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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XLII
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Robertson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Farquharson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Robertson
Farquharson pulls Robertson in close to prevent any damage.
Farquharson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson preventing the sweep. #T1#
Farquharson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Farquharson keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson has control of Robertson's left arm, preventing Robertson from doing any damage.
Robertson trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Robertson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson pulls Robertson in to control the position.
Robertson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robertson stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farquharson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (2) Robertson
Farquharson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robertson's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Farquharson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robertson for as long as he can get away with.
Robertson is pressing down on Farquharson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robertson working a defensive guard here.
Farquharson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.
Farquharson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working.
Farquharson prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Robertson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robertson trying to keep a closed guard but Farquharson is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.#T6#
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farquharson forces his way into half guard.
Farquharson is controlling the pace.
Farquharson is trying to control the action in half guard but Robertson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robertson tries to roll over but Farquharson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Farquharson wants to advance to full mount but Robertson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson 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.#T8#
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but Robertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (4) Robertson
Farquharson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Farquharson continues to stall.
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there. #T9#
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Robertson passes into half guard.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Robertson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farquharson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Robertson controlling him for the moment.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Farquharson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (4) vs (4) Robertson
Farquharson is stalling in the full guard.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Robertson is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Further stalling from Farquharson.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom. #T13#
Robertson working a defensive guard here.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Farquharson controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson 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.
Farquharson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (7) vs (4) Robertson
Farquharson is staying tight to Robertson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T14#
Robertson struggling a bit here.
Farquharson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robertson's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Farquharson stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Hamish Farquharson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Dumas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fialkowska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dumas manages to avoid it.
Dumas throws out a counter right but Fialkowska avoids it with no problem.
Fialkowska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dumas.
A slow jab from Fialkowska misses its intended target. #CL2#
Dumas clinches with his opponent.
Fialkowska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fialkowska blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dumas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dumas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fialkowska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dumas lands an uppercut.
Dumas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Dumas on the inside.
Dumas misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Dumas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dumas working aggressively here.
#BC#
Fialkowska breaks the clinch.
Fialkowska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dumas tries to counter with a clinch but Fialkowska shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Fialkowska misses.
Fialkowska misses with a double jab
and Dumas counters with a right hand to the body.
Fialkowska is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fialkowska gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dumas gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fialkowska is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Dumas!
During a confident post fight interview, Leroy Dumas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -54-
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Law scores with a sloppy right hand. Kezman should have avoided that one.
Law throws a leg kick which misses Kezman's front leg but catches the back leg as Kezman tries to avoid it.
Law throws a leg kick but Kezman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Law takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Law misses with a hook. Kezman ducked under it nicely.
Kezman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kezman misses with a wild body shot.
Law throws a solid leg kick but Kezman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Law.
Law avoids a kick to the body.
Kezman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kezman misses the jab.
Law goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Law takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kezman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Law takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kezman misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Kezman closes the distance and clinches.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kezman backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kezman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Law on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Kezman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Kezman has the dominant position.
Law blocking some punches.
Law scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Law wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kezman lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Law breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kezman.
Kezman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Law scores with a hook to the body. Kezman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kezman throws a hook but Law avoids it easily.#CL#
Kezman pushes Law up against the cage in a clinch.
Law wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kezman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kezman lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Law breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kezman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Law throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Law keeps Kezman at a distance using the push kick.
Law staying out of range there.
Law uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kezman.
Law throws a looping overhand right but Kezman ducks down to avoid it.
Kezman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Law throws a shot from downtown. Kezman moves away and avoids it.
Law misses with a hook. Kezman ducked under it nicely.
Kezman lands a really nice looking cross but Law seems unphased.
Leo Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kezman takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Law thuds a left hand into Kezman's body.
Kezman scores with a jab. Law acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Law blocks a jab.
Law finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kezman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Law thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kezman jabs Law right on the nose. Law blinks but takes it well.
Kezman throws a body kick that misses
enabling Law to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kezman misses with a straight left.
Law misses with a hook
and Kezman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kezman throws a shot from downtown. Law moves away and avoids it.
Kezman wants to clinch.
Kezman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Law misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Kezman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Law.
Kezman lands a body shot.
Kezman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Law.
Law keeps Kezman at a distance using the push kick.
Law misses with a body kick.
Kezman 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.
Kezman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Law manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kezman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Law throws a lazy right hand but Kezman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kezman 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.
Kezman misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Law misses.
Kezman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Law.
Kezman tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law misses with a low kick as Kezman jumps back.
Law walks into a jab.
Law looks to land a right hand but Kezman moved out of range.
Law lands a leg kick that knocks Kezman off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kezman misses the target.
Kezman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kezman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Law.
A leg kick checked by Law.
Law thuds a left hand into Kezman's body.
Law buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 Kush Kezman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Law, right into the meat of the thigh.
Law swings for the body but Kezman moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Law.
Law closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Law is looking to score with low kicks.
Leo Law seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kezman wants to clinch.
Law misses with a looping right.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kezman.
Kezman is looking to counter punch.
Kezman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Law takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kezman avoids the body shot from Law.
Kezman is looking to counter punch.
Kezman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Law doesn't seem bothered though.
Law throws a push kick but Kezman slaps the foot to one side.
Kezman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Law counters with a stiff right hand.
Kezman lands a nice shot to the body.
Law throws an overhand right that lands on Kezman's shoulder, as Kezman tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kezman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kezman checks a leg kick nicely.
Law thumps Kezman with a low kick.
Kezman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Law avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kezman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Law tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kezman is able to avoid easily.
Kezman misses with a hook. Law ducked under it nicely.
Kezman throws a leg kick but Law moved away.
Law swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Kezman closes the distance and clinches.
Kezman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kezman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kezman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law slips a jab from Kezman.
Kezman misses with a looping left.
