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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C414: Duran vs Gunnarsson II
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Yordan throws an overhand right that lands on Knightley's shoulder, as Knightley tries to avoid the shot.
Yordan throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Yordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yordan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knightley is defended easily by Yordan.
Yordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knightley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yordan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
Yordan slaps away a takedown attempt from Knightley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Knightley.
Yordan takes one on the button.
Yordan is looking to slow Knightley down with leg kicks.
Knightley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knightley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yordan. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knightley's corner calls for a 1-2. Knightley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Knightley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yordan tests Knightley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Yordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knightley fails to land the takedown.
Knightley is looking to clinch.
Yordan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knightley doesn't manage to clinch there - Yordan circles away.
Yordan lands with a hook. Knightley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.#CL2#
Knightley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yordan effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Knightley manages to pull guard.
Yordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Knightley has wrist control.
Knightley trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Knightley looking for a guillotine here but Yordan defends easily.
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!
Knightley has his hands on Yordan's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Yordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Knightley working for a triangle but Yordan defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Knightley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yordan throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Knightley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yordan passes into half guard.
#T3#
Knightley is refusing to be controlled, as Yordan sits in half guard.
Yordan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knightley's head.
Yordan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knightley is trying to maintain the position but Yordan is very close to passing his half guard.
Knightley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yordan thows a huge punch but Knightley dodges it nicely.
#SU#
Yordan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Yordan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knightley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.
Knightley dives in for a single leg takedown but Yordan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knightley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yordan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Knightley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knightley lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Yordan is looking to stand up but Knightley isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Yordan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yordan.
Come on Yordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Knightley pulls Yordan into guard.
Yordan throws a big right hand that misses.
Yordan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yordan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yordan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knightley is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Knightley looking for a guillotine here but Yordan defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Knightley lands a nice looking body shot.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yordan as he jumps to the side.
Yordan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut there from Yordan.
Yordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knightley.#CL2#
Knightley has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Yordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
Knightley moves to clinch but Yordan breaks away #TD#
so Yordan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yordan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knightley can do to turn this around?#SU#
Yordan stands and steps away. Knightley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Knightley has his takedown stuffed
and Yordan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yordan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knightley at a distance.
Knightley slips a jab from Yordan.
Daud Yordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Yordan tries a low kick but Knightley avoids it.
Knightley is looking to clinch.
Yordan tries to counter by clinching up but Knightley breaks away and moves out of range.
Daud Yordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Yordan misses the jab.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knightley lands with a shot to the body.
Knightley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Knightley instigates a clinch.
Yordan has Knightley pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Yordan.
Knightley is trying to pull guard but Yordan has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Knightley has hold of one of Yordan's legs. Yordan is fighting the takedown attempt but Knightley gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yordan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yordan throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knightley throws a jab but it's blocked by Yordan. #T2#
Yordan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yordan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knightley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yordan defends well and Knightley ends up having to push Yordan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters circling - Yordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yordan.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knightley.
Yordan thuds his shin into the meat of Knightley's side.
Yordan scores with the left hand. Knightley knows he should have avoided that one.
Yordan throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
Yordan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yordan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been told by Yordan's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yordan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knightley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yordan dips to his left and cracks Knightley with an uppercut!
Knightley shoots and misses #CL#
and Yordan counters by clinching up.
Knightley jumps guard but Yordan stands there with Knightley around his waist. Knightley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knightley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yordan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Yordan.
Yordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Yordan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right from Yordan on the inside.
Yordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yordan is leaning against Knightley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Knightley drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Yordan stands and steps away. Knightley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Crunch! Yordan slams his shin into Knightley's torso.
Knightley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yordan cracks Knightley with a good jab.
Knightley looks for a takedown but Yordan sprawls well.
Yordan scoring well with a low kick there.
Yordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knightley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knightley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yordan tries to avoid it but Knightley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yordan to the ground. Yordan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yordan swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
And Knightley tries to counter it with a takedown but Yordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yordan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knightley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yordan on the side of the head.
Knightley looks to throw the jab but Yordan is out of range.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.#T4#
Yordan scores with a hook to the body. Knightley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knightley throws a big shot that misses.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Knightley with the counter takedown but Yordan avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Yordan.
Knightley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knightley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knightley looks for a takedown but Yordan sprawls well.
Yordan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Yordan.
Yordan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knightley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yordan but Yordan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knightley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knightley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yordan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley goes for a double leg but Yordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yordan continues to drive forward.
Flynn Knightley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knightley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knightley throws a lazy right hand but Yordan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yordan lands a body shot.
Knightley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knightley misses with a hook. Yordan ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Knightley dives in and scores a takedown into Yordan's guard.
Yordan pushes Knightley off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yordan scores with a decent looking hook.
Knightley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick from Yordan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knightley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yordan swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Knightley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yordan stops a takedown attempt from Knightley.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
Knightley is trying to drag Yordan to the mat but Yordan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knightley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yordan lands a right hand. #T1#
Knightley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yordan smiles and moves away.
Knightley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yordan scores with a nice head shot.
Knightley shoots in but Yordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yordan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knightley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knightley throws a looping overhand right but Yordan ducks down to avoid it.
Yordan lands with a good body shot.
Knightley tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Yordan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yordan.
Yordan connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Yordan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yordan swats away the attempt to clinch by Knightley.
Good standup being displayed there by Knightley as he connects with a hook.
Knightley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Yordan. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Yordan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knightley won't allow Yordan to get back to his feet.
Daud Yordan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knightley is in close to Yordan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yordan keeping moving, preventing Knightley from controlling successfully.
Yordan tries to strike from the bottom.
#T3#
Knightley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yordan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet but Knightley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yordan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Yordan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Daud Yordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yordan scores with a jab. Knightley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knightley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Knightley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knightley tries for a takedown but Yordan manages to get underhooks.
Knightley tries a body shot but Yordan blocks it.
Knightley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yordan to keep the fight standing.
Knightley is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Knightley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yordan stalling.
Knightley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yordan to keep the fight standing.
Knightley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yordan prevents it.
Knightley is trying to pull guard but Yordan has him pressed against the cage.
Knightley can't find room to land a body shot as Yordan controls the action.
Knightley tries a body shot but Yordan blocks it.
Knightley jumps guard but Yordan stands there with Knightley around his waist. Knightley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knightley scores with a shot to the side of Yordan's head.
Knightley wants to take the fight to the mat but Yordan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daud Yordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yordan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daud Yordan!
Daud Yordan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
DMMA 414: Noeigati v Chuck
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Christ's ribs.
Hanma misses the jab.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma scores with a jab. Christ acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Christ has been cut.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Hanma swings widly with a right hand
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Hanma lands a front kick.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christ throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christ's head.
Hanma catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD#
Hanma cracks Christ with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Christ looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Hanma finish him?
#ROC#Christ is rocked!
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Hanma misses with a hook to the body
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma works Christ's body with a nice hook.
Hanma throws a right hand that Christ ducks under and follows up with a left that Christ also avoids with ease.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christ takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christ dodges the punch combination from Hanma.
A low kick from Christ misses
and Hanma counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma feints and then cracks Christ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christ down. #T2#
Hanma connects with a jab.#KD#
Hanma lands a big right hand that sends Christ crashing to the mat! Hanma stays standing though and waves Christ back to his feet!
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christ throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Hanma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christ at a distance.
Christ looks winded!#KD#
Hanma lands a big uppercut and Christ crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Christ looks OK. Hanma waves Christ back to his feet!
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanma finish him?
Hanma lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Christ - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hanma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baki Hanma!
A very excited looking Baki Hanma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
750
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 90 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 52 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Esteves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai trying to control but Esteves postures up.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Esteves trying to control the pace.
Chai tries to roll over but Esteves keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai wants to improve his position but Esteves is controlling well.
Esteves looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Esteves is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chai reverses the position - he's now on top in Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
Chai 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.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
Esteves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
I've been told that Chai has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Esteves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Esteves wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Esteves there! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (2) vs (5) Chai
Esteves is trying to reverse the position but instead Chai has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (2) vs (8) Chai
Esteves trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Esteves tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Esteves right now.
Esteves is in bad spot here.
Chai controlling from the back.
Esteves trying to control but not successfully.
Esteves staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control. #T4#
Chai biding his time, controlling Esteves.
It looks like Chai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Esteves manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Esteves.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (8) Chai
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Esteves controls the pace.#T5#
Esteves being controlled here momentarily.
Esteves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Esteves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Esteves is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Esteves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Esteves eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Esteves is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Esteves controlling the action here.#T7#
Esteves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Esteves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Esteves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position. #T8#
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves not doing much here.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##SUB#
Esteves seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Esteves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Esteves 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.
#T10#
Chai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Esteves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Esteves is stalling here. Chai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Esteves seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Esteves (4) vs (12) Chai
Esteves is looking for a sweep.
Chai happy to just control the position for now.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves is looking for a sweep.
Esteves is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #T12#
Chai trying to control the action but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves is trying to get back to half guard.
Esteves seems a little lost for a moment, as Chai dominates the positioning.
Esteves is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai working away.
Chai controls the position.#T13#
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves wants to control but Chai postures up.
Esteves manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Esteves is trying is best to control the position here.
Chai content to control rather than advance.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Esteves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Esteves preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 12 to 4.
An out of breath Dragon Li Chai 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:
SMASH: Lang vs Jones
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Beanbag gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Costeau cracks Beanbag with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beanbag moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Beanbag was looking to counter with a kick there.
Costeau throws a jab when Beanbag was well out of range.
Costeau misses with a straight right.
It looked like Beanbag was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costeau.
Costeau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beanbag moves out of range of the strikes.
Costeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Costeau misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Costeau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beanbag moves out of range as Costeau throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beanbag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
Beanbag jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Beanbag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costeau thinking.
Costeau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beanbag counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beanbag moves out of range as Costeau strikes.
Beanbag is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costeau lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beanbag has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beanbag and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beanbag throws a big counter combination but Costeau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beanbag checks a leg kick.
Beanbag appears to be looking for a big counter.
Costeau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beanbag checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beanbag. Costeau shrugs it off though.
Costeau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Costeau swings widly with a right hand
and Beanbag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beanbag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costeau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Costeau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beanbag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
As Costeau tries to get set, Beanbag tries to push him back and clinch up but Costeau manages to avoid the attempt.
Costeau throws an overhand right that lands on Beanbag's shoulder, as Beanbag tries to avoid the shot.
Costeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beanbag fires out a quick counter leg kick but Costeau just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Costeau misses. #T2#
Costeau misses with a kick to the body.
Costeau misses with a low kick.
It looked like Beanbag was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costeau.
Costeau misses with a right hand
and Beanbag counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Beanbag.
Costeau looks winded!
Costeau swings for the body but Beanbag moves out of range.
Costeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Costeau tries to get set, Beanbag tries to push him back and clinch up but Costeau manages to avoid the attempt.
Beanbag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costeau throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Costeau misses
and Beanbag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Costeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Beanbag moves out of range easily.
Beanbag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Costeau looks to land a left hand but Beanbag moved out of range nicely.
Beanbag is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Costeau.
Beanbag throws a sloppy head kick and Costeau moves out of range easily.
Costeau is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Costeau misses with a right hand
and Beanbag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costeau misses with a hook to the body
enabling Beanbag to counter with a crisp jab.
Costeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beanbag.
Beanbag looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Costeau throws a lazy right hand but Beanbag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beanbag quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Costeau scoring well with a low kick there.
Costeau swings widly with a right hand
and Beanbag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beanbag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costeau throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Beanbag moves into the clinch.
Costeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beanbag as Costeau tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beanbag.
Costeau blocks a body shot from Beanbag. #T4#
Costeau tries a body shot but Beanbag blocks it.
Beanbag misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Costeau breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beanbag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
Costeau misses with a looping left.
