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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GC 531 Doncis VS Rihard
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Fujoka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Fujoka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Doria gets full guard. Doria is pulling down on Fujoka's head to control his posture. Fujoka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doria's guard. Fujoka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Fujoka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Fujoka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doria's head. Fujoka wants to pass to mount but Doria is defending the position. Fujoka uses his free foot to push down on Doria's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doria. Doria tries to hold on but Fujoka pushes him away. #SUB2# Fujoka has control of Doria's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Doria regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Doria is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Doria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Fujoka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Doria?
Fujoka looking to finish Doria with some ground and pound. This is bad for Doria! Fujoka lands a big elbow. #SUB2# Fujoka looking to secure an arm triangle but Doria defends it well. Fujoka landing strikes, looking to finish! Fujoka looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2# Doria defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fujoka. Doria tries to lock up and control but Fujoka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2# A nice elbow there by Fujoka.#CUT2#It looks like Viktor Doria has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The referee warns Doria that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Doria is trying desperately to improve position. Poor strikes thrown by Fujoka there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Doria sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Fujoka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Doria is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fujoka pulls his head out easily. Fujoka looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Fujoka wants to pass the guard but Doria is defending well. Fujoka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doria with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2# Fujoka is looking for a kimura but Doria is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fujoka to get the leverage. #T3# Fujoka passes to side control. Doria tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fujoka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Fujoka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Fujoka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doria has escaped the position, nice work there. Doria taking punishment in the form of punches.
Doria is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Fujoka working the head with strikes. Fujoka working the ground and pound but Doria is defending the strikes. Fujoka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Doria on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doria tries to get out of the position. Fujoka is working Doria over with some ground and pound from side control. Doria is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fujoka connects with a decent elbow. #T4# Fujoka creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Doria is looking for a sweep. Fujoka throws a strike aimed at the side of Doria's head but Doria avoids it well. Doria is looking for a sweep. Doria takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Fujoka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Doria is looking for a sweep. Fujoka working away.#SUB2# Fujoka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doria has escaped the position, nice work there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Fujoka dominated that round. The cut man is working on Viktor Doria's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Fujoka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doria but Doria pushes him off and we're back to square one. Fujoka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doria as he jumps to the side. Nice takedown defense from Doria. No joy for Fujoka on that attempt. Viktor Doria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Fujoka.#TD# Doria drives through with a takedown into Fujoka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Fujoka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doria's guard. #REVB##SUB# Doria looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Doria has his foot on Fujoka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fujoka works his way back into a safe position though. Fujoka lands a couple of elbows. Fujoka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doria swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fujoka chips away with some ground and pound. Fujoka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Fujoka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doria swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# We've been informed that Fujoka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB# Doria is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Doria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doria is on top in guard.
#REVR# Kenji Fujoka has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Fujoka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doria defends well. Fujoka wants to sweep but no luck. Fujoka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Fujoka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Doria is looking to reverse the position.#T2# Doria managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fujoka.
#SUB2# Fujoka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doria has escaped the position, nice work there. Fujoka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Doria is looking to regain half guard here but Fujoka keeps moving and retains side control. Fujoka working the ground and pound. Fujoka working the ground and pound. Fujoka lands a nice forearm strike. Doria knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fujoka on the ground. Doria is looking to reverse the position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doria is working hard here to advance position. Fujoka in side control, throwing shots but Doria defends. #T3# Doria struggling a bit here. Fujoka in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2# Fujoka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Fujoka scoring with punches and elbows. Doria gets back to half guard. Fujoka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doria with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Fujoka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Fujoka prevents Doria from improving his position.#T4##SUB2# Fujoka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doria doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fujoka. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fujoka connects with a nice short shot to Doria's temple. Fujoka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doria's head. Doria tries to roll over but Fujoka keeps him under control. Fujoka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doria's head. Doria trying to control here.
#SUB2# Fujoka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doria is just riding it out for now. Fujoka eventually gives up the hold. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Fujoka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Viktor Doria's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Doria shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Doria was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Fujoka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doria's best efforts. Fujoka regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Fujoka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doria is aware though and is defending well. Doria stands and throws Fujoka's legs to the side, diving into side control. Fujoka is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fujoka striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The referee asks Doria politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Doria prefers to stall for the moment though. Fujoka tries to improve position but can't. Doria is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fujoka's shoulder. That is not cool. Fujoka has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fujoka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1# Fujoka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Fujoka manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Fujoka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Fujoka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fujoka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doria is one step ahead there. Doria slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2# Fujoka manages to get back to half guard. Fujoka is looking for a sweep. Doria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fujoka works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# Fujoka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Doria stacks Fujoka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Doria! A lull in the action here as Doria stalls from top position.#SUB# Doria working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Doria taking a breather here. #T3# Fujoka is looking to reverse the position. Doria tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Fujoka tries to strike but it doesn't land. Fujoka tries to improve position but can't. Fujoka manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Fujoka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Fujoka is looking for a sweep. Doria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Fujoka gets back to full guard.