Kezman slips a jab from Law.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kezman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Law throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kezman counters with a body kick that stops Law in his tracks momentarily.
Kezman takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Law thinks about the counter body kick.
Kezman misses with a hook. Law ducked under it nicely.
Kezman ducks under a wild hook from Law.
Law slips a straight right by Kezman.
Kezman lands a really nice looking cross but Law seems unphased.
Kezman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Law manages to avoid it.
Kezman connects with a right hand. Law shakes it off.
Law takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Law scoring well with a low kick there.
Law misses with a body kick.
Law takes one to the chin there.
Kezman staying out of range there.
Kezman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Law. #T3#
Law misses with a looping right.
Law uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kezman.
Law throws a big shot that misses.
Kezman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL#
Kezman darts in and clinches Law up against the cage.#BC2#
Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Law moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Law lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kezman takes a step back to recover.
Kezman moves out of range of the body kick from Law.
Law throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kezman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Law manages to avoid it.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Kezman.
Law throws out a loose jab but Kezman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law throws a half hearted mid kick.
Law throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kezman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kezman throws a body shot but no joy.
Law counters with a body kick.#T4#
Kezman misses with a wild body shot.
Kezman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kezman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kezman tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Law punishes Kezman's body with a nice straight punch.
Law throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kezman counters with a thumping low kick.
Law gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kezman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Law displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kezman throws out the jab.
A big right from Law misses.
Kezman tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kezman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kezman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kezman throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Law misses with a wild combination.
Kezman looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kush Kezman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Law throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kezman blocks the body kick.
Law looks to land a right hand but Kezman moved out of range.
Law moves forwards but Kezman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Law comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kezman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Law.
Law needs to keep his hands up - Kezman had a free shot at his head there.
Kezman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Law can pounce on him.
Law throws a leg kick that misses.
As Law backs away, Kezman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kezman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kezman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kezman connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law misses with an uppercut.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Kezman.
Kezman misses with an uppercut. Law saw that one coming.
Law lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Law. 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!
Law misses with a body kick.#T1#
Law closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Kezman tenderised Law's leg. Law is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kezman throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Law has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Law scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Law looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Law misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kezman.
Kezman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Law.
Kezman thuds his right hand into Law's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kezman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Law looks to throw the jab but Kezman is out of range.
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Law throws a poor cross that misses
and Kezman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kezman slips a jab from Law.
A big left from Law misses. #T2#
Kezman wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
Kezman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Law moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Law misses with a low kick.
Law moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Law fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kezman is out of range.
Law walks into a jab.
A big left from Law misses.
Kezman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Law avoids the body shot from Kezman.
Law pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Law with a nice calf kick.
Kezman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Law misses with a hook to the body
and Kezman counters with a nice uppercut.
Law misses with a right hand
and Kezman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Law's knee momentarily.
Kush Kezman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Kezman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kezman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Law.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kezman.
Law cracks a nice hook into Kezman's ribs.
A low kick lands for Law.
Law lands a nice looking body kick.
Kezman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kezman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Law dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kezman. That did some damage!
Law slips a jab from Kezman.
Law throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kezman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Law lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Law misses with a looping right.#T4#
Law attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Law throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kezman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kezman looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.
Law feints a counter leg kick.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Kezman is just out of range.
Law is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Kezman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Law.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kezman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Law appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Law connects with a solid leg kick.
Law scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kezman doesn't seem bothered though.
Law's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kezman under the eye.
Law throws a leg kick but Kezman sees it coming and moves out of range.
A cross from Kezman lands.
Law takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Law.
Law throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kezman.
Kezman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Law.
Law throws out a counter right but Kezman avoids it with no problem.
Leo Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Law throws a poor cross that misses
and Kezman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Law.
Well Kezman 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kush Kezman!
Our winner, Kush Kezman, 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:
Pitbull XL
Date: Apr 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
McCoy moves into the clinch.
McCoy is looking for a takedown.
Robertson stops a takedown attempt from McCoy.
Robertson looking for a takedown.
Robertson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robertson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCoy prevents it.
Gillechriosd McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ameen Robertson.
McCoy wants a takedown but no success here.
McCoy gets underhooks to prevent Robertson's takedown attempt.
Robertson has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCoy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoy wants a takedown but no success here.
Robertson wants a takedown but no success here.
McCoy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robertson prevents it.
#TD2#
Robertson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McCoy regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (0) vs (2) Robertson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Robertson has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCoy gets full guard.
Robertson wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving. #T1#
Robertson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
McCoy trying to control the position here.
Robertson sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson is trying to hold McCoy in close to prevent damage but McCoy has managed to pass into half guard.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
McCoy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Robertson is doing well to control the position and prevent McCoy from advancing to side control.
Robertson wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robertson wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
McCoy is pressing down on Robertson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robertson is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, McCoy seems content to control.#T4#
McCoy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well.
Robertson wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCoy is thwarting Robertson's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Robertson wants to control the action here but instead McCoy manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson is desperately trying to improve his position but McCoy has a good base and remains in mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
McCoy controlling from mount.
Robertson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robertson tries to control McCoy's body but McCoy pushes him off. Robertson squirms to his side and now McCoy has his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (8) vs (2) Robertson#T7#
McCoy avoiding Robertson 's attempts to control his hands.
McCoy keeps control of the position as Robertson tries to break free.
Robertson is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Robertson trying to control the hands but McCoy won't let him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCoy controlling the positon.
McCoy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robertson wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Robertson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCoy.
Robertson breaks McCoy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (8) vs (4) Robertson
Robertson wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.#T10#
McCoy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Robertson looking to sit in guard and control but McCoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (10) vs (4) Robertson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy content to stall in guard here.
Robertson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCoy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (10) vs (6) Robertson#T11#
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCoy pulls Robertson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robertson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
McCoy keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
McCoy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCoy, not yet.