Beanbag is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Costeau.
Beanbag is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Costeau connects with a leg kick.
Costeau throws a hook but Beanbag avoids it easily.
Beanbag appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Beanbag counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Costeau scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Costeau misses.
Beanbag was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Costeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Beanbag checks a leg kick.
Costeau misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Costeau throws a hook to the side of Beanbag's head but Beanbag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Beanbag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Costeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beanbag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costeau.
Beanbag wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beanbag paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Costeau finds it's target.
Costeau is looking to chop away at Beanbag's legs.
Costeau misses with a hook. Beanbag ducked under it nicely.
As Costeau tries to get set, Beanbag tries to push him back and clinch up but Costeau manages to avoid the attempt.
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Beanbag finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beanbag is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beanbag blocks a leg kick.
Costeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Beanbag.
Beanbag throwing a counter right hand but Costeau manages to avoid it.
Costeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Costeau.#T1#
Beanbag chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Costeau can pounce on him.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Beanbag moves out of range easily.
Costeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beanbag manages to avoid it.
Beanbag ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
Costeau lands with a shot to the body.
Costeau misses with a hook.
It looked like Beanbag was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costeau.
Beanbag 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.
Costeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costeau throws a hook but Beanbag avoids it easily.
Costeau jabs at Beanbag's body.
A leg kick checked by Costeau.
Costeau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beanbag seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beanbag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costeau.#T2#
Costeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costeau swings widly with a right hand
and Beanbag counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Costeau misses.
Beanbag appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau misses with a kick to the body
and Beanbag counters with a right hand to the body.
Costeau is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costeau misses with a hook.
Beanbag swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beanbag connects with a nice looking jab.
Costeau takes a swing at Beanbag's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beanbag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beanbag throwing a counter right hand but Costeau manages to avoid it.
Costeau throws a big shot that misses.
Beanbag swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beanbag defending well as Costeau loads up on a big left hand.
Costeau throws a combination that misses
and Beanbag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Costeau throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD#
and Beanbag counters with a nice right hand that sends Costeau toppling to the canvas! Costeau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Beanbag finish him?!#ROC#Costeau is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Beanbag.
Costeau is still on wobbly legs! Can Beanbag finish him?
Beanbag fakes the body blow, causing Costeau to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Costeau goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teo-King Beanbag!
A victorious Teo-King Beanbag 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 1161 Crispian vs. Margera
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Farah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Farah misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Farah.
Farah throws the left hand but Béliveau avoids the punch easily.
Farah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Béliveau connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Farah scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
Béliveau just misses with a punch to the body.
Béliveau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Farah at a distance.
Farah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Béliveau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Farah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Béliveau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farah connects with a right hand. Béliveau shakes it off.
Farah ducks under a wild hook from Béliveau.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farah misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Béliveau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Béliveau lands with a cross. #KD2#
Béliveau lands a big head kick that sends Farah tumbling to the mat! Béliveau takes a step backwards and waves Farah back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Béliveau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Farah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Farah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Farah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Béliveau misses with a head kick.
Béliveau missing with a left hand there. Farah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Béliveau misses with a few strikes there.
Béliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Farah is just out of range.
Farah tried to counter with a leg kick but Béliveau avoided it.
Béliveau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Béliveau thinking.
Farah misses with a looping left.
Béliveau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Farah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Béliveau.
Béliveau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farah. That did some damage!
Farah misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Farah's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farah tries to clinch there but Béliveau circles away.
Farah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Béliveau at a distance.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Béliveau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farah.
Béliveau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Farah throws the kick towards the body but Béliveau avoids it.
Farah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Béliveau doesn't seem bothered though.
Béliveau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Béliveau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Béliveau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Béliveau scores with a punch to the head.
Farah misses with an uppercut. Béliveau saw that one coming.
Farah goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Béliveau works Farah's body with a nice hook.
Béliveau connects with a leg kick.
Farah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Béliveau.#CUT2#Abdo Farah's cut is getting worse.
Béliveau lands a right hook to the body.
Farah blocks the body kick.
It looked like Farah was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Béliveau.
Farah slips under a jab from Béliveau.
Farah is looking to counter punch.
Béliveau throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Farah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Béliveau.
Béliveau slips a jab from Farah.
Farah moves forwards but Béliveau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Béliveau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farah.
Béliveau misses with a head kick.
Farah throws a body punch but Béliveau moves out of range.
Béliveau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Béliveau.
Farah avoids the body shot from Béliveau.
Béliveau throws a combination that misses
and Farah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Béliveau thinking.
Farah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Béliveau.
Farah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Béliveau.
Farah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Béliveau manages to avoid it.
Farah misses with a jab to the body
and Farah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farah throws an overhand right that lands on Béliveau's shoulder, as Béliveau tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Béliveau there.
Farah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Béliveau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farah counters with a right hand to the body.
Farah is looking to wear down Béliveau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Farah.
Béliveau throws a jab but it's blocked by Farah.
Béliveau connects with a nice looking jab.
Farah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farah throws a big shot that misses.
Béliveau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Béliveau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farah. Béliveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Béliveau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Léopold Béliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Béliveau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Léopold Béliveau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Farah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Béliveau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Farah misses its intended target.
Béliveau throws a low kick but Farah moves out of range easily.
Léopold Béliveau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Béliveau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Béliveau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Farah.
Béliveau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Farah slips under a jab.
Farah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Béliveau.
Béliveau misses with a hook.
Farah throws a jab when Béliveau was well out of range.
Donk. Farah catches Béliveau right on the button with a cross.
Béliveau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Béliveau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Béliveau misses.
Béliveau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farah.
Béliveau throws a body punch but Farah moves out of range.
Farah lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Béliveau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Béliveau jabs Farah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Béliveau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Béliveau dips to his left and cracks Farah with an uppercut!
Béliveau swings for the body but Farah moves out of range.
Béliveau throws a big shot that misses.
Béliveau ducks under a wild hook from Farah.
Farah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Béliveau with a nice calf kick.
Farah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Béliveau throws the left hand but Farah avoids the punch easily.
Farah tries to clinch up
and Béliveau counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farah ducks under a wild hook from Béliveau.#T2#
Farah throws a body shot but no joy.
Béliveau digs a good body shot into Farah's ribs.
Farah walks into a stiff left hand from Béliveau.#CUT2#Abdo Farah's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Béliveau misses with a low kick.
Béliveau digs a good hook to Farah's body.
Béliveau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Béliveau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farah counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farah. Béliveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Béliveau slips a jab from Farah.
Nice body punch from Béliveau.
Béliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick from Béliveau lands but Farah takes it in his stride.
Farah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Béliveau.
Farah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Béliveau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Béliveau there as he acknowledges the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Farah might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Béliveau slips under a jab.
Béliveau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farah moves out of range as Béliveau strikes.
Béliveau moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farah. Béliveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Béliveau lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Farah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Béliveau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Béliveau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Béliveau misses with an uppercut. Farah saw that one coming.
Farah tried to counter with a leg kick but Béliveau avoided it.
Farah moves out of range of the strikes.
Farah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farah takes a swing at Béliveau's ribcage but misses.
Béliveau misses with a straight right.
Farah connects with a right hand. Béliveau shakes it off.#T4#
Farah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Farah looks to land a body kick but Béliveau moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Béliveau.
Farah misses the shot to the body.
Farah swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Béliveau missing with a left hand there. Farah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Béliveau misses with a lunging right hand
and Béliveau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Béliveau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Béliveau moves out of range as Farah strikes.
Farah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Béliveau.
Béliveau throws a poor cross that misses
and Farah counters with a body kick.
Farah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Béliveau misses the jab.
Farah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Léopold Béliveau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Béliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Béliveau looks to land a right hand but Farah moved out of range.
Béliveau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Farah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Béliveau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Béliveau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Béliveau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Béliveau has knocked Farah down with a huge combo! Béliveau steps away and waves a wobbly Farah back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Farah.
Béliveau lands with a straight right. Farah didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#Jeez, Abdo Farah's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A swing and a miss from Béliveau.
Farah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Béliveau. Béliveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Farah throws an off balance right hand
and Béliveau counters with a nice uppercut.
Farah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Béliveau is rocked!
Béliveau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Béliveau throws a shot from downtown. Farah moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Farah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Béliveau blocks a jab.
Béliveau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abdo Farah's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Léopold Béliveau!
Léopold Béliveau thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 113: Perry vs Harklie
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Simbolon misses with an uppercut.
Gabriel feinted with a counter takedown.
Gabriel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simbolon lands an overhand right.
Simbolon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simbolon slips under a jab from Gabriel.
Simbolon throws a jab but it's blocked by Gabriel.
Simbolon scores with a punch to the head.
Gabriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simbolon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Gabriel is rocked!
Gabriel tries to get into range but Simbolon steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Gabriel! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Simbolon scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Simbolon!
After winning the bout, Mario Simbolon 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:
S63: Ngozi vs. Kurosaki
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a body kick.
Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki connects with a body shot.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kurosaki lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Chai digs a good hook to Kurosaki's body.
Kurosaki throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Kurosaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai blocks a jab.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Kurosaki moves to clinch but Chai breaks away
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurosaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Kurosaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.#KD2#
Kurosaki throws out a head kick that Chai doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Chai crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Chai's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kurosaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Chai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kurosaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki 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.
Chai misses with a hook
and Kurosaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A lazy left from Kurosaki finds it's target.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Kurosaki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Kurosaki lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurosaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Kurosaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Ichigho Kurosaki should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
A low kick lands for Chai.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki lands with a kick to the temple. Chai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Kurosaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Chai misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurosaki.#T1#
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Kurosaki thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurosaki lands a jab to Chai's midsection.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Chai.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##KD#
Chai scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Kurosaki to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Chai away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Kurosaki got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC#Kurosaki is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurosaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai closes the distance and catches Kurosaki with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Kurosaki is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Kurosaki is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Kurosaki is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Chai takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ngozi Chai!
Ngozi Chai retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Ngozi Chai 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:
Bots de Garra 237
Date: Apr 09, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 90 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boone fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Esteves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Esteves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boone (0) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves trying to control the position but Boone is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone gets back to half guard.#T1#
Boone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Esteves trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone is trying to keep Esteves in close.
#T2#
Boone looking for a sweep. Not yet Boone, not yet.
Esteves is pushing down on Boone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boone is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boone won't allow Esteves to pass to mount.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boone keeps working.
Esteves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Esteves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (0) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esteves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
Boone is squirming around, avoiding Esteves's attempts to control the action.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Esteves wants to take his opponent's back but instead Boone manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boone defends it well.
Boone is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Boone regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Boone keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Boone wants to sweep but no luck.
Boone trying to keep a closed guard but Esteves is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Esteves stopping the sweep attempt from Boone.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Esteves manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (7) Esteves
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
Esteves is controlling Boone's posture.
Esteves looking to control but Boone passes into half guard.
#T6#
Esteves trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.
Esteves tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Esteves is trying to control but Boone manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (5) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Esteves gets back to half guard.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Boone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Esteves wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
#T8#
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
Esteves is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Boone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Boone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Esteves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boone 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. #T10#
Boone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boone postures up.
Esteves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
Esteves looking to control.
Esteves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Esteves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (5) vs (9) Esteves
Esteves is trying to control the action in half guard but Boone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Esteves tries to pass to full mount but Boone defends it.
Esteves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Boone's thigh. Boone counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone looking to control.
#T13#
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Boone is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
Boone has Esteves pulled in close to control his posture.
Esteves trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom. #T14#
Boone keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Esteves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Esteves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves wins on points by 9 to 5.
Vartan Esteves spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 65
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Young misses with a straight left.
Yordan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Young.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Yordan's shoulder, as Yordan tries to avoid the shot.
Yordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Yordan.
