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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UCF 25: Nguyen v Tochukwu
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kwondo.
Zukowski wants to get back to his feet but Kwondo is dominant here and he's now got Zukowski's back!
Kwondo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Zukowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kwondo on the ground.#SUB2#
Kwondo working for a choke but Zukowski is defending well.
Zukowski trying to control but not successfully.
Zukowski wants to get back to his feet.
Zukowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zukowski wants to improve his position but Kwondo is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zukowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kwondo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kwondo's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zukowski controlling well, preventing Kwondo from escaping the position.
Kwondo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kwondo trying to control the hands but Zukowski won't let him.
Kwondo turns into Zukowski and is now in his guard.
Kwondo throwing strikes from guard but Zukowski blocks nicely.
Kwondo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zukowski is keeping the position for now.
Kwondo works over Zukowski with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Kwondo stopping the sweep attempt from Zukowski.
Zukowski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zukowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kwondo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Kwondo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kwondo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zukowski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zukowski working a defensive guard but Kwondo passes into half guard.
Kwondo prevents Zukowski from improving his position.
Zukowski trying to control but Kwondo postures up.
#T3#
Zukowski gets full guard.
Zukowski pulls Kwondo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kwondo from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Kwondo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kwondo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kwondo trying to control but Zukowski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zukowski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kwondo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zukowski has tightened it up now! Kwondo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Franciszek Zukowski! |
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Event:
MILF 45 Frost Vs Leeuwenhoek
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Balimory scores with a one two! Cowan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cowan throws a lazy right hand but Balimory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balimory gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Cowan counters with a takedown into side control.
Balimory striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Cowan working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Cowan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Balimory is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Balimory really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cowan working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balimory is looking for a sweep.
Cowan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cowan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cowan lands a few punches from side control.
Cowan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Balimory down.
A lull in the action here as Cowan stalls from top position.#T1#
Cowan cracks Balimory with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Balimory is looking to regain half guard here but Cowan keeps moving and retains side control.
Cowan controls the position from side control.
Cowan scoring with punches and elbows.
Cowan is working Balimory over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Balimory wants to control but Cowan postures up.
Cowan working the ground and pound.
Cowan slows the pace down.
Cowan looks up at the clock and then as Balimory takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cowan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Balimory is looking for a sweep.
Balimory takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#Balimory is rocked!
Balimory seems a little lost for a moment, as Cowan dominates the positioning.
Oh Balimory is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cowan working the ground and pound.
Cowan cracks Balimory with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cowan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Balimory is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finley Cowan! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Dawson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dawson lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Kinsman does no damage.
Kinsman throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Dawson has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dawson.
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kinsman tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson lands a 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!
Dawson moves out of range as Kinsman throws a body kick.
Kinsman tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick lands for Dawson.
Kinsman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinsman.
A jab from Dawson finds it's way through Kinsman's defenses. #ROC#Kinsman is rocked!
Kinsman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kinsman throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.
Dawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kinsman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Kinsman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinsman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dawson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kinsman tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Dawson lands but Kinsman takes it in his stride.
Kinsman is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson lands a brutal head kick. Kinsman looks out on his feet and Dawson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Michael Dawson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kinsman misses the target.
Haze pushes Kinsman away with a front kick.
Haze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kinsman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haze .
A combination from Kinsman does no damage.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kinsman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kinsman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kinsman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kinsman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haze - the referee stops the clock and Kinsman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haze . Kinsman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Haze finds it's way through Kinsman's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Haze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kinsman's face as Haze controls the position. #SUB2#
Haze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haze working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Kinsman is trying to work for a sweep but Haze has mounted him!
Haze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Haze with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Kinsman is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Haze is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kinsman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Haze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kinsman is working to get back to half guard.
Haze working Kinsman over with strikes here.
Oh Kinsman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Haze drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kinsman! More shots from Haze and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Haze !