Robertson sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Robertson trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy pulls Robertson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robertson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Robertson looking to sit in guard and control but McCoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (12) vs (6) Robertson
McCoy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Robertson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCoy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy won't allow Robertson to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Gillechriosd McCoy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIX
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Ameen Robertson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kvakkestad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robertson (2) vs (0) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad wants to sweep here but Robertson controlling him for the moment.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Kvakkestad 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvakkestad is keeping the position for now.
Robertson looking to sit in guard and control but Kvakkestad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (2) vs (2) Kvakkestad#T1#
Robertson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson 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.
Kvakkestad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Kvakkestad passes into half guard.
Kvakkestad wants to pass the guard but Robertson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson moves into full guard.
#T2#
Robertson managing to control the position.
Robertson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvakkestad manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (4) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Robertson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a triangle here but Robertson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (7) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robertson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robertson (9) vs (2) Kvakkestad#T3#
Kvakkestad is trying to escape the mount.
Kvakkestad wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Kvakkestad can't escape the position.
Robertson wants to control the action but instead Kvakkestad gets a body lock and reverses into Robertson's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (9) vs (4) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kvakkestad trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well.
Robertson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robertson.#T4#
Robertson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kvakkestad's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (11) vs (4) Kvakkestad#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.
Kvakkestad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kvakkestad keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass. #T5##SUB2#
Kvakkestad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kvakkestad looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvakkestad, not yet.
Kvakkestad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (11) vs (6) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (11) vs (9) Kvakkestad
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Robertson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kvakkestad but great work by Robertson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robertson (15) vs (9) Kvakkestad#T6#
Kvakkestad sneaks back into half guard.
Kvakkestad is looking for a sweep. Robertson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvakkestad is not content to let Robertson control the position.
Kvakkestad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvakkestad moves into full guard.
#T7#
Robertson wants to control from the top but Kvakkestad keeps moving.
Kvakkestad wants to improve his position but instead Robertson has moved into half guard.
Robertson prevents Kvakkestad from improving his position.
Robertson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvakkestad keeps working. #T8#
Robertson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvakkestad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kvakkestad is not content to let Robertson control the position.
Kvakkestad tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Robertson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (18) vs (9) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad tries to lock up and control but Robertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kvakkestad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Robertson tries to control but Kvakkestad wriggling away.
Kvakkestad tries to hold on but Robertson postures up.
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvakkestad is looking to escape.
Kvakkestad sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kvakkestad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robertson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robertson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robertson (18) vs (13) Kvakkestad#T10##SUB2#
Kvakkestad tightening his grip on Robertson, looking for the choke.
Kvakkestad controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Robertson escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (20) vs (13) Kvakkestad
Robertson prevents Kvakkestad from improving his position.
Kvakkestad keeping control of the position. #T11#
Kvakkestad is trying to control but can't.
Kvakkestad tries to get to full guard but Robertson has control of the leg.
Kvakkestad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kvakkestad 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.
Kvakkestad has his hands on Robertson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robertson defends it easily.#T12#
Kvakkestad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robertson slips nicely into half guard.
Robertson is looking to advance position but Kvakkestad won't allow it. #T13#
Kvakkestad wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robertson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvakkestad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kvakkestad keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kvakkestad is trying to control but Robertson passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (23) vs (13) Kvakkestad
Robertson wants to control but Kvakkestad is keeping him busy. #T14#
Kvakkestad is looking to reverse the position.
Robertson gets to mount! Kvakkestad was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Robertson (25) vs (13) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robertson takes the fight on points by 25 to 13.
Ameen Robertson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 411: Kostov v Ilmarinen
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Constantinou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Constantinou throws a body kick that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Constantinou scores with a push kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Karjalainen misses the target.
Constantinou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Constantinou moves away.
Karjalainen lands the left hand.
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Karjalainen.
Constantinou replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Karjalainen blocks it well.
Constantinou throws the kick towards the body but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Constantinou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.
Karjalainen scores with a jab to the body.
Constantinou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Karjalainen misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen checks a low kick from Constantinou.
Karjalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karjalainen, as that shot connected.
Karjalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Constantinou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karjalainen lands a nice hook to Constantinou's body. Constantinou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karl Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick which misses Constantinou's front leg but catches the back leg as Constantinou tries to avoid it.
Constantinou throws out a loose jab but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Karjalainen misses.
Constantinou connects with a crisp jab.
Constantinou misses with a looping right.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Constantinou throws out the jab.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Constantinou counters with a crisp right hand that drops Karjalainen! Constantinou lets Karjalainen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen throws a jab when Constantinou was well out of range.
Karjalainen throws out a loose jab but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karjalainen throws out the jab. #T2#
Karjalainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Constantinou is out of range and Karjalainen settles back down.
Karjalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Constantinou counters with a crisp right hand that drops Karjalainen! Constantinou lets Karjalainen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Karjalainen is rocked!#CUT2#Karl Karjalainen's cut is getting worse.
Constantinou moves in close and cracks Karjalainen with a massive right hand! Karjalainen, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Constantinou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazaros Constantinou!
A victorious Lazaros Constantinou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 253
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Lambe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Del Toro in his tracks.
Del Toro throws a right hand that misses
and Lambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Toro lands a front kick.
Lambe misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Toro! But no joy.
Del Toro lands a high kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Jason Lambe has been cut.
Lambe misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Del Toro counters with a nice right hand that sends Lambe toppling to the canvas! Lambe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Del Toro finish him?!#ROC2#Lambe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Toro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Del Toro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lambe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Del Toro throws a fast counter high kick but Lambe manages to duck under it in time.
Lambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Toro.
Lambe throws a right hand that misses
and Del Toro counters with a leg kick. #T1#
A nice combination there by Lambe.
Lambe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Del Toro under the eye.
