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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C474: Love vs Smith
Date: Nov 16, 2025 |
#R1# Okafor misses with an uppercut. Shida throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily. Shida just misses with a punch to the body.
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with a right hand and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A punch combination from Okafor misses. Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a low kick, right behind Okafor 's knee. Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shida. Okafor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shida under the eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shida throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it. Shida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A jab from Okafor misses. Moses Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Shida swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor. Shida half committed to a counter leg kick. Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Shida misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy. Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shida moves away. It looked like Shida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Okafor misses with a body shot.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Nice straight punches there by Shida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shida. Shida walks into a jab. Shida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2# Shida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Okafor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Shida is out of range. Shida on the wrong end of a nice jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a nice body shot. Okafor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Okafor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okafor scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Moses Okafor has been cut. Okafor lunges at Shida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shida's hand. Okafor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Shida blocks a jab. As Okafor backs away, Shida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Shida walks into a left hand. Shida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Okafor looks winded!#T3# Okafor throws a hook but Shida avoids it easily. Shida catches Okafor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Shida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Okafor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Shida counters with a straight right hand. Okafor looks to land a combination but Shida avoids it well. Okafor gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Okafor tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Shida is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Okafor buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Okafor!! Okafor is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Shida throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida! After winning the bout, Takeda Shida 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:
C470: Shida vs Kemppainen
Date: Nov 02, 2025 |
#R1# Abrazos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okafor. Abrazos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Abrazos throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot. Pablo Abrazos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Abrazos tries to land a leg kick but Okafor saw it coming and moves away.
Abrazos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Abrazos throws a nice inside leg kick. Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick. Abrazos keeps the fight on the outside. A big left from Okafor misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Abrazos. A jab from Okafor does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Abrazos has been cut. Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abrazos. Okafor tries to clinch but Abrazos moves out of range. Abrazos slips under a jab from Okafor. A looping hook to the body misses from Abrazos. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet. Abrazos 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 slapping leg kick lands for Abrazos.
Abrazos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Okafor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abrazos. Okafor looks to land a combination but Abrazos avoids it well. Abrazos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Abrazos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target. #T1# Okafor moves out of range of the strikes. Okafor misses with an uppercut. Abrazos throws a leg kick that misses. Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Abrazos with a body shot. Abrazos throws a quick inside leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target. A low kick from Abrazos misses and Okafor counters with a straight right hand. Okafor misses with a looping left. Okafor misses the jab. Okafor throws a hook to the side of Abrazos's head but Abrazos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Abrazos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Abrazos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Okafor 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. Abrazos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor throws a counter combo. Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abrazos was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor. Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Abrazos misses with a leg kick. Okafor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Abrazos throws a nice inside leg kick. Abrazos throws a leg kick but Okafor moved away. Abrazos throws a big shot that misses. Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Abrazos throws a leg kick and Abrazos 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. Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Abrazos moves away and avoids it.#T2# Okafor checks a leg kick. Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abrazos.
Okafor swings for the body but Abrazos moves out of range.
Abrazos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2# Okafor gets a clinch. Abrazos is trying to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling him. Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor has Abrazos pressed against the cage, preventing Abrazos from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Okafor tries to work over Abrazos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Okafor throws a head punch that misses. Okafor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abrazos's efforts to push away. Abrazos is trying to push Okafor away but Okafor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Abrazos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Abrazos wants to get back to striking at distance but Okafor won't allow it.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Abrazos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Abrazos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Abrazos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Abrazos tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3# Okafor checks a leg kick. A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A clash of legs there as Okafor blocks the low kick. Abrazos dodges the punch combination from Okafor.
Okafor tries to bum rush Abrazos with a series of wild strikes but Abrazos uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Abrazos throws a leg kick which misses Okafor's front leg but catches the back leg as Okafor tries to avoid it. Abrazos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Okafor moves into the clinch.#BC# Abrazos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Okafor throws out a loose jab but Abrazos uses good head movement to avoid it. Okafor misses with a looping right. Abrazos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Okafor tries to move into range but Abrazos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Abrazos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Abrazos throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it. Okafor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4# Okafor misses with a hook. Abrazos ducked under it nicely. Abrazos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okafor checks it well. Okafor stuns Abrazos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Abrazos throws a nice outside leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abrazos 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 Okafor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okafor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Abrazos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Abrazos with a nice calf kick. Okafor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abrazos misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back. Abrazos throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and moves out of range. Abrazos misses with a leg kick. Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick. Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here. A big right from Okafor misses. Okafor misses with an uppercut. Okafor walks into a straight right hand from Abrazos. Abrazos misses the shot to the body. Okafor takes a swing at Abrazos's ribcage but misses. Abrazos ducks down and throws a hook to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Abrazos dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pablo Abrazos's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Okafor swings for the body but Abrazos moves out of range.
Abrazos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Abrazos looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range. Abrazos motions for Okafor to come forward. Abrazos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Abrazos throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Okafor moves out of range of the leg kick from Abrazos. The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abrazos doesn't seem phased though. Okafor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abrazos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abrazos. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet. Okafor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abrazos finds it's way round the side to connect with Okafor's head. Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Abrazos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Abrazos misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor misses with a hook. Abrazos on the wrong end of a nice hook. Abrazos scores with a jab to the body. Abrazos thuds a left hand into Okafor's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abrazos scores with a body shot.
Abrazos swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1# Abrazos throws a leg kick and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Pablo Abrazos's cut is getting worse. Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick. Abrazos lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2# Okafor darts in and clinches Abrazos up against the cage.#BC# Abrazos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Abrazos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Abrazos sizes up Okafor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abrazos.
Okafor checks a low kick from Abrazos. Abrazos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Abrazos takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses. Abrazos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around? Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Abrazos thumps Okafor with a low kick. Okafor throws a body shot but no joy. Abrazos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it. Abrazos takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Abrazos misses with a wild body shot. Despite the aggression on Okafor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Abrazos throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily. #T2# Okafor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abrazos cracks Okafor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Abrazos is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abrazos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor. A swing and a miss from Abrazos. Good leg kick by Abrazos. Abrazos clobbers Okafor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abrazos manages to avoid it. Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abrazos. Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abrazos manages to avoid it. Pablo Abrazos is winning the standup battle so far. A solid leg kick lands there for Abrazos.
Abrazos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Okafor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abrazos moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing. Abrazos looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range. Abrazos misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back. It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Okafor blocks a leg kick. Okafor misses with a double jab.
#T3# Okafor tries to clinch but Abrazos is having none of it. Abrazos 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. Nice defenses there by Abrazos. Okafor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Okafor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abrazos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Okafor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Okafor misses with a wild body shot. Abrazos tried to counter with a leg kick but Okafor avoided it. Abrazos lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily. Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Abrazos's shoulder, as Abrazos tries to avoid the shot. A low kick lands for Abrazos.
Okafor throws a body punch but Abrazos moves out of range. Abrazos tries to land a leg kick but Okafor saw it coming and moves away.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Okafor missing with a left hand there. Abrazos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. As Okafor backs away, Abrazos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Abrazos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor checks a low kick from Abrazos. Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Abrazos. Abrazos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abrazos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4# Okafor tries to clinch but Abrazos moves out of range. Okafor throws a combination. Abrazos tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Abrazos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Abrazos thows a left - swing and a miss! Okafor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abrazos. Abrazos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Abrazos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abrazos scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy. Abrazos feinted there with a counter leg kick. A jab from Okafor misses. Abrazos takes one on the button. Okafor tries to clinch but Abrazos is having none of it. Abrazos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Okafor throws out a counter right but Abrazos avoids it with no problem. Abrazos throws a quick inside leg kick. Abrazos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abrazos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okafor on the side of the head. Abrazos throws a hook but Okafor blocks it. Abrazos slips under a jab from Okafor. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Abrazos dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pablo Abrazos's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Abrazos feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down. Okafor tries to clinch up. Okafor moves out of range of the leg kick from Abrazos. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy. Okafor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Okafor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abrazos. Abrazos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Abrazos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abrazos looks to land a combination but Okafor avoids it well. Abrazos scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Abrazos. Okafor misses with a body shot.
Abrazos throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it. Abrazos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Abrazos throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abrazos. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Abrazos scores with a nice head shot. Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Okafor tries to clinch up. A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target.#CUT2#Pablo Abrazos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1# Abrazos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it. Abrazos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor. Abrazos with the inside leg kick. Abrazos throws a low kick, looking for Okafor's leg but Okafor calmly moves out of range. Okafor tries to counter with a clinch but Abrazos shakes him off and moves away. Okafor defending well as Abrazos loads up on a big left hand. A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses. Abrazos staying out of range there. Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy. Abrazos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okafor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Abrazos tries a low kick but Okafor avoids it. Okafor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Abrazos throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. Abrazos moves out of range of the strikes. Okafor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abrazos misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming. A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Okafor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Abrazos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Okafor throws a body shot but no joy. Okafor checks a leg kick. #T2# A leg kick checked by Okafor. Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Abrazos seems unphased.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Abrazos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Abrazos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor. Abrazos throws out a powerful jab. Okafor lands a nice shot that snaps Abrazos's head back.
#CUT2#Jeez, Pablo Abrazos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Abrazos connects with the punch. Abrazos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okafor is out of range. Abrazos avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Abrazos. An inside leg kick lands from Abrazos. Okafor throws a big shot that misses. Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abrazos was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor. Abrazos tried to counter with a leg kick but Okafor avoided it. Abrazos throws a front kick aimed at Okafor's knee but Okafor avoids it well. Abrazos throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it. Abrazos throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abrazos. Abrazos is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs. Okafor 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.#T3# Okafor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abrazos half committed to a counter leg kick. Okafor tries to close the distance and clinch but Abrazos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Abrazos connects with a solid leg kick. Abrazos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okafor doesn't seem bothered though. Okafor 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. Okafor checks a low kick from Abrazos. Abrazos thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it letting Okafor counter with a right hand. Abrazos scores with a leg kick.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Abrazos uses good head movement to avoid it. Okafor moves in looking to clinch but Abrazos pushes him off. Abrazos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor throws the left hand but Abrazos avoids the punch easily. Abrazos tries a low kick but Okafor avoids it. Abrazos swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor lands with a good body shot. Abrazos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Abrazos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Abrazos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Abrazos throws a front kick aimed at Okafor's knee but Okafor avoids it well. Abrazos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Abrazos misses. Okafor checks a low kick from Abrazos. Pablo Abrazos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Abrazos lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily. Okafor misses with an uppercut. Abrazos saw that one coming. Abrazos misses with a looping left. Abrazos throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Okafor checks a leg kick. Abrazos feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down. A combination from Okafor does no damage. Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Abrazos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Abrazos misses with a low kick. A jab from Abrazos does it's job there. Abrazos misses with a leg kick. Moses Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abrazos.