Doria stopping the sweep attempt from Fujoka.#SUB2# Fujoka has his foot on Doria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doria works his way back into a safe position though. Fujoka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fujoka looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Fujoka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doria manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Doria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujoka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Fujoka scoring with some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fujoka throwing strikes from guard but Doria blocks nicely. Fujoka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doria swivels though and keeps the full guard. Viktor Doria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kenji Fujoka. I've got Fujoka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Fujoka! Kenji Fujoka 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:
GC 530 Silva VS Higgins
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1# Sato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scott. Scott lands a slapping body shot.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch. Scott works Sato's body with a nice hook. Sato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sato somewhat.#TD# Sato looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2# Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Scott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Sato connects with a couple of short punches.#T1# Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sato with a nice head shot there. Sato pushing down on Scott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Sato working Scott over with strikes. Scott trying to hold on to Sato's head to control him but Sato postures up.
Scott taking some punishment here, with Sato in his half guard. Scott tries to kick Sato off but Sato keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Sato seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Sato looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Sato frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Sato connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sato landing strikes from the mount and Scott is in trouble! Sato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Sato raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sato cracks Scott with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sato landing strikes from the mount and Scott is in trouble! Sato lands a big shot there that rocks Scott but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Scott is in a horrible position here. Sato smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sato lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sato pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Scott felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. The referee warns Scott that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sato cracks Scott with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sato lands a nice shot to the head. Sato working away from the top, dropping strikes. Sato scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Scott?
Sato with the ground and pound from mount. Sato raining down shots from the mount! Sato landing punches. #ROC#Scott is rocked!#T3# Sato pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Sato lands a couple of good shots and Scott has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Scott is still in real trouble! Can Sato finish him? Sato lands strikes from the back and Scott isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aoki Sato! |
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Event:
GC 527 Navarro VS Samson
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1# Varga lands with a hook. Enomoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Varga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enomoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Enomoto wants to clinch but Varga slips to the side and Varga counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Enomoto rushes Varga and presses him up against the cage. Varga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Enomoto misses with the head strike.
Varga has Enomoto pressed against the cage.
#BC# Varga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Varga keeps the fight on the outside. Enomoto tries to clinch up but Varga circles away and keeps his distance. Enomoto tries to clinch up but Varga circles away and keeps his distance. Varga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Enomoto wants to clinch up but Varga keeps it at a distance. Varga keeps the fight on the outside. It looked like Varga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Enomoto. Laidon Enomoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Varga lands a nice hook to Enomoto's body. Enomoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2# Enomoto drives through and clinches with Varga against the cage.
Varga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enomoto backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Enomoto misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Varga fails to land. Enomoto misses with a hook from the clinch. Enomoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enomoto throws a head punch that misses. Enomoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# Enomoto misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Varga breaks the clinch.
Enomoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Varga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Enomoto moves out of range of the strikes. Enomoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varga paws at him with a jab and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Enomoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Varga throws a series of punches but Enomoto avoids them all with ease. Enomoto moves in looking to clinch but Varga pushes him off. Enomoto tries to clinch up. Varga throws a combination. Enomoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Enomoto tries to clinch but fails miserably and Varga counters with a one-two to the body. Varga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enomoto tries to clinch but Varga is having none of it. Varga connects with a single shot there. Varga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enomoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Varga. A punch combination from Varga misses. 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! Enomoto is looking to clinch. Enomoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varga's corner calls for a 1-2. Varga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Enomoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Varga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2# Varga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Enomoto circles away quickly and effectively. Nice shot lands for Varga. Enomoto tries to clinch there but Varga circles away.
Varga loads up on a big right hand but Enomoto slips the punch. A jab from Varga finds it's way through Enomoto's defenses. Varga throws a jab when Enomoto was well out of range. Enomoto ducks under a wild hook from Varga. Enomoto tries to clinch up. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Enomoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Varga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Varga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Varga misses with a wild body shot. Varga keeps the fight on the outside. Varga throws a shot to the body.