Lambe misses with an uppercut
and Del Toro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD2#
Del Toro lands a big uppercut and Lambe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lambe looks OK. Del Toro waves Lambe back to his feet!
Oh Lambe 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!
Del Toro lands a right hook to the body.
Lambe is breathing heavily.
Lambe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Del Toro counters with a big left hand that crumples Lambe! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ferocido Del Toro!
Ferocido Del Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXVIII
Date: Apr 17, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Marlin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Marlin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson postures up.
#SUB#
Marlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robertson defends it easily.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Marlin working a defensive guard here.
Marlin is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Marlin has an active guard here but Robertson has managed to pass into half guard.
Marlin trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Robertson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marlin is not content to let Robertson control the position.
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it.
Robertson keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Marlin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Robertson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) Robertson
Robertson trying to control the position but Marlin is working away.
The referee asks Robertson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Robertson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marlin sneaks back into half guard.
Marlin keeping hold of Robertson's head, controlling as best he can.
Marlin is trying to control but Robertson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (8) Robertson#T4#
Robertson trying to control but Marlin is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marlin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Robertson's lack of action.
Marlin is pressing down on Robertson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Marlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Robertson pushes down on Marlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robertson wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Robertson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Marlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robertson pulls his head out easily. #T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Marlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marlin 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.
Robertson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marlin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (8) Robertson
Robertson working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Marlin won't allow Robertson to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Marlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Marlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robertson keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Marlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Robertson trying to control the position.
Marlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Marlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Marlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marlin pushes down on Robertson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marlin content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Robertson tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Marlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertson is just riding it out for now. Marlin eventually gives up the hold.
Robertson gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Marlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marlin preventing the sweep. #T13#
Marlin stays in close to Robertson's body and controls the position.
Robertson working a defensive guard here.
Robertson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Marlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson trying to keep a closed guard but Marlin is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robertson wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Ameen Robertson 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:
Just some fights 24
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Le Franc. Those never looked like landing.
Le Franc throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Howard shoots in and drives through. Le Franc sprawls well.
Howard misses with a takedown
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Dean Howard has been cut.
Howard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc.
Le Franc feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Howard.
Howard tries for a takedown but Le Franc circles away easily
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Howard with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Le Franc counters with a crisp right hand that drops Howard! Le Franc lets Howard back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Howard is rocked!
Guy Le Franc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard shoots and misses
and Le Franc counters with a nice low kick that buckles Howard's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD2#
Le Franc feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Howard sprawling to the canvas! Howard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Le Franc finish him?!
Oh Howard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Dean Howard's cut is getting worse.
Le Franc 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.
Dean Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Howard is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Le Franc doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Howard crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Howard's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Le Franc!
An out of breath Guy Le Franc 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:
Just some fights 24
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Krakowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCoy thinks about countering with a head kick.
McCoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krakowski.
Krakowski misses the body punch
and McCoy counters with an outside leg kick.
McCoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowski.
McCoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krakowski.
Krakowski 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.
Krakowski lands with a straight right. McCoy didn't see that one coming.
Krakowski scores with a nice right hand.
Krakowski throws a shot from downtown. McCoy moves away and avoids it.
Krakowski misses with a combination
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Krakowski throws a series of punches but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Krakowski connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by McCoy - that's a beauty! Krakowski is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even McCoy can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hank McCoy!
Hank McCoy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 252
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Magyar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Humpa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Humpa throws a right and a left that Magyar avoids nicely.
Humpa slips under a jab from Magyar.
Humpa wants to counter with a clinch but Magyar pushes him away.
Humpa fails with a takedown attempt.
Magyar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar avoids the body shot from Humpa.
Magyar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humpa.#TD2#
Humpa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magyar wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Magyar gets back to full guard.
Humpa advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Humpa is trying to get an arm triangle but Magyar is defending well.
Magyar stops Humpa from passing to mount.
Magyar trying to remain calm as Humpa controls from the top position.#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.
Magyar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Humpa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Humpa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magyar keeps working.
Magyar tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Humpa is looking to take a break and control but Magyar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humpa gets to mount! Magyar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Magyar tries to reverse the position but Humpa maintains control.
Humpa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magyar is looking to improve his position but Humpa isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Humpa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magyar is looking to escape.
Magyar is trying to escape the mount.
Humpa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magyar gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magyar gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Humpa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A lazy left from Magyar finds it's target.
Leg Humpa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magyar cracks Humpa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magyar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magyar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magyar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humpa.
Magyar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magyar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humpa.
Humpa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magyar misses with a hook. Humpa ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magyar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humpa manages to avoid it.
Humpa throws a lazy uppercut
and Magyar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Humpa fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Magyar misses with a straight right.
Humpa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magyar.
Humpa ducks under a wild hook from Magyar.
Humpa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mate Magyar is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Humpa misses.
Magyar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Magyar misses.
Humpa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magyar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Humpa misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Humpa.
Magyar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Humpa throws a jab when Magyar was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magyar. Humpa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Humpa wants to counter the offense by Magyar and move into the clinch position.#T2##CL#
Magyar clinches with his opponent.
Magyar can't find room to land a body shot as Humpa controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humpa.
A short right from Magyar.
Humpa misses with the head strike.
Magyar misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Magyar.
Humpa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magyar lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Magyar gets through Humpa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Humpa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Humpa working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magyar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magyar can't find room to land a body shot as Humpa controls the action.
A short right from Magyar.
Magyar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magyar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humpa can do to turn this around?
Magyar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Magyar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magyar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magyar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Humpa blocks an uppercut.
Magyar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Humpa backwards.
Magyar misses with a punch on the inside.
Humpa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Humpa.
A nice left hand lands by Magyar.
Humpa wants to stall.
Magyar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Humpa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Humpa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magyar prevents it.
Magyar stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Magyar fails to land.
Humpa blocks an uppercut.