It looked like Yordan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Young.
Yordan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yordan scores with a leg kick.
Yordan throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Yordan.
Nice cross by Yordan.
Daud Yordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a right hand that Yordan ducks under and follows up with a left that Yordan also avoids with ease.
Young connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young blocks a jab.
Yordan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Young is looking for the big counter here.
Yordan connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Yordan blocks a jab.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yordan defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Yordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Yordan.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yordan.
Young looks to throw the jab but Yordan is out of range.
Yordan scores with a body shot.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Yordan.
Yordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Yordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yordan misses the shot to the body.
Yordan swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yordan.
Young throws a counter combo.#T2#
Young closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Young tries to bum rush Yordan with a series of wild strikes but Yordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yordan throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Yordan misses with an uppercut.
Young on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yordan checks the leg kick.
Yordan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Yordan blocks the low kick.
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Young goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yordan punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch.
Yordan throws a big shot that misses.
Yordan swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yordan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Yordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yordan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Young momentarily.
We've been told by Yordan's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Yordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yordan stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Young misses with a low kick.
Yordan avoids the head kick by Young.
Young avoids the head kick by Yordan.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Young.
Yordan missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yordan misses with a wild body shot.
Young ducks right into an uppercut from Yordan.
Yordan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young avoids the head kick by Yordan.
Young has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yordan finds it's way round the side to connect with Young's head.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Yordan swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young throws a series of strikes that have Yordan backpedaling.
Yordan just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Young walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yordan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yordan misses with a straight right.
Young throws a counter combo.
Yordan checks a leg kick.
Yordan stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yordan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
Young takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Young looks to throw the jab but Yordan is out of range.
Good work by Young as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Yordan misses with an uppercut.
Young moves out of range as Yordan strikes.
Young looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yordan moves away from the strike by Young.
Yordan fails to land with a series of punches.
Yordan throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yordan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Daud Yordan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Young lands with a kick to the temple. Yordan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Young throws a leg kick but Yordan checks it.
Yordan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yordan looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Yordan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
Yordan misses with a hook
and Young counters with a body kick.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yordan throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Daud Yordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Young gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yordan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yordan checks a leg kick.
Yordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yordan lands a body shot.
Yordan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Yordan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Yordan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
Yordan scores with a kick to the body.
Yordan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yordan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yordan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A shot to the body from Yordan misses
and Yordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yordan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Young lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yordan throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yordan misses with a looping right.
Yordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young throws a body kick that misses.
Yordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young looks to throw the jab but Yordan is out of range. #T2#
A jab from Yordan misses.
Yordan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Young slips under a jab from Yordan.
Young feints a counter leg kick.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
Yordan misses with a hook
and Young counters with a good low kick that Yordan was not able to check.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Yordan.
Yordan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
Yordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yordan throws a solid leg kick but Young takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yordan.
Young flicks out a counter leg kick but Yordan steps away.
Some wild striking there from Yordan.
Yordan throws a right hand that misses
and Young counters with a one-two to the body.
Yordan scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yordan throws a lazy uppercut
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Young on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yordan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick by Yordan misses
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Young throws a low kick but Yordan avoids it.
Yordan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Yordan checks a leg kick.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Yordan moves away and avoids it.
Young misses with a leg kick.
Yordan is looking to land body kicks.
Young is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yordan scores with a nice body kick.
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yordan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eddie Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yordan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yordan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Young throws a front kick aimed at Yordan's knee but Yordan avoids it well.
Yordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Young.
Yordan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Youngs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Yordan blocks the leg kick.
Yordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Young blocks the leg kick.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yordan.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yordan throws out the jab.
Young takes one on the button.
Yordan misses with a low kick.
Yordan scores with a jab.
Yordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yordan avoids a kick to the body.
Yordan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yordan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yordan misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young slips under a jab from Yordan.
Yordan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yordan ducks under a wild hook from Young.
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 Daud Yordan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Yordan scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yordan. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young throws a leg kick but Yordan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yordan connects with a solid leg kick.
Yordan misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Young misses with a right hand
and Yordan counters with a nice uppercut.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yordan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Young checks it well.
Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yordan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yordan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young throws a head kick that misses
and Yordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yordan misses with an uppercut
and Young counters with a series of strikes. Yordan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yordan throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yordan digs a good body shot into Young's ribs.
Yordan lands a head kick. Young smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yordan connects with a body shot that sends Young's belly button to the back.#T1#
Young scoring well with a low kick there.
Young throws a leg kick but Yordan moved away.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Young moves forwards but Yordan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws out a counter right but Yordan avoids it with no problem.
Yordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Yordan throws a leg kick which misses Young's front leg but catches the back leg as Young tries to avoid it.
Young shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yordan eats them both and turns towards Young to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yordan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Yordan.
Yordan 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.
Young looks to land a combination. Yordan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yordan just misses with a punch to the body.
As Yordan backs off Young throws a huge counter combo but Yordan manages to avoid it all.
Young avoids a kick to the body.
Yordan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks. #T2#
Young attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Young misses with a combination
enabling Yordan to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Yordan tenderised Young's leg. Young is trying to keep his angry face on.
Young sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Young missing with a left hand there. Yordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yordan lands with an overhand left.
Yordan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Young throws a leg kick but Yordan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Yordan.
Young misses with the combination.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yordan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yordan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Young takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young walks into a straight right hand from Yordan.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yordan.
Yordan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Young throws out a leg kick but Yordan moves out of range and Young only half commits.
Young takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#Young is rocked!
A low kick from Young misses
and Yordan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Yordan finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yordan lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
Yordan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Yordan scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
Yordan checks a low kick from Young.#T4#
Yordan misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
Yordan punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch.
Young wants to land a leg kick but Yordan is out of range.
Young takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yordan misses with a looping left.
Yordan lunges at Young with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Young's hand.
Yordan scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Yordan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Yordan's front leg but catches the back leg as Yordan tries to avoid it.
Young misses with a leg kick
and Yordan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Young really felt that one!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yordan misses with an uppercut.
Yordan throws a leg kick which misses Young's front leg but catches the back leg as Young tries to avoid it.
That kick from Yordan tenderised Young's leg. Young is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yordan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Young.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Young on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yordan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yordan misses with a straight right.
Yordan connects with a right hand. Young shakes it off.
Young walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yordan misses with an uppercut.
Young throws out a counter right but Yordan avoids it with no problem.
Yordan slips under a jab.
Yordan jabs at Young's body.
Yordan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yordan takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Young has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yordan thumps Young with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Young might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yordan has got the better of the exchanges.
Yordan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yordan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
A big right from Young misses.
Yordan misses the shot to the body.
Yordan moves out of range of the leg kick from Young.
An attempted straight right counter from Yordan misses the target.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Yordan.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Young attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yordan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Young throws a right hand that misses
and Yordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yordan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Yordan throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Young lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yordan.
Young avoids the body shot from Yordan.
Young throws a hook to the side of Yordan's head but Yordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Young on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yordan. Yordan obviously looking to wear him down.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Yordan.
Young ducks right into an uppercut from Yordan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yordan throws out the jab.
Yordan misses with a low kick.
Young misses with a leg kick.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yordan catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yordan misses the jab.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yordan.
Yordan with a nice calf kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Young blocks the leg kick.
Yordan misses the shot to the body.
Yordan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Young moves out of range as Yordan strikes.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yordan checks a leg kick nicely.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Yordan there.
Yordan connects with a crisp jab.
Yordan digs a good hook to Young's body.
Yordan throws a low kick but Young avoids it.
Yordan throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Yordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yordan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yordan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yordan scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Young misses with a head kick.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Yordan with a nice calf kick.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Yordan throws a leg kick which misses Young's front leg but catches the back leg as Young tries to avoid it.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Yordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yordan lands with a good body shot.
Yordan throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Young connects with a leg kick.
Young scores with a head kick.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan had his way with Eddie Young in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Yordan blocks a head kick by Young.
Yordan blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Yordan - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Young moves forwards but Yordan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Yordan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Young misses
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yordan lands a right hook to the body.
Yordan staying out of range there.
Yordan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yordan looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young checks a low kick from Yordan.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Yordan.
Young misses with a hook
and Yordan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yordan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Yordan throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Yordan dips to his left and cracks Young with an uppercut!
Yordan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Young has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Yordan misses the target.
Yordan throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young looks to land a right hand but Yordan moved out of range.
Young throws a hook but Yordan avoids it easily.
Yordan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Young avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young drops his hands momentarily and Yordan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Young is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yordan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Young avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yordan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Young on the side of the head.
Yordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
A jab from Yordan does it's job there.
Young misses with an uppercut. Yordan saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Yordan.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Yordan.
Yordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Yordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young lands a jab-cross combination.
Yordan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.
Young misses with a low kick.
Yordan jabs at Young's body.
Yordan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young misses with a low kick.
Daud Yordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yordan throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Young on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yordan with a nice cross.
Yordan moves out of range of the strikes.
Yordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yordan lands with a nice body kick.
Yordan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Young misses with a left hand
and Yordan counters with a straight right hand.
Yordan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Young takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Yordan misses the target.
Young tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yordan is able to avoid easily.
Yordan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Young. That did some damage!
Young throws a low kick but Yordan moves out of range easily.
Yordan is looking to slow Young down with leg kicks.
Yordan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Young misses with a hook
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young throws a right hand that Yordan ducks under and follows up with a left that Yordan also avoids with ease.
Young scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Yordan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
Eddie Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yordan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daud Yordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yordan 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 William Peck scores the fight 50:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daud Yordan!
A very excited looking Daud Yordan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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SYN 1159 Tokugawa vs. Ryan II
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Metharom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dragneel under the eye.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Metharom checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A good leg kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metharom at a distance.
Metharom takes one to the chin there.
Dragneel lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Metharom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dragneel counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Dragneel there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Metharom thuds a left hand into Dragneel's body.
Metharom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dragneel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragneel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Metharom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dragneel throws a right hand that misses
and Metharom counters with a leg kick.
Dragneel stuns Metharom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dragneel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel cracks Metharom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragneel lands with a nice body kick.
Dragneel misses with a hook to the body
and Metharom counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Dragneel misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metharom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Metharom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Metharom.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Metharom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dragneel rather than just go for the knockout.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Dragneel as he checks the leg kick.
Dragneel feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down. #T3#
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dragneel feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Some bone on bone action there as Metharom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Dragneel.
A jab from Dragneel finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Dragneel punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Somporn Metharom has been cut.
Dragneel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dragneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Dragneel. That snapped Metharom's head back.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Metharom lands with a right hand.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Dragneel is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel connects with a body shot that sends Metharom's belly button to the back.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragneel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Metharom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Somporn Metharom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dragneel.
A leg kick checked by Dragneel.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Metharom feints a counter leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Metharom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dragneel has got the better of the exchanges.
A head kick from Dragneel lands but Metharom takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Dragneel.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
A big left from Metharom misses.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Dragneel lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
A lazy body kick from Dragneel
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Metharom counters with a thumping low kick.
Dragneel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dragneel throws a head kick that half lands.
Metharom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good leg kick by Dragneel. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom cracks Dragneel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragneel throws a right hand that misses
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragneel looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Metharom connects with the punch.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Metharom.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metharom.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
A low kick lands for Metharom.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Metharom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dragneel - the referee stops the clock and Metharom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dragneel. Metharom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Metharom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
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!
Dragneel digs a good hook to Metharom's body.
A shot to the body from Dragneel misses
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crunch! Dragneel slams his shin into Metharom's torso.
Metharom thumps Dragneel with a low kick.
Dragneel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
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 Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Somporn Metharom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Dragneel catches Metharom right on the button with a cross.
Dragneel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Metharom throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom tries a quick counter leg kick but Dragneel is wise to it.