Varga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enomoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A looping hook to the body misses from Varga. Enomoto does a little dance to reset his feet. Enomoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Varga looks to land a combination but Enomoto avoids it well. Varga sets himself, and Enomoto steps forward looking for the clinch! Varga avoids it this time. Enomoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varga paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Enomoto clinches up against the cage.#T3# Enomoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enomoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Varga uses good head movement to avoid it. Varga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Enomoto is keeping busy. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varga. Varga tries a body shot but Enomoto blocks it.
Varga working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Enomoto fails to land. Varga throws a punch but it's blocked by Enomoto. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enomoto. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enomoto. Varga misses with a body punch.
Enomoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Varga uses good head movement to avoid it. We've been informed that Enomoto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Enomoto working aggressively here.
Varga gets through Enomoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Varga throws a punch but it's blocked by Enomoto. Varga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Varga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Enomotos head. Enomoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Enomoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Varga uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Varga struggles to land a body shot inside as Enomoto controls his hands.
#BC# Varga breaks the clinch.
Enomoto tries to clinch but Varga moves out of range. Enomoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Enomoto there as he acknowledges the shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Enomoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Varga swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Enomoto drives through and clinches with Varga against the cage.
Enomoto misses with the head strike.
Varga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enomoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Varga backwards. Enomoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Varga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Enomoto backwards. Varga blocks an uppercut.
Enomoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varga is working Enomoto over against the cage. Enomoto working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enomoto throws a head punch that misses. Enomoto misses with some punches.
Varga misses with a short punch on the inside. Enomoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enomoto. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Varga dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Enomoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Enomoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Danga de danga de dang - Varga scores with a four punch combination! Enomoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varga paws at him with a jab and circles away. Varga is looking to counter punch. Enomoto tries to clinch but Varga moves out of range. Enomoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Varga swats him away and circles back towards the center. Enomoto tries to clinch and Varga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2# Enomoto clinches with his opponent.
Enomoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Varga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Varga throws a head punch that misses. Enomoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varga lands a body punch. #BC# Varga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Enomoto moves in looking to clinch but Varga pushes him off. Martin Varga is winning the standup battle so far. Enomoto is looking to clinch. Varga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enomoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varga.
Varga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Enomoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varga paws at him with a jab and circles away. Varga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Varga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Varga misses the target. Varga swats away the attempt to clinch by Enomoto. Varga's corner calls for a 1-2. Varga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2# Enomoto drives through and clinches with Varga against the cage.
Enomoto scores with a nice hook to the head. Varga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Varga throws a punch but it's blocked by Enomoto. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enomoto. Enomoto has a couple of punches blocked by Varga.
Varga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enomoto backwards. Varga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Enomoto can do to turn this around? Enomoto lands an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Varga throws a punch but it's blocked by Enomoto. Enomoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Varga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varga lands a nice shot to the body. Enomoto being controlled against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enomoto. #T2# Varga misses with a punch to the body.
Varga scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Varga. Enomoto misses with some punches.
Varga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Varga scores with a nice hook to the head. Enomoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varga is leaning against Enomoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Enomoto misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Varga.
Varga blocking some punches.
Enomoto tries to throw a body punch but Varga avoids it by throwing Enomoto back against the cage. Varga is pushing Enomoto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Varga blocking some punches.
Enomoto lands a shoulder strike. Varga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Enomotos head. #T3# Enomoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enomoto tries to work over Varga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Enomoto misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Varga. A quick uppercut on the inside from Varga. Enomoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Varga uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Varga. Enomoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enomoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Enomoto misses with a hook from the clinch. Varga stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Varga. A right hook to the body lands for Varga.
Varga swings wildly with an uppercut but Enomoto uses good head movement to avoid it. Enomoto misses with some punches.
Varga swings wildly with an uppercut but Enomoto uses good head movement to avoid it. Enomoto lands a shoulder strike. Enomoto can't find room to land a body shot as Varga controls the action.
#T4# Varga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enomoto backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Varga lands a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Varga. A nice left hand lands by Varga.
Varga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Enomoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Varga throws a head punch that misses. Varga works on Enomoto's body with a couple of short punches. Enomoto is breathing heavily. Enomoto letting Varga take a breather here. A head punch on the inside from Enomoto fails to land. Varga pressing his opponent against the cage. Varga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Enomoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enomoto misses with a short punch on the inside. Varga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Varga dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Varga keeps the fight on the outside. Varga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Enomoto circles away quickly and effectively. Enomoto tries to clinch but Varga is having none of it. Enomoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2# Enomoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Varga lands a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Varga. Enomoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Enomoto or not. A head punch on the inside from Varga fails to land. Enomoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Varga uses good head movement to avoid it. Enomoto misses with the head strike.
