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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XLII
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kiely has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kiely fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Kiely pulls guard successfully.
McCoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiely wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
Kiely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kiely not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kiely looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kiely working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Kiely had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCoy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCoy has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (3) vs (0) Kiely
Kiely sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kiely is looking to get back to full guard here but McCoy has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (6) vs (0) Kiely
Kiely is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kiely manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (6) vs (2) Kiely
McCoy is looking to improve his position.
McCoy moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
My spies in ABC Submissions and GNP inform me that Kiely has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiely wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving. #T3#
McCoy can't keep his opponent in guard - Kiely advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCoy trying to control but Kiely postures up.
McCoy won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Kiely wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
Kiely might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCoy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kiely wants to free his trapped foot but McCoy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Kiely trying to control from McCoy's half guard. McCoy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (8) vs (2) Kiely
Kiely wants to hit a sweep here but McCoy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kiely there! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (11) vs (2) Kiely
Kiely is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCoy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (14) vs (2) Kiely
Kiely is trying to break free.
#T5#
Kiely turns into McCoy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (14) vs (4) Kiely
Kiely advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (14) vs (7) Kiely
McCoy is looking to regain half guard here but Kiely keeps moving and retains side control.
Kiely wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working. #T6##SUB2#
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but McCoy is defending well. #SUB2#
Kiely working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kiely wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
McCoy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Kiely trying to advance position but McCoy counters by regaining guard.
Kiely is looking to advance position but McCoy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCoy (18) vs (7) Kiely
McCoy content just to control the position here.
Kiely is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kiely bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (18) vs (9) Kiely
Kiely wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.#T8#
Kiely keeps trying to improve his position.
Kiely is fighting to break McCoy's control of his arms but McCoy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCoy keeping full guard, as Kiely tries to pass.
Kiely won't allow McCoy to sweep him here.
Kiely looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Kiely trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCoy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (20) vs (9) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely is looking for a triangle but McCoy pushes his legs off easily.
Kiely 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.
McCoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kiely looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCoy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (23) vs (9) Kiely#T10#
Kiely tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kiely is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCoy is trying to control. Kiely wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiely moves into full guard.
Kiely looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCoy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCoy won't allow Kiely to sweep him here. #T11##SUB2#
Kiely has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCoy 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 Kiely. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (26) vs (9) Kiely
Kiely is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
Kiely is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T12#
Kiely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiely tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCoy has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (29) vs (9) Kiely
Kiely regains half guard.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Well, if McCoy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Kiely moves into full guard.
Kiely trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kiely has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kiely 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.#T14#
McCoy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (32) vs (9) Kiely
Kiely tries to improve position but can't.
McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiely keeps working.
Kiely is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiely is still trying to improve position.
McCoy working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 32 to 9.
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Gillechriosd McCoy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nedser Kiely spoke after the fight, saying 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLII
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Leeuwenhoek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leeuwenhoek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cheese.
Cheese drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leeuwenhoek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cheese is looking to clinch. #CL#
Cheese moves into the clinch.
Cheese gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leeuwenhoek.
Cheese has Leeuwenhoek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leeuwenhoek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Cheese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheese drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheese is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cheese is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leeuwenhoek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheese pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cheese closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Leeuwenhoek has hold of one of Cheese's legs. Cheese is fighting the takedown attempt but Leeuwenhoek gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cheese (0) vs (2) Leeuwenhoek
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
Leeuwenhoek passes Cheese's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cheese's coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym 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.#T1#
Well, if Leeuwenhoek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Leeuwenhoek moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (0) vs (5) Leeuwenhoek
Cheese is looking for a sweep.
Leeuwenhoek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheese keeps working. #T2#
Leeuwenhoek advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cheese (0) vs (7) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek looking to control but Cheese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cheese might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from the full mount.
Cheese is controlling an arm, preventing Leeuwenhoek from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cheese is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Cheese tries to lock up and control but Leeuwenhoek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leeuwenhoek controlling his opponent. #T4#
Cheese tries to hold on but Leeuwenhoek postures up.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the position easily from mount.
Cheese is squirming around, avoiding Leeuwenhoek's attempts to control the action.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but instead Cheese manages to regain half guard.
Leeuwenhoek is controlling the pace.
Leeuwenhoek trying to pass the guard but Cheese defending well. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek seems to be working for a kimura but Cheese defends the submission attempt.#T6##SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek 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.
Cheese trying to hold on to Leeuwenhoek's head to control him but Leeuwenhoek postures up.
#T7#
Cheese is looking for a sweep. Leeuwenhoek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to mount his opponent but Cheese defends it. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek 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.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy. #T8#
Leeuwenhoek tries to pass to full mount but Cheese defends it.
Cheese slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leeuwenhoek stopping the sweep attempt from Cheese.
Leeuwenhoek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Leeuwenhoek 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.#T9#
Leeuwenhoek passes Cheese's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cheese sees it coming and defends easily.
Leeuwenhoek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leeuwenhoek is stalling here. Cheese is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leeuwenhoek seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cheese has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cheese (4) vs (7) Leeuwenhoek#T10#
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep.
Leeuwenhoek is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cheese off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cheese (4) vs (11) Leeuwenhoek
Cheese looking very determined here, making life difficult for Leeuwenhoek.
Cheese is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek working for a choke but Cheese reverses nicely into Leeuwenhoek 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (6) vs (11) Leeuwenhoek#T11#
Leeuwenhoek looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cheese 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 Leeuwenhoek. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (9) vs (11) Leeuwenhoek#T12#
Cheese wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is keeping him busy.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep.
Leeuwenhoek is still trying to improve position.
Well,Cheese is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cheese working away.#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep.
Cheese wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is keeping him busy.
Cheese slows the pace down.
Leeuwenhoek gets back to half guard.#T14#
Leeuwenhoek trying to hold on to Cheese's head to control him but Cheese postures up.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leeuwenhoek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leeuwenhoek looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cheese puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leeuwenhoek wins on points by 11 to 9. |
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Event:
C413: Santos vs Shida
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Good shot there by Shida.#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.
Shida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Santos moves out of range as Shida throws a body kick.
Santos tried to counter with a leg kick but Shida avoided it.
Shida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Shida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shida throws an off balance right hand
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.#T1#
Santos tries to land a front kick but Shida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shida throws a head kick that misses
and Santos counters with a nice leg kick.
Shida misses with a straight right.
Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Santos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shida swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Shida misses with a head kick.
Santos throwing a counter right hand but Shida manages to avoid it.#CL#
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos misses with the head strike.
Santos keeps control of Shida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Shida blocks an uppercut.
Shida is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shida's efforts to push away.
Shida blocks a body shot from Santos.
A short right from Santos on the inside.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Santos misses with some punches.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage. #BC2#
Shida breaks from the clinch.
Shida throws an off balance right hand
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shida swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santos with the inside leg kick. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Shida.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Shida misses.
A quick step to the side and Santos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santiago Santos will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crunch! Shida slams his shin into Santos's torso.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shida is looking for the big counter here.
Santos throws a leg kick
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Santos pushes Shida up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shida misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Shida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Santos instigates a clinch.
Shida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeda Shida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Shida finds it's target.
Shida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance.
#T2#
Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Shida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Shida misses the body punch
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Takeda Shida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shida misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Shida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T3#
Shida throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with an outside leg kick.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shida tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Santos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shida! Santos lets Shida back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Santos lands with a nice body kick.
Shida is breathing heavily.
Shida moves out of range of the body kick from Santos.
Shida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Santos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Santos cracks Shida with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shida looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Santos finish him?
#CUT#That has opened up Takeda Shida's cut even more.
Santos ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Shida's jaw. Shida's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Santos does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santiago Santos!
Santiago Santos retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
C413: Santos vs Shida
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Hogg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donal finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg fails with the takedown#KD#
and Donal counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hogg! Donal lets Hogg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.#T1#
Hogg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donal's waist but Donal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogg off to one side.
Elwyn Donal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hogg.
Donal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hogg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donal sprawls well. Donal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hogg gets slowly back to his feet.
Donal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Donal is looking to clinch.
Donal tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Hogg tries to counter it with a takedown but Donal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogg manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hogg gets tackled into the cage by Donal. Donal maintains the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hogg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Donal cracks Hogg with a nice body shot.
Donal working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Hogg manages to break the clinch.
Donal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hogg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Donal rushes Hogg and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donal lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Hogg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Donal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Well, with Hogg on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Donal is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hogg throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elwyn Donal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Donal misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hogg counters with a single leg into guard. Donal didn't expect that.
Hogg distracts Donal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hogg wants to control from the top but Donal keeps moving.
Hogg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Donal keeping full guard, as Hogg tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg throws a strike but Donal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Hogg working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Hogg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hogg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogg controls Donal momentarily but Donal frees himself. #SUB2#
Hogg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Donal passes into half guard.
Hogg is looking to control Donal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hogg avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donal passes into side control, despite Hogg's attempt to control the position.
Hogg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Donal is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hogg tries to hold on but Donal postures up.
Hogg is trying desperately to improve position.
Hogg tries to lock up and control but Donal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hogg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Elwyn Donal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hogg 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.
Hogg is looking for a sweep. Donal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donal is thwarting Hogg's attempts to control the position.
Donal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogg can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Hogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.#SUB2#
Hogg actively working from the bottom here.
Hogg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Donal is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Hogg looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Hogg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donal pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogg is trying to control but Donal manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elwyn Donal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hogg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Hogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donal but Donal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hogg manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal tries to clinch up.
Hogg with the counter takedown but Donal avoids it easily.
Hogg misses with a shot to the body
and Donal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Donal.
Hogg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donal counters with a huge left! Hogg is in big trouble! He's backing up but Donal isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hogg from any more damage. A dominating finish by Donal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elwyn Donal!
After the fight, Elwyn Donal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Johnny Hogg was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say, I have work to do.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Zahedi vs MacLeod
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto scores with a leg kick.
Barbie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto is out of range.
It seemed like Inhanamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbie.