A relieved looking Darryl Haze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Rengazi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kinsman pinned against the cage. Kinsman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kinsman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rengazi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kinsman avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kinsman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinsman lands with a nice body punch.
Kinsman stuffs the takedown.
As Rengazi looks to move away, Kinsman throws a big counter combo but Rengazi just gets out of the way.
Noah Kinsman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faizul Rengazi.
Kinsman works Rengazi's body with a nice hook.
Rengazi has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Kinsman lands a left and a right that send Rengazi crashing to the mat, dazed. Kinsman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Rengazi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Faizul Rengazi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Kinsman.
Kinsman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rengazi.
Kinsman throws a head kick but Rengazi moves out of range.
Rengazi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Kinsman feints with a jab and clips Rengazi right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Rengazi is sent crashing into the canvas and Kinsman leaps in for the kill! Rengazi tries to get to his feet but Kinsman is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Rengazi is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Kinsman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Shrute looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shrute looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Taaco controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Shrute is looking for a kimura here.
Taaco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Taaco is looking for a sweep. Shrute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shrute blocks the strikes from Taaco.
Taaco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Taaco punching from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taaco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taaco tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Taaco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taaco wants to sweep but no luck.
Taaco has his hands on Shrute's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice shot lands for Taaco.
Shrute looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taaco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Taaco instigates a clinch.
Taaco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taaco lands a big knee! That's hurt Shrute! Oh, he's all over the place! Taaco lands another knee that sends Shrute to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taako Taaco! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Cabello.
Balimory is looking for a counter combo.
Cabello looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cabello throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Balimory.
Cabello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balimory is looking for a counter combo.
Balimory throws a head kick but Cabello moves out of range.
Cabello chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balimory can pounce on him.
Balimory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balimory really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balimory catches Cabello with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cabello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balimory.
Cabello blocks a head kick by Balimory.
Cabello thinks about the counter body kick.
Balimory scores with a decent looking hook.
Balimory scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Balimory feints a jab promting Cabello to slip. Balimory then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cabello slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cabello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balimory lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
Balimory scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balimory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabello walks into a straight right hand from Balimory.
Cabello walks forward, straight into a front kick from Balimory.
Tori Nori Balimory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabello takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Balimory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cabello momentarily.
Cabello has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A left and a right from Balimory both land. Nice combination.
Balimory lands a jab to Cabello's midsection.
Balimory lands with a nice combination. Cabello backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balimory throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#Cabello is rocked!
Balimory lands a jab-cross combination.
Cabello is still on wobbly legs! Can Balimory finish him?
Cabello throws a wild hook but Balimory just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Cabello gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Balimory raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tori Nori Balimory! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Mcintyre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcintyre thows a huge punch but Kinsman dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Mcintyre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mcintyre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kinsman's head.
Mcintyre trying to control the action but Kinsman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinsman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcintyre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kinsman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kinsman is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcintyre.
#T1##SUB#
Mcintyre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcintyre wants to control but Kinsman is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcintyre prevents Kinsman from improving his position.
Kinsman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcintyre is working away from the top position though.
Mcintyre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kinsman defending well though.
Kinsman is positioning himself well to prevent Mcintyre advancing to mount.
Kinsman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcintyre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kinsman defending well though.
Kinsman keeping hold of Mcintyre's head, controlling as best he can.
Kinsman wants to improve his position but Mcintyre is controlling well.
Mcintyre throwing shots but Kinsman is blocking nicely.
Kinsman is refusing to be controlled, as Mcintyre sits in half guard.
Kinsman wants to control but Mcintyre is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Noah Kinsman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kinsman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mcintyre takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Gavyn Mcintyre has been cut.
Mcintyre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kinsman paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD2#
Kinsman lands a big head kick that sends Mcintyre tumbling to the mat! Kinsman takes a step backwards and waves Mcintyre back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mcintyre is rocked!
Kinsman misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Mcintyre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Mcintyre pushes Kinsman up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcintyre seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Kinsman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kinsman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcintyre at a distance.