And that's the end of the fight! Pablo Abrazos showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abrazos, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Abrazos! A less than humble Pablo Abrazos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RMMA 42 - Riggs v Sato
Date: Oct 25, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Calixte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calixte misses with a punch to the body.
Casteel misses with a hook from the clinch. Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Casteel controls his hands.
Casteel has a couple of punches blocked by Calixte.
Casteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calixte lands a body punch. Casteel prevents a body shot from Calixte. A short right from Calixte on the inside. Casteel pushes Calixte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Casteel working aggressively here.
Calixte tries to throw a body punch but Casteel avoids it by throwing Calixte back against the cage. Casteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calixte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calixte swings wildly with an uppercut but Casteel uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Casteel prevents a body shot from Calixte. A left hand lands to the body for Calixte.
Calixte can't find room to land a body shot as Casteel controls the action.
Casteel prevents a body shot from Calixte. A head punch blocked on the inside by Calixte. #T1# Calixte working aggressively here.
Casteel's coach down at WillyQuay MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Casteel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Casteel has a couple of punches blocked by Calixte.
Casteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calixte backwards. Casteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calixte's elbow. Calixte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Casteel can't find room to land a body shot as Calixte controls the action.
Casteel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Calixte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Calixte. Casteel tries to work over Calixte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Casteel fails to land. Calixte misses with some punches.
Calixte misses with a hook from the clinch. Casteel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calixtes head. Casteel has a couple of punches blocked by Calixte.
Casteel working some nice short punches in the clinch. Casteel lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Casteel misses with a short punch on the inside. Casteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Calixte uses good head movement to avoid it. Calixte misses with some punches.
#T2# Calixte throws a head punch that misses. Calixte pushes Casteel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Casteel controls his hands.
Calixte swings wildly with an uppercut but Casteel uses good head movement to avoid it. Casteel working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Casteel. Calixte looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Calixte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casteel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calixte tries to throw a body punch but Casteel avoids it by throwing Calixte back against the cage. Good body shot from Casteel.
Calixte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Casteel tries to throw a body punch but Calixte avoids it by throwing Casteel back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Casteel. Casteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calixte's elbow. A short right hand to the side of the head by Casteel. Casteel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Calixte lands with a short head shot on the inside. Calixte misses with a body punch.
Casteel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calixte misses with a body punch.
#T3# Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside. Casteel misses with the head strike.
Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Casteel controls his hands.
Calixte swings wildly with an uppercut but Casteel uses good head movement to avoid it. Casteel scores with an uppercut up the middle. Casteel misses with some punches.
Calixte misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Casteel.
Casteel has a couple of punches blocked by Calixte.
Calixte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Casteel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calixte misses with a body punch.
Casteel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Casteel scores with a shoulder strike. Calixte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casteel's elbow. Casteel lands with a light punch inside. A hook to the body from Calixte.
A head punch on the inside from Calixte fails to land. Casteel lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Calixte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casteel throws a head punch that misses. Casteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Calixte uses good head movement to avoid it. Calixte lands with a left to the head. Calixte lands a nice uppercut. Calixte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Casteel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Casteel. Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside. Casteel blocks a body shot from Calixte. Casteel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calixte. Casteel blocks a body shot from Calixte. A head punch blocked on the inside by Casteel. Casteel working aggressively here.
Casteel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Casteel digs a right hand underneath Calixte's ribcage. Calixte let out a lung full of air as it connected. Casteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casteel is leaning against Calixte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frenk Casteel dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Calixte. Casteel does a little dance to reset his feet. Casteel throws a body shot but no joy. Calixte ducks right into an uppercut from Casteel. Casteel throws a body shot but no joy. Calixte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casteel. A swing and a miss from Casteel. Casteel throws an overhand right that lands on Calixte's shoulder, as Calixte tries to avoid the shot. Calixte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casteel. Martial Calixte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Calixte 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.
Casteel throws a jab but it's blocked by Calixte. Casteel moves away from the strike by Calixte. Calixte lands with a good body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Casteel. Calixte does a little dance to reset his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Calixte misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Calixte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Calixte just misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte connects with a body shot. Casteel slips a straight right by Calixte. Casteel slips a straight right by Calixte. Casteel lands a nice hook to Calixte's body. Calixte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# Calixte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Casteel throws out the jab. Calixte with a body punch. A glancing blow. Calixte fails in his attempt to clinch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Calixte misses the shot to the body. Calixte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Casteel. Casteel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Calixte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Casteel throws a hook to the side of Calixte's head but Calixte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Calixte is looking to counter the offense by Casteel and move into the clinch. Casteel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Calixte ducks under a wild hook from Casteel. Casteel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Casteel keeps the fight on the outside. Calixte slips under a jab. Casteel throws a looping overhand right but Calixte ducks down to avoid it. Calixte scores with a hook. Casteel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Casteel lands with a shot to the body. Martial Calixte is winning the standup battle so far. Casteel scores with a sloppy right hand. Calixte should have avoided that one. #T2# Casteel throws a jab but it's blocked by Calixte. Casteel misses with a straight right. Calixte wants to clinch up but Casteel keeps it at a distance. Calixte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Casteel misses with an uppercut. Calixte saw that one coming. Casteel has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Casteel throws a shot from downtown. Calixte moves away and avoids it. Casteel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Calixte on the side of the head. Calixte lands a nice shot to the body.
Casteel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Casteel misses with a double jab
and Calixte counters with a nice body shot. #KD2# Casteel drops Calixte with a beautiful combination! Calixte stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Casteel is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Calixte is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Martial Calixte has been cut. Casteel swings for the body but Calixte moves out of range.
Calixte tries to clinch but Casteel is having none of it. Casteel misses with a hook. Calixte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL# Calixte clinches. Casteel working aggressively here.
#T3# Casteel blocking some punches.
Frenk Casteel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Casteel working some nice short punches in the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Calixte.
Calixte misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Calixte fails to land. Calixte misses with a body punch.
Casteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calixte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Calixte. Calixte has a couple of punches blocked by Casteel.
A short left from Calixte. Calixte misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte has a couple of punches blocked by Casteel.
Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside. Calixte throws a head punch that misses. Calixte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casteel's elbow. Casteel has a couple of punches blocked by Calixte.
Calixte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calixte lands an uppercut.#T4# Calixte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calixte misses with a hook from the clinch. Calixte misses with a hook from the clinch. A body shot lands from Calixte.
Casteel misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calixte. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Casteel misses with a short punch on the inside. Calixte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calixte misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte throws a head punch that misses. Calixte gets through Casteel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Casteel pushes Calixte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Casteel lands a hook that snaps the head of Calixte backwards. Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Casteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calixte backwards. Casteel scores with a hook to the body. Calixte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calixte swings wildly with an uppercut but Casteel uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Casteel. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frenk Casteel will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Martial Calixte's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Calixte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Calixte is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Calixte swings for the body but Casteel moves out of range.
Calixte looks to land a right hand but Casteel moved out of range. Calixte scores with a jab to the body. Casteel digs a good hook to Calixte's body.
Casteel scores with a jab to the head.
Casteel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calixte sees it coming and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Casteel. Calixte does a little dance to reset his feet. Calixte misses with a wild body shot. Casteel throws a lazy uppercut
and Calixte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fight stays on the outside here - Calixte looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Calixte looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The fighters circle momentarily. Calixte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Casteel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Casteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Casteel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1# Casteel throws a body punch but Calixte moves out of range. The fighters circling - Calixte throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A left lands for Calixte. Casteel throws a body shot but no joy. Calixte moves out of range of the strikes. Casteel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Calixte misses with a straight right. Calixte lands with a right hand. Casteel with a hook. Casteel throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Casteel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calixte manages to avoid it. A lazy left from Calixte finds it's target. Calixte scores with a body shot.
Calixte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Calixte throws a body punch but Casteel moves out of range. Calixte scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Casteel stuns Calixte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Casteel avoids the body shot from Calixte.
#T2# Casteel swats away the attempt to clinch by Calixte. Casteel misses with a hook
and Calixte counters with a left to the body. Calixte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Calixte misses with a looping right. Casteel misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Casteel throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Casteel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calixte. Casteel circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Calixte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Casteel. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Casteel. Casteel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Casteel controls his hands.
Casteel lands a nice uppercut. Calixte misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3# Calixte can't find room to land a body shot as Casteel controls the action.
Casteel can't find room to land a body shot as Calixte controls the action.
Casteel blocks a body shot from Calixte. Calixte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casteel's elbow. Casteel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Calixte scores with a shot to the side of Casteel's head. Casteel lands with a short head shot on the inside. Casteel cracks Calixte with a nice body shot. A right hand to the body from Calixte.
Calixte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casteel's elbow. Calixte misses with the head strike.
Casteel can't find room to land a body shot as Calixte controls the action.
Calixte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calixte misses with a punch on the inside.
Calixte throws a head punch that misses. Casteel lands with a light punch inside. Casteel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# Casteel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Casteel blocks an uppercut.
Calixte throws a head punch that misses. Casteel tries to throw a body punch but Calixte avoids it by throwing Casteel back against the cage. A short uppercut from Casteel. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Casteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calixte's elbow. Calixte blocks an uppercut.
Casteel tries to work over Calixte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Calixte blocks a body shot from Casteel. Calixte misses with a hook from the clinch. Casteel presses Calixte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Casteel lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Casteel presses Calixte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Calixte blocking some punches.
Casteel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Casteel.