Barbie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Inhanamoto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barbie blocks it well.
Inhanamoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Inhanamoto 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.
Biff Barbie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbie lands a nice hook to Inhanamoto's body. Inhanamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbie slips under a jab from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarbie.
Inhanamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbie.
Barbie lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Inhanamoto misses the jab.#T1##CL2#
Inhanamoto rushes Barbie and presses him up against the cage.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Barbie.
A head punch on the inside from Barbie fails to land.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Barbie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbies head.
Barbie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto lands with a right to the head.
Inhanamoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbie misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbie.
Barbie looking to stall.
Inhanamoto lands with a right to the head.
Inhanamoto cracks Barbie with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbie. #T2#
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Barbie.
Inhanamoto presses Barbie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Inhanamoto works on Barbie's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbie is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Inhanamoto lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbie.
Inhanamoto lands with a right to the head.
Barbie throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Biff Barbie has been cut.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barbie's efforts to push away.
Barbie takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Barbie misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Barbie blocks it.
Inhanamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbie backwards.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Barbie controls the action.
#T3#
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Barbie avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Inhanamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbie or not.
Barbie being controlled against the cage.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Inhanamoto.
Barbie tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbie backwards.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbie.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Barbie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Inhanamoto.
Barbie throws a head punch that misses.
Barbie can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Barbie misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inhanamoto.
Barbie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Barbie fails to land.
Barbie throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Barbie blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Barbie trying to stall but Inhanamoto improves his position.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto presses Barbie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Barbie.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Barbie fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is pushing Barbie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barbie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Barbie lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbie tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giro Inhanamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biff Barbie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Inhanamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbie, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbie blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand.
Inhanamoto misses with the head strike.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbies head. #ROC2#Barbie is rocked!
Barbie misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Barbie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Inhanamoto fails to land.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Inhanamoto to work.
Inhanamoto misses with the head strike.
Barbie blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Barbie seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inhanamoto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inhanamoto lands a big right hand that drops Barbie! The killer instinct kicks in and Inhanamoto finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Inhanamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
An out of breath Giro Inhanamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLI
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 4 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
McCoy clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
McCoy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Norman (0) vs (4) McCoy
Norman is trying to control McCoy's posture but McCoy avoids it.
Norman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McCoy taking a breather here.
Norman is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Norman struggling a bit here.
Norman is looking for a sweep.
Norman seems a little lost for a moment, as McCoy dominates the positioning.#T2#
Norman is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You can see the frustration on Norman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Norman is letting McCoy control him for a moment.
Norman is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Norman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Norman trying to remain calm as McCoy controls from the top position.
Norman is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Norman tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks McCoy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCoy prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Norman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Norman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Norman tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg.
McCoy controlling the action here.#T5#
Norman is looking to get back to full guard here but McCoy has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (0) vs (7) McCoy
Norman manages to get back to half guard.#T6#
Norman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Norman is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Norman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
McCoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
McCoy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Norman is in trouble now - McCoy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (0) vs (10) McCoy
Norman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Norman working to try and regain half guard.
McCoy wants to take Norman's back here but Norman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T10#
Norman is trying desperately to improve position.
McCoy controlling from mount.
McCoy prevents Norman from getting the reversal.
McCoy controlling the pace for now.
Norman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Norman tries to control the position but McCoy now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Norman (0) vs (13) McCoy
Norman wants to control his opponent's hands but McCoy gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
Norman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Norman rolls, trying to escape but McCoy keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy tries to keep control of the position but Norman is staying busy.#T13#
Norman is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Norman right now.
Let's hope that McCoy 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.
Norman rolls, trying to escape but McCoy keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Norman trying to control the position but McCoy manages to sink in the hooks.
Norman manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCoy's guard. Nice work there by Norman.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (13) McCoy
Norman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman looking to sit in guard and control but McCoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (15) McCoy
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy wins on points by 15 to 2.
Gillechriosd McCoy is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Gillechriosd McCoy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLI
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Colby Taylor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Tobias Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bergman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taylor (0) vs (2) Bergman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Bergman seems content to control.#SUB2#
Bergman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Bergman sits in half guard.
Bergman trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bergman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bergman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Taylor won't allow Bergman to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bergman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bergman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taylor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Bergman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Bergman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bergman wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Bergman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bergman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bergman is looking to stall here but Taylor recovers full guard.
Bergman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
Bergman wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bergman wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Bergman tries to pass. #T4#
Bergman looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (2) vs (2) Bergman#SUB2#
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bergman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Bergman's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bergman looking for a triangle here. Taylor is fighting it but it looks tight! Bergman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Taylor is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tobias Bergman!
Tobias Bergman opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
SYN Supernova XV
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Hopson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Crispian throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson slips a straight right by Crispian.
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
Crispian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopson checks it well.
Crispian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Hopson moves away and avoids it.
Crispian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Crispian misses.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but Crispian moved out of range nicely.
Crispian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crispian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crispian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hopson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crispian.
Hopson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Crispian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crispian.
Crispian scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Crispian throws a body shot but no joy.
Crispian throws a big shot that misses.
Crispian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian lands with a nice body punch.
Crispian tries to bum rush Hopson with a series of wild strikes but Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target. #CL2#
Hopson moves into range and clinches up with Crispian.
Crispian tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crispian lands a body punch.
Crispian lands a nice uppercut.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Crispian lands a right hand.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crispian scores with a shoulder strike.
Crispian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Crispian tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Crispian back against the cage.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian. #T2#
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Crispian avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Crispian's head.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian is looking to control Hopson's arms but Hopson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crispian has his back to the cage.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopson tries to work over Crispian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Crispian avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Crispian prevents a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Crispian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crispian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson tries a body shot but Crispian blocks it.
Hopson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Crispian.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crispian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopson. #T3#
Hopson tries a body shot but Crispian blocks it.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crispians head.
Crispian prevents the takedown attempt.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
Crispian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crispian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crispian seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hopson can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crispian.
Crispian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian has a couple of punches blocked by Hopson.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
A hook to the body from Crispian.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Crispian tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Crispian digs a right hand into Hopson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopson's gas tank.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crispian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crispian stalling the fight.
Hopson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson tries a body shot but Crispian blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crispian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crispian lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopson.
A short right from Crispian on the inside.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
Nice body punch from Hopson - that landed with a thud.
Crispian pushes Hopson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crispian prevents a body shot from Hopson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian prevents a body shot from Hopson.
Crispian effectively controlling the action here.
Crispian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crispian throws a low kick, looking for Hopson's leg but Hopson calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Crispian. Beautiful body shot.
Hopson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crispian misses with a low kick as Hopson jumps back.
Good exchange - Crispian coming out on top.
Hopson tries to clinch but Crispian is having none of it.
Hopson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crispian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crispian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopson in his tracks.
Hopson cracks Crispian with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crispian scores with a spinning back kick!
Hopson looks for a takedown but Crispian sprawls well.
Crispian pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Crispian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopson moves out of range of the leg kick from Crispian.
Hopson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Crispian coming out on top.
Hopson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crispian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crispian throws a lazy right hand but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Crispian.
Hopson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crispian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopson can do to turn this around?
Crispian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crispian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopson tests Crispian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crispian defends it nicely.#T2#
Hopson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Hopson shoots for a double leg takedown but Crispian sprawls well. He's pushed Hopson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crispian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopson's head backwards.
Hopson throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Hopson misses the shot to the body.
Crispian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hopson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Hopson clinches.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crispian backwards. #T3#
Crispian lands with a short shot to the head.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Hopson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crispian tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopson.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson lands a hook that snaps the head of Crispian backwards.
Crispian tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Crispian back against the cage.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson lands a right hand.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crispian blocking some punches.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hopson.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson tries to work over Crispian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crispian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopson or not.
Crispian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson. #T4#
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crispian pushes Hopson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crispian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crispian tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hopson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crispian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson.
Crispian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian lands a nice uppercut.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
Hopson lands a shoulder strike.
Crispian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Crispian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crispian lands with a left to the head.
Hopson prevents a body shot from Crispian.
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopson misses with an uppercut.
Crispian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Hopson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Crispian gets through Hopson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
Crispian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopson tries to work over Crispian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopson blocking some punches.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopson.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Crispian controls the action.
Crispian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Hopson presses Crispian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian blocking some punches.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Crispian controls his hands.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hopson.
A body shot lands from Crispian.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Crispian.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson works on Crispian's body with a couple of short punches.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopsons head.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopson.
Crispian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crispian backwards.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Crispian.
Crispian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hopson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Crispian controls the action.
Crispian tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian works on Hopson's body with a couple of short punches.
Crispian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ben Crispian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crispian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crispian tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Crispian back against the cage.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson pushes Crispian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crispian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Hopson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
A short uppercut from Crispian.
Crispian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian digs a right hand into Hopson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopson's gas tank. #T4#
Crispian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crispian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopson.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crispian lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crispian.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
Hopson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Crispian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crispian cracks Hopson with a nice body shot.
Crispian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson tries a body shot but Crispian blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian clearly takes that round.
That's time! Crispian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Hopson throws the left hand but Crispian avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Crispian misses.
Hopson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopson tries to clinch up
and Crispian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crispian connects with a leg kick.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
Hopson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crispian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Crispian defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand.
Crispian quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Crispian.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Hopson's leg. Hopson is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Hopson misses with a left hand
and Crispian counters with an outside leg kick.
Hopson walks into a jab.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopson misses with a left hand
and Crispian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopson misses with a wild body shot.
Crispian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Hopson's leg. Hopson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crispian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crispian with the inside leg kick.
Hopson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crispian doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crispian.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Hopson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Crispian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hopson forces Crispian back against the cage and clinches.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crispian lands a left hand.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian prevents a body shot from Hopson.
Crispian trying to control the position but instead, Hopson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crispian into the cage.
Crispian lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crispian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Crispian gets through Hopson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Crispian fails to land.
Hopson blocks a body shot from Crispian.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
A right handed body shot lands from Crispian.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crispian lands a shot to the body.
Hopson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Crispian cracks Hopson with a nice body shot.