Kinsman throws a shot to the body.
Kinsman lands with a good body shot.
Mcintyre is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kinsman fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Kinsman. #KD2#
Kinsman lands a big head kick that sends Mcintyre tumbling to the mat! Kinsman takes a step backwards and waves Mcintyre back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The fighters circle, before Kinsman throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mcintyre's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kinsman lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Noah Kinsman! |
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Event:
HRL60
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Stone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kwondo at a distance.
Kwondo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Stone with a nice cross.
Stone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kwondo under the eye.
Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kwondo misses with a body punch
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone scores with a body shot.
Stone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kwondo looks winded!
Stone is stalking Kwondo. Kwondo circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Stone, and it's lights out! Kwondo really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Stone! |
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Event:
RSE 45: Wasted World
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Kinsman throws a head kick but Hartwell White moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hartwell White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kinsman is looking for a counter combo.
Hartwell White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kinsman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kinsman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hartwell White counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Hartwell White finds it's target.
Kinsman just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Kinsman misses
and Hartwell White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Kinsman is rocked!
Kinsman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hartwell White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Kinsman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kinsman misses with a wild combination.
Hartwell White digs a good hook to Kinsman's body.
Kinsman glances at the clock... BAM! Hartwell White nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kinsman crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kinsman is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Hartwell White! |
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Event:
SUPREME 9
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Franks throws a right hand that Toda ducks under and follows up with a left that Toda also avoids with ease.
Franks lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Makoto Toda has been cut.#CL2#
Toda forces Franks back against the cage and clinches.
Toda throws a head punch that misses. #KD#
Franks drops Toda onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Toda is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Toda is rocked!
Nice body punch from Franks.
Toda is still on wobbly legs! Can Franks finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franks throws a big uppercut that drops Toda! More strikes from Franks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Toda lies dazed against the cage as Franks celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Franks!
Jaxon Franks thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAH 109
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Balboa gets tackled into the cage by Taaco. Taaco maintains the clinch.
Taaco scores a nice knee to the body.
Taaco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Taaco connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Taaco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balboa avoids it.
Taaco working aggressively here.
Balboa takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taaco tries to land knees in the clinch but Balboa avoids the damage to the body.
I was talking to Taaco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taaco tries to throw a body punch but Balboa avoids it by throwing Taaco back against the cage.
Taaco missing with knees to the body.
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
Taaco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taaco with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Taaco scores with a shoulder strike.
Taaco tries to throw a body punch but Balboa avoids it by throwing Taaco back against the cage. #TD2#
Balboa has hold of one of Taaco's legs. Taaco is fighting the takedown attempt but Balboa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Taaco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balboa defends it easily.
Balboa stopping the sweep attempt from Taaco.
Taaco controlling Balboa's posture. #SUB2#
Balboa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Balboa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taaco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3##CL#
Taaco drives through and clinches with Balboa against the cage.
Balboa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Taaco seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Balboa can turn it around.#TD2#
Taaco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Balboa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Taaco to the mat. Taaco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Taaco is wriggling around but Balboa manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Balboa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Balboa tries to control but Taaco wriggling away.
Taaco throwing hammer fists to the chest of Balboa. What's that going to do exactly? #T4#
Balboa cracks Taaco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Balboa looking to finish with strikes here!
Balboa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Taaco because Balboa loaded up on that one.
Taaco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balboa trying to control but Taaco is having none of it.
Balboa thowing shots but they're missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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 Taako Taaco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Taaco throws a lazy right hand but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taaco sets himself, and Balboa steps forward looking for the clinch! Taaco avoids it this time.
Taaco misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Balboa moves into the clinch.
Taaco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taaco lands a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Balboa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Taaco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Balboa missing with strikes from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balboa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taaco can't escape the position.
Taaco covering up well and avoiding damage. #T1#
Balboa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Taaco avoids the strikes from Balboa.
I really don't envy Taaco right now.
Taaco staying busy and making it hard for Balboa to control.