Dragneel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dragneel digs a good body shot into Metharom's ribs.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a leg kick
and Metharom counters with a low kick, right behind Dragneel 's knee.
Metharom feints and then cracks Dragneel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dragneel down.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Dragneel is looking to counter punch.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Dragneel misses with a low kick as Metharom jumps back.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dragneel takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dragneel.
Dragneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Dragneel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Metharom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Metharom lands a jab to Dragneel's midsection.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel. #T2#
Dragneel takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragneel throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Dragneel.
Metharom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragneel doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragneel lands with a straight right. Metharom didn't see that one coming.
Metharom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dragneel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dragneel throws a body kick that misses
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Metharom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dragneel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom is looking to slow Dragneel down with leg kicks. #T3#
Metharom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragneel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dragneel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metharom.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Dragneel throws a sloppy body shot
and Metharom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dragneel wants to slow Metharom down by chopping away at his legs.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragneel.
Nice cross by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Metharom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dragneel.
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom throws a big counter head kick but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Somporn Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragneel cracks Metharom with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Somporn Metharom.
Well Dragneel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
In his post fight interview, Natsu Dragneel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 236
Date: Apr 06, 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 36 wins and 41 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 89 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Esteves shoots in and gets a takedown into Von Hayek's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Esteves is fighting to break Von Hayek's control of his arms but Von Hayek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Hayek is retaining full guard.
Von Hayek has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Von Hayek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esteves trying to control but Von Hayek is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Esteves stands and throws Von Hayek's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves is staying tight to Von Hayek's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Von Hayek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Esteves politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Esteves prefers to stall for the moment though.
Esteves working away.
Esteves trying to control the action but Von Hayek is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Von Hayek is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Von Hayek is trying to control Esteves's posture but Esteves avoids it.
Esteves trying to control the position but Von Hayek is working away.
Esteves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Esteves moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Von Hayek is trying to control Esteves's posture but Esteves avoids it.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Hayek keeps working. #T4#
Von Hayek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Esteves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esteves trying to control the position but Von Hayek is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Von Hayek is looking for a sweep.#T5#
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.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Von Hayek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Hayek regains half guard.
Esteves is stalling here. Von Hayek is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Esteves seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Von Hayek has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Von Hayek (4) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves is looking for a sweep.
Esteves is trying to control Von Hayek's posture but Von Hayek avoids it.
Esteves is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Esteves is trying to control Von Hayek's posture but Von Hayek avoids it.
Esteves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Hayek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Von Hayek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Von Hayek tries to pass the half guard into mount. Esteves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Hayek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Esteves wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Esteves wants to control but Von Hayek passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (7) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves struggling a bit here.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Von Hayek politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Von Hayek prefers to stall for the moment though.
Esteves tries to bench press Von Hayek off him but Von Hayek keeps the position. #T8#
Esteves controls the position for a moment.
Esteves can't do much from the bottom here.
Esteves tries to bench press Von Hayek off him but Von Hayek keeps the position.
Esteves is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Esteves is looking to regain half guard here but Von Hayek keeps moving and retains side control.
Esteves can't do much from the bottom here.
Von Hayek is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Von Hayek working away.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves sneaks back into half guard.
Von Hayek is pressing down on Esteves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esteves is holding on for now.
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Von Hayek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Esteves trying to control here.
Von Hayek prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but Von Hayek is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Hayek uses his free foot to push down on Esteves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Esteves. Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (10) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves gets back to half guard.
Esteves has his hands clasped together around Von Hayek's back. He's all about the action.
Esteves trying to control but Von Hayek postures up.
#T11#
Esteves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Esteves controls Von Hayek momentarily but Von Hayek frees himself.
Esteves pulls Von Hayek in close to prevent any damage.
Esteves 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.
Esteves looking to control.
#T12#
Von Hayek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Von Hayek seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Esteves for as long as he can get away with.
Well,Von Hayek is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Hayek is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Esteves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Von Hayek has picked Esteves up and slammed him! Esteves can't keep hold of the triangle and Von Hayek manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (13) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves is looking for a sweep.
Esteves is trying to control Von Hayek's posture but Von Hayek avoids it.
Esteves looking for a sweep but Von Hayek has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Von Hayek (15) vs (5) Esteves#T13#
Esteves has given up his back here. Will Von Hayek look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Von Hayek (18) vs (5) Esteves
Von Hayek is trying to stick to Esteves's back but Esteves is turning into Von Hayek. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Von Hayek's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Esteves. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (18) vs (7) Esteves
Von Hayek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Von Hayek is keeping the position.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Von Hayek keeps moving.
Esteves looking to sit in guard and control but Von Hayek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (20) vs (7) Esteves
Von Hayek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Esteves is adopting a defensive guard.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Von Hayek tries to pass.
Esteves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Hayek manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (20) vs (9) Esteves
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Von Hayek is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek takes the fight on points by 20 to 9.
A relieved looking Friedrich August Von Hayek 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:
C408: Cruz vs Traumen
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Traumen checks a leg kick.
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traumen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Traumen misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cruz.
Traumen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Traumen avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Traumen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz misses the jab.
Traumen lands a head shot.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Traumen.
Traumen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Traumen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz staying out of range there.
Traumen lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Traumen throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.#T1#
Traumen takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Traumen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz works Traumen's body with a nice hook.
Cruz lands with a cross.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Cruz is looking to slow Traumen down with leg kicks.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traumen. That did some damage!
Traumen checks a low kick from Cruz.
Traumen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Traumen misses with a body shot.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Traumen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Traumen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traumen.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Traumen misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz throws a jab when Traumen was well out of range.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Traumen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Traumen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Traumen dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Traumen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz connects with a single shot there.
Traumen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Traumen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Traumen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Traumen ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Traumen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Traumen misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Traumen counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traumen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Traumen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Cruz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Traumen counters with a straight right hand.
Traumen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. #T3#
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Traumen defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Traumen. Traumen obviously looking to wear him down.
Traumen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Traumen tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Traumen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Traumen.
Cruz throws a hook but Traumen blocks it.
Traumen feints a counter leg kick.
Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Traumen.
Traumen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Traumen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Traumen throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Traumen missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Traumen is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Traumen.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Traumen moved out of range.
Traumen walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Traumen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Traumen slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Traumen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cruz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traumen moves away.
Traumen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Traumen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Traumen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cruz.
Cruz is looking to slow Traumen down with leg kicks.
Traumen 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.
Traumen misses the shot to the body.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Cruz blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Traumen loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
Traumen misses with a looping left.
Traumen misses with a straight left.
Traumen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch! Cruz slams his shin into Traumen's torso.
Traumen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Traumen.
Cruz walks into a jab.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Traumen.
Cruz is looking to score with low kicks.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traumen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Traumen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cruz has got the better of the exchanges.
Traumen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big left from Traumen misses.
Traumen moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruz.
Traumen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traumen.
Cruz lands a leg kick that knocks Traumen off balance momentarily.
Cruz misses with a looping left.#T1#
Cruz slips a jab from Traumen.
Cruz lunges at Traumen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Traumen's hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Traumen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cruz - the referee stops the clock and Traumen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cruz. Traumen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traumen.
Cruz tries to land a front kick but Traumen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Traumen misses.
Traumen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traumen misses with a body shot.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Traumen throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz is looking to chop away at Traumen's legs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cruz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Traumen throws out a leg kick but Cruz moves out of range and Traumen only half commits.
Traumen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Traumen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cruz.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Traumen misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Traumen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Traumen misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Traumen blocks the leg kick.
Traumen misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Traumen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacinto Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz is looking to score with low kicks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Traumen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Traumen's body.
Traumen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traumen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cruz blocks it well.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traumen.
As Traumen backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Traumen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Traumen with the inside leg kick.
Cruz with the inside leg kick.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Traumen at a distance.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Traumen throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily.
Traumen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Traumen.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Traumen.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Traumen misses with a looping left.
Traumen looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Traumen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Traumen lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz with the inside leg kick.
Cruz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz scores with a jab. Traumen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Traumen misses with a wild combination.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traumen can do to turn this around?
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Traumen misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz lunges at Traumen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Traumen's hand.
Traumen takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Traumen ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Traumen 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.
Traumen scores with a head kick. Cruz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Traumen moves away and avoids it.
Traumen throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traumen loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Traumen's front leg but catches the back leg as Traumen tries to avoid it.
Traumen takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Traumen misses.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Traumen moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Traumen. Beautiful body shot.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Traumen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruz will feel that in the morning.
Cruz swings for the body but Traumen moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Cruz.
Traumen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Cruz.
Traumen connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traumen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Traumen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Traumen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Traumen looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traumen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruz.
Traumen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Traumen moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Traumen.
Traumen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traumen. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz scores with a punch to the head.
Traumen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Traumen throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Traumen throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruz connects with a right hand. Traumen shakes it off.
Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Traumen throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traumen manages to avoid it.
Cruz lands a jab to Traumen's midsection.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Traumen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by Cruz.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Traumen is out of range.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traumen. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Traumen moves out of range as Cruz throws a body kick.
#T3#
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Traumen connects with the punch.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Traumen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Traumen misses the shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traumen. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Traumen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Traumen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Traumen throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traumen throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traumen tries to land a leg kick but Cruz saw it coming and moves away.
Traumen moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruz.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Traumen is out of range.
Traumen moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Traumen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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 big right from Traumen misses.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and Traumen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Traumen connects with a jab.
Traumen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traumen.
Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Traumen on the side of the head.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Traumen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Traumen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Traumen misses.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Traumen is out of range.
Cruz cracks Traumen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cruz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traumen throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz clearly takes 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.#R4#
Traumen is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Traumen misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Traumen punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Traumen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Traumen misses with a body punch
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traumen.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traumen.
A leg kick checked by Traumen.
Traumen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traumen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Traumen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traumen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cruz connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Traumen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Traumen.
Traumen missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traumen lands with a good body shot.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Traumen with a nice cross.
Traumen checks the leg kick.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traumen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Traumen swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Traumen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruz thumps Traumen with a low kick.
Traumen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Traumen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Traumen looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Traumen misses with a low kick.
Cruz throws a right hand that Traumen ducks under and follows up with a left that Traumen also avoids with ease.
Traumen throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Traumen throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Traumen saw that one coming.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Traumen checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cruz.
Traumen looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Jacinto Cruz has been cut.
Traumen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Traumen's corner calls for a 1-2. Traumen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Traumen lands with a shot to the body.
Traumen moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Traumen tries a head kick but it misses.
Traumen tries to land a leg kick but Cruz saw it coming and moves away.
Traumen lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Traumen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Traumen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cruz. That's going to slow Traumen down.
Traumen misses with a body shot.
As Traumen backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cruz throws a body punch but Traumen moves out of range.
Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cruz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Traumen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Traumen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Traumen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Traumen counters with a nice body kick.
Cruz lands a jab to Traumen's midsection.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traumen slips a jab from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Traumen counters with a nice body shot.
Traumen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Traumen throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traumen.
Traumen blocks a jab.
Traumen throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Traumen manages to avoid it.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Traumen counters with a left to the body.
Traumen misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Cruz.
Nice defenses there by Traumen.
Traumen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traumen throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz counters with a good low kick that Traumen was not able to check.
Traumen misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Traumen's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lucas Traumen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Cruz'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A bone on bone clash there as Cruz blocks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Traumen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Traumen had a free shot at his head there.
Traumen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traumen connects with a body shot.
Traumen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Traumen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.
Traumen checks a low kick from Cruz.
Traumen connects with an inside leg kick.
Traumen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cruz misses.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traumen swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Traumen takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Traumen.#T1#
Cruz swings for the body but Traumen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Traumen! But no joy.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Traumen seems unphased.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Traumen backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cruz lunges at Traumen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Traumen's hand.
