Komakech as he avoids it easily.
Komakech looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie throws a hook but Komakech blocks it.#CL#
Gracie clinches up with Komakech and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Komakech fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Komakech bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Komakech manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Komakech stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Komakech counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Komakech circles away.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Komakech avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Komakech continues to drive forward.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Komakech avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Komakech throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Komakech leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Komakech showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Komakech makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Komakech circles away easily
and Komakech counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Komakech counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie dives in and grabs Komakech's left leg, looking for a takedown. Komakech pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Komakech's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Komakech counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Komakech's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Komakech makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Komakech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Komakech scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Komakech, which made it look bad.
Sloppy strikes from Komakech. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Komakech had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Komakech throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Komakech sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Komakech wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control but Komakech is keeping him busy.
Komakech tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Komakech is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T2#
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Komakech won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Komakech is defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Komakech swivels and escapes.#T3#
Komakech slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie walks into a jab.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Big Dog Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Komakech. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Komakech keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Komakech sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie with a poor takedown
letting Komakech counter with a right hand.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Komakech pinned against the cage. Komakech gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Komakech connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Komakech keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Komakech saw that one coming.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Komakech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Komakech circles away from the clinch attempt.
Komakech looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Komakech, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Komakech against the cage but Komakech circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Komakech counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Komakech.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Komakech really 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.#R4#
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Komakech has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Komakech swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Komakech's guard.
Komakech pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Komakech gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Komakech wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Komakech postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Komakech defends well.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Komakech doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Komakech manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Komakech must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Komakech defends it easily.#T3#
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Komakech from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Komakech tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Komakech wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Komakech is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
Gracie happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie looking to control but instead Komakech has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog Gracie had his way with Richard Komakech in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard Komakech is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Komakech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Komakech was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komakech stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Komakech lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Komakech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Komakech is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Komakech moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Komakech swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Richard Komakech seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Komakech scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danga de danga de dang - Komakech scores with a four punch combination!
Richard Komakech is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gracie dives in and grabs Komakech's left leg, looking for a takedown. Komakech pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Komakech looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie misses with a takedown
enabling Komakech to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Komakech, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Komakech against the cage but Komakech circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Komakech circles away easily
and Komakech counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komakech scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komakech throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Komakech sprawls and moves away.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Komakech sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie fails with the takedown.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Komakech, as that shot connected.
Komakech displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie. #TD#
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Komakech is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Komakech keeps working. #T4#
Komakech can't do much from the bottom here.
Komakech is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Big Dog Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Komakech is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Komakech comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Komakech 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Komakech!
Richard Komakech is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
BFC Halle Birthday Bash 1
Date: Aug 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Barao rushes Bataglia and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bataglia breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barao.
Barao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bataglia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Barao saw that one coming.
Barao appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Barao closes the distance and clinches.
Barao misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barao has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barao.
Bataglia scores with a shot to the side of Barao's head. #BC2#
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bataglia swings for the body but Barao moves out of range.
#T1#
Barao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bataglia. That did some damage!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bataglia wants to break free but Barao has control.
Barao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. Barao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bataglia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barao throws a head kick that misses.
Bataglia misses with a lunging right hand
and Barao counters with a nice leg kick.
Barao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Barao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barao wants to clinch
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barao tries a head kick but it misses.
Bataglia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barao.
Barao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barao. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bataglia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bataglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barao throws a sloppy head kick and Bataglia moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bataglia misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barao throws a lazy head kick
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Barao.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Barao ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.#T4#
Barao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bataglia throws a series of punches but Barao avoids them all with ease.
Barao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barao blocks a jab.
Barao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barao defending well as Bataglia loads up on a big left hand.
Barao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Barao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bataglia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lorenzo Bataglia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bataglia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bataglia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bataglia throws out a counter right but Barao avoids it with no problem.
Bataglia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barao on the side of the head.
Barao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barao slips a jab from Bataglia.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barao throws a hook to the side of Bataglia's head but Bataglia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barao tries to land a front kick but Bataglia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Barao tries to clinch but Bataglia moves away
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bataglia stalks Barao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barao's face. Barao staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bataglia lands a really nice looking cross but Barao seems unphased.
Bataglia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barao.
#CL#
Barao has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bataglia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Barao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bataglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dantas Barao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bataglia cracks Barao with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bataglia lands a nice looking body shot.
Barao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Bataglia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bataglia throws a right hand that misses
and Barao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bataglia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barao throws a sloppy body shot
and Barao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barao.
Barao stuns Bataglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Barao closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Bataglia.
Barao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bataglia thuds his right hand into Barao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barao drops his hands momentarily and Bataglia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Barao throws a jab but it's blocked by Bataglia.
Bataglia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barao with a body shot.#CL#
Barao drives through and clinches with Bataglia against the cage.
#BC2#
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bataglia.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bataglia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barao throws a wild body kick that Bataglia sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Bataglia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bataglia throws a shot from downtown. Barao moves away and avoids it.
Bataglia misses with a wild body shot.
Barao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bataglia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bataglia lands with a hook. Barao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Barao closes the distance and pushes Bataglia back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao keeps control of Bataglia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bataglia lands a shoulder strike.
Barao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bataglia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1##BC2#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bataglia jabs Barao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bataglia misses with a two punch combination.
Barao moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Barao connects with an inside leg kick.
Barao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bataglia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Barao moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barao.
#T2#
Bataglia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barao doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Bataglia.
Barao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bataglia throws a hook but Barao blocks it.
Barao appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bataglia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bataglia managing to block the knees to the body from Barao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Barao breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Barao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Barao lands a high kick!
Barao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barao.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barao.
Dantas Barao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Bataglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barao counters with a good low kick that Bataglia was not able to check.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Barao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barao lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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Bataglia scores with a body shot.
Bataglia lands with an uppercut that bounces Barao off the cage and back into range.
Bataglia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barao was well out of range. Poor timing from Bataglia.
Barao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bataglia throws a hook to the side of Barao's head but Barao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bataglia.
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!
Some wild striking there from Barao.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorenzo Bataglia.
I've got Bataglia 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Bataglia!
Dantas Barao spoke after the fight, saying 'I luhhh you myke'. |
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