Taaco covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Balboa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rocky Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Balboa looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Balboa has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Taaco! Can he survive? No! He's out! Balboa gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rocky Balboa!
Post fight, an emotional Rocky Balboa said 'Thank you fans, coaches, Furnace Performance,Silverguard Outfitters, and MMA Helsieki for giving me the chance to do this. I want a Title shot.'. |
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Event:
UIW 9: Road to Champions 3
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Balimory throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Bryan forces Balimory back against the cage and clinches.
Balimory tries for a takedown. No joy.
Balimory fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Balimory fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tori Nori Balimory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balimory is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Balimory.
Balimory has Bryan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bryan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Bryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balimory lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bryan gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balimory gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Bryan is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Balimory is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lonnie Bryan! |
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Event:
UIW 5
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Phipps leaves Balimory with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phipps displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balimory. #CL2#
Balimory clinches up with Phipps and pushes him back against the cage.
Phipps is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balimory to keep the fight standing.
Phipps misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Balimory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phipps on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phipps shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balimory defends it nicely.
Balimory avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Phipps is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balimory sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Phipps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balimory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Balimory fails with the takedown.
Phipps tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balimory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balimory shoots in for a takedown but Phipps shows good takedown defense.
Balimory shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phipps as he avoids it easily.
Phipps stuffs the takedown.
Phipps closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balimory circles away.#TD#
Phipps manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Balimory on his heels. He'll look to pass Balimory's guard now, I'm sure.
Balimory throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Phipps thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phipps trying to control the position from guard on top but Balimory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balimory really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phipps. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Phipps passes into half guard.
Balimory is not content to let Phipps control the position.#T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Balimory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phipps keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balimory shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phipps pinned against the cage. Phipps gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick by Phipps misses
and Balimory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phipps stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phipps wants it to stay on the feet.
Phipps fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Balimory throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Balimory darts in looking for a takedown but Phipps gets double underhooks and turns Balimory into the cage.
Balimory looks winded!
Phipps throws a head kick that misses
and Balimory counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Balimory moves out of range of the body kick from Phipps.
#CL#
Phipps has Balimory up against the cage in a clinch.
Phipps drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balimory gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phipps tries to break free but Balimory pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tori Nori Balimory will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Balimory fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phipps is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Balimory clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phipps tries to pull guard but Balimory holds him up against the cage and eventually Phipps drops back down to his feet.
Balimory has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phipps avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phipps is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balimory to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phipps can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Phipps. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Balimory successfully pulls guard.
Balimory throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Balimory strikes from his own guard. #T1#
Phipps throws a big right hand that misses.
Phipps wants to control from the top but Balimory keeps moving. #SUB#
Phipps drops back looking for a leg! Balimory is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balimory manages to kick Phipps off! Phipps jumps back into Balimory's guard.
Balimory controls Phipps momentarily but Phipps frees himself.
We've been informed that Balimory has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balimory keeping moving, preventing Phipps from controlling successfully.
Phipps is really struggling to control Balimory but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phipps fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balimory throws a series of strikes that have Phipps backpedaling.
Phipps closes the distance and clinches up with Balimory, looking for a takedown. Phipps pushes Balimory against the cage but Balimory circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Balimory gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Phipps to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Balimory throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Phipps escapes and throws Balimory's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Phipps advances nicely into full mount. #T3##SUB#
Phipps is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Balimory to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Balimory shrugs it off.
Phipps lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Balimory hang on?
Phipps looking to finish with strikes here!
Phipps wants to control the pace but Balimory is squirming around nicely.
Balimory sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Balimory is looking for a sweep. Phipps is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balimory wants to control but Phipps is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Phipps trying to control from half guard but Balimory is working away. #SUB#
Phipps is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Phipps wants to control but Balimory is keeping him busy.
Jake Phipps overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phipps missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phipps missing with the ground and pound 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 Jake Phipps will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Balimory shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balimory shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Phipps eats them both and turns towards Balimory to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Phipps misses with a body kick.