Traumen connects with a single shot there.
Traumen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Traumen checks a low kick from Cruz.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Traumen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz scores with a kick to the body.
Traumen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Traumen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Traumen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz misses with a left hand
and Traumen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traumen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.#T2#
Traumen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Traumen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Traumen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Traumen slips a jab from Cruz.
Traumen feints a counter leg kick.
Cruz throws a push kick but Traumen slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Traumen misses.
Traumen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Traumen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz throws a hook but Traumen blocks it.
Traumen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Traumen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.
Traumen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That kick from Traumen tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Traumen.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traumen manages to avoid it.#T3#
Traumen looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Traumens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Traumen.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Traumen ducks down to avoid it.
Traumen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Traumen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lucas Traumen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traumen.
Traumen 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 throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Traumen.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Traumen.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Traumen is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Cruz misses with a looping right.#T4#
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traumen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Traumen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cruz scores with a punch to the head.
Cruz throws a solid leg kick but Traumen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruz.
Traumen scores with a head kick.
#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Traumen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Traumen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traumen. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Traumen.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Traumen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacinto Cruz.
Well Cruz 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!
Jacinto Cruz retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Jacinto Cruz 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:
NYF 112: Saragih vs Hopson
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Saragih throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hopson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saragih is wriggling around but Hopson manages to pass to half guard.
Saragih looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saragih's coaches at Champion 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.
Hopson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hopson stops Saragih from getting back to his feet.
Saragih might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saragih moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hopson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hopson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hopson prevents Saragih from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Saragih thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Saragih keeps moving.
Hopson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saragih works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saragih is wriggling around but Hopson manages to pass to half guard.
Hopson wants to take a breather but Saragih is having none of it.
Saragih avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hopson.
Hopson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saragih striking from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hopson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saragih!
Hopson wants to control the pace but Saragih is squirming around nicely.
Saragih is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Saragih tries to hold on but Hopson postures up.
Hopson content just to control the position here.
Hopson is landing with some decent strikes but Saragih is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saragih tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
Hopson dominating with strikes here.
Saragih tries to reverse the position but Hopson maintains control.
Saragih is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Saragih is looking to get to half guard.
Hopson working the ground and pound effectively.
Saragih is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Saragih tries to hold on but Hopson postures up.
Saragih trying desperately to get to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Hopson.
Saragih flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Saragih takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Saragih trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Hopson.
Hopson tries to control but Saragih wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saragih is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Saragih is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hopson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopson lands a big elbow.
Hopson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Saragih is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saragih is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hopson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hopson loads up on a big right hand but Saragih slips the punch.
Saragih throws a body shot but no joy.
Saragih lands a leg kick that knocks Hopson off balance momentarily.
Hopson moves away from the strike by Saragih.
Hopson wants to counter the offense by Saragih and move into the clinch position.
Jack Saragih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saragih uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopson.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saragih throws a push kick but Hopson slaps the foot to one side.
Saragih takes one on the button.
Saragih misses with a lunging right hand
and Saragih takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saragih connects with a single shot there.
Hopson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left lands for Saragih.
Saragih throws a head kick that misses.
Saragih throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson is looking to clinch but Saragih is avoiding it.
Saragih fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saragih throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Saragih tries to sprawl but Hopson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1##ES#
Saragih manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hopson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Saragih prevents a body shot from Hopson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saragih.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Saragih controls his hands.
Saragih content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Hopson pushes Saragih back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saragih swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saragih swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Saragih tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saragih.
Hopson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Saragih.
A hook to the body from Hopson.
Hopson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopson lands with a left to the head. #T2#
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!
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Saragih struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Hopson digs a right hand into Saragih's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saragih's gas tank.
Saragih tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Saragih blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saragih seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hopson can turn it around.
Saragih misses with a body punch.
Hopson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saragih scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saragih blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Saragih controls the action.
Hopson pushes Saragih back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saragih slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Saragih uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saragih taking a breather. #T3#
Saragih lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Saragih.
Hopson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saragih misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saragih misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saragih works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Saragih.
#BC2#
Hopson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saragih.#TD2#
Hopson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saragih on his heels. He'll look to pass Saragih's guard now, I'm sure.
Saragih pulls Hopson in to control the position.
Saragih utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saragih is striking but Hopson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ground and pound from Hopson. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson working Saragih over with strikes.
Saragih is looking to improve his position.
Saragih is trying to control but can't.
Saragih on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hopson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hopson blocks the strikes from Saragih.
Jesse-James Hopson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hopson landing strikes from the mount.
Saragih flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Saragih tries to hold on but Hopson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesse-James Hopson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Saragih with a nice cross.
Hopson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saragih uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopson.
Hopson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saragih tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopson manages to circle out of the way.
Hopson blocks a head kick by Saragih.
Saragih lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopson slips a straight right by Saragih.
Hopson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopson blocks a head kick by Saragih.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saragih lands with a shot to the body.
Saragih looks to land a right hand but Hopson moved out of range.
Saragih throws a chopping leg kick but Hopson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saragih throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Saragih pushes Hopson up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Hopson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopson cracks Saragih with a nice body shot.
Saragih fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saragih misses with some punches.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Saragih.
Hopson lands a shoulder strike.
Hopson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saragih or not.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot in the inside from Saragih.
Saragih gets through Hopson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Hopson.
Hopson tries to break the clinch but Saragih is controlling the position.
Saragih swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopson lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Saragih breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saragih misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Saragih scores with a jab to the head.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saragih.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopson.
Hopson swings for the body but Saragih moves out of range.
Hopson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saragih swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saragih lands a nice shot that snaps Hopson's head back.
Hopson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saragih can pounce on him.
A big left from Saragih misses.
Saragih walks into a left hand.
Hopson slips a jab from Saragih.#TD2#
Hopson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopson lands in his opponent's guard.
Hopson looking to pass the guard.
Saragih is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hopson is controlling him. #T3#
Hopson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saragih is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saragih is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hopson is controlling him.
Saragih trying to strike off his back.
Hopson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hopson misses with an uppercut.
Hopson defending well as Saragih loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Saragih clinches up with Hopson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Hopson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saragih swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson goes for a takedown attempt but Saragih pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saragih connects with a solid leg kick.
Saragih throws an overhand right that lands on Hopson's shoulder, as Hopson tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saragih throws out the jab.
Saragih throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopson lands with an overhand left.
Saragih slips a jab from Hopson.
Saragih defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopson.
Jack Saragih has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
Saragih throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopson on the side of the head.
Saragih throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saragih.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jack Saragih did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Hopson misses with a wild body shot.
Saragih thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopson lands a head shot.#TD2#
Hopson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Hopson there.
Saragih pushes Hopson off looking to stand but Hopson dives back in and keeps control.
Saragih scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hopson manages to mount him!
Hopson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saragih really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
BOOM! Hopson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hopson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saragih just holding on.
Hopson with good strikes from the mount here!
Saragih is trying to stand up.
The referee warns Saragih that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Saragih tries to lock up and control but Hopson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hopson unloading with bombs!#ROC2#Saragih is rocked!
Saragih swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Oh Saragih is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopson controlling the position easily from mount.
Hopson looking to control but Saragih is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Hopson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saragih hang on?
Hopson controlling from the full mount.
Hopson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saragih?
Saragih is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Hopson avoids the attempt from Saragih to control.
Hopson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Saragih bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hopson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Jesse-James Hopson 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:
Bots de Garra 235
Date: Apr 02, 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 92 wins and 67 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 88 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Esteves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Curls quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Esteves
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Curls is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curls preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Esteves is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Curls wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls won't allow Esteves to pass to mount.
Esteves is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esteves is working away from the top position though.
Esteves prevents Curls from improving his position.
Esteves trying to advance position but Curls counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Esteves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves content to stall in guard here.
Esteves trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
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.#T3#
Curls 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.
Esteves trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Esteves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Curls is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully. #T4#
Curls seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Esteves trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Esteves passes Curls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Esteves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Esteves trying to control from Curls's half guard. Curls has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Curls keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls has his hands on Esteves's head, controlling the position.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T6#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esteves controlling from the top position. #T7#
Esteves wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls has his hands on Esteves's head, controlling the position.
Esteves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Esteves trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Esteves 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. #T9#
Curls keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curls controls Esteves momentarily but Esteves frees himself. #SUB#
Curls working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Esteves has passed into half guard!
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Esteves controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Esteves 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.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
Curls is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Esteves is stalling here. Curls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Esteves seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (4) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves tries to bench press Curls off him but Curls keeps the position.
Esteves is trying to control Curls's posture but Curls avoids it.
Esteves looking for a sweep but Curls has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (6) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Esteves has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (9) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Curls is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Curls not allowing Esteves to control his hands.
Esteves looking very determined here, making life difficult for Curls.
Curls controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
#T13#
Curls is not going to allow Esteves to sit and survive in this position.
Esteves manages to reverse the position and now he's in Curls's guard. Nice work there by Esteves.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (9) vs (4) Esteves
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Esteves advances to half guard.
Esteves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Curls's thigh. Curls counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Esteves trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T14#
Esteves stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Esteves trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 406: Handerson v McIntyre
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Hanma scores with a nice head shot.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Adunga Jr.
Hanma with the inside leg kick.
Adunga Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adunga Jr throws out the jab.
Adunga Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Adunga Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma connects with a body shot.
Hanma thumps Adunga Jr with a low kick.
Adunga Jr slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Adunga Jr.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Adunga Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adunga Jr digs a good hook to Hanma's body.
Adunga Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanma thuds his right hand into Adunga Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
A head kick misses from Hanma.
Hanma thuds a left hand into Adunga Jr's body.
Adunga Jr tries to move into range but Hanma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Adunga Jr saw that one coming.
Hanma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adunga Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adunga Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adunga Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Adunga Jr misses.
Adunga Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Adunga Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanma.
Hanma throwing a counter right hand but Adunga Jr manages to avoid it.
Hanma jabs Adunga Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanma.
Adunga Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Hanma coming out on top.
Adunga Jr lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
Adunga Jr looks to land a left hand but Hanma moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Adunga Jr misses.
It looked like Hanma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adunga Jr.
A jab from Adunga Jr misses.
It looked like Hanma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight right.
Hanma with the inside leg kick.
Adunga Jr throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hanma. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Adunga Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adunga Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Adunga Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Hanma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Adunga Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adunga Jr on the side of the head.
Hanma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adunga Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Adunga Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adunga Jr looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
Hanma throws a head kick but Adunga Jr moves out of range.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut.
Hanma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Kwadwo Adunga Jr has been cut.
Hanma throws a hook but Adunga Jr blocks it.
Adunga Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Adunga Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Adunga Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hanma lands with a nice body punch.
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adunga Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.#T4#
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Adunga Jr's head but Adunga Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Adunga Jr is out of range.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Hanma tried to score with a low kick but Adunga Jr checks it.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma misses with a head kick.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adunga Jr blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma moves out of range as Adunga Jr strikes.
Hanma throws the left hand but Adunga Jr avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanma.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwadwo Adunga Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adunga Jr works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Hanma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanma.
Adunga Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adunga Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma throws a leg kick
and Adunga Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Adunga Jr takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Hanma connects with an inside leg kick.
Adunga Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Hanma seems unphased.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adunga Jr can do to turn this around?
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanma throws a hook but Adunga Jr avoids it easily.
Adunga Jr connects with a right hand. Hanma shakes it off.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Adunga Jr.
Hanma walks into a jab.
Adunga Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
#T1#
Hanma throws a head kick but Adunga Jr moves out of range.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adunga Jr.
#KD2#
Adunga Jr lands a left and a right that send Hanma crashing to the mat, dazed. Adunga Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Hanma is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Hanma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adunga Jr counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
Kwadwo Adunga Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1149 Young v Kyrylo
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
John throws a lazy right hand but Matthew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthew.