Crispian blocking some punches.
Crispian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
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!
Crispian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crispian throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Crispian - that landed with a thud.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Hopson has clasped his hands together around Crispian's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hopson with the ground and pound but Crispian regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Crispian keeping hold of Hopson's head, controlling as best he can.
Hopson throwing shots but Crispian is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian had his way with Jesse-James Hopson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Crispian throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
Jesse-James Hopson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hopson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Crispian lands a jab to the nose.
Crispian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crispian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crispian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Crispian.
Hopson fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Hopson throws a shot from downtown. Crispian moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Hopson looks to score with a jab to the body but Crispian is just out of range.#CL2#
Hopson clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Hopson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Hopson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crispian digs a right hand into Hopson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopson's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crispian.
Hopson blocks a body shot from Crispian.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
Crispian letting Hopson take a breather here.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crispian.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Crispian.
Crispian lands with a light punch inside.
Crispian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crispian misses with the head strike.
Crispian lands a right hand.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Crispian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
Crispian tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Crispian back against the cage.
Hopson presses Crispian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian prevents a body shot from Hopson.
Crispian gets through Hopson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson stalling in the clinch but Crispian improves position.
Crispian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian gets through Hopson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crispian is working Hopson over against the cage.
Hopson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Crispian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian. #T3#
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Crispian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopson lands a shoulder strike.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopson.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Crispian lands a left hand.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian is working Hopson over against the cage.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian digs a right hand underneath Hopson's ribcage. Hopson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Crispian fails to land.
Crispian lands a left hand.
Crispian scores with a shoulder strike.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crispian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopson is keeping busy.
Crispian tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crispian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopsons head.
Crispian lands a left hand.
Hopson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Crispian.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crispians head.
A short right from Hopson.
Crispian is leaning against Hopson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Crispian controls the action.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crispian.
Still in the clinch, Hopson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crispian lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Crispian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crispian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Ben Crispian 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:
DMMA 413: Zigaro v Zimmerman
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
De La Ghetto stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De La Ghetto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De La Ghetto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De La Ghetto somewhat.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raphael De La Ghetto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Ghetto throws a good cross that connects.
De La Ghetto connects with a body shot.
De La Ghetto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
De La Ghetto throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De La Ghetto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
De La Ghetto missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from De La Ghetto finds it's target.
De La Ghetto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but De La Ghetto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Ghetto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
#T1#
De La Ghetto fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones lands a jab to De La Ghetto's midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De La Ghetto is defended easily by Jones.
Jones has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
De La Ghetto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
De La Ghetto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De La Ghetto is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
De La Ghetto missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De La Ghetto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
De La Ghetto 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.
Jones trying to control but De La Ghetto postures up.
#T2#
De La Ghetto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in De La Ghetto's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De La Ghetto is trying to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto manages to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De La Ghetto avoid being mounted?
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De La Ghetto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
De La Ghetto is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
De La Ghetto actively working from the bottom here.
De La Ghetto gets full guard.
De La Ghetto keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De La Ghetto 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#
De La Ghetto trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
De La Ghetto lands strikes from half guard.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but De La Ghetto has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael De La Ghetto 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#
De La Ghetto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De La Ghetto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De La Ghetto throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
De La Ghetto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
De La Ghetto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
De La Ghetto throws a big right hand that misses.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Ghetto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De La Ghetto wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#SUB#
De La Ghetto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De La Ghetto has Jones in his guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #T1#
De La Ghetto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De La Ghetto wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De La Ghetto is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
De La Ghetto moves into full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De La Ghetto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
De La Ghetto is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
De La Ghetto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones prevents De La Ghetto from improving his position.#SUB#
De La Ghetto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
De La Ghetto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De La Ghetto.#SUB#
De La Ghetto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
De La Ghetto 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#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De La Ghetto connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
De La Ghetto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
De La Ghetto stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Raphael De La Ghetto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Ghetto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
De La Ghetto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raphael De La Ghetto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
De La Ghetto misses with a hook
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a leg kick but De La Ghetto sees it coming and moves out of range.
De La Ghetto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De La Ghetto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De La Ghetto throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De La Ghetto moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De La Ghetto lands with a cross.
De La Ghetto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De La Ghetto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De La Ghetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Ghetto throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
De La Ghetto throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De La Ghetto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto misses the shot to the body.
Jones digs a good body shot into De La Ghetto's ribs.
Jones throws a low kick but De La Ghetto avoids it.
De La Ghetto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
A left lands for Jones.
De La Ghetto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De La Ghetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Ghetto. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones lands a jab.
Caleb Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De La Ghetto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De La Ghetto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
De La Ghetto has managed to clinch.
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!
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
De La Ghetto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De La Ghetto scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De La Ghetto defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
De La Ghetto is looking to clinch.
De La Ghetto fails with the takedown
and De La Ghetto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from De La Ghetto misses.
De La Ghetto wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones misses with a hook. De La Ghetto ducked under it nicely. #CL#
De La Ghetto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
A short right from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
De La Ghetto tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De La Ghetto's head backwards.
De La Ghetto shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as De La Ghetto blocks the low kick.
Jones swings for the body but De La Ghetto moves out of range.
#TD#
De La Ghetto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones pulls De La Ghetto in close to prevent any damage.
De La Ghetto looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
De La Ghetto is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raphael De La Ghetto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Ghetto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
De La Ghetto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De La Ghetto 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael De La Ghetto!
Raphael De La Ghetto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XL
Date: Apr 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
McCoy moves into the clinch.
McCoy is looking for a takedown.
Robertson stops a takedown attempt from McCoy.
Robertson looking for a takedown.
Robertson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robertson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCoy prevents it.
Gillechriosd McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ameen Robertson.
McCoy wants a takedown but no success here.
McCoy gets underhooks to prevent Robertson's takedown attempt.
Robertson has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCoy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoy wants a takedown but no success here.
Robertson wants a takedown but no success here.
McCoy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robertson prevents it.
#TD2#
Robertson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McCoy regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (0) vs (2) Robertson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Robertson has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCoy gets full guard.
Robertson wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving. #T1#
Robertson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
McCoy trying to control the position here.
Robertson sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson is trying to hold McCoy in close to prevent damage but McCoy has managed to pass into half guard.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
McCoy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Robertson is doing well to control the position and prevent McCoy from advancing to side control.
Robertson wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robertson wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
McCoy is pressing down on Robertson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robertson is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, McCoy seems content to control.#T4#
McCoy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well.
Robertson wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCoy is thwarting Robertson's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Robertson wants to control the action here but instead McCoy manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson is desperately trying to improve his position but McCoy has a good base and remains in mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
McCoy controlling from mount.
Robertson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robertson tries to control McCoy's body but McCoy pushes him off. Robertson squirms to his side and now McCoy has his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (8) vs (2) Robertson#T7#
McCoy avoiding Robertson 's attempts to control his hands.
McCoy keeps control of the position as Robertson tries to break free.
Robertson is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Robertson trying to control the hands but McCoy won't let him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCoy controlling the positon.
McCoy'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.
Robertson wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Robertson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCoy.
Robertson breaks McCoy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (8) vs (4) Robertson
Robertson wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.#T10#
McCoy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Robertson looking to sit in guard and control but McCoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (10) vs (4) Robertson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy content to stall in guard here.
Robertson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCoy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (10) vs (6) Robertson#T11#
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCoy pulls Robertson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robertson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
McCoy keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
McCoy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCoy, not yet.
Robertson sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Robertson trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy pulls Robertson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robertson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Robertson looking to sit in guard and control but McCoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (12) vs (6) Robertson
McCoy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Robertson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCoy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy won't allow Robertson to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Gillechriosd McCoy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Pitbull XL
Date: Apr 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Colby Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marlin or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Taylor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Marlin can't fight it off and eventually Taylor manages to take the fight to the floor. Marlin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Taylor
Marlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marlin is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
Marlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Marlin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taylor passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) Taylor
Marlin struggling a bit here.
Marlin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Taylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marlin trying to control here.
#T2#
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
Taylor is controlling the pace.
Marlin is trying is best to control the position here.
Marlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Marlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Marlin is trying is best to control the position here.
Marlin tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marlin is working hard here to advance position.
Taylor is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Marlin trying to control but Taylor postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marlin is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marlin trying to control the position here.
Taylor preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Marlin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taylor passes into half guard.
#T5#
Marlin wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Taylor is keen to just control but Marlin is a slippery customer.
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Marlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Marlin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taylor has passed into half guard!
#T7#
Taylor is controlling the pace.
Marlin wants to get back to full guard but Taylor has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (8) Taylor
Marlin is looking to get to half guard.
Marlin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (0) vs (11) Taylor
Taylor controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Marlin rolls, trying to escape but Taylor keeps control of the position.
Taylor is riding his opponent, not letting Marlin buck him off.
Marlin tries to roll but Taylor sticks to his back.
Marlin trying to control the hands but Taylor won't let him.
Marlin is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Marlin breaks Taylor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (11) Taylor
Marlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Marlin has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (13) Taylor
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Marlin being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Marlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor postures up.
Marlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Taylor is still trying to improve position.
Marlin controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Marlin working a defensive guard but Taylor manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (2) vs (16) Taylor
Marlin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taylor takes a little break here. Marlin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marlin holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Marlin is looking for a sweep.
Taylor staying calm.
I wouldn't like to be where Marlin is right now. #T13#
Marlin is looking to reverse the position.
Taylor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Marlin tries to buck Taylor off but Taylor is having none of it.
Marlin struggling a bit here.#T14#
Marlin tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
Marlin wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Marlin sneaks back into half guard.
Marlin wants to sweep but Taylor has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (2) vs (19) Taylor
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Marlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor wins on points by 19 to 2.
A relieved looking Colby Taylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C411: Adofo vs Cruz
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Adofo throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adofo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adofo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adofo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Cruz catches Adofo right on the button with a cross.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adofo.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Adofo moved away.
Adofo walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Cruz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Adofo moved out of range.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Adofo saw that one coming.