Varga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enomoto misses with some punches.
Varga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Varga stalling the fight.
Enomoto misses with a hook from the clinch. Varga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Varga misses with the head strike.
Martin Varga has scored more points in the clinch so far. Varga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1# Enomoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Enomoto misses with a short punch on the inside. Enomoto misses with some punches.
Varga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Varga.
Enomoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varga backwards. Varga stalling in the clinch.
Varga blocks a body shot from Enomoto. A right hand to the body from Varga.
Varga scores with a shot to the side of Enomoto's head. Varga blocking some punches.
#BC# Varga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enomoto tries to clinch but Varga moves out of range. Varga misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Enomoto has managed to clinch.
Varga's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A head punch on the inside from Enomoto fails to land. Enomoto misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Enomoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Varga uses good head movement to avoid it. Varga lands a nice uppercut. Varga scores with a shot to the side of Enomoto's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Enomoto blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enomoto. Varga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enomoto backwards. Enomoto misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Varga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Varga keeps the fight on the outside. Varga lands a glancing blow to the side of Enomoto's head. Varga with a hook. The fight stays on the outside here - Enomoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Varga connects with a body shot that sends Enomoto's belly button to the back. The fight stays on the outside here - Enomoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Enomoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3# Enomoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Varga misses with a hook. Enomoto ducked under it nicely. Varga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Enomoto on the side of the head. Enomoto slips a straight right by Varga. Varga catches Enomoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Enomoto tries to clinch there but Varga circles away.
Varga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Varga digs a good body shot into Enomoto's ribs. Varga misses with a looping left. Laidon Enomoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Varga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Enomotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Enomoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Enomoto there as he acknowledges the shot. Varga jabs Enomoto right on the nose. Enomoto blinks but takes it well. Enomoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Enomoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Enomoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Varga. Enomoto tries to clinch but Varga is having none of it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Enomoto wants to clinch up but Varga keeps it at a distance. The fighters circling - Varga throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4# The fight stays on the outside here - Enomoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Varga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enomoto sees it coming and avoids it easily. Varga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Varga swats away the attempt to clinch by Enomoto. Varga misses the jab. Varga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Enomoto on the side of the head. Varga looks to throw the jab but Enomoto is out of range. Varga keeps the fight on the outside. Enomoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Varga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Enomoto tries to clinch there but Varga circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Varga misses the target. Varga looks to throw the jab but Enomoto is out of range. Enomoto tries to clinch but Varga moves out of range. Enomoto wants to clinch up but Varga keeps it at a distance. Varga is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Varga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enomoto. Nice body punch from Varga. Laidon Enomoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Martin Varga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Varga lands a jab to Enomoto's midsection. Varga slips a jab and a cross from Enomoto.
Varga throwing a counter right hand but Enomoto manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Martin Varga showed his dominance in that final round. Well Varga 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Varga! |
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Event:
GC 526 Kumadyot VS Hickey
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Goodwin as Sato shoots in. Goodwin misses with a looping right. Sato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goodwin sprawls well. Goodwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sato gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2# Goodwin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Goodwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Goodwin keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass. Goodwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sato with a nice head shot there. Sato content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Sato keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goodwin's head. Goodwin trying to control the position.
Sato sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goodwin's guard. #T1# Goodwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Sato is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Sato seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Goodwin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sato on the ground. Sato is thwarting Goodwin's attempts to control the position. Sato looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goodwin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Sato is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sato connects with a nice short shot to Goodwin's temple. Nice strikes from Sato there. Sato trying to mount his opponent but Goodwin defends it. Sato lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Goodwin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KO MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Goodwin wants to get back to full guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sato connects with a nice short shot to Goodwin's temple. #T2# Goodwin tries to get to full guard but Sato has control of the leg. Sato is nestled in close to Goodwin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Sato drops an elbow to the side of Goodwin's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sato takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Sato passes to full mount! Sato lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Goodwin wants to hold on but Sato pushes him away. Goodwin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sato postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Goodwin looks a forlorn figure.
Sato lands a big elbow. #ROC2#Goodwin is rocked! Goodwin is looking to improve his position but Sato isn't that keen on the idea. Goodwin is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Sato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sato raining down hammerfists from mount. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sato cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sato lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Goodwin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Oh Goodwin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Glenn Goodwin has been cut. A big strike lands for Sato! That's really hurt Goodwin and he's turned his back - Sato keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sato jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aoki Sato! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
#R1# Nice uppercut lands for Perera. That snapped Li's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Perera there. Li shoots in for a takedown but Perera shows good takedown defense. Perera with a jab. A left lands for Perera.#ROC2#Li is rocked!#CL2# Perera clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the cage. Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Perera lands a nice shot to the body. Perera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Li changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Perera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Perera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Li is looking to take this one to the mat. Li seems to have got his legs back now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weichung Li. That's going to take a lot out of him. 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!#BC2# Perera breaks the clinch.