Matthew throws a combination that misses
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
John misses with a hook.
John ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matthew throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
Matthew ducks under a wild hook from John.
Matthew swings for the body but John moves out of range.
Matthew motions for John to come forward. Matthew throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matthew misses with a lunging right hand
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matthew misses with an uppercut.
Matthew slips under a jab from John.
Matthew cracks a nice hook into John's ribs.
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!
John needs to keep his hands up - Matthew had a free shot at his head there.
John looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matthew looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
John throws a hook to the side of Matthew's head but Matthew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Matthew throws a jab when John was well out of range.
Matthew throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
Matthew takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
Matthew's corner calls for a 1-2. Matthew obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matthew is out of range and John settles back down.
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
John missing with a left hand there. Matthew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John lands a right hook to the body.
Matthew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthew throws a head kick that misses.
John stuns Matthew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matthew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthew blocks a low kick nicely.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthew moves away.
A head kick misses from Matthew.
John throws an off balance right hand
and Matthew counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthew swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by John.#T2#
Matthew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of John 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matthew misses with a body shot.
John is looking to chop away at Matthew's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthew! But no joy.
John throws a sloppy body shot
and Matthew counters with a straight right hand.
John moves away from the strike by Matthew.
Good leg kick by Matthew.
John lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matthew takes a step back to recover.
Matthew misses with a straight right.
John blocks a jab.
Matthew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
John takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matthew connects with a leg kick.
John throws a wild body kick that Matthew sees coming a mile off.
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matthew.
Matthew blocks a head kick by John.
#T3#
Matthew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from John misses.
Matthew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
Matthew feints a counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matthew.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matthew misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
John turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Matthew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
John is looking to score with low kicks.
Matthew connects with a single shot there.
John scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
John with a nice cross.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
John slips under a jab from Matthew.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthew is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Matthew. Beautiful body shot.
Matthew lands a head shot.
John walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matthew checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matthew is looking to slow John down with leg kicks. #T4#
John gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matthew avoids the head kick by John.
Matthew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthew. Matthew obviously looking to wear him down.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from John misses its target.
Matthew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthew scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthew misses the target.
Matthew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Matthew looks to move away, John throws a big counter combo but Matthew just gets out of the way.
John with a hook.
John misses the shot to the body.
John fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matthew is out of range.
Matthew throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthew slips under a jab from John.
John's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthew under the eye.
Matthew throws a leg kick
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Matthew will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
John misses with a shot to the body
and Matthew counters with an outside leg kick.
Matthew missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John misses with a hook. Matthew ducked under it nicely.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Patrick Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthew with a hook.
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
Matthew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matthew tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matthew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
John misses with a low kick.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthew misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
John moves forwards but Matthew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matthew takes one on the chin but seems OK.
John connects with the punch.
Patrick Matthew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthew just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthew moves away from the strike by John. #T1#
Good leg kick by John.
Matthew stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from John.
John tries to score with a low kick but Matthew moves his leg out of the way.
Donk. Matthew catches John right on the button with a cross.
Matthew misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
John connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matthew bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps John's head backwards.
Matthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
John slips a straight right by Matthew.
John attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matthew needs to keep his hands up - John had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for John.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John misses with a straight left.
John throws a shot from downtown. Matthew moves away and avoids it.
John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matthew can pounce on him.
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
John jabs Matthew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matthew just misses with a punch to the body.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthew throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
Matthew loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
A left lands for Matthew.
Matthew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthew looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
John is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
John misses with a body shot.
Matthew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matthew throws a big shot that misses.
John throws a hook but Matthew blocks it.
John backing away here, and Matthew unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from John misses.
John lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
John throws a looping overhand right but Matthew ducks down to avoid it.
Matthew misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Matthew finds it's target.
John ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.#T3#
John lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
John lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matthew at a distance.
John with a nice calf kick.
John on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
John misses with a right hand
and Matthew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John takes a swing at Matthew's ribcage but misses.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthew.
John throws the left hand but Matthew avoids the punch easily.
Matthew misses with a two punch combination.
John misses the jab.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John thuds his right hand into Matthew's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matthew moves forwards but John connects with a nice, crisp jab.
John throws a sloppy head kick and Matthew moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John throws a lazy right hand but Matthew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John misses with a jab, cross combination.
John looks to land a left hand but Matthew moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Matthew with a jab.
Matthew clobbers John with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matthew throws a combination. John tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Matthew lands the left hand.
Matthew lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
John looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
John takes a jab right on the kisser.
John scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
John lands with an overhand left.
Good exchange - Matthew coming out on top.
Matthew scores with a nice head shot.
Matthew fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matthew throws a jab when John was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John is looking to counter punch.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthew lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Matthew.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Matthew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
John misses with an uppercut.
Matthew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthew throws a combination that misses
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Matthew misses its intended target.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John misses with a hook to the body
and Matthew counters with a big head kick but John shrugs it off.
John throws a leg kick
and Matthew counters with a good low kick that John was not able to check.
Matthew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthew lands an overhand right.
A big right from Matthew misses.
A low kick from Matthew is predictable there
and John counters with a series of strikes. Matthew will be more careful next time no doubt.
John throws a head kick but Matthew moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John slips under a jab.
Matthew scores with a nice strike.
Matthew lands a glancing blow to the side of John's head.
Matthew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
John throws a hook to the side of Matthew's head but Matthew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Matthew misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthew misses the target.
Matthew lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthew.
As Matthew backs away, John returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matthew slips a jab from John.
John cracks Matthew with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Matthew misses
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as John backs up against the cage.
John moves forwards but Matthew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matthew lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John connects with a jab.
Matthew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthew lands a nice looking body shot.
Matthew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
#T2#
Matthew throws a quick inside leg kick.
John throws the left hand but Matthew avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Matthew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthew misses with a looping left.
Matthew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matthew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from John. That one must have hurt.
John goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
John misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Matthew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract John.
John looks to throw the jab but Matthew is out of range.
Matthew misses with an uppercut.
Matthew throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John lands with a kick to the temple. Matthew shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Matthew defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
John stuns Matthew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
John throws a body punch but Matthew moves out of range. #T3#
John misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Matthew.
Matthew moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthew throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
John throws out a powerful jab.
Matthew moves out of range as John strikes.
Matthew feints and then cracks John's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow John down.
John with a hook.
John misses with a straight left.
John throws a shot from downtown. Matthew moves away and avoids it.
Matthew walks into a jab.
John slips a jab from Matthew.
John cracks Matthew with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
John misses with a looping left.
John throws a lazy right hand but Matthew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Matthew misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John moves away from the strike by Matthew.
Matthew throws a predictable looking body shot
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.
Matthew misses with an uppercut.
Matthew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
John lands with a cross.
John throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matthew counters with a right hand to the body.
John looks to land a right hand but Matthew moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Matthew does a little dance to reset his feet.
John walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John throws a leg kick but Matthew moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthew throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
Matthew catches John with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Matthew.
John feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chris John did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Matthew thuds his right hand into John's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matthew scores with a sloppy right hand. John should have avoided that one.
Matthew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
John blocks a jab.
John throws a head kick but Matthew moves out of range.
Matthew looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
John throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
John throws a low kick, looking for Matthew's leg but Matthew calmly moves out of range.
Matthew misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew scores with a jab to the body.
John throws a lazy right hand but Matthew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthew looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from John.
John scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matthew slips under a jab.#T1#
Matthew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthew takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
Matthew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John throws a looping overhand right but Matthew ducks down to avoid it.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
John avoids a punch combination nicely.
John getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping leg kick lands for John.
Matthew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthew.
Matthew jabs John right on the nose. John blinks but takes it well.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matthew throws a hook but John blocks it.
John lands a front kick.
John throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthew blocks a jab.
Matthew looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
Matthew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew avoids a kick to the body.
Matthew lands a nice looking body shot.
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John checks a leg kick.
Matthew throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matthew misses with a looping right.
Matthew throws out a powerful jab.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthew.
Some wild striking there from Matthew.
John fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matthew looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Matthew misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
Matthew takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
Matthew throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
As Matthew looks to move away, John throws a big counter combo but Matthew just gets out of the way.
Matthew throws a right hand that John ducks under and follows up with a left that John also avoids with ease.
A clash of legs there as John blocks the low kick.
Matthew misses with a hook
letting John counter with a right hand.
Matthew punishes John's body with a nice straight punch.
John misses with a low kick.
Matthew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from John misses.
Matthew throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
John takes a swing at Matthew's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthew! But no joy.
John scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
John throws a looping overhand right but Matthew ducks down to avoid it.
John lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matthew throws a combination. John tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John dodges the punch combination from Matthew.
John connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthew's hands.
John misses with a low kick.
John slips under a jab.
John blocks a head kick by Matthew.
Matthew lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matthew has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from John.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthew.
Matthew throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matthew clobbers John with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matthew throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by John.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Patrick Matthew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
John throws an overhand right that lands on Matthew's shoulder, as Matthew tries to avoid the shot.
Patrick Matthew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
John scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
John fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matthew is out of range.
Matthew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John throws a leg kick
and Matthew counters with a series of strikes. John will be more careful next time no doubt.
John scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthew misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Matthew.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Matthew misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
John throws a counter high kick but Matthew was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Matthew.
A slow jab from Matthew misses its intended target.
John moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John throws a looping overhand right but Matthew ducks down to avoid it.
John throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Matthew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on John. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by John.
John swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matthew cracks John with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Matthew misses.
Matthew scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
Matthew fakes a jab and throws a low kick but John checks it well.
Matthew misses with a head kick.
Matthew connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
John lands a jab to the head.
John connects with a nice looking jab.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
Matthew with a jab.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and John counters with a leg kick.
Matthew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John slips under a jab.
Matthew looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.#T2#
Matthew misses with a shot to the body
letting John counter with a right hand.
Matthew chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before John can pounce on him.
Matthew with a nice cross.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John walks into a straight right hand from Matthew.
Matthew bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matthew lands a lovely overhand right.
Matthew checks the leg kick nicely there.
John throws the left hand but Matthew avoids the punch easily.
John misses the shot to the body.
John is looking to slow Matthew down with leg kicks.
John walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matthew scores with a jab to the body.
John throws a leg kick but Matthew moved away.
Matthew misses with an uppercut.
John throwing a counter right hand but Matthew manages to avoid it.
John throws a hook but Matthew blocks it.#T3#
Matthew blocks a low kick nicely.
John throws a solid leg kick but Matthew takes the impact on his shin and smiles at John.
A little jabbing left from Matthew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matthew staying out of range there.
Matthew was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matthew connects with a looping right hand.
Matthew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but John circles away quickly and effectively.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for Matthew.
Matthew scores with a nice strike.
Chris John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew lands a right hook to the body.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthew blocks a head kick by John.
Nice straight punches there by Matthew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthew.
John slips under a jab.
Matthew checks a low kick from John.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthew.#T4#
Matthew fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt John.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John is looking to land body kicks.
John lunges at Matthew with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthew's hand.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
John throws a right and a left that Matthew avoids nicely.
John getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matthew misses with a low kick.
Matthew with a nice calf kick.
Matthew misses with a looping right.
John throws a body punch but Matthew moves out of range.
Matthew checks a low kick from John.
Matthew with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John throws a looping overhand right but Matthew ducks down to avoid it.
Matthew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. John doesn't seem bothered though.
Matthew scores with a decent looking hook.
Matthew moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Matthew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matthew has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Patrick Matthew!
Patrick Matthew is the new lightweight champion!
Patrick Matthew decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 234
Date: Mar 29, 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 36 wins and 39 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 88 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Esteves with that takedown attempt.