Calixte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martial Calixte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Frenk Casteel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Calixte tries to work over Casteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Frenk Casteel. Well Casteel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frenk Casteel! After winning the bout, Frenk Casteel 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:
SYN 1205 Bonelli vs Nightmare
Date: Oct 25, 2025 |
#R1# Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Stankovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Stankovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris counters with a crisp right that sends Stankovic to the canvas! Harris follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raven Harris! An out of breath Raven Harris 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:
C465: Shida vs Bacia
Date: Oct 19, 2025 |
#R1# Okafor catches Dewitt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Dewitt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dewitt. Okafor throws a series of punches but Dewitt avoids them all with ease. Okafor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dewitt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Okafor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDewitt. A shot to the body from Okafor misses and Dewitt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Okafor really felt that one! Okafor lands a jab to the head.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A cross from Okafor lands. Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dewitt's head backwards. Nice defenses there by Dewitt. Dewitt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Okafor misses with a looping right. Dewitt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1# Dewitt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor. Okafor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dewitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Dewitt does a little dance to reset his feet. Okafor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dewitt doesn't seem bothered though. Okafor throws a hook but Dewitt avoids it easily. Dewitt is looking to counter punch. Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dewitt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dewitt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dewitt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dewitt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Dewitt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Okafor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action! Okafor lands a jab to Dewitt's midsection.#T2# Okafor scores with a body shot.
Dewitt is breathing heavily. Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss! Moses Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Okafor misses with a straight left. Dewitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dewitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away. Okafor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dewitt at a distance.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Dewitt moved out of range nicely. Okafor lands a right hook to the body.
Okafor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Howie Dewitt has been cut. Dewitt blocks a jab. It looked like Dewitt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dewitt misses with the body kick and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3##CL2# Okafor clinches with his opponent.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewitt blocking some punches.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Okafor. A right hand to the body from Okafor.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Okafor misses with a body punch.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt lands a nice uppercut. Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch. Dewitt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okafor backwards. A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
A short uppercut from Okafor. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Dewitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt. Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor works on Dewitt's body with a couple of short punches. Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it. Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor cracks Dewitt with a nice body shot. Okafor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dewitt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okafor can turn it around. Okafor lands an uppercut. Okafor lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Okafor.
Okafor works on Dewitt's body with a couple of short punches. A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice body punch from Okafor - that landed with a thud.
Okafor lands an uppercut. Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Dewitt.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Okafor scores with a shoulder strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Okafor dominated that round. The cut man is working on Howie Dewitt's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Okafor missing with a left hand there. Dewitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It appears Dewitt was looking to counter with a kick there. Okafor connects with a body shot that sends Dewitt's belly button to the back. Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Dewitt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dewitt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okafor. Okafor jabs at Dewitt's body. Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Dewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Okafor has knocked Dewitt down with a huge combo! Okafor steps away and waves a wobbly Dewitt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Okafor is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Dewitt like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Dewitt from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Okafor! In his post fight interview, Moses Okafor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Howie Dewitt spoke after the fight, saying 'That is NOT how you do it. I need time to think about my future.'. |
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Event:
VR:KT 7 - Berlioz×Odimabesser
Date: Oct 19, 2025 |
#R1# Jones Jr throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily. Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A left and a right from Burns both land. Nice combination. Andreas Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A combination from Burns does no damage. Jones Jr takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses. Jones Jr clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Burns cracks Jones Jr with a right hand to the side of the head. Burns misses with a wild body shot. Burns throws a right hand that Jones Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Jr also avoids with ease. Burns misses with a left hand and Jones Jr counters with a nice leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Burns tries to move into range but Jones Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jones Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Burns with a jab.#T1# Burns throws a lazy right hand but Jones Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Burns slips a jab and a cross from Jones Jr.
Burns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones Jr back to the ropes. Burns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones Jr counters with a thumping low kick. Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones Jr. Jones Jr misses with a wild body shot. Burns unleashes a big counter combination but Jones Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns throws a right hand that Jones Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Jr also avoids with ease. Burns lands with a right hand. Jones Jr blocks a jab. Jones Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Andreas Burns has been cut.#T2# Burns swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jones Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Burns is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones Jr counters with a leg kick. Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones Jr finish him? Burns looks winded! Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Jones Jr counters with an inside leg kick. Jones Jr weaves into range and cracks Burns right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Burns goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jones Jr is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Jones Jr! Roy Jones Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
VR:KT 5 - Krajisnik × Keita
Date: Oct 04, 2025 |
#R1# Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canasta. Canasta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Canasta lands an overhand right. Canasta jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Canasta looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely. Canasta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns. Burns blocks a leg kick. It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Burns displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing. A chopping leg kick lands by Canasta. Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Canasta backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Canasta does a little dance to reset his feet. Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canasta. Canasta obviously looking to wear him down.
Canasta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though. Canasta throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns. Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canasta. Canasta obviously looking to wear him down.
Canasta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Canasta slips the punch.#T1# Canasta scores with a nice body kick.
Canasta ducks under a wild hook from Burns. Canasta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns is able to avoid easily. Canasta ducks under a wild hook from Burns. Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canasta was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns. Burns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Burns loads up on a big right hand but Canasta slips the punch. Canasta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canasta misses with an uppercut. Canasta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Burns throws a shot from downtown. Canasta moves away and avoids it. Burns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Canasta moves out of range as Burns strikes. Burns misses with a looping right. Sam Canasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Canasta loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch. Burns is looking to counter punch. Canasta takes a body punch but keeps moving. Burns moves out of range as Canasta strikes. Canasta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Canasta throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Burns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canasta manages to avoid it. Canasta throws a low kick but Burns avoids it. Burns takes a swing at Canasta's ribcage but misses. Burns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burns there as he acknowledges the shot. Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canasta has time to react. Canasta tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Canasta ducks under a wild hook from Burns. Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Canasta dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut! Canasta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing. Canasta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Burns lands a jab. Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canasta manages to avoid it. Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Canasta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Canasta on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3# Canasta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canasta there as he acknowledges the shot. Canasta throws an off balance right hand
and Burns counters with a three punch combo that has Canasta backing up. Canasta nods at Burns to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Canasta is rocked! Canasta throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Canasta is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him? Canasta misses the shot to the body. Canasta drops his guard momentarily, allowing Burns to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Canasta! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Burns takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Andreas Burns! A less than humble Andreas Burns misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
C459: Bashir vs Sang Hun III
Date: Sep 28, 2025 |
#R1# Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai. Chai thumps Okafor with a low kick. Chai 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. Nice uppercut there from Okafor. Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot. Okafor lands a head shot. Chai slips a jab and a cross from Okafor.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket. Okafor with a nice cross. Okafor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chai missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A swing and a miss from Okafor. Chai only half commits to the counter leg kick. Chai defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big right from Okafor misses. Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here. The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.#T1# Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai. #CL# Okafor rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage. Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai is trying to break free. Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. Chai misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land. Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards. Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch. Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okafor backwards. #T2##BC2# Chai breaks the clinch.
Okafor scores with a body shot.
Okafor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. No joy there for Okafor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Okafor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chai counters with an inside leg kick. Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okafor thinking. Okafor doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Okafor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Okafor is breathing heavily. Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai. Nice defenses there by Chai. Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Okafor fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3# Chai throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily. Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okafor's hands. Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor misses the body punch enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab. Chai slips under a jab. Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Okafor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Chai lands with a nice body punch. A big right from Okafor misses. Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor misses with a body shot
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Chai throws a nice looking combination but Okafor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away. Chai throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving. Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target. Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.#CUT2#It looks like Moses Okafor has been cut. Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chai slips a straight right by Okafor. Chai looks to land a combination but Okafor avoids it well. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
Chai misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely. As Chai tries to get set, Okafor tries to push him back and clinch up but Chai manages to avoid the attempt. Chai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ghost Chai will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Moses Okafor's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss! No joy there for Okafor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okafor misses with a looping right. A head kick misses from Chai. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Chai has knocked Okafor down with a huge combo! Chai steps away and waves a wobbly Okafor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CL# Okafor rushes Chai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch. Okafor misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle. Chai lands a shoulder strike. Chai lands a right hand. Okafor digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank. Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head. Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
#T1# Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside. Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards. A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land. Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Chai breaks from the clinch.
Okafor cracks Chai with a good jab. Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okafor swings and misses with a shot to the body and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Okafor lands with an uppercut that bounces Chai off the cage and back into range. Chai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Okafor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2# Chai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Okafor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai. Okafor connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor. A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet. Okafor misses with a double jab
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body. Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head. Chai walks into a straight right hand from Okafor. Okafor misses with a double jab
and Chai counters with a three punch combo that has Okafor backing up. Okafor nods at Chai to acknowledge the strikes. Chai throws a nice looking combination but Okafor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3# Okafor lands a nice shot that snaps Chai's head back.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing. Okafor throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chai throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem. Okafor tries to clinch up. Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Okafor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target. Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Okafor lands with a nice body punch. Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Okafor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chai. Okafor getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Okafor cracks Chai with an open hand slap. A jab from Okafor misses. #T4# Chai defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Okafor with a nice cross. Okafor misses with a straight left. Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and checks it nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target. Okafor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy. Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Okafor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Okafor.#ROC#Chai is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it. Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Okafor dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Chai misses with a right hand and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Okafor fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai. Chai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Okafor scores with a punch to the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet. Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand! Moses Okafor is winning the standup battle so far. Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Chai is still on wobbly legs! Can Okafor finish him? Okafor cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai. Chai throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it. Chai seems to have recovered his senses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Okafor looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range. Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai. Okafor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Okafor misses with a body punch
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Okafor with a jab. Okafor misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely. Moses Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Okafor looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range. Okafor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses. Okafor misses with a straight left. Okafor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.#T2# Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.#CL# Okafor moves into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chai misses with some punches.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. A right hand to the body from Chai.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okafor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3# A shot in the inside from Chai. Okafor is trying to stall.