Balimory shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phipps as he avoids it easily.
Phipps wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phipps wants to clinch but Balimory slips to the side
and Balimory counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Phipps moves into range and clinches up with Balimory.#TD2#
Balimory pulls Phipps into guard.
Balimory throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Balimory keeping moving, preventing Phipps from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phipps accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phipps sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balimory's guard. #T1##SUB#
Phipps is looking for a kimura here.
Phipps thows a huge punch but Balimory dodges it nicely.
Phipps is trying to control. Balimory wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Phipps wants to work for an arm triangle but Balimory is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Balimory is looking for a sweep. Phipps is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balimory manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Phipps has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Balimory is proving hard to escape from.
Balimory wants to get back to his feet but Phipps passes into half guard.
Phipps seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balimory does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Phipps is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Phipps misses with a low kick.
As Phipps backs off Balimory throws a huge counter combo but Phipps manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Balimory has managed to clinch.
Phipps tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Phipps wants a takedown but no success here.
Phipps tries to land knees in the clinch but Balimory avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Balimory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balimory bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Phipps shoots in but Balimory avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Phipps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balimory lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Balimory clinches up with Phipps and pushes him back against the cage.
Phipps jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balimory walks away with a smile on his face. Phipps gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Balimory forces Phipps back against the cage and clinches.
Phipps really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Balimory tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phipps smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Phipps. No joy for Balimory on that attempt.
Balimory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balimory stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balimory wants it to stay on the feet.
Balimory shoots in for a double leg but Phipps sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Phipps shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balimory is trying to defend but Phipps finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phipps seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balimory does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balimory won't allow Phipps to pass to mount.
Balimory wants to improve his position but Phipps is controlling well.
Balimory is pressing down on Phipps's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori Nori Balimory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Balimory has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tori Nori Balimory! |
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Event:
UIW 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Balimory clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Balimory stalls.
Balimory is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Balimory with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Balimory fails to land.
Ellison cracks Balimory with a nice body shot.
Ellison lands an uppercut.
Balimory tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Balimory has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ellison after a bit of a struggle.
Balimory is trying to pull guard but Ellison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tori Nori Balimory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balimory is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ellison is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Balimory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ellison should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ellison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Ellison clinches up with Balimory and pushes him back against the cage.
Ellison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Ellison gets through Balimory's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Balimory is rocked!
Ellison lands a big right hand that drops Balimory! The killer instinct kicks in and Ellison finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ellison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Ellison! |
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Event:
HRL51
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Maui lands with a hook. Kwondo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Tye Kwondo has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Maui's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maui definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwondo. Maui does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Maui closes the distance and pushes Kwondo back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kwondo throws an elbow but misses.
Maui pushes Kwondo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kwondo looks winded!#BC#
Maui breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Maui moves into the clinch.
Maui scores with a shoulder strike.
Kwondo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maui scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Maui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Maui cracks Kwondo with a big right hand and Kwondo goes down!#ROC#Kwondo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maui wants to stand but Kwondo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kwondo is still in real trouble! Can Maui finish him?#SUB2#
Kwondo looking for a guillotine here but Maui defends easily.
Kwondo seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Kwondo is working an open guard so Maui takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##KD#
Maui waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Kwondo. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Kwondo to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Maui would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kwondo trying to control the position.
Maui wants to get up but he can't break Kwondo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kwondo pulls Maui in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Kwondo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maui is defending well. Kwondo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maui has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kwondo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tye Kwondo!
Tevita Maui was interviewed post fight and said 'Great fight.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 185
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Hyde cracks Toda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hyde has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Toda to stand back up!#ROC#Toda is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Makoto Toda has been cut.#CL2#
Toda rushes Hyde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Toda is still on wobbly legs! Can Hyde finish him?#BC#
Hyde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hyde counters with a crisp right that sends Toda to the canvas! Hyde follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Hyde!