Cruz slips under a jab from Adofo.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Adofo.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adofo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Adofo's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adofo ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Adofo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Cruz.
Adofo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Adofo counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
Cruz with a nice calf kick.
Adofo drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adofo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
#T2#
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adofo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adofo throws a head kick that misses.
Adofo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adofo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Adofo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab by Cruz.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adofo has time to react.
Adofo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adofo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.#T3##CL#
Adofo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Adofo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adofo.
Good standup being displayed there by Adofo as he connects with a hook.
Adofo tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
A big left from Adofo misses.
Adofo slips under a jab.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adofo ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
As Cruz looks to move away, Adofo throws a big counter combo but Cruz just gets out of the way.
Cruz scores with a nice body kick.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adofo connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Adofo counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adofo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Adofo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adofo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
A nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Adofo closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adofo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adofo blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruz 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.
A swing and a miss from Adofo.
Adofo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Adofo throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adofo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Adofo moved out of range nicely.
Adofo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adofo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adofo connects with a single shot there.
Cruz with a jab.
Cruz is looking to slow Adofo down with leg kicks.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adofo manages to avoid it.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Jacinto Cruz has been cut.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!#CL#
Adofo takes the fight into the clinch.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adofo moves away.#T1#
Adofo throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Adofo throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adofo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz defending well as Adofo loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz feints and then cracks Adofo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adofo down.
Adofo throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Adofo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz lands the left hand.
Cruz misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adofo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cruz with a nice cross.
Adofo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Adofo's head.
Adofo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adofo throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Adofo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz scores with a jab. Adofo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Adofo clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
Adofo moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruz.
Adofo lands with a right hand.
Adofo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Adofo avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Cruz is predictable there
and Adofo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adofo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Adofo 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. #T3##CL#
Adofo pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adofo tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Adofo is controlling him.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adofo smiles and moves away.
Adofo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Adofo.
Adofo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cruz lands a jab.
Adofo looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Adofo with a jab.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Adofo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Adofo.
Adofo is looking for a counter combo.
Adofo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Adofo throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz cracks Adofo with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
A left lands for Cruz.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Adofo seems unphased.
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adofo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adofo throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adofo on the side of the head.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adofo tried to counter with a leg kick but Cruz avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Adofo.
Adofo misses with a looping right.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Cruz cracks Adofo with an open hand slap.
Adofo wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
Cruz with the inside leg kick.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Adofo is just out of range.
Adofo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruz.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adofo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz dips to his left and cracks Adofo with an uppercut!
Adofo slips a straight right by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adofo blocks a jab.
Cruz 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.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adofo moves away.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adofo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Adofo counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Adofo tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Adofo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Adofo moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adofo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adofo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cruz connects with a right hand. Adofo shakes it off.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adofo.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz cracks Adofo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Good leg kick by Cruz.
Cruz throws a jab when Adofo was well out of range.
Adofo staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo walks into a jab.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Adofo's shoulder, as Adofo tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adofo is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz throws a hook but Adofo blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz.
Adofo blocks the body kick.
Cruz tries to score with a low kick but Adofo moves his leg out of the way.
Adofo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adofo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Adofo.
Cruz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adofo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Adofo.
Adofo throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz lands with a good body shot.
Adofo lands with a nice body punch.
Cruz lands the left hand.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Adofo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adofo.
Adofo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Adofo checks it.
Jab from Cruz.
Adofo walks into a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adofo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adofo walks into a left hand.
Cruz throws a hook but Adofo avoids it easily.
Adofo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz throws a push kick but Adofo slaps the foot to one side.
Adofo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz's head backwards.
Adofo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz throws a jab when Adofo was well out of range.
Adofo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adofo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cruz.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruz.
Adofo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adofo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Adofo misses the target.
Cruz looks to land a body kick but Adofo moved away.
A swing and a miss from Adofo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Cruz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adofo's head.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz scores with the left hand. Adofo knows he should have avoided that one.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
It looked like Adofo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adofo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruz misses with a hook. Adofo ducked under it nicely.
Cruz feints and then cracks Adofo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adofo down.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Adofo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adofo checks a leg kick.
Adofo slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
#T1#
Adofo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Adofo moved out of range nicely.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Adofo's front leg but catches the back leg as Adofo tries to avoid it.
Cruz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adofo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adofo staying out of range there.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Adofo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adofo lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Cruz tries to work over Adofo's front leg with a kick but Adofo checks it.
Adofo looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Adofo checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Adofo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adofo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
A low kick from Cruz is predictable there
and Adofo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruz. Adofo shrugs it off though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Adofo counters with a head kick that drops Cruz to the mat! Cruz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Adofo checks a low kick from Cruz.
An attempted straight right counter from Adofo misses the target.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Adofo finish him?
Cruz 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.
Adofo is looking to counter punch.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Adofo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adofo looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz moves out of range as Adofo strikes.#CL#
Adofo moves into the clinch successfully.
Adofo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Cruz slips a straight right by Adofo.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adofo momentarily.
Adofo walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Adofo.
Cruz misses with a shot to the body
and Adofo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz tries to land a leg kick but Adofo saw it coming and moves away.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Adofo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adofo just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adofo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.#T4#
Adofo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.
Adofo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz throws a body punch but Adofo moves out of range.
Adofo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Nice defenses there by Adofo.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz throws a leg kick but Adofo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adofo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adofo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Adofo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adofo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Adofo's head.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Adofo.
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Adofo throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Adofo misses the jab.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adofo. That did some damage!
Cruz lands a nice hook to Adofo's body. Adofo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz thows a leg kick but Adofo checks it
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz throws a leg kick
and Adofo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adofo checks a leg kick.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Adofo checks it.
Adofo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adofo connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz lands with a cross. #T1#
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Adofo clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Adofo.
Adofo digs a right hand underneath Cruz's ribcage. Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adofo was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
enabling Adofo to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cruz tries to score with a low kick but Adofo moves his leg out of the way.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adofo throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chumani Adofo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Adofo checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Adofo misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz lands a two punch combo.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD#
and Adofo counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz toppling to the canvas! Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Adofo finish him?!
Adofo misses with an uppercut.
Adofo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Adofo's head back.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Adofo's defenses.
Adofo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adofo lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Adofo missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
and Adofo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cruz! He's just covering up as Adofo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chumani Adofo!
Chumani Adofo retains his featherweight title!
Chumani Adofo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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C412: Sang Hun vs Valverde
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Sang Hun lands a head shot.
Sang Hun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sang Hun lands a leg kick that knocks Valverde off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up.
Sang Hun connects with an inside leg kick.
Sang Hun lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sang Hun scoring well with a low kick there.
Valverde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sang Hun has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sang Hun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Valverde swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Valverde blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sang Hun. That's going to slow Valverde down.
Sang Hun throws a solid leg kick but Valverde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sang Hun.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick that misses.
Valverde's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sang Hun connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valverde scrambles back to his feet.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sang Hun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Sang Hun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sang Hun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Valverde. Beautiful body shot.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valverde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valverde misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sang Hun.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sang Hun.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Sang Hun is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
It seemed like Valverde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sang Hun.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sang Hun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde throws a head kick but Sang Hun moves out of range.
Sang Hun with a nice calf kick.
Sang Hun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valverde. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Valverde. Those never looked like landing.
Sang Hun is looking to counter punch.
Valverde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sang Hun staying out of range there.#T2#
Sang Hun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sang Hun slips under a jab from Valverde.#CL#
Sang Hun closes the distance and clinches.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valverde working hard to break the clinch.
Sang Hun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valverde blocks a body shot from Sang Hun.
A head punch on the inside from Sang Hun fails to land. #BC2#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sang Hun lands a nice looking kick to the body. Valverde takes a step back to recover.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde blocks a jab.
Valverde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sang Hun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Sang Hun. #T3#
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Sang Hun drives through and clinches with Valverde against the cage.
Sang Hun keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
Valverde lands with a nice body punch.
Sang Hun walks into a stiff left hand from Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valverde circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sang Hun scores with a sloppy right hand. Valverde should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sang Hun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valverde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Valverde misses with a hook. Sang Hun ducked under it nicely.
Sang Hun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valverde keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valverde! But no joy.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Sang Hun. #T4#
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sang Hun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valverde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sang Hun.
A solid body kick from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sang Hun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valverde connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Sang Hun is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Valverde. Beautiful body shot.
Sang Hun connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun lands a leg kick that knocks Valverde off balance momentarily.#CL#
Sang Hun has Valverde up against the cage in a clinch.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sang Hun throws a head punch that misses.
Valverde working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Sang Hun.
Valverde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sang Hun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sang Hun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
Joon Sang Hun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sang Hun tries to clinch there but Valverde circles away.
Valverde checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valverde! But no joy.
A combination from Sang Hun does no damage.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde throws a poor cross that misses
and Sang Hun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sang Hun lands with a right hand.
Sang Hun has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Sang Hun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Sang Hun.
#BC2#
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
Sang Hun thuds his shin into the meat of Valverde's side.
Sang Hun thumps Valverde with a low kick.
Valverde misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sang Hun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Valverde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Valverde.
A solid body kick from Sang Hun.
Valverde throws the kick towards the body but Sang Hun avoids it.
Sang Hun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Sang Hun tenderised Valverde's leg. Valverde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sang Hun is looking to slow Valverde down with leg kicks.
Sang Hun connects with an inside leg kick.
Sang Hun on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valverde cracks Sang Hun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sang Hun throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Sang Hun moves into range and clinches up with Valverde.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde wants to break free but Sang Hun has control.
Sang Hun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
Sang Hun keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Valverde blocks a body shot from Sang Hun.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Sang Hun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valverde can do to turn this around?
Valverde blocking some punches.
Sang Hun misses with the head strike.
Sang Hun misses with the head strike.
Valverde blocking some punches.
Sang Hun misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joon Sang Hun is winning the standup battle so far.
Sang Hun throws a low kick, looking for Valverde's leg but Valverde calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sang Hun. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde lands a body shot.