Chai prevents a body shot from Okafor. #BC2# Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A swing and a miss from Okafor. Chai takes one on the button. Okafor throws a hook but Chai blocks it. Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Okafor.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4# Okafor throws a body shot but no joy. Okafor connects with the punch. Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it. Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai. Okafor is looking for a counter combo. Okafor tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Chai misses with a double jab.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it. Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Okafor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Moses Okafor showed his dominance in that final round. Well Okafor 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 Cesar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Okafor! Moses Okafor 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:
RMMA 38 - Aspinall v Dzuida
Date: Sep 27, 2025 |
#R1# Fields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calixte manages to avoid it. A head kick misses from Fields. Fields is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fields throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Calixte to counter with a crisp jab. Calixte tests Fields's chin there with a solid looking shot. Fields misses with an uppercut. Calixte saw that one coming. Fields moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fields throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calixte. Calixte cracks Fields with a good jab. Calixte just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Calixte. That kick from Fields tenderised Calixte's leg. Calixte is trying to keep his angry face on. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calixte, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Fields misses. Calixte slips under a jab. Fields misses with an uppercut
and Calixte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Calixte checks a leg kick nicely. Fields darts in looking for a takedown but Calixte gets double underhooks and turns Fields into the cage. Fields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calixte.
Fields walks into a jab. Fields throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Calixte throws the left hand but Fields avoids the punch easily. Fields ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calixte moves away.#CL# Calixte gets a clinch. Calixte misses with the head strike.
Fields blocking some punches.
Fields has had enough of the clinch but Calixte keeps him there for the moment. A frustrated look appears on Fields's face as he tries to break the clinch. Calixte misses with the head strike.
Calixte pushes Fields back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fields tries to break free but Calixte pushes him back against the cage. Fields's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Calixte lands a shoulder strike. A body shot lands from Calixte.
Fields is looking to break free of the clinch but Calixte has double underhooks. Calixte looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Calixte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fields. Fields is trying to break the clinch but Calixte has him pressed against the cage. Fields has had enough of the clinch but Calixte keeps him there for the moment. A shot in the inside from Calixte. Calixte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Calixte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Calixte keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fields's efforts to push away. Calixte has Fields pressed against the cage, preventing Fields from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2# Calixte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fields backwards. Calixte scores with a hook to the body. Calixte scores with a shot to the side of Fields's head. A short left from Calixte. Fields has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Calixte seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fields can turn it around. Calixte digs a right hand into Fields's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fields's gas tank. A right hook to the body lands for Calixte.
Fields is looking to break free of the clinch but Calixte has double underhooks. Calixte has Fields pressed against the cage, preventing Fields from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Calixte tries to work over Fields's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Calixte keeps control of Fields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fields wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calixte digs a right hand into Fields's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fields's gas tank. Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Fields controls his hands.
Calixte lands an uppercut. Calixte keeps control of Fields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Calixte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calixte lands a hook to the side of the head. Calixte lands a left hand.
Calixte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fields or not. Fields is trying to break the clinch but Calixte has him pressed against the cage. #T3# Calixte working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fields is trying to break the clinch but Calixte has him pressed against the cage. Calixte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A quick uppercut on the inside from Calixte. Nice body punch from Calixte. Calixte lands a nice uppercut. Fields is trying to break free. Fields takes a shot to the head. Calixte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Fields wants to break free but Calixte has control.
Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Fields controls his hands.
Fields wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Calixte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fields's elbow. Fields looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Calixte is working Fields over against the cage. Calixte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fields or not. A short uppercut from Calixte. Calixte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fieldss head. Calixte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calixte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Calixte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fields backwards. A body shot lands from Calixte.
Nice body punch from Calixte. #T4# Calixte digs a right hand into Fields's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fields's gas tank. Fields tries to break free but Calixte pushes him back against the cage. Calixte scores with a nice hook to the head. Calixte misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calixte gets through Fields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right hand to the body from Calixte.
Fields is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Calixte. Fields wants to break free but Calixte has control.
Calixte scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fields looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Calixte lands a left hand.
Calixte keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fields's efforts to push away. Fields can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fields tries to break free but Calixte pushes him back against the cage. Fields is looking to break free of the clinch but Calixte has double underhooks. Calixte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Calixte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fields wants to break free but Calixte has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martial Calixte dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Nice jab there from Calixte. A chopping leg kick lands by Fields. Calixte with a jab.#CL# Calixte has closed the distance and engaged Fields in a clinch.
Fields wants to get back to striking at distance but Calixte won't allow it.
Fields wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calixte has him pressed against the cage. Fields prevents a body shot from Calixte. Calixte lands a nice shot to the body. Martial Calixte has scored more points in the clinch so far. Fields blocks a body shot from Calixte. Calixte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fieldss head. Calixte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fields can do to turn this around? Fields wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fields wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fields is trying to break the clinch but Calixte is controlling him. Calixte lands with a left to the head. Calixte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fields wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calixte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fields backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Calixte. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Calixte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Calixte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Calixte is working Fields over against the cage. A short left from Calixte. #T1# Calixte misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calixte pushes Fields back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Calixte lands an uppercut. Fields tries to circle away but Calixte has him pinned against the cage. Fields has had enough of the clinch but Calixte keeps him there for the moment. Calixte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Calixte pushes Fields back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Calixte. Calixte tries to throw a body punch but Fields avoids it by throwing Calixte back against the cage. Fields blocks a body shot from Calixte. Calixte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Calixte tries to throw a body punch but Fields avoids it by throwing Calixte back against the cage. Calixte has Fields pressed against the cage, preventing Fields from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fields wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fields tries to break the clinch but Calixte is controlling the position. Calixte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fields backwards. A shot in the inside from Calixte. A short right from Calixte. Calixte tries to work over Fields's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. This has been an exciting period of action! Calixte lands a nice shot to the body. #T2# Fields is trying to break free. Fields wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fields can't break the clinch.
Calixte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Calixte scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fields has had enough of the clinch but Calixte keeps him there for the moment. Calixte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fields backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calixte. Calixte lands a left hand.
Calixte lands a body punch. Fields looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Calixte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fields is breathing heavily. Calixte is working Fields over against the cage. Calixte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fields backwards. Calixte gets through Fields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Calixte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Calixte lands with a light punch inside. Fields is trying to break free. Fields is trying to break the clinch but Calixte has him pressed against the cage. Calixte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fields is looking to break free of the clinch but Calixte has double underhooks. #T3# Calixte keeps control of Fields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Calixte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fields takes a shot to the head. Calixte gets through Fields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Calixte lands with a short head shot on the inside. Calixte lands a shot to the body. Calixte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fields is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Calixte.
Calixte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fields working hard to break the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calixte. Calixte lands a nice shot to the body. A body shot lands from Calixte.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calixte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Calixte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice left hand lands by Calixte.
Calixte lands with a right to the head. Fields is trying to push Calixte away but Calixte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Calixte scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4# Calixte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A hook to the body from Calixte.
Calixte lands with a right to the head. A short left from Calixte. A short left from Calixte. Fields takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Fields is rocked! A right hook to the body lands for Calixte.
Calixte lands with a light punch inside. Fields is still on wobbly legs! Can Calixte finish him? Fields has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fields's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fields seems to have recovered his senses. Calixte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fields tries to break free but Calixte pushes him back against the cage. A body shot lands from Calixte.
Fields's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Calixte lands a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short uppercut from Calixte. Calixte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fields's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Good body shot from Calixte.
Calixte lands a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martial Calixte dominated that second round. That's time! Calixte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Fields takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fields takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL# Calixte drives through and clinches with Fields against the cage.
A short right from Calixte. Calixte lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calixte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fields wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A quick uppercut on the inside from Calixte. Calixte lands a shoulder strike. Calixte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fields backwards. Calixte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fields backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Fields manages to break the clinch.
Calixte tests Fields's chin there with a solid looking shot. Fields walks straight into a right hand from Calixte - that's dropped him! Calixte jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fields from any more punishment! Fields complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martial Calixte! Martial Calixte decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SYN 1198 Bekzod vs Hideki
Date: Sep 21, 2025 |
#R1# Sturmovik Two jabs Stankovic right on the nose. Stankovic blinks but takes it well. Sturmovik Two throws a body shot but no joy. #KD# Stankovic drops Sturmovik Two with a beautiful combination! Sturmovik Two stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stankovic is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two has been cut. Sturmovik Two misses with a right hand #KD# and Stankovic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sturmovik Two! Stankovic lets Sturmovik Two back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Sturmovik Two is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sturmovik Two throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stankovic. Stankovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturmovik Two. Sturmovik Two looks to score with a jab to the body but Stankovic is just out of range. Sturmovik Two stuns Stankovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Sturmovik Two misses with a series of wild punches.
As Sturmovik Two looks to move away, Stankovic throws a big counter combo but Sturmovik Two just gets out of the way. Stankovic misses with an uppercut. Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sturmovik Two looks to score with a jab to the body but Stankovic is just out of range. Stankovic is looking to counter punch. Sturmovik Two misses with a low kick.
Sturmovik Two throws a half hearted mid kick. Sturmovik Two moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Stankovic connects with a looping right hand.
Stankovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Sturmovik Two shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Stankovic is looking to counter punch. Stankovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sturmovik Two cracks Stankovic with an open hand slap. Sturmovik Two throws a looping overhand right but Stankovic ducks down to avoid it. Sturmovik Two misses the jab. Sturmovik Two keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stankovic. Sturmovik Two slips under a jab. Stankovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stankovic slips under a jab from Sturmovik Two. Stankovic is looking to counter punch. Sturmovik Two pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Sturmovik Two. Beautiful body shot.#T2# Stankovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturmovik Two swings for the body but Stankovic moves out of range.
Sturmovik Two lands a really nice looking cross but Stankovic seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action! Sturmovik Two changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sturmovik Two throws a looping overhand right but Stankovic ducks down to avoid it. Sturmovik Two throws a leg kick that is checked letting Stankovic counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two's cut even more. Sturmovik Two misses the jab. Sturmovik Two misses with a straight right. Sturmovik Two keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stankovic. Sturmovik Two unleashes a big counter combination but Stankovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Stankovic misses with a hook
and Sturmovik Two counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sturmovik Two - that will leave a mark!
Stankovic throws a body punch but Sturmovik Two moves out of range. Sturmovik Two takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3# Sturmovik Two misses with a right hand and Stankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stankovic slips under a jab. Sturmovik Two moves out of range of the strikes. Sturmovik Two connects with a jab. A big right from Stankovic misses. Stankovic staying out of range there. An attempted straight right counter from Stankovic misses the target. Stankovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sturmovik Two uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stankovic.