Humpa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Humpa struggles to land a body shot inside as Magyar controls his hands.
#T4#
Magyar throws a head punch that misses.
Humpa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Humpa blocks an uppercut.
Humpa takes a shot to the head.
Magyar misses with some punches.
Magyar stops a takedown attempt from Humpa.
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!
Magyar misses with the head strike.
Humpa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humpa.
Magyar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magyar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Humpa struggles to land a body shot inside as Magyar controls his hands.
Humpa throws a punch but it's blocked by Magyar.
A head punch on the inside from Humpa fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humpa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humpa.
Magyar has Humpa pushed against the cage.
Magyar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magyar tries to stall but Humpa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mate Magyar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##CL#
Magyar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mate Magyar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magyar presses Humpa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Magyar.
Magyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Humpa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Magyar.
Magyar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Humpa.
Magyar misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Humpa fails to land.
Magyar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Humpa backwards.
Humpa takes a shot to the head.
Humpa blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humpa misses with some punches.
Magyar lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Magyar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magyar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magyar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magyar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Humpa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Humpa looking to stall.
Magyar throws a punch but it's blocked by Humpa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magyar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magyar.
Magyar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Humpa.
Magyar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magyar trying to stall but Humpa improves his position.
Humpa can't get the takedown.
Magyar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Magyar on the inside.
Humpa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magyar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magyar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Humpa takes a shot to the head.
Magyar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magyar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magyar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Magyar.
Magyar lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Humpa is rocked!
Magyar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Humpa is still on wobbly legs! Can Magyar finish him?
Humpa takes a shot to the head.
Humpa takes a shot to the head.
Magyar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magyar lands a hook that snaps the head of Humpa backwards.
Magyar throws a head punch that misses.
Magyar unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Humpa! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Magyar is unloading with more strikes now! Humpa drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mate Magyar!
Mate Magyar is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Mate Magyar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 410: Karter v Hardin
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Karter misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karter.
Hardin closes the distance but Karter moves to the side
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Hardin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Lamar Karter has been cut.
Karter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hardin counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Karter misses with a straight right.
And Hardin responds with a good body kick, but Karter manages to step out the way in time.
Karter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardin moves away from the strike by Karter.
Hardin thinks about the counter body kick.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardin was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
Hardin throws a big counter head kick but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Karter.#CUT#It looks like John Wesley Hardin has been cut.#KD2#
Hardin lands a big head kick that sends Karter tumbling to the mat! Hardin takes a step backwards and waves Karter back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Karter is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Hardin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karter drops his hands momentarily and Hardin needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Karter just on the top of the head. Karter drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Karter - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Wesley Hardin!
John Wesley Hardin is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, John Wesley Hardin, 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:
SYN 1160 Mogh vs. Hohenthal
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Gong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cowan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cowan lands a jab to the nose.
Cowan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cowan lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Cowan closes the distance and pushes Gong back into the cage.
Cowan lands a nice uppercut.
Cowan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cowan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gong backwards.
Gong is trying to force a seperation but Cowan has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Gong.
Gong blocking some punches.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
Gong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Gong.
A head punch on the inside from Gong fails to land. #T1#
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Gong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gong throws a head kick that misses.
Gong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
Cowan lands with a nice body punch.
Gong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cowan blocks a jab.
Cowan scores with a nice body kick.
Gong misses with a head kick.
Gong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gong throws a nice head kick!
Gong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gong ducks under a wild hook from Cowan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Cowan takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Gong lands an uppercut.
Gong is trying to break the clinch but Cowan has him pressed against the cage.
Cowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Gong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowan.
Cowan working aggressively here.
#BC#
Gong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gong slips under a jab.
Gong throws a head kick that misses.
Gong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cowan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gong 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.
Gong scores with a jab to the body.
Cowan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gong.
Gong lands a jab to Cowan's midsection.#T3#
Gong misses with a low kick.
Cowan scores with a nice head shot.
Cowan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cowan motions for Gong to come forward. Cowan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cowan rushes Gong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cowan has a couple of punches blocked by Gong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gong.
Cowan swings wildly with an uppercut but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gong swings wildly with an uppercut but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cowan is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowan. #BC#
Gong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Cowan. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Gong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cowan tries to clinch
and Gong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cowan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gong in his tracks.
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!
Cowan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gong doesn't seem bothered though.
Cowan avoids the head kick by Gong.
#CL2#
Cowan clinches up with Gong and pushes him back against the cage.
Cowan misses with a punch to the body.
Gong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Gong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cowan connects with a body shot.
Cowan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan 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#
Cowan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cowan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Cowan clinches.
Gong lands a body punch.
Cowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Gong.
Cowan lands a right hand.
Cowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gong wants to get back to striking at distance but Cowan won't allow it.
Gong misses with a punch on the inside.
Gong is trying to break the clinch but Cowan has him pressed against the cage.
Gong is trying to break free.
Gong blocking some punches.
Gong throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan misses with the head strike.
Cowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Gong.
Cowan throws a head punch that misses.
Gong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mickey Cowan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cowan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Cowan misses with the head strike.
Cowan prevents Gong from breaking the clinch.
Gong misses with some punches.
Gong is working Cowan over against the cage.
Gong lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Gong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cowan is looking to slow Gong down with leg kicks.
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cowan moves away.
Good exchange - Cowan coming out on top.
Gong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cowan misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Gong counters with a head kick that drops Cowan to the mat! Cowan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Cowan is rocked!
Cowan moves out of range of the strikes.
Gong swats away the attempt to clinch by Cowan.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowan connects with a solid leg kick.
Gong scores with a hook to the body. Cowan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gong takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Cowan is predictable there #KD#
and Gong counters with a head kick that drops Cowan to the mat! Cowan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Cowan is still on wobbly legs! Can Gong finish him?
Cowan throws out a leg kick but Gong moves out of range and Cowan only half commits.
