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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C415: Tae vs Pushkin
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Traumen throws a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head but Ferkingstad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traumen throws a head kick that Ferkingstad semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
Traumen misses with an uppercut.
Traumen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferkingstad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Traumen misses with a head kick.
Traumen lands a leg kick that knocks Ferkingstad off balance momentarily.
Traumen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Traumen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Traumen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
Ferkingstad throws a shot from downtown. Traumen moves away and avoids it.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Ferkingstad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferkingstad tries a quick counter leg kick but Traumen is wise to it.
Ferkingstad misses the jab.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Traumen.
Traumen throws a lazy uppercut
and Traumen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Traumen moved away.
Traumen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traumen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferkingstad doesn't seem bothered though.
Traumen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Traumen misses with an uppercut. Ferkingstad saw that one coming.
Traumen lands a head kick. Ferkingstad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Traumen swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
A low kick from Traumen misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice uppercut.
Traumen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ferkingstad to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferkingstad throws a shot from downtown. Traumen moves away and avoids it.
Ferkingstad moves away from the strike by Traumen. #T2#
Ferkingstad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traumen looks to land a body kick but Ferkingstad moved away.
Ferkingstad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lucas Traumen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traumen connects with a body shot that sends Ferkingstad's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferkingstad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferkingstad cracks Traumen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Traumen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferkingstad walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traumen throws an off balance right hand
and Ferkingstad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traumen tries to score with a low kick but Ferkingstad moves his leg out of the way.
Ferkingstad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Traumen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Traumen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Traumen scores with a shot to the body.
Traumen thows a leg kick but Ferkingstad checks it
and Ferkingstad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferkingstad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Traumen.
Traumen throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.
Traumen throws a chopping leg kick but Ferkingstad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferkingstad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traumen.
Ferkingstad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Traumen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Traumen.
Traumen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Traumen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Traumen blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Traumen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Traumen scores with a jab.
Traumen misses with a looping right.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traumen.
Ferkingstad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Traumen with a body shot.
Ferkingstad scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch lands to the side of Ferkingstad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ferkingstad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Traumen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Traumen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferkingstad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Traumen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Traumen digs a good hook to Ferkingstad's body.
Ferkingstad throws a jab when Traumen was well out of range.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Traumen checks it well.
Traumen misses with a two punch combination.
Ferkingstad misses with a shot to the body
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Traumen lands but Ferkingstad takes it in his stride.
Traumen throws a leg kick
and Ferkingstad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Traumen.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Traumen has knocked Ferkingstad down with a huge combo! Traumen steps away and waves a wobbly Ferkingstad back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ferkingstad might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Traumen has got the better of the exchanges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traumen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferkingstad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Ferkingstad as he checks the leg kick.
Traumen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferkingstad can do to turn this around?
Ferkingstad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Traumen.#T1#
Ferkingstad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Traumen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Traumen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferkingstad blocks a head kick by Traumen.
Traumen lands a slapping body shot.
Ferkingstad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traumen.
Traumen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
Traumen misses the jab.
Traumen swings widly with a right hand
and Traumen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Traumen throws a body kick that misses
and Ferkingstad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traumen misses with an uppercut
and Ferkingstad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferkingstad thumps Traumen with a low kick.
Ferkingstad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lucas Traumen is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Ferkingstad throws a head kick but Traumen moves out of range.
Ferkingstad wants to land a leg kick but Traumen is out of range.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Ferkingstad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Traumen finds it's target.
Ferkingstad throws a jab when Traumen was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Traumen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferkingstad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traumen.
Nice body kick from Traumen.
Traumen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
Traumen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Traumen's knee momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Traumen!
Ferkingstad wants to slow Traumen down by chopping away at his legs.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.
Traumen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
A shot to the body from Traumen misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferkingstad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferkingstad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferkingstad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Traumen throws a jab when Ferkingstad was well out of range.
Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Traumen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferkingstad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Traumen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferkingstad circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferkingstad throws an overhand right that lands on Traumen's shoulder, as Traumen tries to avoid the shot.
Traumen is looking to land body kicks.
Traumen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferkingstad.
Traumen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Traumen scores with a hook to the body. Ferkingstad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Nice shot by Traumen.#CUT#That has opened up Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick
and Traumen counters with a stiff right hand.
Traumen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Traumen ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Traumen moved away.