Sang Hun moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Valverde lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Sang Hun misses. #T3#
Valverde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Sang Hun moved out of range nicely.
Sang Hun throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sang Hun tried to score with a low kick but Valverde checks it.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sang Hun connects with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Sang Hun. Beautiful body shot.
Valverde fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sang Hun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valverde walks into a straight right hand from Sang Hun.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Sang Hun scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sang Hun loads up on a big right hand but Valverde slips the punch.
Valverde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde misses the body punch
and Sang Hun counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Sang Hun.
Nice uppercut lands for Sang Hun. That snapped Valverde's head back.
#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sang Hun.#CL#
Sang Hun has Valverde up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sang Hun.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valverde has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sang Hun seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valverde can turn it around.
Sang Hun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sang Hun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sang Hun taking a breather.
Valverde tries to circle away but Sang Hun has him pinned against the cage.
Sang Hun pushes Valverde back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Sang Hun is looking to clinch.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
Sang Hun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valverde scores with a nice strike.
Sang Hun throws a low kick, looking for Valverde's leg but Valverde calmly moves out of range.
Valverde lands with an overhand left.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
Sang Hun tries to clinch
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sang Hun thumps Valverde with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Sang Hun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valverde shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sang Hun throws a front kick that sends Valverde stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Sang Hun.
Valverde misses the jab.#CL#
Sang Hun has Valverde up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Sang Hun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sang Hun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sang Hun. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sang Hun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Valverde on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sang Hun. Sang Hun obviously looking to wear him down.
Sang Hun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Sang Hun finds it's target.
Sang Hun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Sang Hun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valverde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sang Hun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sang Hun. That's going to slow Valverde down.
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!
Sang Hun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sang Hun cracks Valverde with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Valverde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sang Hun moves out of range of the body kick from Valverde.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valverde throws a hook but Sang Hun blocks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Sang Hun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sang Hun staying out of range there.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick which misses Valverde's front leg but catches the back leg as Valverde tries to avoid it.
Valverde throws a hook but Sang Hun blocks it.
Sang Hun scoring well with a low kick there.
Sang Hun ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Sang Hun ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Sang Hun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Sang Hun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valverde has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sang Hun.#T3#
Sang Hun tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Sang Hun is just out of range.
Sang Hun moves out of range of the body kick.
Sang Hun scores with a shot to the body.
Valverde sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick which misses Valverde's front leg but catches the back leg as Valverde tries to avoid it.
Valverde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sang Hun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sang Hun fires out a quick counter leg kick but Valverde just manages to avoid it.
Sang Hun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sang Hun counters with a nice leg kick.
Valverde takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sang Hun connects with the punch.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Sang Hun is out of range.
Valverde takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valverde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sang Hun smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valverde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Sang Hun avoids the head kick by Valverde.
Valverde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sang Hun fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
Sang Hun is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
Valverde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sang Hun with a hook.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sang Hun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valverde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valverde scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valverde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sang Hun jabs at Valverde's body.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Sang Hun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sang Hun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sang Hun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sang Hun sizes up Valverde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sang Hun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
It seemed like Valverde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Valverde misses the target.
Sang Hun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Sang Hun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sang Hun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valverde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage.
Sang Hun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valverde's elbow.
Valverde blocks a body shot from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sang Hun lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sang Hun.
Valverde takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Sang Hun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Valverde is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Sang Hun.
Valverde is still on wobbly legs! Can Sang Hun finish him?
Sang Hun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sang Hun lands an uppercut.
Sang Hun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sang Hun works on Valverde's body with a couple of short punches.
Valverde is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
Sang Hun misses with a punch on the inside.
Sang Hun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valverde's elbow.
Sang Hun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun cracks Valverde with a nice body shot.
Sang Hun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sang Hun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sang Hun throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde. #T2#
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sang Hun misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sang Hun as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sang Hun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sang Hun digs a right hand underneath Valverde's ribcage. Valverde let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valverde seems to have recovered his senses.
Sang Hun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valverde's elbow.
Sang Hun throws a head punch that misses.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
Sang Hun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Valverde is trying to break free.#BC2#
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
Sang Hun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.#CL#
Sang Hun instigates a clinch.
Sang Hun lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sang Hun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sang Hun misses with a punch to the body.
Sang Hun scores with a hook to the body.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Sang Hun.
Valverde is trying to break the clinch but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
Sang Hun misses with a punch on the inside.
Valverde tries to break free but Sang Hun pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sang Hun.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but Sang Hun has the dominant position.
Sang Hun tries a body shot but Valverde blocks it.
Joon Sang Hun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valverde wants to get back to striking at distance but Sang Hun won't allow it.
Sang Hun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valverde or not.
Sang Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sang Hun fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun had his way with Bethania Valverde in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Sang Hun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sang Hun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Sang Hun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sang Hun misses with the head strike.
Sang Hun works on Valverde's body with a couple of short punches.
Sang Hun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valverde tries to break the clinch but Sang Hun is controlling the position.
Sang Hun throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
Sang Hun misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sang Hun throws a head punch that misses.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but Sang Hun has the dominant position.
Sang Hun lands a hook that snaps the head of Valverde backwards. #T1#
Sang Hun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sang Hun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valverdes head.
Sang Hun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sang Hun lands a left hand.
Sang Hun scores with a shot to the side of Valverde's head.
Sang Hun lands a shoulder strike.
Valverde blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bethania Valverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sang Hun tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
Sang Hun wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Valverde finds it's target.#T2#
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sang Hun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valverde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Sang Hun.
Valverde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sang Hun with a body shot.
Sang Hun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Sang Hun's shoulder, as Sang Hun tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Sang Hun - just one landing.
Sang Hun feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valverdes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sang Hun throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Valverde moves forwards but Sang Hun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun cracks Valverde with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valverde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valverde has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valverde there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valverde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sang Hun.#T3#
Valverde misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Sang Hun tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sang Hun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valverde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valverde throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Valverde circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Sang Hun ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Sang Hun is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valverde plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sang Hun tries to clinch there but Valverde circles away.
Sang Hun lands a jab to Valverde's midsection.
Sang Hun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sang Hun scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sang Hun tests Valverde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sang Hun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valverde on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sang Hun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sang Hun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sang Hun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Sang Hun tenderised Valverde's leg. Valverde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valverde throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Sang Hun clinches with his opponent.
Sang Hun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valverde lands a shoulder strike.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Valverde lands with a short shot to the head.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valverde.
Valverde tries to work over Sang Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sang Hun pushes Valverde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joon Sang Hun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sang Hun 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:44
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joon Sang Hun!
Joon Sang Hun retains his bantamweight title!
Joon Sang Hun seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 239
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 69 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cheese darts in and clinches Curls up against the ropes.
Cheese has Curls pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Curls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cheese wants to take the fight to the mat but Curls manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cheese wants a takedown but no success here.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Cheese.
Cheese changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curls fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Curls swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheese.
Curls wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cheese tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Curls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curls swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheese.
Curls tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cheese manages to circle out of the way.
Cheese tries to clinch up but Curls circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Cheese pushes Curls up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Curls wants the takedown. Cheese is fighting it off but Curls persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cheese's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Cheese
Curls trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Curls controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Curls won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheese is trying to keep Curls in close.
#T2#
Curls stays in close to Cheese's body and controls the position.
Curls postures up.
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T3#
Curls being controlled here momentarily.
Curls postures up.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
Curls controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Cheese controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position.#T5#
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cheese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position.#T6#
Curls seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard. #T7#
Cheese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Cheese managing to control the position.
Cheese tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cheese trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cheese is trying to keep Curls in close.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is fighting to break Cheese's control of his arms but Cheese is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Curls wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curls works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Curls wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Cheese felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T10#
Cheese wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese wants to get back to full guard.
Cheese is staying active underneath Curls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curls looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Curls is pressing down on Cheese's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cheese is holding on for now. #T11#
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Curls seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheese for as long as he can get away with.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cheese is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Curls wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Cheese is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Cheese is in trouble now - Curls has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Cheese
Curls pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Curls wants to take Cheese's back here but Cheese is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully.
Curls looking to control but Cheese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Cheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls tries to control but Cheese wriggling away.
Cheese wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls wants to control the pace but Cheese is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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:
DMMA 412: Handerson v Cole
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Yousuf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Yousuf.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yousuf manages to avoid it.
Yousuf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yousuf lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
Chai throws the left hand but Yousuf avoids the punch easily.
Yousuf only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Yousuf, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yousuf throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Yousuf counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Yousuf lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amadi Yousuf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Yousuf thumps Chai with a low kick.
Yousuf ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Yousuf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Nice shot by Yousuf.
Yousuf with the inside leg kick.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Yousuf has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yousuf lands with a straight right. Chai didn't see that one coming.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yousuf lands with a right hand.
Yousuf throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Yousuf's shoulder, as Yousuf tries to avoid the shot.
Yousuf misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yousuf misses with a body kick.
Yousuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Chai tests Yousuf's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Amadi Yousuf has been cut.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yousuf to score with a decent uppercut.
Chai throws a series of punches but Yousuf avoids them all with ease.
Yousuf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Yousuf throws a leg kick which misses Chai's front leg but catches the back leg as Chai tries to avoid it.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yousuf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Yousuf feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Yousuf misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Chai counters by moving into the clinch.
Chai blocks a body shot from Yousuf.
Yousuf misses with a body punch.
Yousuf misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yousuf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yousuf.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Yousuf avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Yousuf tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Yousuf back against the cage.
Yousuf swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yousuf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yousuf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yousuf.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Yousuf controls the action.
Yousuf has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yousuf backwards.
Yousuf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Yousuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Yousuf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai prevents a body shot from Yousuf.
Yousuf is leaning against Chai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yousuf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yousuf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amadi Yousuf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chai connects with a right hand. Yousuf shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Yousuf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Yousuf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yousuf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai with a jab.
Yousuf misses with a kick to the body.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Yousuf manages to avoid it.