Cowan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGong.
Cowan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cowan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gong counters with a crisp right that sends Cowan to the canvas! Gong follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Gong!
Li Gong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Apex Series 5
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
DuVicius pushes Zhang up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zhang fails to land.
DuVicius lands with a right to the head.
DuVicius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhang backwards.
DuVicius misses with a body punch.
DuVicius lands a shot to the body.
Zhang misses with a body punch.
Zhang throws a punch but it's blocked by DuVicius.
A short right from DuVicius.
DuVicius misses with a hook to the ribs.
DuVicius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DuVicius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhang misses with the head strike.
DuVicius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhang.
DuVicius lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DuVicius lands a shoulder strike.
Zhang tries a body shot but DuVicius blocks it.
DuVicius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DuVicius misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from DuVicius on the inside.
DuVicius blocks a body shot from Zhang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhang.
DuVicius presses Zhang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
A shot in the inside from DuVicius. #ROC#Zhang is rocked!
I was talking to DuVicius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DuVicius.
Zhang is still on wobbly legs! Can DuVicius finish him?
DuVicius creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Zhang crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Zhang face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! DuVicius takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jakul DuVicius!
Jakul DuVicius retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Jakul DuVicius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KHFC Round 1 Group B
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Kainga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kainga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Steve Hunt has been cut.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kainga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Hunt misses #KD#
and Kainga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hunt! Kainga lets Hunt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hunt is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Steve Hunt's cut even more.
Kainga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Kainga counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaya Kainga!
A very excited looking Kaya Kainga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 3
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kooljak.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Donovan has been cut.#KD2#
Kooljak feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Donovan sprawling to the canvas! Donovan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kooljak finish him?!
Donovan misses the body punch
and Kooljak counters with a huge left! Donovan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kooljak isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Donovan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kooljak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Kooljak!
A relieved looking King Kooljak 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:
The 408 - Qtr Finals
Date: Apr 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Sam misses with an uppercut. Riggs saw that one coming.
Riggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sam tries for a takedown but Riggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sam slips under a jab.
And Sam tries to counter it with a takedown but Riggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jetstream Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sam thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Riggs counters with a quick kick to the body but Sam blocks it.
Sam on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs misses with a straight right.
Sam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sam tries to clinch up but Riggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Riggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Riggs throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Sam to counter with a crisp jab.
Riggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Riggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lamar Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jetstream Sam.
Donk. Sam catches Riggs right on the button with a cross.
Sam throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Riggs counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sam.
Riggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Sam.
Sam blocks an uppercut.
Riggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sam.#T2#
Riggs tries to work over Sam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riggs presses Sam against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Riggs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Sam lands a shoulder strike.
Riggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam.
Riggs throws a head punch that misses.
Riggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam.
Riggs throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Riggs.
Sam looks to land a left hand but Riggs moved out of range nicely.
Riggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sam.
Riggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Good shot there by Sam.
Sam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riggs throwing a counter right hand but Sam manages to avoid it.
Sam thuds his right hand into Riggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Riggs clinches.
Sam blocks an uppercut.
Riggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sam has a couple of punches blocked by Riggs.
Sam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riggs is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Riggs fails to land.
Sam wants to take the fight to the mat but Riggs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sam working aggressively here.
Riggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Riggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Riggs.
Sam looks winded!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs digs a right hand underneath Sam's ribcage. Sam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Riggs.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike.
Riggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Riggs lands a nice uppercut.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riggs lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Riggs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riggs.
Nice body punch from Riggs.
Riggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riggs.
Riggs scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Riggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head.
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike.
Riggs pushes Sam back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Riggs 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##CL#
Riggs moves into the clinch.
Riggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riggs lands a body shot.
Riggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike.
Sam prevents a body shot from Riggs.
Riggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Riggs.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Riggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Sam is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs pushes Sam back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sam is still on wobbly legs! Can Riggs finish him?
Sam is breathing heavily.
Riggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sam.
Sam seems to have recovered his senses.
Riggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Riggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Riggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Riggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Sam has a couple of punches blocked by Riggs.
Riggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sam or not.
Riggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riggs presses Sam against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riggs.
Riggs gets through Sam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Riggs.
Riggs lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Riggs.
Lamar Riggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Riggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riggs can't find room to land a body shot as Sam controls the action.
Riggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riggs.
Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sam can do to turn this around?#T2#
Riggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Riggs.
Riggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Riggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riggs lands a left hand.
Riggs tries a body shot but Sam blocks it.
Riggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Riggs - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riggs.
Riggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head.
Sam takes a shot to the head.
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riggs.
A short left from Riggs.
Sam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riggs.#KD#
Riggs drops Sam onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sam is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Riggs digs a right hand underneath Sam's ribcage. Sam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riggs misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riggs scores with a hook to the body.
Riggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs digs a right hand underneath Sam's ribcage. Sam let out a lung full of air as it connected.#KD#
Riggs drops Sam onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sam is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Good body shot from Riggs.
Riggs cracks Sam with a nice body shot.
A short right from Riggs.
Riggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riggs lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riggs. #T4#
Riggs lands a shoulder strike.
Riggs creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sam with a big uppercut! Sam tries to clinch up but Riggs pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Sam to the mat! Sam covers up and Riggs unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lamar Riggs!
Lamar Riggs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXVI
Date: Apr 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Robertson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robertson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ubereem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robertson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ubereem haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ubereem trying to get back to full guard but Robertson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ubereem holds on for dear life, controlling Robertson's posture momentarily.
Ubereem wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson wants to control the pace but Ubereem is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ubereem wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robertson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ubereem is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
Ubereem working to try and regain half guard.
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Ubereem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ubereem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Ubereem tries to reverse the position but Robertson maintains control.#T4#
Ubereem is working hard here to advance position.