Traumen throws a right hand that misses
and Ferkingstad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traumen cracks Ferkingstad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Traumen checks a leg kick nicely.
Traumen scores with a nice head shot.
Traumen thows a leg kick but Ferkingstad checks it
and Ferkingstad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Ferkingstad.
Traumen misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Traumen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Traumen swings widly with a right hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Traumen defending well as Ferkingstad loads up on a big left hand.
Traumen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traumen throws a push kick but Ferkingstad slaps the foot to one side.
Ferkingstad 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.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traumen.
Ferkingstad was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Traumen misses its intended target.
Traumen throws a body kick that misses.
Traumen thuds his right hand into Ferkingstad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traumen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Traumen misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Traumen checks a leg kick.
Traumen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferkingstad lands a front kick.#T1#
Ferkingstad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Traumen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferkingstad's head.
Traumen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferkingstad misses the target.
Traumen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
Traumen misses with a wild body shot.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick as Traumen jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Traumen misses the target.
A jab from Traumen does it's job there.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traumen.
Ferkingstad feints a counter leg kick.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferkingstad looks to throw the jab but Traumen is out of range.
Ferkingstad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Traumen. Traumen obviously looking to wear him down.
Traumen scores with a shot to the body.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick from Traumen misses.
Traumen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Traumen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traumen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head.
Traumen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Traumen throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferkingstad counters with a good low kick that Traumen was not able to check.
Traumen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice body punch.
Traumen misses with a kick to the body.
Ferkingstad flicks out a counter leg kick but Traumen steps away.
Traumen cracks Ferkingstad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#The cut above Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Traumen throws a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head but Ferkingstad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traumen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferkingstad can pounce on him.
Traumen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
A jab from Traumen misses.
Ferkingstad blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferkingstad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Traumen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Traumen misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a good low kick that Traumen was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Traumen.
Ferkingstad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lucas Traumen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferkingstad takes one to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Traumen checks it.
Traumen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferkingstad.
Traumen throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferkingstad tries a quick counter leg kick but Traumen is wise to it.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab.
Ferkingstad tries a quick counter leg kick but Traumen is wise to it.
Traumen throws a right hand that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Ferkingstad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad checks a low kick from Traumen.
Traumen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
Traumen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut. Traumen saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Traumen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ferkingstad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ferkingstad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferkingstad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferkingstad looks to land a left hand but Traumen moved out of range nicely.
Traumen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight right.
Traumen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traumen avoids the body shot from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traumen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferkingstad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Traumen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Traumen 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Traumen!
A very excited looking Lucas Traumen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
C415: Tae vs Pushkin
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Monkey clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.
Monkey is leaning against Chai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Monkey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monkey catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Chai down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
letting Chai counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Monkey has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
#T1#
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey wants to get back to striking at distance but Chai won't allow it.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monkey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Monkey stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Monkey's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Monkey tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Monkey gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a left hand.
Monkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai takes a shot to the head.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monkey lands a right hand.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chais head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Monkey tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Monkey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Chai is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Chai clinches up with Monkey and pushes him back against the cage.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monkey can turn it around.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Monkey lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Monkey wants to stall.
#BC2#
Monkey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chai throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
A shot to the body from Monkey misses
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monkey thinking.
Spider Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai staying out of range there.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses. #T4##KD#
Monkey ducks straight into an uppercut from Chai and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Monkey manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Monkey is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai gets to his feet and stands over Monkey, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Monkey felt that one! Chai unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Monkey from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Presley Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C416: Sang Hun vs Cheese III
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Sang Hun is looking to clinch but Cheese is avoiding it.
Sang Hun throws a front kick that sends Cheese stumbling back into the cage.
Sang Hun throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cheese counter with a right hand.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick but Cheese sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Sang Hun tries to clinch there but Cheese circles away.
Sang Hun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Sang Hun moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Sang Hun gets a clinch.
Cheese wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sang Hun backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Cheese.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Sang Hun misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Cheese breaks the clinch.
Cheese thows a body kick. Sang Hun tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sang Hun has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sang Hun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sang Hun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sang Hun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese.
Sang Hun tries to clinch there but Cheese circles away.
#T1#
A slow jab from Cheese misses its intended target.
Cheese throws a head kick but Sang Hun moves out of range.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Sang Hun.
Cheese connects with a leg kick.
Sang Hun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese.