Sturmovik Two dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sturmovik Two tries to land a front kick but Stankovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Stankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sturmovik Two throws a lazy uppercut
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut. Sturmovik Two with a nice cross.#T4# Sturmovik Two fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sturmovik Two avoids the body shot from Stankovic.
Sturmovik Two ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic. Sturmovik Two pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sturmovik Two scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sturmovik Two ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sturmovik Two misses with a jab to the body
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stankovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Sturmovik Two uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stankovic has time to react.#ROC2#Stankovic is rocked! Stankovic moves out of range as Sturmovik Two throws a body kick.
Oh Stankovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sturmovik Two misses with a left hand and Stankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sturmovik Two lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Stankovic head around and knocks him out cold! Sturmovik Two hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two! After winning the bout, Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two 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:
VR:KT 2 - Canasta × Krajisnik
Date: Sep 14, 2025 |
#R1# Burns scores with a jab. Burns throws a sloppy body shot
and Keita counters with a nice body kick. Burns throws a sloppy body shot
and Keita counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check. Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns misses with a combination
and Keita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Burns misses with a hook. Keita ducked under it nicely. Keita moves out of range as Burns strikes. A chopping leg kick lands by Keita. Burns looks to land a combination but Keita avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keita throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily. Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Keita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Keita's shoulder, as Keita tries to avoid the shot. Keita avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Burns misses the jab. Keita swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Keita misses with a straight left. Keita scores with a nice body kick.
Keita feints a jab promting Burns to slip. Keita then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burns slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Keita misses with a wild body shot. Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Keita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Keita misses. Burns digs a good hook to Keita's body.
Burns throws a sloppy body shot
and Keita counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Burns misses with a hook
and Keita counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keita avoids the body shot from Burns.
Keita swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Keita takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keita looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2# Burns misses with a straight right. Burns misses with a hook. Keita throws a body kick that misses. Burns tries to bum rush Keita with a series of wild strikes but Keita uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Keita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns. A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target. Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keita tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it. Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! Andreas Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keita lands with a right hand. Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Keita off the cage and back into range. Burns misses with a left hand and Keita counters with a stiff right hand. Keita scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3# Keita ducks under a wild hook from Burns. Keita on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Burns digs a good hook to Keita's body.
Jab from Keita. Keita connects with a crisp jab. Keita gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Keita slips a straight right by Burns. Burns swings for the body but Keita moves out of range.
Burns throws a hook but Keita avoids it easily. Keita swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Keita takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Keita counters with a good, hard body kick but Burns shrugs it off. Keita moves out of range as Burns strikes. Burns 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.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burns looks to land a right hand but Keita moved out of range. Keita half committed to a counter leg kick. A big left from Burns misses. Burns misses with a body shot.
Keita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Burns cracks Keita with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Keita connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Keita slips a jab from Burns. Burns throws a hook but Keita avoids it easily. Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keita moves away. Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keita swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keita sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keita tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it. Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keita thinks about countering with a head kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andreas Burns will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keita. A big right from Keita misses. Keita throws a good cross that connects.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keita. Keita throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns counters with a straight right hand. Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keita. Keita is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Burns throws a hook to the side of Keita's head but Keita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Burns throws out a loose jab but Keita uses good head movement to avoid it. Keita half committed to a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns misses with a straight left. It looked like Keita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keita gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Keita moves out of range of the strikes. Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keita. A little feinted left hand from Keita on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Keita moves out of range of the strikes. A combination from Burns does no damage. Andreas Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup. Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keita digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs. Keita takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keita misses with a shot to the body and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Keita wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs. Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Keita. Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Keita is just out of range. Keita is looking for a counter combo. Keita lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Burns throws a sloppy body shot
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Burns scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keita misses the shot to the body. A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot. Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keita counters with a stiff right hand. Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns misses with a body shot
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keita fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Burns misses with a looping left. Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keita. Burns throws a jab when Keita was well out of range. Burns misses the shot to the body. Keita defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand. #T3# A right-left combo lands from Burns. Burns misses with a right hand and Keita counters with a straight right hand. Burns lunges at Keita with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keita's hand. Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! Burns swings for the body but Keita moves out of range.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns 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. Keita fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Keita thows a left - swing and a miss! Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Keita. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet. Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Keita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns misses with the combination.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Keita lands. Keita slips a straight right by Burns. Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keita. Keita obviously looking to wear him down.
Keita stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Burns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keita ducks under a wild hook from Burns. Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keita circles away quickly and effectively. Keita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Burns throws a looping overhand right but Keita ducks down to avoid it. Keita ducks under a wild hook from Burns. A slapping body kick lands there for Keita. Keita throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns. Burns unleashes a big counter combination but Keita bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Keita lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keita lands a jab to the head.
Keita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Keita misses the target. Keita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away. A combination from Burns does no damage. An attempted straight right counter from Keita misses the target. Keita throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burns's head. Keita moves out of range of the strikes. Keita is looking for a counter combo. Nice defenses there by Keita. Burns misses with a wild body shot. Burns catches Keita with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Keita throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand. Burns misses with a straight left. Keita throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely. Keita throws a head kick that misses. #T2# Burns misses with an uppercut. Burns misses with a wild combination.
Burns misses with a shot to the body and Keita counters with a low kick, right behind Burns 's knee. Burns throws a right hand that Keita ducks under and follows up with a left that Keita also avoids with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keita momentarily.
Keita throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns. Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keita was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns. Keita swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Burns throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Keita counter with a right hand. Burns works over Keita's head and body with a nice combination. A jab from Burns misses. #T3# Burns misses the jab. Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Burns misses with a double jab
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keita. Keita throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keita lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily. Keita throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab. Burns scores with a nice strike. Keita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns. As Burns backs away, Keita returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Burns misses with a few strikes there.
#T4# Burns throws a lazy right hand but Keita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nice jab there from Keita. A shot to the body from Burns misses and Keita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keita looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely. Burns lands a head shot. Keita fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Burns misses with a hook
and Keita makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Keita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keita throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Musa Keita. Well Burns has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Andreas Burns! Judge Chris Downing scores the fight as a draw! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Andreas Burns!
Andreas Burns wins by majority decision! Andreas Burns decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
MFC - 104
Date: Sep 10, 2025 |
#R1# A big right from Morales misses. Morales throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.#CL# Shima rushes Morales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima. Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land. Morales working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Shima pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1# Morales lands with a right to the head. Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.#BC2# Morales breaks the clinch.
Morales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales. Shima throws a right hand that misses
and Morales counters with a nice uppercut. Shima throws a poor cross that misses
and Morales counters with a lovely straight right hand! Morales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Shima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Shima is rocked! Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2# Morales thows a left - swing and a miss! Morales throws an overhand right that has Shima reeling! Morales follows up with more punches and Shima is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Omari Morales! Omari Morales is the new middleweight champion! Omari Morales bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. The defeated Tetsuo Shima had this to say: 'Off to the next, I thought I would have beat this bum but shit happens'. |
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Event:
C453: Queiroz vs Jankovic
Date: Sep 07, 2025 |
#R1# Dratchev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut. Dratchev fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Okafor thuds a left hand into Dratchev's body. Dratchev moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab. Okafor wants to clinch. Dratchev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor moves out of range as Dratchev throws a body kick.
Okafor works the jab nicely. Dratchev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dratchev scrambles back to his feet. Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dratchev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Okafor is looking to clinch. Okafor misses with a straight right. Dratchev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Dratchev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD# Okafor gets caught flat footed, as Dratchev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Dratchev is looking to advance position but Okafor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Dratchev wants to hold on but Okafor pushes him away. Dratchev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okafor controlling from mount. #T2# Okafor with the ground and pound from mount. Okafor controlling the position easily from mount. Okafor prevents Dratchev from getting the reversal. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dratchev blocking the ground and pound. Dratchev is trying to escape the mount.
Okafor avoids the attempt from Dratchev to control. Okafor controlling his opponent. #T3# Okafor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dratchev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Okafor controlling from the full mount. Dratchev working to try and regain half guard.
Dratchev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Dratchev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Okafor. Dratchev is looking to control Okafor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dratchev avoid being mounted? Okafor performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dratchev trying to control from the bottom.
#T4# Okafor wants to take a breather but Dratchev is having none of it. Okafor prevents Dratchev from improving his position. Okafor is keen to just control but Dratchev is a slippery customer. Dratchev is trying to get back to full guard. Okafor working Dratchev over with strikes. Okafor trying to control the action but Dratchev is working from the bottom. Dratchev wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy.
Dratchev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Okafor dominated that round. The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dratchev under the eye. Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Okafor connects with a single shot there. Okafor throws a big shot that misses. It appears Dratchev was looking to counter with a kick there. Okafor cracks Dratchev with a good jab. Okafor is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Okafor missing with a left hand there. Dratchev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dratchev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dratchev takes one on the button. Moses Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup. Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dratchev. Dratchev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okafor if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dratchev staying out of range there.#T1# Okafor lands with a cross. Okafor checks a leg kick nicely. Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here. Okafor misses the jab. Dratchev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Dratchev moves out of range of the strikes. Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Dratchev's shoulder, as Dratchev tries to avoid the shot. Dratchev misses with a hook. Okafor 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. Dratchev on the wrong end of a nice hook. Okafor misses with a wild body shot. Nice shot by Okafor. Dratchev dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut! Okafor missing with a left hand there. Dratchev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Okafor jabs Dratchev to the body, keeping him at a distance. Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dratchev. Dratchev is looking for a counter combo. Okafor throws a right hand that misses
and Dratchev counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dratchev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dratchev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice takedown defense from Okafor. No joy for Dratchev on that attempt. Okafor lands a jab to Dratchev's midsection. Okafor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Okafor misses with a straight left. Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Moses Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice jab there from Okafor. A punch lands to the side of Dratchev 's head but he takes it in his stride. Okafor misses with a double jab
and Dratchev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dratchev on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dratchev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okafor but Okafor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3# Dratchev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okafor circles away quickly and effectively. Okafor wants to counter with a clinch but Dratchev pushes him away. Dratchev walks into a left hand. Dratchev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dratchev. Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Dratchev seems unphased.