Esteves fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Esteves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Hayek to the ground. Esteves is now in Von Hayek's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves looking to sit in guard and control but Von Hayek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (2) vs (2) Esteves
Von Hayek has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esteves is pulling down on Von Hayek's head. It's preventing any offense from Von Hayek, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Von Hayek content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Esteves has locked up a guillotine! Esteves's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Von Hayek is holding on here and Esteves must be using up a lot of energy. Von Hayek has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Esteves gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vartan Esteves!
In his post fight interview, Vartan Esteves started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
NYF 110:Zigaro vs Dandrakulo 3
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Yordan connects with a leg kick.
Yordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yordan.
Edison misses with a few strikes there.
Yordan scores with a sloppy right hand. Edison should have avoided that one.
Yordan throws out a loose jab but Edison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Edison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Yordan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yordan misses with a hook. Edison ducked under it nicely.
Yordan misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Edison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yordan 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yordan, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Edison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yordan. Edison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yordan looks to throw the jab but Edison is out of range.
Yordan swings for the body but Edison moves out of range.
Edison feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Yordan lands an overhand right.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Edison is just out of range.
Edison shoots in looking for a takedown but Yordan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edison.
Yordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edison manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Yordan as he connects with a hook.
Edison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Edison wants to counter with a clinch but Yordan pushes him away.
Yordan misses with a body shot.
Yordan scores with a nice strike.
Yordan lands a jab.
Yordan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yordan throws a body punch but Edison moves out of range.
Yordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edison avoids the head kick by Yordan.
Yordan throws a hook but Edison blocks it.
Edison ducks under a wild hook from Yordan.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edison manages to avoid it.
Edison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Yordan's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yordan throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Edison counters with a shoot takedown. Yordan fights it but they end up in guard.
Yordan has his feet on Edison's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Edison slips under a jab from Yordan.
Edison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Edison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Yordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edison was well out of range. Poor timing from Yordan.
Yordan swings for the body but Edison moves out of range.
Edison moves out of range of the strikes.
Edison throws out a loose jab but Yordan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Yordan throws a body punch but Edison moves out of range.
Edison tries for a takedown but Yordan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yordan avoids the body shot from Edison.
The fighters circling - Yordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yordan misses the shot to the body.
Yordan misses with an uppercut. Edison saw that one coming.
Jab by Yordan.
Daud Yordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edison catches Yordan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yordan throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Edison counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet.
Edison advances to full mount.
Yordan regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yordan won't allow Edison to pass to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Edison seems to be working for a kimura but Yordan defends the submission attempt.
Edison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Edison is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yordan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yordan is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Edison working for a submission but Yordan is keeping him at bay.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yordan digs a good hook to Edison's body.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Edison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edison throws a right and a left that Yordan avoids nicely.
Yordan jabs Edison right on the nose. Edison blinks but takes it well.
Yordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edison can do to turn this around?
Edison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edison.
Yordan loads up on a big right hand but Edison slips the punch.
Edison feints the counter takedown.
Yordan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daud Yordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Yordan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yordan misses with a straight left.
Yordan throws a body punch but Edison moves out of range.
Yordan lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Yordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edison avoids a kick to the body.
Edison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edison wants to counter the offense by Yordan and move into the clinch position.
Edison wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yordan.
Daud Yordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Edison feints the counter takedown.
Edison cracks Yordan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edison.
Yordan takes one to the side of the head.
Yordan misses with a straight right.
Edison takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yordan lands a jab to Edison's midsection.#T2#
Edison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yordan.
Yordan takes a swing at Edison's ribcage but misses.
Yordan connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yordan.
Yordan misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Edison gets the takedown into side control.
Yordan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Edison 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.
Yordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yordan gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Edison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Edison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Edison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yordan throws a head punch that misses.
Yordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Yordan is trying to break the clinch but Edison has him pressed against the cage.
Edison goes for a takedown attempt but Yordan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yordan lands a leg kick that knocks Edison off balance momentarily.
Jab from Yordan.
Yordan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yordan lands with a hook. Edison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yordan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edison throws a hook but Yordan blocks it.
Yordan scores with a body shot.
Yordan lands a nice hook to Edison's body. Edison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edison 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.
Yordan misses the body punch #TD2#
and Edison counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yordan!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yordan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Yordan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Edison has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Edison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yordan is surviving well by controlling Edison's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Edison looking to secure an arm triangle but Yordan defends it well.
Yordan really wants to buck Edison off and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Edison is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yordan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yordan!
Edison 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Yordan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yordan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Edison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edison scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Yordan manages to break the clinch.
Edison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edison defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand.
Edison digs a good body shot into Yordan's ribs.
Yordan misses with a looping right.
Edison wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yordan with a nice calf kick.#T1##CL2#
Edison gets a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yordan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edison letting Yordan take a breather here.#BC#
Yordan manages to break the clinch.
Yordan lands a jab to the head.
Yordan throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Edison drives through with a takedown into Yordan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yordan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Yordan. No joy for Edison on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Yordan misses the target.
Yordan lands a head shot.
Edison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yordan but Yordan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Addy Edison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Edison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yordan blocks a jab.
Edison takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yordan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Edison drives through with a takedown into Yordan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yordan keeping full guard, as Edison tries to pass.
Yordan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but Yordan is retaining full guard.
Yordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Yordan, not yet.
Yordan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yordan keeping full guard, as Edison tries to pass. #T3#
Edison is pushing down on Yordan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yordan is fighting to maintain full guard but Edison has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Edison is trying to work for a kimura but Yordan is defending well.
#SUB2#
Edison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yordan sees it coming and defends easily.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet.
Daud Yordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Yordan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Edison is looking to clinch.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edison manages to avoid it.
Yordan throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Edison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yordan won't be happy with that.
Yordan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Yordan. That's going to slow Edison down.
Edison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edison.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Addy Edison.
Edison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Edison.
Yordan lands a high kick!
Yordan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yordan lands a right hook to the body.
Edison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yordan throws a leg kick which misses Edison's front leg but catches the back leg as Edison tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yordan scores with a hook to the body. Edison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edison ducks under a wild hook from Yordan.
Edison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edison fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daud Yordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yordan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daud Yordan!
In his post fight interview, Daud Yordan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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SYN 1155 Chai vs. Obama
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Dragneel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dragneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goat works Dragneel's body with a nice hook.
Dragneel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goat is looking to land body kicks.
Goat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goat avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a nice shot that snaps Goat's head back.
Goat lands a nice hook to Dragneel's body. Dragneel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goat.
A left lands for Goat.
Dragneel throws a low kick, looking for Goat's leg but Goat calmly moves out of range.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Goat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat cracks Dragneel with a good jab.
Dragneel with a nice calf kick.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Goat lands with an overhand left.
Goat slips a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Dragneel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragneel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Dragneel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dragneel fails to land.
Goat prevents a body shot from Dragneel. #BC2#
Goat breaks the clinch.
Goat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dragneel throws a lazy body kick
and Goat counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goat.
Dragneel misses with a hook to the body
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Goat.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Goat.
Goat just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Goat misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dragneel connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Goat scoring well with a low kick there.
Dragneel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goat has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Goat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dragneel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Goat misses.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Goat's head but Goat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goat cracks a nice hook into Dragneel's ribs.
Goat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Goat.
Dragneel swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Goat counter with a right hand.
Dragneel tries to score with a low kick but Goat moves his leg out of the way.
Goat scores with a jab. Dragneel acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Goat has closed the distance and engaged Dragneel in a clinch.
#BC2#
Goat breaks from the clinch.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goat can pounce on him.
A left lands for Dragneel.
Goat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goat looks for the body kick but Dragneel saw that one coming.
Goat jabs at Dragneel's body.
Goat avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a hook to the body. Goat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dragneel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dragneel scrambles back to his feet.
Dragneel misses with a jab to the body
enabling Goat to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel moves out of range as Goat strikes.
Good shot there by Dragneel.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goat throws a chopping leg kick but Dragneel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goat scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dragneel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragneel lands with a nice combination. Goat backs away looking to recover.
Dragneel throws out a leg kick but Goat moves out of range and Dragneel only half commits.
Goat feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goat.
Goat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goat throws a solid leg kick but Dragneel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goat.
It appears Dragneel was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dragneel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goat can pounce on him.
Goat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dragneel throws a shot to the body.
Goat defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Dragneel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goat misses with a hook to the body
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragneel in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goat lands a body shot.
Goat scores with a shot to the body.
Goat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragneel.
A nice side step and Goat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Goat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragneel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
Goat avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
A shot to the liver by Goat. Beautiful body shot.
Dragneel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goat scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat connects with a high kick.
Goat moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Goat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Goat is out of range.
Goat scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Goat connects with a body shot.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Goat saw that one coming.
Goat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goat misses with a jab to the body
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragneel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Goat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragneel.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Dragneel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dragneel.
Goat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragneel. That did some damage!
Goat misses with a looping left.
Dragneel 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel moves out of range as Goat throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by Dragneel. #T2#
Goat misses with a hook
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goat counters with a nice uppercut.
Goat lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragneel's head.
Goat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Goat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Goat.
Dragneel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Goat jabs Dragneel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Billi Goat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goat lands a nice looking body shot.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goat.
Goat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Goat moves out of range easily.
Dragneel thuds a left hand into Goat's body.
Goat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goat throws a chopping leg kick but Dragneel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Goat throws the kick towards the body but Dragneel avoids it.
Goat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Goat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goat.
Goat looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goat throws a sloppy body shot
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel cracks Goat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goat with a nice calf kick.
Goat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Goat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Dragneel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goat doesn't seem phased though.
Dragneel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragneel lands a head shot.
Goat dips to his left and cracks Dragneel with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Goat lands with an uppercut that bounces Dragneel off the cage and back into range.
Goat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Goat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Goat throws a good cross that connects.
Goat scores with a jab.
A low kick from Dragneel is predictable there
and Goat counters with a right hand to the body.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Goat moves out of range.
A low kick from Dragneel misses
and Goat counters with a right hand to the body.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goat takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dragneel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dragneel throws a shot to the body.
Dragneel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Goat misses the target.
Goat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Goat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dragneel.
Goat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Goat.
Dragneel moves forwards but Goat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goat throws a push kick but Dragneel slaps the foot to one side.
Dragneel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goat.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Goat.
A good leg kick by Goat.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Goat misses.
Goat misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel ducks right into an uppercut from Goat.
Dragneel misses with a right hand
and Goat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Goat - just one landing.
Goat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Goat ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Dragneel swings for the body but Goat moves out of range.
Dragneel misses the body punch
and Goat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Goat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dragneel throws a leg kick that misses.
Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Goat slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goat connects with a leg kick.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Goat slips the punch.
Goat avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
A big right from Goat misses.
Goat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Goat throws a big shot that misses.
Goat checks a low kick from Dragneel.#T2#
Goat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragneel in his tracks.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Goat counters with a right hand to the body.
Goat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goat at a distance.
Goat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat slips a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goat.
Goat moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Goat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dragneel takes a step back to recover.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Goat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goat looks for the body kick but Dragneel saw that one coming. #T3#
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Goat throws a low kick but Dragneel avoids it.
Dragneel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goat backs up against the cage.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Goat throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Goat lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Goat. Beautiful body shot.
Goat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dragneel under the eye.
Goat checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Dragneel backing away here, and Goat unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Goat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goat throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Goat lands a jab.
Goat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goat lands a front kick.
Goat scores with a jab.#T4#
Goat lands a body shot.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Goat.
Dragneel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Goat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dragneel if he has to take too many more of those.
Dragneel defending well as Goat loads up on a big left hand.
Dragneel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goat tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goat.
Dragneel swings for the body but Goat moves out of range.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Goat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Dragneel tests Goat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goat looks to land a body kick but Dragneel moved away.