Sang Hun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sang Hun throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cheese throws a low kick, looking for Sang Hun's leg but Sang Hun calmly moves out of range.
Cheese lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Cheese.
Cheese throws a hook but Sang Hun avoids it easily.
Sang Hun staying out of range there.
Sang Hun lands a head shot.
Sang Hun avoids the body shot from Cheese.
Sang Hun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cheese.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sang Hun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cheese is able to avoid easily.
Cheese with a jab.
Cheese is looking to land body kicks.
Cheese 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Sang Hun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sang Hun is looking to clinch. #T2#
Sang Hun slips a jab from Cheese.
Cheese lands a jab.
Sang Hun tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sang Hun defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand.
Sang Hun misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sang Hun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sang Hun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick lands for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun blocks the body kick.
Cheese walks into a straight right hand from Sang Hun.
Cheese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sang Hun is looking to clinch.
Cheese slips a jab from Sang Hun.
Cheese blocks a leg kick.
Sang Hun throws a shot from downtown. Cheese moves away and avoids it.
Sang Hun cracks Cheese with a good jab.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick but Cheese checks it.
Sang Hun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
It appears Sang Hun was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sang Hun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sang Hun is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Sang Hun connects with a body shot.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sang Hun fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cheese just manages to avoid it.
Cheese throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sang Hun misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Sang Hun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cheese's sensitive parts.
Sang Hun checks a leg kick.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Sang Hun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sang Hun throws a chopping leg kick but Cheese manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sang Hun lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sang Hun feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheeses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cheese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sang Hun was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheese.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cheese.
Cheese checks a low kick from Sang Hun.#CL#
Sang Hun darts in and clinches Cheese up against the cage.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheese.
A short right from Sang Hun on the inside. #T4#
Cheese scores with a shot to the side of Sang Hun's head.
Sang Hun misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sang Hun misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Cheese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sang Hun throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Cheese.
Good standup being displayed there by Sang Hun as he connects with a hook.
Sang Hun throws a solid leg kick but Cheese takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sang Hun.
Sang Hun connects with a body shot.
Sang Hun wants to clinch up but Cheese keeps it at a distance.
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sang Hun throws out the jab.
Sang Hun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Cheese.
Sang Hun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese blocks a jab.
Cheese misses with a leg kick.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick that misses.
Cheese throws a solid leg kick but Sang Hun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cheese.
An inside leg kick lands from Cheese.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Eric Cheese will probably get the nod.
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#
Sang Hun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cheese is able to avoid easily.
Sang Hun misses with a wild combination.
Sang Hun slips under a jab.
Cheese wants to land a leg kick but Sang Hun is out of range.
Sang Hun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cheese looks for the body kick but Sang Hun saw that one coming.
Sang Hun wants to slow Cheese down by chopping away at his legs.
Sang Hun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Sang Hun ducks down to avoid it.
Sang Hun looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sang Hun throws a front kick aimed at Cheese's knee but Cheese avoids it well.
Cheese is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big left from Sang Hun misses.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheese doesn't seem bothered though.
Cheese's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sang Hun under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese slips a straight right by Sang Hun.
Cheese plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sang Hun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sang Hun.
A jab from Sang Hun misses. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cheese checks a leg kick.
Cheese misses with a straight left.
Cheese walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sang Hun looks for the body kick but Cheese saw that one coming.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with a kick to the body.
Sang Hun is looking to clinch. #CL#
Sang Hun rushes Cheese and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sang Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Sang Hun tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Cheese breaks from the clinch.
Cheese takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sang Hun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sang Hun just misses with a punch to the body.
And Cheese responds with a good body kick, but Sang Hun manages to step out the way in time.
Sang Hun is looking to chop away at Cheese's legs.
Sang Hun moves out of range as Cheese strikes.
Sang Hun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.#CL#
Sang Hun has Cheese up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Sang Hun tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sang Hun wants to stall.
Cheese has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sang Hun seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cheese can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Sang Hun. #BC2#
Cheese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sang Hun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cheese checks a leg kick.
Sang Hun tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sang Hun moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sang Hun tries to land a leg kick but Cheese saw it coming and moves away.
Sang Hun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sang Hun misses with a low kick as Cheese jumps back.
Cheese blocks the body kick.
Joon Sang Hun is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese looks for the body kick but Sang Hun saw that one coming.
Cheese throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheese checks a low kick from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sang Hun.