Grant Hyde made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Sups in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HRL48
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Kwondo shoots in looking for a takedown but Kato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kwondo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kato moves in looking to clinch but Kwondo pushes him off.
Kwondo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kwondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Kwondo misses.
Kwondo misses with a hook.
Kato tries to clinch but Kwondo is having none of it.
Kwondo connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Kato tries to clinch but Kwondo is having none of it.
It looked like Kwondo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kato tries to clinch up but Kwondo circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kato darts in and clinches Kwondo up against the cage.
Kato lands a nice uppercut.
Kwondo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kwondo being controlled against the cage.
Kato avoids the elbow strike from Kwondo, against the cage.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kato manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kato avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
Kato rushes Kwondo and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kwondo trying to control the position but instead, Kato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kwondo into the cage.
Maybe Kwondo would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kwondo tries to stall but Kato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kwondo seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kato is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T2#
Kato stalling in the clinch.
Kwondo tries to pull guard but Kato won't allow it.
#TD#
Kwondo jumps guard.
Kato is fighting to break Kwondo's control of his arms but Kwondo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kwondo keeping moving, preventing Kato from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kwondo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kwondo advances to half guard.
Kwondo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kwondo slips a nice elbow through Kato's hands, connecting with Kato's forehead.#T3##SUB#
Kwondo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kato could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kwondo has cracked it and Kato is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kwondo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tye Kwondo! |
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Event:
MMAKI Prospects 2
Date: Dec 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Lord throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taaco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lord connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taaco's hands.
Lord scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Lord does it's job there.#CL#
Taaco closes the distance and pushes Lord back into the cage.
Taaco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lord blocks it with crossed arms.
Lord tries a body shot but Taaco blocks it.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Taaco.
Lord looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Lord.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord. #TD2#
Lord gets control of Taaco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lord will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Lord is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taaco is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lord has his foot on Taaco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taaco works his way back into a safe position though.
Taaco connects with a couple of short punches.
Taaco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lord is looking for a triangle but Taaco pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Taaco is sitting in close to Lord's body. Lord has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Taaco is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Taaco is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lord.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Slum Lord!
Slum Lord really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nevermore Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
RSE 31: The Brimstone Gate
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Kinsman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Mohan Draxinger has been cut.
Draxinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Draxinger blocks a head kick by Kinsman.
Draxinger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kinsman lands with a nice combination. Draxinger backs away looking to recover.
Kinsman misses with a shot to the body
and Draxinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Kinsman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Draxinger scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinsman blocks a head kick by Draxinger.
Kinsman tries a head kick but it misses.
Draxinger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kinsman lands a jab-cross combination.
That kick from Draxinger tenderised Kinsman's leg. Kinsman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Draxinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kinsman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Draxinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinsman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draxinger can pounce on him.
Draxinger throws a wild body kick that Kinsman sees coming a mile off.
Kinsman throws a head kick that misses.
Draxinger tried to counter with a leg kick but Kinsman avoided it.#T1#
Kinsman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Draxinger counters with a good low kick that Kinsman was not able to check.
Kinsman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kinsman misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kinsman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Draxinger counters with a nice leg kick.
Kinsman misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Kinsman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Draxinger doesn't seem phased though.
Kinsman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Draxinger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Draxinger throws a sloppy head kick and Kinsman moves out of range easily.
Kinsman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Draxinger.
Nice body punch from Kinsman. #T2#
Kinsman looks to throw a body kick
and Draxinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinsman misses with a hook to the body
and Draxinger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kinsman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Draxinger counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Kinsman out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Draxinger is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mohan Draxinger!
Our winner, Mohan Draxinger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HRL44
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Kato moves into the clinch successfully.
Kwondo letting Kato take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Kato.
Kato pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kwondo letting Kato take a breather here.
Kwondo letting Kato take a breather here.
The referee calls for Kato to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kwondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Kato counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato trying to stall but Kwondo improves his position.