Robertson trying to control but Ubereem is having none of it.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ameen Robertson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ubereem has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Robertson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ubereem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Robertson pushing down on Ubereem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson moves into full mount! Ubereem won't be happy about that!
Ubereem wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Ubereem can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson controlling from mount.
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Ubereem is working to get back to half guard.
Robertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Robertson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ubereem sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Ubereem is looking to get back to full guard here but Robertson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ubereem gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson stalling.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Ubereem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson controlling the pace. #SUB#
Ubereem looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Ubereem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ubereem.
Robertson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a triangle here but Robertson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.
Ameen Robertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robertson advances to full mount.
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Robertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robertson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ubereem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubereem is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ameen Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ubereem. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Robertson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.
Robertson advances position into side control!
Ubereem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robertson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Robertson advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Robertson.
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Robertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ubereem tries to hold on but Robertson pushes him away.
Robertson wants to control the pace but Ubereem is squirming around nicely.
Robertson content just to control the position here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ubereem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robertson controlling from mount.
Ubereem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ubereem bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ubereem throws a sloppy strike and Robertson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ubereem is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Robertson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ameen Robertson!
A relieved looking Ameen Robertson 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:
FC25 - Tournament 0 FINAL
Date: Apr 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Pineda misses with an uppercut. Sation saw that one coming.
It looked like Sation was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pineda.
Pineda misses with a right hand
and Sation counters with a straight right hand.
Pineda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sation misses with a hook. Pineda ducked under it nicely.
Sation misses with a hook.
Pineda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Sation on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pineda walks into a left hand.
Sation delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pineda swings widly with a right hand
and Sation counters with a nice uppercut.
Sation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pineda manages to avoid it.
Sation moves out of range of the strikes.
Pineda misses with a straight left. #T1#
Sation throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pineda throws a sloppy head kick and Sation moves out of range easily.
Sation is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pineda misses with an uppercut. Sation saw that one coming.
Sation thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pineda crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sation - the referee stops the clock and Pineda gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sation. Pineda manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pineda is looking to clinch.
Pineda lands with an uppercut that bounces Sation off the cage and back into range.
Pineda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Pineda.
Pineda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pineda is looking to clinch.
Pineda lands with a right hand. #T2##KD#
Sation sends Pineda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sation is motioning to the referee to let Pineda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kingston Pineda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Pineda missing with a left hand there. Sation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sation slips a jab from Pineda.
Sation cracks Pineda with a left hook right on the temple and Pineda goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sation lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Pineda is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tallahassee Sation!
After winning the bout, Tallahassee Sation 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:
FC25 - Tournament 0 FINAL
Date: Apr 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Sullivan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frankborger swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sullivan. #CL#
Frankborger gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frankborger misses with a punch to the body.
Frankborger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frankborger has Sullivan pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger lands a body punch.
Sullivan is working for takedown but Frankborger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holger Frankborger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sullivan.
Sullivan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
#T1#
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Frankborger.
Frankborger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frankborger gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan's takedown attempt.
Sullivan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frankborger tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sullivan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frankborger is keeping busy.
Sullivan letting Frankborger take a breather here.
Frankborger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Sullivan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frankborger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frankborger throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Frankborger to work.
Frankborger stalling the fight.
Come on Frankborger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Frankborger lands a body punch.
Frankborger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Frankborger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Holger Frankborger.
Sullivan shoots for a takedown but Frankborger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frankborger tries to counter by clinching up but Sullivan breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frankborger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
#T3#
Sullivan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frankborger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frankborger can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Frankborger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
Frankborger stalling the fight.
Frankborger tries a body shot but Sullivan blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frankborger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Frankborger.
Frankborger misses with a punch to the body.
Frankborger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frankborger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sullivan up against the cage.
Frankborger gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sullivan tries to pull guard but Frankborger won't allow it.
A short right from Frankborger.
Frankborger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan.
Frankborger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frankborger has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Holger Frankborger.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frankborger but Frankborger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frankborger slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holger Frankborger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Frankborger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sullivan wants to stall.
Frankborger stalls.
Frankborger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Sullivan is trying to stall.
Frankborger misses with the head strike.
Sullivan avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger is stalling here.
Frankborger misses with the head strike.
Frankborger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Frankborger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Frankborger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
Sullivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frankborger tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan avoids it by throwing Frankborger back against the cage.
Frankborger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frankborger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frankborger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frankborger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frankborger digs a right hand into Sullivan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sullivan's gas tank.
Frankborger misses with some punches.
Holger Frankborger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frankborger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Frankborger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frankborger just leaning against Sullivan, taking a breather.
Frankborger seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Frankborger slowing the pace effectively.
Frankborger throws a head punch that misses.
Frankborger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Holger Frankborger.#CL#
Frankborger clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frankborger as Sullivan tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sullivan is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Frankborger stalling in the clinch.
Sullivan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frankborger controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Frankborger. #T3#
Frankborger is struggling to control the position.
Sullivan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Come on Frankborger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Frankborger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
Sullivan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frankborger up against the cage.
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Frankborger. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frankborger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
Frankborger misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Frankborger to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sullivan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frankborger looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Holger Frankborger.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holger Frankborger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sullivan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Frankborger takes the fight into the clinch.
Frankborger slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Frankborger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Frankborger for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holger Frankborger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Frankborger clinches up with Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage.
Sullivan is looking to control Frankborger's arms but Frankborger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sullivan has his back to the cage.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frankborger misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Sullivan decides to pull guard.
Sullivan has his hands on Frankborger's head, controlling the position.
Frankborger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger scoring with some ground and pound.
Sullivan has Frankborger pulled in close to control his posture.
Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Frankborger stays in close to Sullivan's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Frankborger from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Frankborger pushes Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.