Perera fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Li out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Indio Perera! |
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Event:
GC 525 Beddoe VS Doncis
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1# Rvck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fujoka. Fujoka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rvck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fujoka somewhat. Rvck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rvck lands an overhand right. Rvck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujoka fails with the takedown and Fujoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kenji Fujoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rvck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fujoka. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Fujoka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rvck thuds his right hand into Fujoka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Rvck stuffs the takedown attempt from Fujoka. Fujoka gets slowly back to his feet. A decent looking cross lands there for Rvck. Rvck missing with a left hand there. Fujoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rvck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. No luck for Fujoka with that takedown attempt. #T1# Fujoka misses with a takedown attempt and Rvck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fujoka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rvck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Fujoka shoots in and drives through. Rvck sprawls well. Rvck scores with a nice right hand.
Rvck throws the left hand but Fujoka avoids the punch easily. Blak Rvck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fujoka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rvck avoids it really well and circles away. Fujoka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rvck as he jumps to the side. Fujoka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fujoka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rvck is fending him off so far but Fujoka persists. Nope, Rvck circles away and we're back to standing. Rvck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fujoka shoots in and drives through. Rvck sprawls well. Rvck throws out a counter right but Fujoka avoids it with no problem. Rvck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Fujoka with a lazy takedown attempt and Fujoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fujoka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fujoka shoots for a double leg takedown but Rvck sprawls well. He's pushed Fujoka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2# Fujoka slips under a jab. Fujoka shoots and misses and Rvck counters with a three punch combo that has Fujoka backing up. Fujoka nods at Rvck to acknowledge the strikes. Fujoka with a lazy takedown attempt and Rvck counters with a stiff right hand. Rvck lands a jab-cross combination. Rvck might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Rvck shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fujoka eats them both and turns towards Rvck to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Fujoka has his takedown stuffed and Rvck counters with a right hand to the body. #TD# Fujoka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rvck to the ground. Fujoka is now in Rvck's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujoka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rvck is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Fujoka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rvck swivels though and keeps the full guard. Fujoka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Rvck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Fujoka postures up in Rvck's guard and throws a big left but Rvck blocks it. Rvck wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Fujoka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3# Fujoka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2# Rvck scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fujoka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rvck defends it nicely. Rvck stuffs the takedown. The crowd cheers as Rvck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fujoka doesn't seem phased though. Fujoka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fujoka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fujoka with a lazy takedown attempt and Rvck counters with a straight right hand. Rvck connects with a looping right hand.
Fujoka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rvck counters with a stiff right hand. Fujoka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fujoka staying out of range there. Fujoka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4# Rvck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujoka. Fujoka shoots in but Rvck avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rvck throws out a counter right but Fujoka avoids it with no problem. Fujoka looks for a takedown but Rvck sprawls well. Rvck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fujoka. Fujoka tries for a takedown but Rvck circles away easily enabling Rvck to counter with a crisp jab. Rvck lands a nice looking body shot.
Rvck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fujoka. Rvck doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Rvck stuffs the takedown. Rvck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rvck connects with a body shot. Fujoka blocks a jab. Fujoka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Rvck throws a jab when Fujoka was well out of range. Rvck throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujoka. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blak Rvck 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# Fujoka fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rvck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fujoka. Rvck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fujoka misses with a takedown The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. and Rvck counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Fujoka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fujoka shoots for a double leg takedown but Rvck sprawls well. He's pushed Fujoka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rvck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Blak Rvck seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rvck connects with a body shot. A slow jab from Rvck misses its intended target. Rvck stuns Fujoka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fujoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rvck. Rvck lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fujoka backs up against the cage.
Fujoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rvck throws out the jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! No luck with that takedown attempt from Fujoka. Rvck has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rvck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1# Fujoka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rvck avoids it really well and circles away. Fujoka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rvck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rvck looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujoka is just out of range. Good exchange - Rvck coming out on top. Fujoka shoots in looking for a takedown but Rvck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fujoka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Rvck lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fujoka backs up against the cage.
Rvck darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kenji Fujoka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fujoka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rvck's waist but Rvck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fujoka off to one side. Fujoka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rvck as he avoids it easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fujoka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rvck defends it nicely. Rvck scores with a nice strike.#T2# Fujoka shoots for a takedown but Rvck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fujoka with a lazy takedown attempt and Rvck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rvck connects with a nice looking jab.