Yousuf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yousuf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Yousuf replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chai blocks it well.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Yousuf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A big right from Chai misses.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chai misses with a jab to the body
and Yousuf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yousuf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yousuf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yousuf jabs Chai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yousuf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chai's head backwards.
Yousuf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yousuf scores with a nice right hand.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Yousuf moved out of range nicely.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yousuf throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Yousuf throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Yousuf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yousuf is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
Yousuf scores with a nice head shot.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yousuf.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Yousuf misses.
Yousuf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Yousuf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Yousuf off the cage and back into range.
Chai moves forwards but Yousuf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yousuf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
A big left from Chai misses.
Yousuf throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Yousuf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yousuf missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yousuf. Yousuf obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yousuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Yousuf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yousuf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai defending well as Yousuf loads up on a big left hand.
Yousuf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yousuf digs a good hook to Chai's body.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Yousuf.
Chai misses with a hook. Yousuf ducked under it nicely.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Yousuf.
Chai with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Yousuf.
Yousuf scores with a push kick.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Yousuf misses with a wild body shot.
Chai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yousuf throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amadi Yousuf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yousuf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Yousuf leaves Chai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yousuf follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yousuf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yousuf was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Yousuf steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Chai gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Yousuf is defending well. #SUB#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yousuf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yousuf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chai trying to control the action but Yousuf is working from the bottom.
Yousuf struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yousuf is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Chai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yousuf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chai but great work by Yousuf.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yousuf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Yousuf decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That kick from Yousuf tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Yousuf lands with a shot to the body.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai lands a body shot.
Yousuf avoids the body shot from Chai.
Yousuf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yousuf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yousuf misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a leg kick that misses.
Yousuf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Yousuf scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yousuf. That's going to slow Chai down. #T4#
Yousuf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yousuf looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Yousuf manages to avoid it.
Yousuf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chai.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yousuf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yousuf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai cracks Yousuf with a good jab.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yousuf.
Yousuf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
T Mustana Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Yousuf misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amadi Yousuf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yousuf 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIX
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 3 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Norman fails with a takedown attempt.
Norman misses with a takedown attempt - McCoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
McCoy drives through and clinches with Norman against the cage.
#TD#
McCoy has clasped his hands together around Norman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCoy (4) vs (0) Norman
Norman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy continues to stall.#T1#
Norman struggling a bit here.
Norman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (4) vs (2) Norman
Norman stalling. #T2#
McCoy is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCoy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at League of Shadows MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McCoy is looking to control Norman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCoy avoid being mounted?#T3#
McCoy won't allow Norman to pass to mount.
McCoy keeping hold of Norman's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Norman seems content to control.#T4#
McCoy tries to roll over but Norman keeps him under control.
McCoy trying to hold on to Norman's head to control him but Norman postures up.
Well, if Norman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Norman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Norman wants to pass to mount but McCoy is defending the position. #T5#
Norman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCoy is controlling Norman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Norman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Norman wants to pass to mount but McCoy is defending the position.
McCoy trying to control but Norman postures up.
#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McCoy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McCoy wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
Norman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Norman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCoy wants to get back to full guard but Norman has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (4) vs (5) Norman
McCoy can't escape the position.
Norman content just to control the position here. #T9#
Norman wants to take McCoy's back but he can't do it this time.
Norman controlling the position easily from mount.
McCoy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy stops Norman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T10#
Norman content just to control the position here.
Norman moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (4) vs (8) Norman#T11#
Norman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McCoy's body.
#T12#
Norman is trying to stick to McCoy's back but McCoy is turning into Norman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Norman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McCoy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (6) vs (8) Norman
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norman trying to keep a closed guard but McCoy is proving a slippery customer.
Norman wants to sweep but no luck.
Norman keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass. #T13#
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman trying to control the position here.
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet. #T14#
Norman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McCoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 8 to 6.
Mark Norman is the new super heavyweight champion!
Mark Norman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIX
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Colby Taylor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Taylor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Solomon regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taylor (2) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon looking for a sweep. Not yet Solomon, not yet.
Solomon keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Solomon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solomon holds on and takes a little breather.
Solomon is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up. #T1#
Taylor being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Taylor postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon controlling Taylor's posture.
Solomon wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
Solomon trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom.
Solomon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Solomon is controlling Taylor's posture.
Solomon working a defensive guard here.
Solomon looking for a sweep. Not yet Solomon, not yet. #T5#
Solomon is trying to hold Taylor in close to prevent damage but Taylor has managed to pass into half guard.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Solomon is defending well. #T6#
Solomon is looking to improve his position.
Solomon manages to get to full guard.
Solomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solomon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Taylor is now in half guard. #T7#
Solomon moves into full guard.
Solomon keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Solomon working a defensive guard here.
Solomon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taylor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Solomon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Solomon keeps trying to improve his position.
Taylor trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom.
Solomon wants to hit a sweep here but Taylor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Solomon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (5) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T9#
Taylor is trying to take his opponent's back.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Solomon is looking to escape.
Solomon can't escape the position.
Solomon tries to lock up and control but Taylor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Taylor content just to control the position here.
Solomon tries to reverse the position but Taylor maintains control.
Solomon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Solomon can't escape the position.
Taylor controlling the position easily from mount.
Solomon tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away. #T11#
Solomon is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action.
Solomon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taylor wants to control the pace but Solomon is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Solomon is trying to reverse the position but instead Taylor has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Taylor (8) vs (0) Solomon
Taylor controls the action.
Solomon tries to break free.
#T13#
What can Solomon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Solomon wants to escape the position.
Taylor is trying to stick to Solomon's back but Solomon is turning into Taylor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taylor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Solomon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (8) vs (2) Solomon
Taylor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Solomon looking to pass the guard.
Solomon is still trying to improve position.#T14#
Taylor pulls Solomon in close to prevent any damage.
Solomon is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solomon is fighting to break Taylor's control of his arms but Taylor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Colby Taylor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 1162 Inhanamoto vs. Olivia
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Susi misses its intended target.
Dodgers misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dodgers avoids the body shot from Susi.
It seemed like Dodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Susi.
Dodgers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Susi counters with a quick kick to the body but Dodgers blocks it.
Dodgers misses with a left hand
and Susi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Dodgers misses.
A swing and a miss from Dodgers.
Kaarlo Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Susi drives through and clinches with Dodgers against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi gets through Dodgers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Susi digs a right hand into Dodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dodgers's gas tank.
Susi tries a body shot but Dodgers blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Dodgers as the two fighters clinch.
Susi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dodgers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A short left from Dodgers.
A right handed body shot lands from Dodgers.
Susi lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dodgers.
Dodgers effectively controlling the action here.
Dodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Susi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Susi blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dodgers lands with a right to the head.
Susi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Susi scores with a shot to the side of Dodgers's head.
Dodgers stalling against the cage.
Susi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Susi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susi.
Susi prevents a body shot from Dodgers. #T2#
A short right from Susi on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Susi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dodgers misses with a body punch.
Susi gets through Dodgers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Susi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow.
Susi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dodgers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Susi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dodgers can turn it around.
Susi can't find room to land a body shot as Dodgers controls the action.
Susi digs a right hand into Dodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dodgers's gas tank.
Susi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Susi.
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Susi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Susi.
Susi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Susi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodgers.
Dodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Susi digs a right hand into Dodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dodgers's gas tank.
Susi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
Dodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Susi controls his hands.
A short right from Susi on the inside.
Susi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodgers controls his hands.
Susi lands a shoulder strike.
Susi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dodgers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Susi takes a shot to the head.
Dodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Susi lands a nice uppercut.
Susi avoiding damage.
Dodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Susi blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
Nice body punch from Susi - that landed with a thud.
Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodgers.
Susi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Susi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodgers controls his hands.
#T4#
Susi misses with a body punch.
Dodgers misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dodgers lands a shot to the body.
Susi tries to work over Dodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Susi lands a nice uppercut.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Susi works on Dodgers's body with a couple of short punches.
Dodgers misses with some punches.
Dodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Susi lands a shoulder strike.
Dodgers is leaning against Susi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodgers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Susi.
Susi lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dodgers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Susi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Susi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Susi throws a front kick that sends Dodgers stumbling back into the cage.
Susi clobbers Dodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Susi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dodgers. That one must have hurt.
Susi tries to clinch but Dodgers is having none of it.
Dodgers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dodgers throws a head kick that misses
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
Dodgers avoids the body shot from Susi.
Susi throws a shot from downtown. Dodgers moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi is looking to clinch.
Dodgers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Susi. That did some damage!
Susi tries to clinch but Dodgers moves out of range.
Susi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Susi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dodgers moves away.
Dodgers blocks a head kick by Susi.
Nice defenses there by Susi.
Susi throws a head kick but Dodgers moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Dodgers - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Kaarlo Susi has been cut.
Dodgers throws a leg kick which misses Susi's front leg but catches the back leg as Susi tries to avoid it.
Kaarlo Susi is winning the standup battle so far.
Susi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dodgers throws out the jab.
Dodgers tries to land a body kick
and Susi counters with a straight right hand.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut.
Dodgers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Susi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Dodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Susi.
Dodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susi moves away.
Susi throws a chopping leg kick but Dodgers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Dodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Susi checks a leg kick nicely.
And Susi counters with a quick kick to the body but Dodgers blocks it.
Dodgers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Susi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dodgers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dodgers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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!
Dodgers throws a series of punches but Susi moves out of range.
Dodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Susi is just out of range.
Dodgers throws a hook but Susi blocks it.
Susi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dodgers counters with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dodgers.#T3#
Susi lands a nice looking body shot.
Dodgers looks to land a left hand but Susi moved out of range nicely.
Susi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dodgers can do to turn this around?
Dodgers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Susi cracks Dodgers with a good jab.
Dodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Susi's shoulder, as Susi tries to avoid the shot.
Dodgers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Susi.
Susi misses with a low kick.
Dodgers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Susi.#CL#
Susi has Dodgers up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Dodgers blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Susi.
Dodgers lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Susi.
Dodgers wants to get back to striking at distance but Susi won't allow it.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaarlo Susi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Susi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dodgers tries to work over Susi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Susi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dodgers is breathing heavily.