Kwondo is looking to control Kato's arms but Kato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kwondo has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kwondo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kwondo up against the cage.
Kato stalls. #T1#
Kato is stalling here.
Kato continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato stuffs the takedown attempt from Kwondo. Kwondo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kwondo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kwondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kwondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kato is just out of range.
Kato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kwondo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kwondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kato.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kato is looking to clinch.
Kato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Kwondo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Kato closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Kwondo throws an elbow that misses.
Kato slowing the pace effectively.
Kwondo is looking to control Kato's arms but Kato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kwondo has his back to the cage.
Kwondo taking a breather.
Kwondo seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kato is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kato lands an uppercut.
Kato managing to block the knees to the body from Kwondo.
Kato leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kato looking to stall.
Kato stalls.
Kato stalls. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kwondo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kwondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kato wants to counter with a clinch but Kwondo pushes him away.
Kwondo misses with a head kick.
Kato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kwondo misses with a wild body shot.
Kwondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Kwondo tries to keep at a distance but Kato has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kwondo stalling the fight.
Kwondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kato slowing the pace effectively.
Kato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kwondo up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Kato's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4#
Kato trying to control the position but instead, Kwondo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kato into the cage.
Kato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kwondo up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato tries to clinch up.
Kwondo is looking for a counter combo.
Kato ducks under a wild hook from Kwondo.
Kato steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kwondo.
Kato stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tye Kwondo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwondo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kwondo looks for a takedown but Kato sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwondo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mawunyo Kato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mawunyo Kato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kwondo misses with a head kick.
Kato tries to clinch but Kwondo is having none of it.
Kwondo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kato tries to clinch but Kwondo is having none of it.
Kato blocks a head kick by Kwondo.
Kwondo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kato circles away quickly and effectively.
Kato tries to counter with a clinch but Kwondo shakes him off and moves away.
Kwondo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kato defends it nicely.
Kwondo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kato's waist but Kato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kwondo off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwondo throws a looping overhand right but Kato ducks down to avoid it.
Kato wants to counter with a clinch but Kwondo pushes him away.#CL2#
Kato rushes Kwondo and presses him up against the cage.
Kato has Kwondo pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kwondo as Kato tries to tie him up. #T1#
Kato has Kwondo pressed against the cage.
Kwondo has Kato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tye Kwondo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kwondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kwondo as Kato tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato tries to clinch but Kwondo moves out of range. #CL2#
Kato takes the fight into the clinch.
Kato controlling the action here for a moment.
Kato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kwondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Kato lands a nice shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kato.
Kwondo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kwondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kato stalling the fight.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato wants to clinch up but Kwondo keeps it at a distance.
Kwondo misses with a few strikes there.
Kato tries to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Kwondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kwondo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kato, which made it look bad. #T3#
Kwondo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kato pinned against the cage. Kato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kato tries to clinch there but Kwondo circles away.
Kato is looking to clinch but Kwondo is avoiding it.
Kato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kwondo.
Kwondo tries to bum rush Kato with a series of wild strikes but Kato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kato wants to clinch.
Kwondo throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range. #T4#
A punch combination from Kwondo misses. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kato stalls.
Kato trying to stall but Kwondo improves his position.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kwondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kato.
Kwondo being controlled against the cage.
Kato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwondo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kato tries to stall but Kwondo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tye Kwondo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mawunyo Kato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kato moves in looking to clinch but Kwondo pushes him off.
Kwondo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kato sprawls well. He's pushed Kwondo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kato has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kwondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kato is looking to clinch but Kwondo is avoiding it.
Kwondo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kwondo is looking to wear down Kato with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kwondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kato tries to counter with a clinch but Kwondo shakes him off and moves away.
Kato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kwondo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kwondo misses with a wild combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kato checks a leg kick.
Kato is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kwondo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kwondo is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Kwondo is trying for a kimura here. Kato looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kwondo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tye Kwondo! |
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