Fujoka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fujoka fails with the takedown and Rvck counters with a series of strikes. Fujoka will be more careful next time no doubt. Rvck lands a right hook to the body.
Fujoka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rvck defends it nicely. Rvck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Fujoka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rvck.
Fujoka ducks under a wild hook from Rvck.#T3# Nice shot by Rvck. Rvck's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rvck duly obliges. Rvck looks to land a combination but Fujoka avoids it well. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujoka is defended easily by Rvck. Fujoka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rvck lands a nice hook to Fujoka's body. Fujoka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rvck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rvck throws a looping overhand right but Fujoka ducks down to avoid it. #TD# Fujoka drives through with a takedown into guard. Rvck has Fujoka pulled in close to control his posture. Fujoka landing with the ground and pound. 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! Fujoka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rvck swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rvck pulls Fujoka in to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Fujoka lands a couple of digs. Fujoka cracks Rvck with a solid left hand. Rvck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Fujoka throwing strikes but missing. Rvck keeping full guard, as Fujoka tries to pass. Fujoka is working hard here to advance position. Fujoka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Fujoka won't allow Rvck to get back to his feet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujoka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rvck tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blak Rvck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# A slow jab from Rvck misses its intended target. Rvck throws a hook to the side of Fujoka's head but Fujoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jab, jab by Rvck - just one landing. Fujoka with a poor takedown and Rvck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Fujoka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rvck dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rvck lands a slapping body shot.
Fujoka misses with a takedown attempt and Rvck counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Fujoka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fujoka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rvck defends it nicely. Rvck looks to land a right hand but Fujoka moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fujoka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rvck's waist but Rvck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fujoka off to one side. Rvck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fujoka moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rvck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rvck throws a nice looking combination but Fujoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rvck digs a good hook to Fujoka's body.
Fujoka doesn't succeed with the takedown and Rvck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Rvck lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rvck scores with a decent looking hook. Rvck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fujoka goes for a double leg but Rvck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rvck continues to drive forward. Fujoka wants a takedown.
#BC2# Rvck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rvck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fujoka has his takedown stuffed and Rvck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fujoka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Fujoka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rvck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rvck looks to land a combination. Fujoka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rvck throws a looping overhand right but Fujoka ducks down to avoid it. Rvck slaps away a takedown attempt from Fujoka, before circling back to the center of the mat. Blak Rvck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Rvck misses the jab. Rvck throws a big shot that misses. Rvck scores with the left hand. Fujoka knows he should have avoided that one. Rvck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fujoka has time to react. Rvck throws a series of strikes that have Fujoka backpedaling.
Fujoka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rvck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fujoka. Nice sprawl there from Rvck as Fujoka shoots in. Rvck missing with a left hand there. Fujoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A jab from Rvck finds it's way through Fujoka's defenses. Fujoka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rvck tries to avoid it but Fujoka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rvck to the ground. Rvck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fujoka shoots and misses and Rvck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rvck sizes up Fujoka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Rvck's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rvck duly obliges. A big left from Rvck misses. Fujoka has his takedown stuffed and Rvck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Fujoka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rvck defends it nicely. Rvck stuffs the takedown attempt from Fujoka. Fujoka gets slowly back to his feet. Fujoka misses with a takedown attempt and Rvck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fujoka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rvck counters with a stiff right hand. Fujoka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rvck counters with a straight right hand. Fujoka slips a jab from Rvck. A cross from Rvck lands. Rvck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Rvck misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fujoka or perhaps it was just good defense by Rvck, which made it look bad. Rvck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4# Fujoka shoots in looking for a takedown but Rvck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fujoka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A punch lands to the side of Fujoka 's head but he takes it in his stride. Fujoka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rvck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Fujoka is rocked! Rvck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fujoka's head. Oh Fujoka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jab from Rvck. Fujoka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Fujoka tries for a takedown but Rvck circles away easily and Rvck counters with a huge left! Fujoka is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rvck isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fujoka from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rvck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blak Rvck! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2025 |
#R1# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Perera!
Perera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Perera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Li. Indio Perera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD# Perera sends Li crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Perera is motioning to the referee to let Li up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Li is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Li walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Perera swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Indio Perera! |
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Event:
GC 523 Urbansky VS Ramsumair
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Sato is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Crippler's half guard. The Crippler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Sato thows a huge punch but The Crippler dodges it nicely.