Susi lands a left hand.
Dodgers is looking to control Susi's arms but Susi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dodgers has his back to the cage.
Susi misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodgers is trying to break the clinch but Susi has him pressed against the cage.
Dodgers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Susi lands a body shot.
Susi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Susi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaarlo Susi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Susi.
Susi checks a leg kick.
Susi slips a jab from Dodgers.
The fight stays on the outside here - Susi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Susi wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers throws a lazy right hand but Susi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Susi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Susi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Susi drives through and clinches with Dodgers against the cage.
#T1#
Dodgers trying to stall but Susi improves his position.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Susi.
Dodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Susi lands with a light punch inside.
Dodgers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Susi tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Susi back against the cage.
Susi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Susi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Susi.
Dodgers working hard to break the clinch.
Susi pushes Dodgers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodgers is trying to push Susi away but Susi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Susi.
Susi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodgers trying to stall but Susi improves his position.
A short uppercut from Susi.
Susi pushes Dodgers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Susi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Susi lands with a left to the head.
Susi lands a right hand. #ROC#Dodgers is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susi working aggressively here.
Dodgers is still on wobbly legs! Can Susi finish him?
Dodgers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Dodgers seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Susi digs a right hand underneath Dodgers's ribcage. Dodgers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Susi lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Susi.
Dodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Susi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dodgers throws a head punch that misses.
Susi tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Susi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodgers.
Susi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Susi fails to land. #T3#
Susi tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Susi back against the cage.
Susi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dodgers is trying to break the clinch but Susi is controlling him.
Susi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
A short right from Dodgers on the inside.
Susi tries to work over Dodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Susi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow. #BC2#
Dodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Susi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Susi lands a big right hand that sends Dodgers crashing to the mat! Susi stays standing though and waves Dodgers back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodgers misses with a hook. Susi ducked under it nicely.
Dodgers staying out of range there.
Susi misses with a hook.
Susi just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4##CL#
Susi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dodgers breaks the clinch.
Susi moves out of range as Dodgers strikes.#CL#
Susi has managed to clinch.
Susi misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Dodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dodgers throws the left hand but Susi avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Dodgers. That snapped Susi's head back.
Dodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Susi counters with a stiff right hand.
Susi moves out of range of the strikes.
Susi lands a slapping body shot.
Susi pushes Dodgers away with a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Susi clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Dodgers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dodgers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Susi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dodgers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dodgers there.#KD#
Susi drops Dodgers with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dodgers looks back up at him and smiles so Susi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Susi misses with a hook. Dodgers ducked under it nicely.
Dodgers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Susi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dodgers thinking.
Susi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Susi.
Susi moves out of range of the leg kick from Dodgers.
Dodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Susi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Susi tries to clinch but Dodgers moves out of range.
Dodgers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dodgers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Susi connects with a single shot there.
Dodgers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Susi scores with a nice body kick.
Susi throws a shot to the body.
Dodgers blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dodgers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Susi coming out on top.
Susi with a nice cross.
Dodgers misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Dodgers walks into a left hand.
Dodgers throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
Susi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Susi drives through and clinches with Dodgers against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dodgers tries to work over Susi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodgers throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Susi.
Susi throws a head punch that misses.
Susi misses with a punch on the inside.
Susi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Susi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Susi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Dodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Susi prevents a body shot from Dodgers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Susi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodgers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Susi backwards. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dodgers is looking to control Susi's arms but Susi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dodgers has his back to the cage.
Dodgers has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Susi.
Good body shot from Susi.
Susi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow. #BC2#
Dodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dodgers throws an off balance right hand
and Susi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Susi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Susi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Susi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dodgers.
Dodgers counters with a body kick.
Dodgers misses with a right hand
and Susi counters with a nice uppercut.
Dodgers motions for Susi to come forward. Dodgers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dodgers catches Susi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Susi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Susi moves into the clinch successfully.
Susi tries a body shot but Dodgers blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodgers.
Susi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dodgerss head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dodgers trying to control the position but instead, Susi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dodgers into the cage.
Susi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodgers controls his hands.
Dodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers prevents a body shot from Susi. #BC2#
Dodgers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Susi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Susi is looking to clinch.
Susi checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Susi had his way with Duck Dodgers in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dodgers.
Susi missing with a left hand there. Dodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dodgers misses with a shot to the body
and Susi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Susi throws a leg kick
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Susi scores with a jab.
Susi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Susi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dodgers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi scores with a jab.
Susi looks to land a right hand but Dodgers moved out of range.
Dodgers tests Susi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Susi throws the kick towards the body but Dodgers avoids it.
Dodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Susi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Susi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dodgers scores with a shot to the body.
Dodgers with a hook.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
Susi looks to throw a body kick
letting Dodgers counter with a right hand.
Susi throws a leg kick which misses Dodgers's front leg but catches the back leg as Dodgers tries to avoid it.
Dodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susi manages to avoid it.
It looked like Susi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dodgers.
Dodgers throws out a loose jab but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A jab from Dodgers misses.
Susi takes a swing at Dodgers's ribcage but misses.
Susi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Susi swings for the body but Dodgers moves out of range.
Susi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Susi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dodgers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Susi dips to his left and cracks Dodgers with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Dodgers.#T3#
Susi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Susi throws a front kick that sends Dodgers stumbling back into the cage.
Susi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Susi throws a jab when Dodgers was well out of range.
Dodgers scores with a decent looking hook.
Dodgers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dodgers lands a slapping body shot.
Susi slips a straight right by Dodgers.
Susi misses with a straight right.
Dodgers thinks about the counter body kick.
Dodgers misses with a right hand
and Susi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dodgers throws a nice looking combination but Susi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Susi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dodgers.#T4#
Susi lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Susi misses with a hook.
Dodgers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Susi lands with a hook. Dodgers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dodgers.
Susi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dodgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dodgers dips to his left and cracks Susi with an uppercut!#CL#
Susi has closed the distance and engaged Dodgers in a clinch.
Susi prevents a body shot from Dodgers.
Dodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Susi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodgers controls his hands.
Susi lands with a light punch inside.
Duck Dodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodgers lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaarlo Susi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Susi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaarlo Susi!
A relieved looking Kaarlo Susi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C409: Chai vs Santos
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut.
Chai tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A lazy body kick from Chai
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chai throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Santos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Chai throws a low kick but Santos avoids it.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santos scores with a leg kick.
Santos blocks a jab.
Chai throws a leg kick
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Chai misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
And Santos responds with a good body kick, but Chai manages to step out the way in time.#KD#
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Santiago Santos's cut even more.#T2#
Chai throws a combination that misses
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Chai throws a lazy head kick
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Chai throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Santos counters with a nice right hand that sends Chai toppling to the canvas! Chai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Santos finish him?!
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santos counters with a nice kick to the body.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai is breathing heavily.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a huge right that knocks Chai out cold! Santos is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santiago Santos!
Santiago Santos is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
C410: Duran vs Hidaka
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donal manages to avoid it.
Donal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valerio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Valerio backs away, Donal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
Valerio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valerio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donal.
Valerio misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Donal counters with a nice right hand that sends Valerio toppling to the canvas! Valerio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Donal finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donal slips a jab from Valerio.
Valerio connects with a crisp jab.
Valerio connects with a nice looking jab.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donal moves away.#T1#
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Donal is just out of range.
Donal tries to bum rush Valerio with a series of wild strikes but Valerio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Donal is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Donal misses the target.
Donal throws out a leg kick but Valerio moves out of range and Donal only half commits.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Donal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valerio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valerio swings widly with a right hand
letting Donal counter with a right hand.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donal moves away.
Valerio looks to land a combination. Donal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Valerio moves away from the strike by Donal.
Valerio misses with a hook to the body
and Donal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Donal is just out of range.
Valerio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valerio misses with a body punch
and Donal counters with a huge right that knocks Valerio out cold! Donal is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elwyn Donal!
A less than humble Elwyn Donal 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:
SYN 1161 Crispian vs. Margera
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Crispian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crispian throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crispian.
Margera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crispian looks to land a left hand but Margera moved out of range nicely.
Crispian connects with a looping right hand.
Crispian ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
As Margera looks to move away, Crispian throws a big counter combo but Margera just gets out of the way.
Crispian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Crispian tries to work over Margera's front leg with a kick but Margera checks it. #CL2#
Margera instigates a clinch.
Crispian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Margera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Margera.
Margera tries a body shot but Crispian blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Margera.
A frustrated look appears on Crispian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crispian tries to circle away but Margera has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Crispian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Margera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera looking to throw knees to the head but Crispian is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Crispian breaks from the clinch.
Margera defending well as Crispian loads up on a big left hand.
Crispian punishes Margera's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Crispian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Margera on the side of the head.
Crispian throws an off balance right hand
and Crispian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Margera misses the shot to the body.
Crispian keeps the fight on the outside.
Margera misses with a straight right.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Crispian misses its target.
Margera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Crispian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Margera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crispian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Margera scores with a nice right hand.
Margera scores with a body shot.
Crispian staying out of range there.
Crispian scores with a nice strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Margera tries to clinch up.
Crispian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crispian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crispian looks to land a right hand but Margera moved out of range.#T2#
Crispian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Margera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crispian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Margera momentarily.
Margera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
Margera throws a hook but Crispian blocks it.
Crispian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crispian throws a hook but Margera avoids it easily.
Margera throws a jab but it's blocked by Crispian.
A low kick from Crispian is predictable there
and Margera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crispian misses with a low kick as Margera jumps back.
Margera tries to bum rush Crispian with a series of wild strikes but Crispian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Margera rushes Crispian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Crispian breaks the clinch.
Margera throws a lazy uppercut
and Crispian counters with a low kick, right behind Margera 's knee.
Good exchange - Crispian coming out on top.
Crispian misses with an uppercut.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Crispian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crispian throws a body shot but no joy.
Margera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
A slow jab from Margera misses its intended target.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crispian misses with a body shot.
Margera connects with the punch.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Crispian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crispian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Margera's sensitive parts.