Dragneel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goat moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
A low kick lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Goat ducks down to avoid it.
Goat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Dragneel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat throws a push kick but Dragneel slaps the foot to one side.
Dragneel throws a hook but Goat avoids it easily.
Goat throws a good cross that connects.
Dragneel misses with a body punch
and Goat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dragneel lands with a kick to the temple. Goat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat scores with a jab.#CL2#
Goat moves into the clinch.
Dragneel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goat lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Goat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragneel.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Goat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goat lands with a right to the head.
Goat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goat blocks a body shot from Dragneel.
Goat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goat lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Goat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dragneel cracks Goat with an open hand slap.
Goat scores with a punch to the head.
Dragneel moves away from the strike by Goat.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Goat is just out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dragneel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goat thows a body kick. Dragneel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goat.
Goat throws a front kick that sends Dragneel stumbling back into the cage.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Goat is just out of range.
Goat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goat blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
Goat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dragneel back to the cage. Goat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dragneel blocks the body kick.
Dragneel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goat misses with a body shot.
Goat cracks Dragneel with a good jab.
Goat's corner calls for a 1-2. Goat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Goat moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Goat lands a jab to Dragneel's midsection.
Dragneel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goat counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goat throws out the jab.
Dragneel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Goat tenderised Dragneel's leg. Dragneel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dragneel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goat connects with a solid leg kick.
Goat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goat just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDragneel.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Goat.
Goat throws a front kick aimed at Dragneel's knee but Dragneel avoids it well.
Goat lands a head kick. Dragneel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dragneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Goat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goat misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Goat throws a leg kick which misses Dragneel's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragneel tries to avoid it.
Goat looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Jab from Dragneel.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goat crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dragneel - the referee stops the clock and Goat gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dragneel. Goat manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Goat scores with a nice body kick.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel connects with a body shot.
Dragneel connects with the punch.
Dragneel moves out of range of the leg kick from Goat.
Goat avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Goat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goat misses with a lunging right hand
and Dragneel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dragneel walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Dragneel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Dragneel scores with a leg kick.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat misses with a body punch
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goat.
The crowd cheers as Dragneel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goat doesn't seem phased though.
Goat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Goat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel misses with a leg kick
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel thumps Goat with a low kick.
Goat throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Goat moves out of range easily. #T1#
Goat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goat.
Goat lands with a cross.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Goat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Goat.
Dragneel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dragneel scrambles back to his feet.
Dragneel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel drops his hands momentarily and Goat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goat jabs Dragneel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goat wants to clinch up but Dragneel keeps it at a distance.
Goat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goat's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goat connects with a body shot that sends Dragneel's belly button to the back.#T2#
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Goat moves out of range easily.
Goat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goat throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dragneel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
A nice leg kick from Goat, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel keeps the fight on the outside.
Goat wants to land a leg kick but Dragneel is out of range.
Goat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goat counters with a thumping low kick.
Goat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dragneel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goat can pounce on him.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
And Goat responds with a good body kick, but Dragneel manages to step out the way in time.
Goat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goat throws a body shot but no joy.
Goat scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Dragneel throws a chopping leg kick but Goat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goat throws an overhand right that lands on Dragneel's shoulder, as Dragneel tries to avoid the shot.
Goat throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dragneel's head backwards.
Dragneel scores with a leg kick.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goat walks into a jab.
Dragneel with a nice cross.
Dragneel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goat lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goat counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Goat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Goat lands a nice hook to Dragneel's body. Dragneel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dragneel momentarily.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Goat only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goat moves away.
Goat feints and then cracks Dragneel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dragneel down.
Goat on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Goat is rocked!
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Goat checks it.
Goat is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Goat works the jab nicely.
Goat seems to have recovered his senses.
Goat throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goat lands a slapping body shot.
Dragneel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billi Goat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billi Goat!
A relieved looking Billi Goat 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:
C403: Cruz vs Jiang II
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Crenshaw moves out of range as Traumen throws a body kick.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traumen.
Traumen digs a good body shot into Crenshaw's ribs.
Crenshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Crenshaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crenshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traumen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crenshaw! But no joy.
Traumen lands a body shot.
Traumen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traumen looks to throw the jab but Crenshaw is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crenshaw! But no joy.
Traumen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crenshaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Traumen throws an off balance right hand
and Crenshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traumen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice jab there from Traumen.
Crenshaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crenshaw slips under a jab from Traumen.#T1#
Traumen misses with an uppercut. Crenshaw saw that one coming.
Crenshaw tries to land a front kick but Traumen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw thinks about the counter body kick.
Crenshaw avoids the head kick by Traumen.
#CL2#
Crenshaw closes the distance and clinches.
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Traumen avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
Traumen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crenshaw.
Traumen lands an uppercut.
Traumen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traumen misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Traumen.
Traumen is trying to stall.
Traumen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crenshaw is keeping busy.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Crenshaw.
Traumen blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Traumen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traumen's elbow.
Crenshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Traumen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traumen tries to circle away but Crenshaw has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traumen.
Crenshaw lands with a left to the head.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Traumen controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Traumen.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Crenshaw misses with the head strike.
Crenshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traumen misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crenshaw is working Traumen over against the cage.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Traumen.
Crenshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Traumen digs a right hand underneath Crenshaw's ribcage. Crenshaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crenshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traumen backwards.
Crenshaw presses Traumen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Traumen is trying to maintain a safe position but Crenshaw gets an underhook and turns Traumen into the cage.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Traumen scores with a shot to the side of Crenshaw's head.
Traumen takes a shot to the head.
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Traumen avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
Crenshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Crenshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traumen backwards.
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Traumen avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
Traumen lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Traumen is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traumen blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Traumen.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Traumen blocks it.
Traumen tries to break free but Crenshaw pushes him back against the cage.
Traumen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crenshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crenshaw scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Traumen manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crenshaw crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Traumen - the referee stops the clock and Crenshaw gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Traumen. Crenshaw manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Traumen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crenshaw checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Traumen throws a sloppy head kick and Crenshaw moves out of range easily.
Crenshaw follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Traumen throws a right hand that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a nice body shot.
Crenshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Traumen moves out of range easily.
Traumen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Traumen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Crenshaw will probably get the nod.
That's time! Traumen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Traumen throws a jab when Crenshaw was well out of range.
Crenshaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Traumen avoids a kick to the body.
Lucas Traumen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traumen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Traumen throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crenshaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Traumen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Traumen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Traumen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Crenshaw manages to circle out of the way.
Crenshaw moves away from the strike by Traumen.
Crenshaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traumen throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Traumen lands a head kick. Crenshaw smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traumen. Crenshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crenshaw thinks about the counter body kick.
Crenshaw avoids the body shot from Traumen.
#T1#
Traumen throws a hook but Crenshaw avoids it easily.
Traumen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Traumen throws a front kick that sends Crenshaw stumbling back into the cage.
Traumen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crenshaw feints a counter leg kick.
Lucas Traumen is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Traumen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crenshaw doesn't seem phased though.
Traumen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traumen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crenshaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Traumen can pounce on him.
Traumen takes a swing at Crenshaw's ribcage but misses.
Traumen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Crenshaw counter with a right hand.
Crenshaw tries to clinch but Traumen moves out of range.
Traumen is looking to counter the offense by Crenshaw and move into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Crenshaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Traumen connects with a looping right hand.
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crenshaw manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crenshaw with a nice calf kick.
Traumen misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crenshaw! But no joy.
Crenshaw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Traumen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Traumen.
That kick from Traumen tenderised Crenshaw's leg. Crenshaw is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crenshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Traumen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crenshaw on the side of the head.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Traumen.
Crenshaw is trying to counter with his kicks.
Traumen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crenshaw can do to turn this around?
Crenshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Traumen.
Crenshaw follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Traumen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Traumen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Traumen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crenshaw misses with a body kick.
Crenshaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Traumen takes a swing at Crenshaw's ribcage but misses.
Crenshaw follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Crenshaw takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Traumen fails to land.
Crenshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traumen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Don Crenshaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Traumen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traumen's elbow.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Traumen.
Crenshaw is working Traumen over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Traumen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crenshaw tries to work over Traumen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crenshaw tries to work over Traumen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Traumen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Crenshaw as the two fighters clinch.
Crenshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crenshaw lands a body shot.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traumen's elbow.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traumen misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Traumen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Traumen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Traumen swings for the body but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crenshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Traumen.
Crenshaw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Traumen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Traumen is just out of range.
Traumen throws an overhand right that lands on Crenshaw's shoulder, as Crenshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Crenshaw misses with a body kick.
Traumen misses with a shot to the body
and Crenshaw counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Crenshaw throws a nice looking combination but Traumen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Traumen lands a head kick!
Traumen throws a head kick that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Traumen throws a jab when Crenshaw was well out of range.
Crenshaw thinks about the counter body kick.
Crenshaw wants to clinch.
Crenshaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Traumen.
Traumen lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Crenshaw throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Traumen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crenshaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crenshaw 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.
Traumen missing with a left hand there. Crenshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traumen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Crenshaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Traumen lands with a cross.
Traumen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crenshaw shapes to counter with a head kick.
Traumen throws a hook to the side of Crenshaw's head but Crenshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traumen tries a low kick but Crenshaw avoids it.
Traumen throws the left hand but Crenshaw avoids the punch easily.
Crenshaw is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Traumen misses with a jab to the body
#KD2#
and Crenshaw counters with a crisp one two that drops Traumen! Crenshaw thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Traumen to his feet! Traumen is in big trouble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Traumen throws a front kick aimed at Crenshaw's knee but Crenshaw avoids it well.
Traumen misses the shot to the body.
Crenshaw throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Traumen scores with a decent looking hook.
Traumen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crenshaw unleashes a big counter combination but Traumen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Traumen.
Traumen thumps Crenshaw with a low kick.
Traumen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crenshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Traumen.
Crenshaw is trying to counter with his kicks.
Crenshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Traumen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crenshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Traumen.#T4#
Traumen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traumen connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crenshaw - that will leave a mark!
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traumen cracks a nice hook into Crenshaw's ribs.
Crenshaw walks into a left hand.
Crenshaw avoids the head kick by Traumen.
Traumen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traumen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Traumen does it's job there.#CL2#
Crenshaw has Traumen up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traumen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Traumen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Traumen 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Traumen!
After the fight, Lucas Traumen 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.
Don Crenshaw spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'. |
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Event:
S60: Kreischer vs. Bozic
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Kurosaki takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Kurosaki lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Kurosaki throws a right hand that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Kurosaki misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ichigho Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range.
Kurosaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kurosaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Kurosaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurosaki off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurosaki misses the body punch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Kurosaki down.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Kurosaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Kurosaki connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Kurosaki's head back.
Kurosaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Smith misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Kurosaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kurosaki.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a lazy head kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurosaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurosaki! But no joy.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Kurosaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurosaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith is looking to slow Kurosaki down with leg kicks.
Kurosaki lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurosaki connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Kurosaki thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Kurosaki.
Smith staying out of range there.
Kurosaki connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Kurosaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kurosaki blocks the low kick.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Kurosaki shrugs it off. #T2#
Kurosaki takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a wild body kick that Kurosaki sees coming a mile off.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Kurosaki as he checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kurosaki punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurosaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kurosaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kurosaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kurosaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurosaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ichigho Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Kurosaki feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki lands with a right hand.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurosaki looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Ichigho Kurosaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurosaki connects with a body shot.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith checks a leg kick.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Kurosaki misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith 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. #T2#
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Kurosaki dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Kurosaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Kurosaki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Kurosaki clinches up against the ropes.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Kurosaki is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Kurosaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ichigho Kurosaki.
I've got Kurosaki 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 Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichigho Kurosaki!
In his post fight interview, Ichigho Kurosaki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Kenny Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'. |
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