Dratchev throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it. Dratchev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Dratchev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Dratchev takes one on the button. Okafor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dratchev counters with a nice kick to the body. Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dratchev manages to avoid it. Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
#T4# Okafor dips to his left and cracks Dratchev with an uppercut! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dratchev manages to avoid it. Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dratchev. Dratchev fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Okafor cracks Dratchev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A jab from Okafor does it's job there. A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target. Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dratchev manages to avoid it. A big left from Dratchev misses. Dratchev throws a body kick that misses and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev'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# Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Dratchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dratchev looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely. Dratchev takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dratchev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Dratchev slips the punch. Okafor throws a one two combo.
Dratchev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor. Okafor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dratchev throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with a two punch combination.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1# Dratchev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away. Okafor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Okafor lunges at Dratchev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dratchev's hand. No joy there for Dratchev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Surkho Dratchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dratchev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okafor cracks a nice hook into Dratchev's ribs. Okafor fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Dratchev shoots in looking for a takedown. Okafor tries to sprawl out of it but Dratchev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Okafor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Okafor looks to land a combination but Dratchev avoids it well. #T2# A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot. Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dratchev on the side of the head. Dratchev misses with a body kick. Dratchev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dratchev throws out the jab. Okafor jabs Dratchev right on the nose. Dratchev blinks but takes it well. Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dratchev appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Okafor lands with a nice body punch. Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dratchev in his tracks. Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dratchev. Dratchev circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# The fighters circling - Dratchev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Okafor blocks a head kick by Dratchev.
Okafor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A nice combination there by Okafor.
Okafor staying out of range there. Okafor moves out of range of the strikes. Okafor is looking to clinch. Okafor lands a jab to the head.
Dratchev ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor. Okafor lands a body shot.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Okafor scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Dratchev is rocked!#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Okafor closes the distance and clinches. Oh Dratchev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A short left from Dratchev. Dratchev seems to have got his legs back now. Okafor lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dratchev. Dratchev lands a body shot. A short right from Okafor. Okafor lands with a light punch inside. Dratchev misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dratchev. Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Dratchev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Okafor. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Okafor's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Dratchev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moses Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
And that's the end of the fight! Moses Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Okafor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Okafor! In his post fight interview, Moses Okafor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. The defeated Surkho Dratchev had this to say: 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Pandeya vs Garrone
Date: Aug 31, 2025 |
#R1# Quinn lands with a hook. Son tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Quinn misses with a double jab
#TD2# so Son counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2# Son gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. A shot to the body from Quinn misses #TD2# and Son counters with a shoot takedown. Quinn fights it but they end up in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Son gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Son does a little dance to reset his feet. Son tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Son takes a shot right to the bread basket. Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Son steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quinn. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Quinn lands a head shot. Son slips a jab from Quinn.#T1# Quinn punishes Son's body with a nice straight punch. Quinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Son circles away quickly and effectively. Son tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Son moves out of range as Quinn strikes. Son changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Quinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Son changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Son drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quinn defends it well. Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Son moves away. Son feints the counter takedown. Quinn misses with a straight left. Son with the counter takedown but Quinn avoids it easily. Quinn lands a lovely overhand right. Son on the wrong end of a nice jab. Quinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Son was well out of range. Poor timing from Quinn. Quinn misses with a double jab.
Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2# Quinn throws a hook but Son blocks it. Son needs to keep his hands up - Quinn had a free shot at his head there. A punch combination from Quinn misses. Quinn misses with a wild body shot. Quinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Son was well out of range. Poor timing from Quinn. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slow jab from Quinn misses its intended target. Son tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Quinn throws the left hand but Son avoids the punch easily. Son with the counter takedown but Quinn avoids it easily. Donk. Quinn catches Son right on the button with a cross. Quinn throws a combination that misses #TD2# so Son counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2# Son stands up from Quinn's guard - Son perhaps looking for a knockout. Quinn scores with a nice right hand.
#T3# A swing and a miss from Quinn. Son changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Quinn throws a body punch but Son moves out of range. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Cade Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Son blocks a jab. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Quinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Quinn looks to land a right hand but Son moved out of range. Quinn misses with a wild body shot. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Good shot there by Quinn. Quinn misses the body punch #TD2# and Son counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4##SU2# Son stands up and waves to Quinn to follow him. Quinn throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Son counters with a single leg into guard. Quinn didn't expect that. #SUB# Quinn working for submissions but it's allowed Son to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB# Son moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Quinn.#SU2# Son decides to stand back up. Quinn misses the shot to the body. Quinn fails to land with a series of punches.
And Son tries to counter it with a takedown but Quinn pushes his down on his head and steps out. 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 Cade Quinn will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Quinn throws a looping overhand right but Son ducks down to avoid it. Son feints the counter takedown. Quinn misses with a straight left. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Quinn tries to bum rush Son with a series of wild strikes but Son uses good footwork to avoid the assault. And Son tries to counter it with a takedown but Quinn pushes his down on his head and steps out. Quinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Quinn scores with a decent looking hook. Quinn misses with an uppercut. Son tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Quinn lands an overhand right. Son takes one to the chin there. Quinn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quinn misses with a wild body shot. Son bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Luka Son is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Quinn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Son has time to react.#T1# Quinn throws a shot from downtown. Son moves away and avoids it. Quinn throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Son counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Quinn! #SU2# Son decides to stand back up. Quinn throws a body punch but Son moves out of range. Son feints the counter takedown. Quinn misses with an uppercut. Quinn throws a big shot that misses. Son changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Quinn lands a glancing blow to the side of Son's head. Quinn throws out a loose jab but Son uses good head movement to avoid it. Son tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Quinn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Son tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Quinn throws a nice looking combination but Son bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Son feints the counter takedown. Quinn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Son. Cade Quinn is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Son uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quinn. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Quinn throws a hook to the side of Son's head but Son sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Son with the counter takedown but Quinn avoids it easily. Cade Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Quinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Son circles away quickly and effectively. Son tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Quinn misses with a looping right. Son feints the counter takedown. Quinn throws an overhand right that lands on Son's shoulder, as Son tries to avoid the shot. Quinn throws a looping overhand right but Son ducks down to avoid it. Son feints the counter takedown. Quinn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Son.
Quinn swings for the body but Son moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Son does a little dance to reset his feet. Son drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quinn defends it well. Quinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Son changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3# Son has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Son there as he acknowledges the shot. Quinn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Son. Quinn misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Son counters with a shoot takedown. Quinn fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2# Son gets to his feet. Quinn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Son slips a straight right by Quinn. A slow jab from Quinn misses its intended target. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Son slips a jab and a cross from Quinn.
Quinn digs a good body shot into Son's ribs. Quinn misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Son counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB# Son moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Quinn. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##SU2# Son decides to stand back up. Quinn misses with a wild combination.
Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Quinn misses with an uppercut
#TD2# and Son counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Son. #SUB# Quinn looking for subs off his back but Son has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SU2# Son stands up from half guard. 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 Cade Quinn will probably get the nod. 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Quinn misses with a body shot
#TD2# and Son counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2# Quinn is working an open guard so Son takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Quinn throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Son counters with a single leg into guard. Quinn didn't expect that. #SU2# Son decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Quinn, up you get! Quinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Quinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Son is just out of range. Quinn throws a hook to the side of Son's head but Son sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. The fighters circling - Quinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Son changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Quinn misses with a looping left. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Quinn misses with a hook. Sloppy strikes from Quinn. Those never looked like landing. #T1# Quinn throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Son counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2# Son decides to stand back up. Son steps back and let's Quinn get back to his feet. Quinn throws a shot from downtown. Son moves away and avoids it. And Son tries to counter it with a takedown but Quinn pushes his down on his head and steps out. Quinn throws a lazy right hand but Son sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice jab there from Quinn. Quinn misses with a combination
#TD2# and Son counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Son. #SU2# Son stands up and waves to Quinn to follow him. Son avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Quinn connects with the punch.#T2# Quinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Son sees it coming and avoids it easily. Son drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quinn defends it well. Quinn misses with a straight left. Quinn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Quinn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Son slips under a jab. Quinn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Son bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Son tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Quinn throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2# and Son counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2# Son stands up from guard. Let's bang! Quinn misses with an uppercut
#TD2# and Son counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quinn won't be happy with that. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SU2# Son decides to stand back up. Quinn scores with a nice strike. Quinn loads up on a big right hand but Son slips the punch. Son moves out of range of the strikes. Son tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Son displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quinn throws out the jab. Quinn takes a swing at Son's ribcage but misses. Son with the counter takedown but Quinn avoids it easily. Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Son moves away. Son feints the counter takedown. Son blocks a jab. Son uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quinn. Son drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quinn defends it well. A swing and a miss from Quinn.#T4# Quinn misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Son decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quinn's guard.#SU2# Son decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Quinn, up you get! Quinn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Son moves away. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Quinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Son slips a straight right by Quinn. Quinn misses with a looping right. Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Quinn throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Son counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Quinn! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2# Son decides to stand back up. Quinn throws a body shot but no joy. Luka Son has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cade Quinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Son moves away from the strike by Quinn.
And that's the end of the fight! Luka Son comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Quinn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cade Quinn! Cade Quinn 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:
RMMA 34 - Curtis v Gigante
Date: Aug 30, 2025 |
#R1# Diaz wants to clinch. Calixte digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs. Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Good shot there by Calixte. Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Calixte.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Calixte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Calixte misses the jab. Diaz is looking to clinch but Calixte is avoiding it.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Calixte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Calixte. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet. Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calixte, pushing him back against the cage. Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
Calixte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Calixte is blocking nicely.
Calixte misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
#T1# Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Calixte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calixte scores with a nice hook to the head. Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Calixte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calixte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. Calixte is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calixte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calixte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. Calixte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Calixte lands a body shot. Calixte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Calixte throws a head punch that misses. Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside. Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Calixte prevents a body shot from Diaz. Good body shot from Diaz.
Calixte dodges an elbow strike from Diaz.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Calixte. Diaz tries a knee to the head but Calixte blocks it.
Calixte lands with a short shot to the head. #T2# Diaz misses with an elbow over the top. Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Calixte scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head. Calixte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Calixte misses with the head strike.
Calixte dodges an elbow strike from Diaz.
Calixte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Calixte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Diaz blocks a body shot from Calixte. Calixte misses with the head strike.
Calixte dodges an elbow strike from Diaz.