Sato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sato is pressing down on The Crippler's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Crippler is holding on for now. Sato working The Crippler over with strikes. Sato is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Sato working The Crippler over with strikes. The Crippler tries to roll over but Sato keeps him under control. Sato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The Crippler tries to kick Sato off but Sato keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. The Crippler manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Sato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sato has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. The Crippler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sato lands a couple of digs.#T1# Sato scoring with punches to the head and body. Sato works over The Crippler with some ground and pound from guard. The Crippler is trying to control the position but Sato postures up. Sato working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Crippler's head. The Crippler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sato passes The Crippler's left leg - he's now in half guard. Sato working over The Crippler with some ground and pound. The Crippler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The Crippler is trying to control but can't.
The Crippler wants to improve his position but Sato is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Crippler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sato. Ground and pound from Sato. #T2# Sato lands strikes from half guard. The Crippler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Sato looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Crippler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Sato drops an elbow to the side of The Crippler's head. Nice strikes from Sato there. Sato not landing any meaningful shots this time. Sato slips a nice elbow through The Crippler's hands, connecting with The Crippler's forehead. This has been an exciting period of action! Sato is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Sato uses his free foot to push down on The Crippler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Crippler. The referee warns The Crippler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sato looking to finish The Crippler with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Crippler! The Crippler taking shots to the head. The Crippler tries to lock up and control but Sato gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3# The Crippler is bucking up trying to escape but Sato cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Sato in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The Crippler tries to hold on but Sato pushes him away. Sato is landing with some decent strikes but The Crippler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. The Crippler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sato has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Crippler's face.
Sato lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sato lands with some strikes. The Crippler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Sato landing punches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The Crippler is in a horrible position here. Sato smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#The Crippler is rocked! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sato cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The Crippler is still in real trouble! Can Sato finish him? Sato connects with a bit shot that sees The Crippler covering up! More strikes from Sato and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sato is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aoki Sato! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Li drives through with a takedown into Dillinger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Li trying to control but Dillinger is working from the bottom. Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Dillinger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Li is controlling him. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Li's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES# Dillinger manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2# Li throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dillinger was covering up waiting for the punch and Li finishes the takedown easily into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dillinger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Li manages to pass to side control. Li prevents Dillinger from standing back up.
Dillinger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dillinger tries to get out of the position. Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Dillinger is trying to stand.
Li seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Li is nestled in close to Dillinger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Dillinger tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Li manages to move to mount!
#T1# Dillinger is bucking up trying to escape but Li cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Li won't let Dillinger get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Li trying to control but Dillinger is having none of it. Li lands a nice shot to the head. Li fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Li working away from the top, dropping strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dillinger is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Li is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dillinger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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! Dillinger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Li cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Li lands a big shot there that rocks Dillinger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Li pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Dillinger is rocked!#T2# Li lands a big shot to the head and Dillinger winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Weichung Li! A very excited looking Weichung Li 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:
GC 522 Milot VS Baker
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Akemasa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. How U Play It throws a looping overhand right but Akemasa ducks down to avoid it. #TD# Akemasa drives through with a takedown into guard.
How U Play It pushes Akemasa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kenzo Akemasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. How U Play It thuds a left hand into Akemasa's body. Akemasa tries to score a power double leg takedown but How U Play It sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akemasa somewhat. How U Play It looks like he wants to counter punch here. Akemasa avoids the body shot from How U Play It.
#TD# Akemasa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging How U Play It to the ground. Akemasa is now in How U Play It's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Akemasa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. How U Play It controlling the position. Akemasa postures up.
How U Play It avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Akemasa tries to free his leg and advance position but How U Play It is retaining full guard. Akemasa postures up in How U Play It's guard and throws a big left but How U Play It blocks it. #T1# How U Play It is controlling Akemasa's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Akemasa tries to free his leg and advance position but How U Play It is retaining full guard. Akemasa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. How U Play It working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akemasa. Akemasa working some strikes from top position. How U Play It looking to sweep here. No luck so far. How U Play It keeping full guard, as Akemasa tries to pass. Akemasa lands a couple of digs. How U Play It is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akemasa is controlling him. #T2# How U Play It working a defensive guard here.
How U Play It wants to get back to his feet but Akemasa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Akemasa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Akemasa postures up in How U Play It's guard and throws a big left but How U Play It blocks it. Akemasa won't allow How U Play It to get back to his feet. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. How U Play It looking for a sweep. Not yet How U Play It, not yet. How U Play It wants to stand up but Akemasa is controlling him. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. How U Play It slaps away a takedown attempt from Akemasa, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenzo Akemasa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Akemasa ducks under a wild hook from How U Play It. Akemasa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts How U Play It as he jumps to the side. Akemasa with a poor takedown and How U Play It cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Akemasa ducks right into an uppercut from How U Play It. How U Play It smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Akemasa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as How U Play It sprawls well. How U Play It wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akemasa gets slowly back to his feet. Akemasa darts in looking for a takedown but How U Play It gets double underhooks and turns Akemasa into the cage. #BC2# How U Play It breaks the clinch.