An inside leg kick lands from Cheese. #T3#
A jab from Sang Hun misses.
Sang Hun with the inside leg kick.
Cheese throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with a low kick.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Cheese on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sang Hun throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
Sang Hun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Sang Hun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheese throws a body punch but Sang Hun moves out of range.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Sang Hun misses.
Sang Hun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cheese just misses with a punch to the body.
Sang Hun cracks Cheese with a good jab.
Sang Hun tries to work over Cheese's front leg with a kick but Cheese checks it.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sang Hun misses with an uppercut. Cheese saw that one coming.
Cheese throws a nice looking combination but Sang Hun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cheese misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cheese tries to move into range but Sang Hun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Cheese fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sang Hun checks it well.
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sang Hun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheese wants to slow Sang Hun down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Sang Hun clinches up against the cage.
Sang Hun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cheese.
Joon Sang Hun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Cheese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cheese scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sang Hun misses with the head strike.
Sang Hun tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Sang Hun back against the cage.
Sang Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sang Hun keeps control of Cheese as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sang Hun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheeses head.
Cheese lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Sang Hun controls his hands.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sang Hun's elbow.
Sang Hun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that second 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.#R3#
Sang Hun ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Sang Hun fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cheese just manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Cheese blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cheese. That's going to slow Sang Hun down.
Sang Hun throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Sang Hun checks a leg kick.
Sang Hun wants to clinch up but Cheese keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Sang Hun.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Sang Hun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Cheese blocks the leg kick.
Cheese's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cheese connects with a solid leg kick.
Cheese scores with a jab.
Sang Hun lands a leg kick that knocks Cheese off balance momentarily.
Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sang Hun looks to land a body kick but Cheese moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese misses with a hook. Sang Hun ducked under it nicely.
Cheese is looking to score with low kicks.
Cheese missing with a left hand there. Sang Hun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sang Hun throws out a powerful jab.
Cheese tried to score with a low kick but Sang Hun checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sang Hun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheese feints a counter leg kick.
Sang Hun throws out a leg kick but Cheese moves out of range and Sang Hun only half commits. #T1##CL#
Sang Hun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheese, pushing him back against the cage.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Sang Hun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sang Hun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese wants to break free but Sang Hun has control.
Sang Hun prevents Cheese from breaking the clinch.
Sang Hun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Cheese breaks from the clinch.
Sang Hun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sang Hun drops his hands momentarily and Cheese takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sang Hun scores with a leg kick.
Sang Hun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cheese paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sang Hun moves out of range as Cheese throws a body kick.
It looked like Sang Hun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cheese.
Sang Hun connects with a solid leg kick.
Cheese takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Cheese misses its intended target.
Sang Hun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cheese.
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!
Cheese loads up on a big right hand but Sang Hun slips the punch.#T2#
A jab from Cheese misses.
Cheese looks to land a body kick but Sang Hun moved away.
Cheese is looking to score with low kicks.
Sang Hun slips under a jab.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Sang Hun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for Sang Hun.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cheese tries to bum rush Sang Hun with a series of wild strikes but Sang Hun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sang Hun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sang Hun misses with a low kick as Cheese jumps back.
Sang Hun tries to clinch there but Cheese circles away.
Cheese swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cheese changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sang Hun looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
Sang Hun throws a hook but Cheese avoids it easily.
Sang Hun throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Cheese misses its intended target.
Cheese misses with a low kick as Sang Hun jumps back.
Cheese misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sang Hun misses its target.
Sang Hun fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheese.
Sang Hun finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Sang Hun has Cheese up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sang Hun fails to land.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Sang Hun lands a hook that snaps the head of Cheese backwards. #BC2#
Cheese manages to break the clinch.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sang Hun.
#CL#
Sang Hun forces Cheese back against the cage and clinches.
Sang Hun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang Hun.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sang Hun backwards.
A short uppercut from Sang Hun.
Cheese has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cheese as Sang Hun tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Sang Hun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Cheese manages to break the clinch.
Cheese throws a leg kick but Sang Hun checks it.
Sang Hun scores with a body shot.
Sang Hun moves out of range of the body kick.
Sang Hun blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Sang Hun clinches up with Cheese and pushes him back against the cage.
Sang Hun scores with a shoulder strike.
Sang Hun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese avoiding damage.