Calixte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head. Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Calixte blocks a body shot from Diaz. Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Calixte. Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Calixte lands with a right to the head. Calixte misses with a body punch.
Calixte can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Calixte throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Calixte tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Calixte back against the cage. Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Calixte cracks Diaz with a nice body shot. Calixte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Calixte blocks an elbow strike. Calixte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Diaz scores with a shoulder strike. Calixte lands a left hand.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Calixte misses with a body punch.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Calixte avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz. Calixte misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Calixte has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Diaz misses with an elbow over the top. Calixte blocks an elbow strike from Diaz.
Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diaz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calixte's brow. #T4# Diaz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Calixte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Diaz misses with an elbow over the top. Diaz tries to work over Calixte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Calixte on the inside. Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside. Calixte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Calixte avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz. Calixte avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside. Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Calixte fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calixte. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diaz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calixte's brow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Calixte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. Calixte misses with a hook from the clinch. Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz lands an elbow inside. Diaz takes a shot to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martial Calixte dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Calixte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2# Calixte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calixte throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Calixte misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Calixte fails to land. Calixte digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected. Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Calixte controls the action.
Calixte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calixte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Calixte uses good head movement to avoid it. Calixte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Calixte throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1# Calixte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calixte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martial Calixte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Calixte has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Calixte fails to land. Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Calixte blocks an elbow strike. Diaz blocks a body shot from Calixte. Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Calixte misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte misses with a body punch.
Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Calixte fails to land. Calixte lands a body punch. Calixte blocks an elbow strike. Calixte scores with a shoulder strike. Calixte misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
#T2# Calixte avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Calixte has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Calixte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow. Calixte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Calixte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Calixte can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calixte's elbow. Calixte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calixte scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head. Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside. Calixte has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Calixte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Diaz pushes Calixte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Calixte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calixte blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut. Calixte has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Calixte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head. #T3# Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Calixte tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diaz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calixte's brow. Calixte scores with a hook to the body. Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Calixte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Calixte lands with a short shot to the head. Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Calixte controls the action.
Calixte working some nice short punches in the clinch. Calixte misses with a body punch.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Calixte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calixte has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Calixte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Calixte misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Calixte tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
#T4# Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calixte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calixte can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Calixte's face.
#CUT#It looks like Martial Calixte has been cut. Calixte prevents a body shot from Diaz. Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Calixte is working Diaz over against the cage. Calixte avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz. This has been an exciting period of action! Diaz tries to work over Calixte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Calixte 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. A hook to the body from Calixte.
Calixte scores with a nice hook to the head. Diaz is leaning against Calixte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Calixte. A nice right hand lands inside from Calixte. Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Calixte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martial Calixte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Martial Calixte's cut. 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!#R3# Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Calixte circles away.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Calixte pushes him off. Calixte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Calixte looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range. Calixte thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL# Calixte gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch. Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calixte backwards. Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Calixte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Calixte.
Calixte tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Calixte misses with the head strike.
Calixte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Diaz tries a body shot but Calixte blocks it.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calixte backwards. Calixte blocks an elbow strike. Calixte working aggressively here.
Diaz lands a body punch. Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action! Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1# Calixte avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz. Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Calixte. Calixte avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz. With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses. Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calixte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses. Calixte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow. Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calixte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calixte avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz. With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses. Calixte blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Calixte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. Calixte misses with the head strike.
Calixte works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches. Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Calixte is blocking nicely.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
#T2# Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Calixte lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Calixte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Calixte is blocking nicely.
Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Calixte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Calixte is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Calixte misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Calixte. Calixte tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Calixte back against the cage. Calixte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Diaz lands an elbow inside. Calixte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calixte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow. Calixte blocks a body shot from Diaz. Diaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Calixte blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
#T3# Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head. Calixte blocks an elbow strike. Diaz blocks a body shot from Calixte. Calixte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from Calixte fails to land. Calixte is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Calixte blocks an elbow strike from Diaz.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diaz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calixte's brow. Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Calixte lands a shoulder strike. Calixte lands a hook to the side of the head. Calixte throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Diaz lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A short right from Diaz. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Diaz blocks a body shot from Calixte. Calixte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.#T4# Diaz blocks a body shot from Calixte. Calixte misses with the head strike.
Calixte avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz. Diaz cracks Calixte with a nice body shot. Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calixte avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Calixte avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Calixte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calixte backwards. Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Calixte avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage. Calixte avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz. Diaz pushes Calixte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Calixte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diaz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calixte's brow. Calixte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Miguel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Miguel Diaz. Well Calixte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martial Calixte! Martial Calixte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Red Light 12- Gracie v Neves
Date: Aug 30, 2025 |
#R1# Chikungunya shoots and misses and Jonatas counters with a right hand to the body. Jonatas lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL# Jonatas moves into the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jonatas. Jonatas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chikungunya's defenses. Jonatas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jonatas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Chikungunya looking for a takedown. Jonatas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Chikungunya looks winded! Jonatas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chikungunyas head. Jonatas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jonatas digs a right hand into Chikungunya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chikungunya's gas tank. Chikungunya takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Gout Chikungunya has been cut. A short body shot lands from Jonatas as the two fighters clinch.
Jonatas lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Jonatas lands an elbow inside that Chikungunya shrugs off. #T1# Jonatas lands a nice elbow. Jonatas pushes Chikungunya back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jonatas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chikungunya or not. Jonatas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Chikungunya takes an elbow to the forehead. Jonatas scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jonatas digs a right hand underneath Chikungunya's ribcage. Chikungunya let out a lung full of air as it connected. Jonatas is leaning against Chikungunya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short body shot lands from Jonatas as the two fighters clinch.
Jonatas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chikungunya's defenses. Chikungunya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jonatas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eddie Jonatas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gout Chikungunya. Jonatas lands with a hook. Chikungunya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL# Jonatas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jonatas lands a damaging elbow. Jonatas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jonatas lands a nice shot to the body. Nice elbow from Jonatas. Jonatas pushes Chikungunya back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jonatas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Chikungunya takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#Chikungunya is rocked! Jonatas lands an elbow inside. Chikungunya is still on wobbly legs! Can Jonatas finish him? A short body shot lands from Jonatas as the two fighters clinch.
Jonatas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Jonatas cracks Chikungunya with a nice body shot. Jonatas creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Chikungunya! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Jonatas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Jonatas! |
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Event:
SMASH: Inhanamoto vs Gamboa
Date: Aug 24, 2025 |
#R1# Piotr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sokolov. Piotr does a little dance to reset his feet. Piotr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Piotr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Piotr on the wrong end of a nice jab. Sokolov shoots in for a takedown but Piotr shows good takedown defense. Sokolov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Sokolov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A swing and a miss from Sokolov. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Piotr! But no joy. Piotr throws a body shot but no joy. Piotr moves into range and connects with a jab. Sokolov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A jab from Piotr misses. We've been hearing reports that Sokolov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. The fighters circle momentarily. Sokolov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Piotr throws a lazy right hand but Sokolov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Piotr misses with a body shot.
Piotr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokolov. Piotr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action! Piotr throws a good cross that connects.
Piotr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1# Piotr misses with an uppercut
and Sokolov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Sokolov defending well as Piotr loads up on a big left hand. Sokolov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Sokolov scores with a punch to the head. Piotr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Piotr missing with a left hand there. Sokolov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sokolov just misses with a punch to the body.
Piotr avoids the body shot from Sokolov.
Sokolov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD# Sokolov feints and as Piotr raises his hands in defense, Sokolov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Sokolov postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sokolov stands up over Piotr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sokolov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Sokolov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Sokolov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Piotr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# Sokolov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Piotr's head. Sokolov throwing strikes from guard but Piotr blocks nicely. Piotr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Sokolov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Piotr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Piotr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Piotr! #REVB# Sokolov is looking to reverse the position. Piotr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokolov keeps working. Sokolov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Piotr wants to control but Sokolov is keeping him busy. #T3# Sokolov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Piotr wants to control but Sokolov is keeping him busy. Piotr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Sokolov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Piotr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Sokolov regains full guard. Nicely done. Piotr won't allow Sokolov to sweep him here. Sokolov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Piotr's guard. #REVR# Sokolov tries to free his leg and advance position but Piotr is retaining full guard. Sokolov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sokolov scoring with punches to the head and body. Sokolov being controlled here momentarily. Sokolov with a nice head shot there. Sokolov works over Piotr with some ground and pound from guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokolov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Piotr can do anything to dispel that myth. Sokolov is working Piotr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Sokolov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Piotr takes a body punch but keeps moving. Piotr ducks under a wild hook from Sokolov. Sokolov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piotr throws out the jab. Sokolov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sokolov cracks Piotr with a good jab. Sokolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piotr can do to turn this around? Sokolov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sokolov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sokolov looks to throw the jab but Piotr is out of range. Sokolov misses with a straight left. Piotr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Nice defenses there by Sokolov. Piotr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Piotr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sokolov walks into a stiff left hand from Piotr. Piotr looks to land a right hand but Sokolov moved out of range. Piotr thows a left - swing and a miss! Piotr throws the left hand but Sokolov avoids the punch easily. Sokolov tries to counter with a takedown but Piotr is quick to defend against it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Some wild striking there from Piotr.
Maciej Piotr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Sokolov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Piotr at a distance.
Sokolov getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Piotr misses with a hook
#TD# and Sokolov counters with a nice double leg into guard. Sokolov works over Piotr with some ground and pound from guard. Sokolov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Piotr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sokolov passes into half guard. Sokolov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#Piotr is rocked! Sokolov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Piotr is still in real trouble! Can Sokolov finish him? Piotr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sokolov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Piotr is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sokolov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Piotr from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sokolov! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Sokolov! An out of breath Sergei Sokolov 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:
SYN 1192 Susi Vs Harris 3
Date: Aug 23, 2025 |
#R1# Gordon lands a jab to Stankovic's midsection. Stankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Stankovic and move into the clinch. Stankovic misses with a left hand and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Stankovic swings and misses with a shot to the body and Gordon counters with a good, hard body kick but Stankovic shrugs it off. Stankovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Stankovic throws a right hand that misses
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand. Stankovic throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it. Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stankovic. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Gordon clinches with his opponent.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon. #T1# Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stankovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.#BC2# Stankovic breaks the clinch.