A jab from Margera misses.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Crispian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Margera.
Margera moves out of range as Crispian strikes.
A low kick lands for Crispian.
Margera swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
A big right from Crispian misses.
Crispian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian moves out of range as Margera strikes.#T4#
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Margera's head but Margera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Margera throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot.
Crispian cracks Margera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera lands a lovely overhand right.
Crispian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crispian 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.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Crispian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crispian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Margera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crispian walks into a jab.
Crispian cracks Margera with an open hand slap.
Crispian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Margera. That did some damage!
Margera misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Crispian misses.
Crunch! Crispian slams his shin into Margera's torso.
A low kick lands for Crispian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crispian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Margera throws a shot from downtown. Crispian moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Crispian misses.
Margera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crispian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Crispian will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Margera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crispian.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
Crispian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
enabling Margera to counter with a crisp jab.
Crispian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crispian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crispian cracks Margera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Margera looks to land a right hand but Crispian moved out of range.
Margera throws a hook but Crispian blocks it.
Crispian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Margera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Margera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Margera looks to land a left hand but Crispian moved out of range nicely.
Crispian wants to land a leg kick but Margera is out of range.
Margera tries to clinch but Crispian is having none of it.
Margera lands with a nice body punch.
Crispian scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crispian ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Crispian throws the left hand but Margera avoids the punch easily.
Crispian misses with a body shot.
Crispian ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Crispian is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Margera misses its intended target.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crispian throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Margera blocks the body kick.
Nice shot by Margera.
Crispian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crispian misses with an uppercut.
Crispian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Crispian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crispian clobbers Margera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Margera blocks a jab.
Crispian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crispian looks to land a left hand but Margera moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Crispian working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Crispian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crispian throws a chopping leg kick but Margera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Margera misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away.
Margera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crispian misses with a body shot.
Margera throws a shot from downtown. Crispian moves away and avoids it.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but Crispian is just out of range.
It looked like Crispian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crispian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crispian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crispian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Margera missing with a left hand there. Crispian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crispian defending well as Margera loads up on a big left hand.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Margera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Margera blocks the body kick.
Margera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Margera blocks a jab.
Margera unleashes a big counter combination but Crispian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crispian connects with a body shot that sends Margera's belly button to the back.
Crispian throws a hook but Margera avoids it easily.
Crispian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Margera doesn't seem bothered though.
Crispian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Crispian slips the punch.
Crispian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crispian connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Crispian.
Margera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Crispian. Beautiful body shot.
Crispian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crispian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crispian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera blocks a jab.
Margera slips under a jab from Crispian.
A swing and a miss from Margera.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crispian.
Margera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Crispian misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Margera counters by clinching up.
Margera scores with a knee to the head.
Margera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crispian blocks it with crossed arms.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crispian has had enough of the clinch but Margera keeps him there for the moment.
Margera lands a nice knee to the body.
Crispian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Margera has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Crispian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Margera lands a jab to Crispian's midsection.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Jab from Crispian.
Crispian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Margera finds it's way round the side to connect with Crispian's head.
Margera throws a hook but Crispian blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian wants to slow Margera down by chopping away at his legs.
Margera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Crispian. Beautiful body shot.
Margera misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boryslav Margera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Crispian throws the left hand but Margera avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Margera misses.
Margera throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
Margera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Margera looks to land a combination but Crispian avoids it well.
Crispian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crispian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Margera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crispian was well out of range. Poor timing from Margera.
Crispian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crispian.
Margera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
Margera throws a looping overhand right but Crispian ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Margera tries to clinch but Crispian moves out of range.
Crispian lunges at Margera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Margera's hand.
Margera lands with a good body shot.
Crispian cracks Margera with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Margera slips under a jab from Crispian.
Crispian throws a good cross that connects.
Margera stuns Crispian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Margera misses with a straight right.
Crispian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crispian cracks Margera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Margera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crispian. Crispian obviously looking to wear him down.
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crispian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Crispian throws a hook but Margera blocks it.
Crispian slips a jab from Margera.
Crispian lands the left hand.
Crispian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Margera has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Margera missing with knees to the body.
Margera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Crispian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Margera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Crispian.
Crispian tries to work over Margera's front leg with a kick but Margera checks it.
Margera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crispian catches Margera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crispian misses with a body shot.
Crispian slips under a jab from Margera.
Crispian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Margera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Margera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Margera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away.
Crispian is looking to counter punch.
Crispian throws the left hand but Margera avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Margera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Margera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crispian's hands.
Margera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Margera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Margera stuns Crispian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Margera throws the left hand but Crispian avoids the punch easily.
Margera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crispian.
Crispian misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
Crispian lands with an uppercut that bounces Margera off the cage and back into range.
Margera throws a poor cross that misses
and Crispian counters with a straight right hand.
Crispian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Margera throws a hook to the side of Crispian's head but Crispian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crispian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crispian connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Margera throws a nice looking combination but Crispian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Margera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crispian.
Margera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Margera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crispian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Margera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crispian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Crispian.
Margera throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crispian.
Margera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Crispian misses
and Margera counters with a straight right hand.
Crispian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Margera connects with a single shot there.
Margera misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Margera.
Crispian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Crispian.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian clearly takes 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#
Margera checks a leg kick.
Margera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Margera throws a shot from downtown. Crispian moves away and avoids it.
Margera is looking to clinch but Crispian is avoiding it.
Donk. Crispian catches Margera right on the button with a cross.
Crispian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crispian sizes up Margera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crispian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Margera is out of range.
Crispian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Margera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Margera missing with a left hand there. Crispian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera slips a jab from Crispian.
Margera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Margera looks to land a right hand but Crispian moved out of range.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Margera.
The fight stays on the outside here - Margera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL2#
Margera has closed the distance and engaged Crispian in a clinch.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Margera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Margera misses with a punch on the inside.
Margera misses with some punches.
#BC#
Crispian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Margera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crispian doesn't seem bothered though.
Crispian misses with a wild body shot.
Crispian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Margera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Margera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Margera blocks the leg kick.
Margera stuns Crispian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Margera tries to clinch but Crispian is having none of it.
Margera throws a shot from downtown. Crispian moves away and avoids it.
Crispian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crispian. #T2#
Crispian throws a wild body kick that Margera sees coming a mile off.
Margera staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crispian defending well as Margera loads up on a big left hand.
Crispian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crispian lands with a right hand.
Margera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crispian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crispian connects with a leg kick.
Crispian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Margera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crispian misses with a body kick.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crispian misses with a straight right.
Margera throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Crispian slips the punch.
Crispian misses with a lunging right hand
and Margera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Margera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crispian looks to land a right hand but Margera moved out of range.
Margera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Margera moves out of range as Crispian strikes.#T3#
Crispian loads up on a big right hand but Margera slips the punch.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Crispian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Margera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crispian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Margera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crispian scores with a leg kick.
Crispian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Margera.
A jab lands there for Crispian.
Crispian throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Crispian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Margera if he has to take too many more of those.
Margera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
Margera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
Crispian scores with a leg kick.
Margera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
Margera throws a jab when Crispian was well out of range.
Margera checks a low kick from Crispian.#T4#
Crispian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Margera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crispian scrambles back to his feet.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Margera.
Margera throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crispian.
Margera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crispian. Crispian obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crispian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crispian.
Margera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Margera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Margera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crispian misses with an uppercut. Margera saw that one coming.
Crispian misses with an uppercut. Margera saw that one coming.
Crispian scores with a sloppy right hand. Margera should have avoided that one.
Crispian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Crispian.
Margera lands a really nice looking cross but Crispian seems unphased.
Margera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crispian under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian had his way with Boryslav Margera in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A slow jab from Margera misses its intended target.
Margera avoids the body shot from Crispian.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Crispian slips the punch.
Margera throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian missing with a left hand there. Margera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crispian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
Margera misses the jab.#CL2#
Margera gets a clinch.
Margera lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Crispian breaks the clinch.
Margera throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Margera throws out a loose jab but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian wants to slow Margera down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Crispian is predictable there
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Margera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Crispian.#T1#
Margera throws the left hand but Crispian avoids the punch easily.
Margera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crispian in his tracks. #CL2#
Crispian tries to keep at a distance but Margera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Margera misses with some punches.
#BC#
Crispian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crispian ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Crispian drops his hands momentarily and Margera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Margera avoids the body shot from Crispian.
Crispian throws a body shot but no joy.
Crispian tries a low kick but Margera avoids it.
Crispian lands a glancing blow to the side of Margera's head.
Margera misses with a hook to the body
letting Crispian counter with a right hand.
Crispian throws out a powerful jab.
Margera wants to clinch up but Crispian keeps it at a distance.
Crispian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch but Crispian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Margera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A big right from Crispian misses.
Margera needs to keep his hands up - Crispian had a free shot at his head 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!
Margera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Margera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crispian.
Crispian lands a nice looking body shot.
Margera misses with a straight left.
Margera tries to move into range but Crispian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Margera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Margera throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margera throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Margera checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Margera! But no joy.
Crispian moves out of range as Margera strikes.
A cross from Margera lands.#T3#
Margera lands with a cross.
Crispian misses with a wild body shot.
Margera lands a nice looking body shot.
Margera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crispian thuds his right hand into Margera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crispian misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Margera! But no joy.
Margera staying out of range there.
Margera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crispian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boryslav Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Margera throws a looping overhand right but Crispian ducks down to avoid it.
Margera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Margera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Margera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Margera tries to clinch but Crispian moves out of range.
Crispian is looking to counter punch.
Margera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crispian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Margera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Crispian.
Margera throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot.
Crispian with a nice calf kick.
Crispian throws a leg kick which misses Margera's front leg but catches the back leg as Margera tries to avoid it.
Crispian moves out of range of the strikes.
Crispian throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Margera to counter with a crisp jab.
Margera misses with a hook
and Crispian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Margera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
Crispian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crispian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Margera! But no joy.
Margera moves out of range of the body kick.
Margera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Margera fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Crispian misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Crispian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crispian 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Ben Crispian 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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