Sang Hun lands a nice uppercut.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Cheese.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joon Sang Hun did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Sang Hun tries to clinch but Cheese moves out of range. #CL#
Sang Hun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheese, pushing him back against the cage.
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Cheese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheese throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick from Sang Hun, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sang Hun.
Cheese throws the left hand but Sang Hun avoids the punch easily.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sang Hun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sang Hun lands a leg kick that knocks Cheese off balance momentarily.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
Sang Hun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheese.
A jab lands there for Sang Hun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun slips under a jab from Cheese.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up but Cheese circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Sang Hun clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sang Hun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards. #T1#
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sang Hun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese stalling in the clinch.
Sang Hun tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Sang Hun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sang Hun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Sang Hun blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Cheese pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick that misses.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sang Hun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese throws a leg kick but Sang Hun checks it.
Sang Hun looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range.
Jab from Cheese.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sang Hun throws out a leg kick but Cheese moves out of range and Sang Hun only half commits.
Cheese was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Cheese misses.
Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Sang Hun wants to clinch.
Sang Hun ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Cheese stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sang Hun.
Cheese lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sang Hun circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Sang Hun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cheese's corner calls for a 1-2. Cheese obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sang Hun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sang Hun wants to clinch up but Cheese keeps it at a distance.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
Cheese misses with a low kick as Sang Hun jumps back.
Cheese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheese looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sang Hun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
Sang Hun throws a hook but Cheese avoids it easily.
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Sang Hun moved out of range.
Cheese moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Sang Hun.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Sang Hun's shoulder, as Sang Hun tries to avoid the shot.
Sang Hun swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sang Hun.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sang Hun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from Sang Hun finds it's target.
Cheese tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sang Hun is able to avoid easily.
Sang Hun appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sang Hun misses with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Cheese.
Nice uppercut there from Sang Hun.
Cheese throws a push kick but Sang Hun slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Sang Hun clinches up with Cheese and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cheese manages to break the clinch.
Sang Hun moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Sang Hun scores with the left hand. Cheese knows he should have avoided that one.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Sang Hun is out of range.
Sang Hun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese thows a leg kick but Sang Hun checks it
enabling Sang Hun to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese misses with a low kick.
Cheese tries to score with a low kick but Sang Hun moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Sang Hun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sang Hun is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Sang Hun moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sang Hun.
Cheese is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sang Hun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Cheese tries to work over Sang Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sang Hun has Cheese pressed against the cage, preventing Cheese from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sang Hun backwards.
Sang Hun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sang Hun.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Sang Hun controls the action.
Sang Hun presses Cheese against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Sang Hun blocks an uppercut.
Sang Hun gets through Cheese's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sang Hun works on Cheese's body with a couple of short punches.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Sang Hun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun had his way with Charles Eric Cheese in 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Cheese slips a jab from Sang Hun.#CL#
Sang Hun has managed to clinch.
Sang Hun tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Sang Hun back against the cage. #BC2#
Cheese pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheese misses with a low kick.
Cheese throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Sang Hun moves into the clinch.
Sang Hun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Sang Hun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sang Hun tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Sang Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Sang Hun lands a hook that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Sang Hun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Sang Hun digs a right hand into Cheese's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cheese's gas tank.
Cheese is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sang Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Good body shot from Sang Hun.
A shot in the inside from Sang Hun.
Cheese is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Sang Hun controls the action.
Sang Hun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheese's elbow.
Sang Hun misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cheese manages to break the clinch.
Sang Hun with a nice calf kick.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheese is looking to score with low kicks.
Sang Hun lands with a good body shot.
Sang Hun lands a head shot.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sang Hun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sang Hun wants to clinch up but Cheese keeps it at a distance.
Cheese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sang Hun with a nice calf kick.
Sang Hun 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.
Cheese misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Sang Hun.
A good leg kick by Sang Hun.
Charles Eric Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sang Hun wants to clinch up but Cheese keeps it at a distance.
Sang Hun throws a body shot but no joy.
Sang Hun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheese.
Cheese keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with a wild combination.
Sang Hun checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cheese lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheese misses the target.
Sang Hun lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sang Hun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cheese connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sang Hun scrambles back to his feet.
Sang Hun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cheese can pounce on him.
Sang Hun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Sang Hun throws a chopping leg kick but Cheese manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sang Hun slips a straight right by Cheese.
Sang Hun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
Sang Hun with a jab.