Gordon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stankovic throws an off balance right hand
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Djordje Stankovic has been cut. Gordon slips under a jab from Stankovic. and Gordon counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Stankovic! He's just covering up as Gordon starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Gordon! Lamar Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MFC - 100
Date: Aug 23, 2025 |
#R1# Morales is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Morales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Morales with a body punch. A glancing blow. Morales misses with a looping left. Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morales misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Morales. Morales throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Morales throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it. Anderson misses with a double jab
letting Morales counter with a right hand. Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson takes a swing at Morales's ribcage but misses. Sloppy strikes from Morales. Those never looked like landing. Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morales throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Morales takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson. Morales let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing. #T2# A combination from Morales does no damage. Morales slips under a jab from Anderson. Anderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morales back to the cage. Anderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Anderson slips a straight right by Morales. A swing and a miss from Anderson. Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it. Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Anderson lands the left hand. A big right from Anderson misses. Morales throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3# Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot. Morales on the wrong end of a nice hook. Anderson dodges the punch combination from Morales.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook. Morales throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson. Morales cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Morales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.#T4# No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morales lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morales. Anderson walks into a jab. Omari Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morales misses with a looping left. Anderson tries to clinch up and Morales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Omari Morales will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Morales scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Morales counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Anderson is rocked! Morales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Anderson misses with a left hand #KD2# and Morales counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Morales lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Anderson wants to clinch but Morales slips to the side and Morales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Anderson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Morales doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Anderson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Anderson's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omari Morales! Omari Morales decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. Brownie Anderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this,ill be back better'. |
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Event:
C446: Jiang vs Rome II
Date: Aug 17, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Okafor moves into the clinch. Okafor misses with a body punch.
Okafor lands with a right to the head. Oneil blocks a body shot from Okafor. Okafor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oneil blocks an uppercut.
Oneil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oneil 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. Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Oneil can't get the takedown.
Oneil misses with a body punch.
Okafor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oneil misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor takes a shot to the head. Nice body punch from Oneil. Okafor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oneil lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oneil. 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! Okafor tries a body shot but Oneil blocks it.
Oneil is trying to maintain a safe position but Okafor gets an underhook and turns Oneil into the cage. A short uppercut from Oneil. Oneil jumps guard but Okafor stands there with Oneil around his waist. Oneil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1# A hook to the body from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch. Okafor lands with a left to the head. Oneil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor. Okafor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Okafor misses with the head strike.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Oneil.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch. Okafor works on Oneil's body with a couple of short punches. Okafor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Oneil seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okafor can turn it around. Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch. Okafor tries a body shot but Oneil blocks it.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oneil. Oneil is breathing heavily. Okafor lands with a left to the head. Okafor pressing his opponent against the cage. Still in the clinch, Okafor scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okafor lands with a right to the head. Oneil misses with a short punch on the inside. Okafor lands a right hand. Okafor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oneil backwards. Oneil jumps guard but Okafor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right from Oneil on the inside. Oneil is trying to drag Okafor to the mat but Okafor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Oneil is working for takedown but Okafor is calmly controlling the position for now. Oneil lands a body punch. Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD# Oneil gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Okafor controls Oneil momentarily but Oneil frees himself. Oneil wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving. Okafor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3# Oneil cracks Okafor with a solid left hand. Okafor pulls Oneil in close to his closed guard and prevents Oneil from doing any damage or advancing position. Oneil loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Oneil looking to pass the guard. Oneil slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. You can see the frustration on Okafor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Oneil cracks Okafor with a big right hand but Okafor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4# Oneil working away. Oneil advances to mount. Okafor is squirming around, avoiding Oneil's attempts to control the action. Oneil working away from the top, dropping strikes. Oneil landing strikes from the mount. Oneil with good strikes from the mount here! Oneil trying to control but he's not successful this time. Oneil fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moses Okafor will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor. A combination from Okafor does no damage. No joy there for Okafor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oneil under the eye. The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Okafor throws a series of punches but Oneil moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Oneil misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oneil. Okafor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like David Oneil has been cut. Oneil takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Donk. Okafor catches Oneil right on the button with a cross.#T1# Okafor with a nice cross. Okafor throws a right and a left that both miss. A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Oneil does a little dance to reset his feet. Okafor lands with a shot to the body. Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oneil on the side of the head. Okafor throws a right and a left that both miss. Okafor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Oneil was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okafor. A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target. An attempted straight right counter from Oneil misses the target. Okafor misses with an uppercut. Oneil saw that one coming. Oneil throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it. Okafor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Oneil counters with a single leg into guard. Okafor didn't expect that. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Okafor controlling Oneil's posture. Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Oneil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Okafor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Okafor seems keen to control Oneil's posture. Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Oneil passes Okafor's right leg, so he's now in half guard. David Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Oneil lands with a punch from half guard. Oneil slips a nice elbow through Okafor's hands, connecting with Okafor's forehead.#SUB# Oneil has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Okafor defend it? Oneil steps over the head and cranks it - Okafor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Oneil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Oneil! An out of breath David Oneil 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:
ENIGMA 269
Date: Aug 16, 2025 |
#R1# Harrison cracks Tanaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Kaito Tanaka has been cut. Harrison scores with a nice strike. Harrison misses with a jab to the body
and Tanaka counters with a nice uppercut. Harrison jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tanaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Harrison throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot. A little feinted left hand from Tanaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Harrison lands a body shot.
Tanaka missing with a left hand there. Harrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Harrison connects with a nice looking jab.
Tanaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Harrison with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target. Harrison dips to his left and cracks Tanaka with an uppercut!#T1# Harrison looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range. Harrison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Harrison punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch. Harrison has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Harrison misses with a double jab.
Harrison looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely. Nice jab there from Harrison. Harrison misses with a looping right. Harrison misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanaka counters with a nice body shot. Harrison throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Harrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Harrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Tanaka moves out of range as Harrison strikes.#T2# Tanaka misses with a straight left. Tanaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This has been an exciting period of action! A jab from Harrison misses. An attempted straight right counter from Tanaka misses the target. Tanaka slips a jab from Harrison. Harrison throws a looping overhand right but Tanaka ducks down to avoid it. Tanaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harrison. No joy there for Harrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively. Tanaka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Harrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range. Tanaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Tanaka ducks right into an uppercut from Harrison. #T3# Harrison swings widly with a right hand
and Tanaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A slow jab from Harrison misses its intended target. Tanaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Harrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanaka sees it coming and avoids it easily. A counter left hand to the body from Tanaka misses its target. Donk. Harrison catches Tanaka right on the button with a cross. A lazy left from Harrison finds it's target. The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Harrison lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Harrison thuds a left hand into Tanaka's body. Harrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though. Harrison throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tanaka is looking to counter punch. Harrison throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4# Harrison takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses. Tanaka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Tanaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. As Tanaka backs off Harrison throws a huge counter combo but Tanaka manages to avoid it all. Harrison misses with a few strikes there.
Harrison lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tanaka avoids the body shot from Harrison.
Harrison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Harrison looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range. Tanaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Harrison moves into range and connects with a jab. Tanaka moves out of range as Harrison strikes. Donk. Harrison catches Tanaka right on the button with a cross. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Harrison dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kaito Tanaka's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Harrison throws a combination that misses and Tanaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Harrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Harrison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Harrison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harrison misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming. Harrison misses the shot to the body. Tanaka is looking to counter punch. Tanaka throws a head kick but Harrison moves out of range.
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Harrison's shoulder, as Harrison tries to avoid the shot. A little jabbing left from Harrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Harrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrison slips a jab and a cross from Tanaka.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Harrison throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Harrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tanaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanaka on the side of the head. Harrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanaka sees it coming and avoids it easily. Harrison throws a big shot that misses. Harrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A lazy left from Harrison finds it's target. Harrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrison. Harrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanaka moves out of range of the strikes. Tanaka quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Harrison lands an overhand right.#T2# Harrison throws a right and a left that both miss. A quick step to the side and Tanaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Harrison misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming. Harrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Tanaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Tanaka's head. A shot to the body from Harrison misses and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Harrison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Michael Harrison seems to be getting the better of the standup. Harrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away. A quick step to the side and Tanaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Harrison misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target. #T3# Harrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Harrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Tanaka lands a jab to the head.
Harrison connects with a looping right hand.
Harrison throws an off balance right hand
and Tanaka counters with a right hand to the body. Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target. Harrison misses with a body shot.
Tanaka is looking to counter punch. Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tanaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Harrison digs a good hook to Tanaka's body.
Tanaka moves out of range of the strikes.#T4# Harrison lands a jab. Tanaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harrison misses with the combination.
Harrison misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming. A quick step to the side and Tanaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Harrison misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely. Harrison looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range. Harrison scores with a jab to the jaw. Harrison sizes up Tanaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Kaito Tanaka'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# Harrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrison. Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison throws a right and a left that Tanaka avoids nicely. Harrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A little feinted left hand from Tanaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Some wild striking there from Harrison.
Tanaka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michael Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harrison walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanaka.#T1# Tanaka slips a jab from Harrison. Harrison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tanaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tanaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A swing and a miss from Tanaka. Harrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Harrison slips under a jab from Tanaka. Harrison misses with an uppercut. A slow jab from Harrison misses its intended target. Harrison misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming. Tanaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Harrison misses with a few strikes there.
Tanaka throws a big counter combination but Harrison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2# Harrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away. Harrison misses with a wild body shot. Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrison swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Harrison misses with a right hand and Tanaka counters with a lovely straight right hand! Harrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it. Harrison lands a jab to the nose. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3# Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrison scores with a hook. Good exchange - Tanaka coming out on top. Tanaka moves out of range as Harrison strikes. Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrison looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely. Tanaka moves out of range of the strikes. Tanaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kaito Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Harrison ducks down to avoid it. Harrison throws the left hand but Tanaka avoids the punch easily. An attempted straight right counter from Tanaka misses the target. Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrison.
#T4# Harrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanaka throws a series of punches but Harrison avoids them all with ease. A swing and a miss from Harrison. Harrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka. Harrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harrison. Harrison lands a jab to the nose. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrison.
Harrison catches Tanaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Michael Harrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Harrison connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Harrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Harrison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Harrison! Michael Harrison 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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