Frankborger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Frankborger. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frankborger letting Sullivan take a breather here.
Frankborger looking to stall.
Sullivan jumps guard but Frankborger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frankborger tries a body shot but Sullivan blocks it.
Frankborger is struggling to control the position.
Frankborger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frankborger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
Sullivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frankborger is defending well.
Frankborger stalling in the clinch.
Sullivan fails to pull guard.
Holger Frankborger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sullivan.
A bit of stalling here from Frankborger.
#T3#
Frankborger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frankborger effectively controlling the action here.
Jack Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Frankborger.
Holger Frankborger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sullivan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frankborger is struggling to control the position.
Sullivan has Frankborger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frankborger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frankborger gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sullivan.
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but Frankborger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sullivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sullivan is trying to maintain a safe position but Frankborger gets an underhook and turns Sullivan into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frankborger effectively controlling the action here.
Sullivan struggles to land a body shot inside as Frankborger controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holger Frankborger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frankborger, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holger Frankborger!
Holger Frankborger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Guru vs Hallows
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Meine.
Meine misses with a kick to the body
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Meine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meine connects with a leg kick.
Meine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Meine is looking to chop away at Kock's legs.
Kock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Kock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meine connects with a single shot there.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Meine blocks a head kick by Kock.
Meine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Meine ducks under a wild hook from Kock.#CL#
Kock drives through and clinches with Meine against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meine lands a right hand.
Meine lands with a short shot to the head.
Kock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meine or not.
Meine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meine gets through Kock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meine struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
Meine lands an uppercut.
Kock misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Kock tries to work over Meine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meine misses with a body punch.
Meine digs a right hand into Kock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kock's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Meine.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
Kock misses with a punch on the inside.
Meine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kock misses with some punches.
Kock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meine.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kock avoiding damage.
A short right from Meine on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kock fails to land.
Meine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kock fails to land.
Meine is trying to push Kock away but Kock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meine swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meine misses with a body punch.
Kock lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Meine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Kock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock. #BC2#
Meine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Kock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meine looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meine thumps Kock with a low kick.
Kock connects with the punch.
Rudolf Meine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meine throws a low kick but Kock avoids it.
Kock takes a swing at Meine's ribcage but misses.
Meine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meine circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Meine throws out a leg kick but Kock moves out of range and Meine only half commits.
Meine blocks the body kick.
Kock is looking to wear down Meine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meine tries a head kick but it misses.
Meine slips under a jab from Kock.
Meine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meine lands with an uppercut that bounces Kock off the cage and back into range.
Rudolf Meine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meine is trying to control Kock's posture but Kock avoids it.
Meine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kock in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Meine is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Meine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Meine tries to roll over but Kock keeps him under control.
Kock working over Meine with some ground and pound. Meine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Meine to regain full guard.
Meine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kock wants to control from the top but Meine keeps moving.
Meine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rudolf Meine 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#
Kock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Kock misses.
Meine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meine throws a shot from downtown. Kock moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Meine misses.
Meine just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKock.
Meine throws a jab but it's blocked by Kock.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Meine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meine throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Kock lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meine dodges the punch combination from Kock.
Meine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Meine misses with a leg kick.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Meine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meine lunges at Kock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kock's hand.
Meine throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Meine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Meine.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Meine slips the punch.
Rudolf Meine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Kock.
Meine misses with a low kick as Kock jumps back.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meine.
Meine throws a counter combo.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
Kock lands a jab to the head.
Meine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Kock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meine misses with a hook.
Meine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Kock scores with a nice right hand.
Kock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meine can pounce on him.
Meine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meine lands a jab to the head.
Meine ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Meine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meine flicks out a counter leg kick but Kock steps away.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meine.
Kock misses with a looping right.
Meine feints a counter leg kick.
Meine's corner calls for a 1-2. Meine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Meine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kock.
Meine misses the jab.
Meine lands the left hand.
Meine throws a solid leg kick but Kock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meine.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meine.
Meine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kock.#T3#
Meine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Meine checks a leg kick nicely.
Meine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meine lands a leg kick that knocks Kock off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Kock.
Kock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kock backing away here, and Meine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Meine throws a leg kick but Kock checks it.
Meine throws a body kick that misses.
Meine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meine misses with a wild body shot.
Meine tries to score with a low kick but Kock moves his leg out of the way.
Kock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meine.
Meine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kock.
Kock is looking to counter punch.
Meine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kock is out of range.
Meine takes one to the side of the head.
Meine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Meine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Kock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Meine.
Kock throws a right hand that misses
and Meine counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Meine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kock slips a straight right by Meine.
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Meine.
Kock tests Meine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meine misses with a low kick.
Kock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Kock pushes Meine up against the cage in a clinch.
Meine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Meine.
Meine misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meine swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Meine controls his hands.
Meine can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
Meine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kock's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudolf Meine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Meine takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target.
Kock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Meine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meine tried to score with a low kick but Kock checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Meine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meine dips to his left and cracks Kock with an uppercut!
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Meine moves out of range easily.
Meine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Kock.
Kock pushes Meine away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meine lands a high kick!
Meine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Meine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kock's head.
Meine swings widly with a right hand
and Meine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kock cracks Meine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kock.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch but Meine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kock checks a low kick from Meine.
Kock misses with an uppercut. Meine saw that one coming.#TD#
Kock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Meine's guard.
Kock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock cracks Meine with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Kock seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Meine sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Meine is looking to improve his position.
Batang Kock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kock is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock thows a huge punch but Meine dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Kock is looking to advance position but Meine won't allow it. #SUB#
Kock is looking for a kimura here.
Meine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rudolf Meine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kock passes Meine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meine trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Meine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kock pulls his head out easily.
Kock with the ground and pound but Meine uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meine is keeping the position for now.
Kock forces his way into half guard.
Meine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meine is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meine 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rudolf Meine! |
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