Sang Hun misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Sang Hun looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range.
Cheese looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cheese takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Sang Hun shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cheese eats them both and turns towards Sang Hun to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cheese thumps Sang Hun with a low kick.
Sang Hun scores with a shot to the body.
Cheese pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sang Hun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Sang Hun tenderised Cheese's leg. Cheese is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sang Hun is looking to clinch.
Sang Hun throws an overhand right that lands on Cheese's shoulder, as Cheese tries to avoid the shot.
Cheese turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cheese keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Sang Hun moved out of range.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Sang Hun's shoulder, as Sang Hun tries to avoid the shot.
Sang Hun misses with a body kick.#T4#
Cheese scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cheese throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sang Hun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese loads up on a big right hand but Sang Hun slips the punch.
Sang Hun takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Cheese releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sang Hun misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Sang Hun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cheese is out of range.
Sang Hun darts in trying to clinch
and Cheese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sang Hun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cheese keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheese throws the left hand but Sang Hun avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a low kick.
Sang Hun ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
A telegraphed right hand from Sang Hun misses the target.
Cheese steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joon Sang Hun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sang Hun has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joon Sang Hun!
Joon Sang Hun retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Joon Sang Hun 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:
SYN 1165 Farman vs. Hunna
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1#
A jab from Gordon misses.
Gordon cracks Dodgers with a good jab.
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but Dodgers slips the punch.
Dodgers misses with a right hand
and Gordon counters with a good low kick that Dodgers was not able to check.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dodgers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gordon throws a quick counter head kick but Dodgers was just out of range.
Dodgers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gordon checks it well.
Gordon lands a nice looking body kick.
Gordon blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Dodgers misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dodgers.
Gordon tries to land a body kick
and Dodgers counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Dodgers misses with a body shot.
Gordon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lamar Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon scores with a nice head shot.
Gordon lands a nice looking body kick.
Dodgers throws a sloppy body shot
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.
Gordon misses with the body kick
and Dodgers counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Dodgers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Dodgers misses
and Gordon counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon looks for the body kick but Dodgers saw that one coming.
Dodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dodgers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
Donk. Gordon catches Dodgers right on the button with a cross.
Dodgers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gordon moves forwards but Dodgers connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
A slow jab from Dodgers misses its intended target.
Gordon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dodgers.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Gordon lands a big head kick that sends Dodgers tumbling to the mat! Gordon takes a step backwards and waves Dodgers back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Dodgers is rocked!
A low kick lands for Gordon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon throws a solid leg kick but Dodgers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gordon.
Dodgers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gordons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gordon misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Dodgers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gordon.
Dodgers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gordon throws a leg kick which misses Dodgers's front leg but catches the back leg as Dodgers tries to avoid it.
Gordon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dodgers counters with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gordon - that will leave a mark!
Dodgers slips a jab from Gordon.
A countering left hand to the body from Dodgers misses.
Dodgers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gordon eats them both and turns towards Dodgers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#Lamar Gordon's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dodgers throws out the jab.
Gordon tries a low kick but Dodgers avoids it.
Nice body kick from Dodgers.
Gordon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dodgers has time to react.
A nice leg kick from Gordon, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dodgers.
Dodgers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lamar Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Dodgers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gordon throws a head kick that half lands.
Dodgers misses with a body shot
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Gordon lands with a nice body kick.
Gordon connects with a body shot that sends Dodgers's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Dodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dodgers. That did some damage!#T2#
Gordon lands a leg kick that knocks Dodgers off balance momentarily.
Dodgers throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon counters with a low kick, right behind Dodgers 's knee.
Dodgers blocks a head kick by Gordon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon connects with a single shot there.
Dodgers misses the body punch
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dodgers blocks the body kick.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dodgers can do to turn this around?
Dodgers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Gordon off balance momentarily.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Gordon.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#Lamar Gordon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dodgers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gordon has got the better of the exchanges.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dodgers checks a leg kick.
Dodgers throws a leg kick
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gordon.
Gordon scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Gordon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gordon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gordon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gordon misses with a left hand
letting Dodgers counter with a right hand.
Gordon blocks a low kick nicely.
Gordon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
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!
Gordon misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gordon. Dodgers shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gordon. That's going to slow Dodgers down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Dodgers misses.
Dodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Dodgers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Gordon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gordon misses with the body kick
and Dodgers scores with a counter punch that sends Gordon to the canvas! Dodgers smells blood - he's punishing Gordon with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gordon has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duck Dodgers!
Duck Dodgers 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:
752
Date: May 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Boone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (0) vs (2) Boone
Adeoluwa has Boone pulled in close to control his posture.
Adeoluwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adeoluwa holds on and takes a little breather.
Adeoluwa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Adeoluwa is retaining full guard.
Adeoluwa has his hands on Boone's head, controlling the position.
Adeoluwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Adeoluwa, not yet.
Adeoluwa controlling the position.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adeoluwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adeoluwa is trying to keep Boone in close.
Boone's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Adeoluwa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Adeoluwa looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adeoluwa holds on and takes a little breather.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adeoluwa trying to keep a closed guard but Boone is proving a slippery customer.
Boone being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Adeoluwa controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself.
Boone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa managing to control the position.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position.
#T4#
Adeoluwa has control of Boone's left arm, preventing Boone from doing any damage.
Boone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Adeoluwa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adeoluwa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adeoluwa controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position.
#T5#
Boone is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adeoluwa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (2) Boone
Adeoluwa won't allow Boone to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boone holds on and takes a little breather.
Adeoluwa content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Boone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adeoluwa controls the pace.
Boone has his hands on Adeoluwa's head, controlling the position.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Adeoluwa trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Boone pulls Adeoluwa in to control the position.
Adeoluwa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Adeoluwa controlling from the top position.
Boone is adopting a defensive guard.
Boone wants to sweep but no luck.
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adeoluwa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (5) vs (2) Boone#T9#
Adeoluwa controls the position.
Boone is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.
Adeoluwa just content to control the position.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Boone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adeoluwa takes a little break here. Boone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T10#
Adeoluwa wants to take a breather but Boone manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Adeoluwa.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Boone wants to sweep here but Adeoluwa controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone can't keep his opponent in guard - Adeoluwa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Boone is keeping him busy.
Adeoluwa stalling.
Adeoluwa wants to take a breather but Boone is having none of it. #T12#
Adeoluwa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adeoluwa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boone for as long as he can get away with.
Boone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adeoluwa is working away from the top position though.
Boone won't allow Adeoluwa to pass to mount.
Boone keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Adeoluwa works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (8) vs (2) Boone#T13#
Adeoluwa wants to control the pace but Boone is squirming around nicely.
Adeoluwa controlling from mount.
Adeoluwa'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.#T14#
Boone tries to reverse the position but Adeoluwa maintains control.
Adeoluwa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adeoluwa is looking to work his way around to Boone's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa looking to control but Boone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boone working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeoluwa takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Chukwu Adeoluwa said 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 10
Date: May 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 76 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ngannou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toehold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ngannou.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is pulling down on Ngannou's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB2#
Toehold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ngannou passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Toehold#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toehold has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control.
Toehold is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ngannou is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (0) Toehold
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Toehold is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ngannou prevents Toehold from getting the reversal.
Toehold gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura here.
Ngannou prevents Toehold from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Toehold wants to control but Ngannou passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (10) vs (0) Toehold
Ngannou working away.#T4#
Toehold tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.#SUB#
Ngannou swings around for an armbar but Toehold sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (10) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Toehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ngannou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toehold has managed to get both his arms back between Ngannou's legs - danger averted.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngannou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Toehold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ngannou has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Ngannou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ngannou trying to control the position.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass. #T7##SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Ngannou working a defensive guard but Toehold passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toehold in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Ngannou is positioning himself well to prevent Toehold advancing to mount.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou trying to control here.
Toehold wants to advance to full mount but Ngannou doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T9#
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ngannou is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.#T10#
Toehold trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ngannou is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.#T11#
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Ngannou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ngannou controlling the position.#T13##SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ngannou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold stands and throws Ngannou's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (10) vs (5) Toehold#T14#
Ngannou tries to improve position but can't.
Ngannou trying his best to control but Toehold has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (10) vs (7) Toehold
Ngannou stops Toehold from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Francisco Ngannou retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Francisco Ngannou 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:
CFC CG Tokyo 10
Date: May 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 61 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Trismegistus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schaubi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trismegistus is trying to control. Schaubi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schaubi tries to roll over but Trismegistus keeps him under control.
Trismegistus wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy.
Trismegistus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi is looking to control Trismegistus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?#T1#
Schaubi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schaubi is trying to maintain the position but Trismegistus is very close to passing his half guard.