Akemasa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD# Akemasa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Akemasa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Akemasa works his foot free and advances to mount. How U Play It tries to reverse the position but Akemasa maintains control.#T4# The referee warns How U Play It that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Akemasa punching from mount but How U Play It doing a good job of avoiding damage. How U Play It is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Akemasa lands a big elbow. Akemasa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Akemasa is landing with some decent strikes but How U Play It is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. How U Play It really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Akemasa unloading with bombs! Akemasa lands a heavy elbow. Akemasa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Akemasa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Akemasa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenzo Akemasa dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# How U Play It leaves Akemasa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Akemasa or perhaps it was just good defense by How U Play It, which made it look bad. Akemasa darts in looking for a takedown but How U Play It gets double underhooks and turns Akemasa into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenzo Akemasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# How U Play It breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
How U Play It scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Akemasa takes one to the chin there. Akemasa shoots in looking for a takedown but How U Play It manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akemasa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. How U Play It connects with a looping right hand.
How U Play It misses with a two punch combination.
How U Play It defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akemasa. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akemasa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but How U Play It swivels and escapes. How U Play It lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Akemasa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and How U Play It counters with a straight punch to the midsection. 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! Akemasa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akemasa. Akemasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akemasa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with How U Play It but How U Play It pushes him off and we're back to square one. Akemasa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as How U Play It sprawls well. How U Play It wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akemasa gets slowly back to his feet. Akemasa misses with a takedown letting How U Play It counter with a right hand. Akemasa with a lazy takedown attempt and How U Play It counters with a right hand to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Akemasa shoots in for a takedown but How U Play It shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A left lands for How U Play It. How U Play It darts in and out, connecting with a jab. How U Play It lands with an uppercut that bounces Akemasa off the cage and back into range. Akemasa shoots for a takedown but How U Play It saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2# No luck for Akemasa with that takedown attempt. Akemasa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Akemasa misses with a takedown attempt and How U Play It counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Akemasa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akemasa shoots and misses letting How U Play It counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Akemasa is rocked! Akemasa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Oh Akemasa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Akemasa looks up at the clock. Bad move! How U Play It lands a right hand from hell, dropping Akemasa. How U Play It pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Depends On How U Play It! |
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Event:
GC 521 Alves VS Hickey
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1# Enomoto tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD# and Inamo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Inamo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Inamo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Inamo'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.#SUB2# Enomoto is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Inamo is tapping! Great win for Enomoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Laidon Enomoto! The defeated PhoTang Inamo had this to say: 'Aight. You know it will happen. And it is happening now. As it happens, you will know.'. |
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Event:
GC 521 Alves VS Hickey
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Fujoka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Campbell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Fujoka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Campbell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Fujoka misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Fujoka throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Fujoka throws a strike aimed at the side of Campbell's head but Campbell avoids it well. Campbell taking a bit of punishment here - Fujoka scoring with strikes. Fujoka in side control lands a decent elbow. Campbell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fujoka on the ground. Campbell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fujoka. Sloppy strikes there by Fujoka. Fujoka tries to score with some ground and pound. Campbell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Fujoka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Campbell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Fujoka misses with the ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fujoka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Fujoka throws an elbow but Campbell slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1# The ground and pound from Fujoka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Fujoka tries to score with some ground and pound. Campbell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Fujoka landing strikes. The ground and pound from Fujoka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. An elbow from Fujoka crashes against the mat.
Fujoka tries to score with some ground and pound. Campbell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fujoka throws an elbow but Campbell slips to the side and avoids it well. Fujoka is putting a hurting on Campbell here, landing some big shots from side control. Fujoka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Campbell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fujoka. Fujoka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Campbell is breathing heavily.#T2# Fujoka tries to score with some ground and pound. Campbell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Fujoka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Fujoka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Fujoka scoring with punches from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fujoka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Fujoka working the ground and pound but Campbell is defending the strikes. Fujoka throws a strike aimed at the side of Campbell's head but Campbell avoids it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Campbell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fujoka.
Campbell defending against the ground and pound. Campbell is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The ground and pound from Fujoka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Campbell on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Fujoka lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Campbell! Fujoka senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Campbell out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenji Fujoka! |
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