Trismegistus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Trismegistus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schaubi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Trismegistus manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is just holding on here. Trismegistus manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (8) vs (0) Schaubi
Trismegistus is trying to stick to Schaubi's back but Schaubi is turning into Trismegistus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trismegistus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schaubi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (2) Schaubi
Trismegistus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Schaubi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Schaubi lying in Trismegistus's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Trismegistus decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Schaubi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yojizo Trismegistus!
A very excited looking Yojizo Trismegistus 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.
Abu Schaubi was interviewed post fight and said 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
C414: Duran vs Gunnarsson II
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Valerio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valerio throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Valerio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valerio thuds a left hand into Martin's body.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio staying out of range there.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Valerio throws a shot to the body.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Valerio misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
Martin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valerio checks it well.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Valerio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Martin - just one landing.
Valerio lands with a nice body punch.
Valerio takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valerio slips a jab from Martin.
Valerio connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Valerio checks a low kick from Martin.
Valerio lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin walks into a jab.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valerio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valerio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valerio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Valerio.
Martin slips a jab from Valerio.
Martin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin is looking to score with low kicks.
And Valerio tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valerio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Valerio throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Swole Ricky Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valerio lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Valerio - just one landing.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valerio was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Valerio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martin rather than just go for the knockout.
Martin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valerio lands a body shot.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Valerio moves away and avoids it.
Valerio connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Valerio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martin.
Valerio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio with the counter takedown but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Valerio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Valerio lands a jab.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
Martin ducks right into an uppercut from Valerio.
Valerio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin slips under a jab from Valerio.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Valerio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin lands a jab.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Valerio blocks a jab.
Valerio lands a jab.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valerio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valerio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Valerio counters with a single leg into guard. Martin didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Valerio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Valerio content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin pulls Valerio in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valerio slips under a jab from Martin.
Valerio blocks a low kick nicely.
Valerio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martin defends it well.
Valerio misses with a looping left.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Valerio.
Valerio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Valerio cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin connects with a right hand. Valerio shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valerio throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Valerio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valerio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Valerio cracks Martin with a good jab.
Valerio scores with a shot to the body.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valerio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Valerio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martin won't be happy with that.
Martin is not content to let Valerio control the position.
Martin is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Valerio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Valerio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valerio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Martin's legs.
Martin is looking to regain half guard here but Valerio keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Martin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Valerio is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.
Valerio happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Valerio tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valerio trying to control the position but Martin is working away. #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.
Valerio tries to move to mount but Martin blocks the move with his legs.
Valerio trying to control the position but Martin is working away.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valerio is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Valerio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Valerio stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valerio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Valerio lands an overhand right.
Valerio cracks a nice hook into Martin's ribs.
Nice body kick from Martin.
Martin moves away from the strike by Valerio.
Martin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Valerio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martin trying to control the position.
Valerio wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Valerio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin keeping full guard, as Valerio tries to pass. #T1#
Valerio 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.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Valerio trying to control but Martin postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back.
Valerio is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Valerio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Valerio wants to get back to full guard.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Valerio is defending well.
Martin stalling. #T3#
Valerio tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin is looking to chop away at Valerio's legs.
Martin lands with a right hand.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Valerio sees coming a mile off.
Valerio lands a right hook to the body.
Valerio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio misses with a looping left.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin throws the kick towards the body but Valerio avoids it.
Valerio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.#T4#
Valerio needs to keep his hands up - Martin had a free shot at his head there.
Valerio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Martin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martin takes one to the chin there.
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!
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valerio lands a right hook to the body.
Valerio lands a jab to the nose.
Valerio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Valerio moves out of range of the body kick from Martin.
Martin punishes Valerio's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Martin enables Valerio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ernesto Valerio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valerio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Valerio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valerio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Valerio! |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 9
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 60 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Schaubi rushes Hunter and presses him up against the ropes.
Hunter is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Schaubi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Schaubi decides to pull guard.
Schaubi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Hunter
Schaubi looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (2) Hunter
Schaubi trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Schaubi has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Schaubi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunter has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (2) vs (5) Hunter
Schaubi is trying to get back to half guard.
Schaubi being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Schaubi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Schaubi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Hunter taking a breather here.
Schaubi is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaubi keeps working. #T4#
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.
Schaubi is working hard here to advance position.
Hunter controls the position.
Schaubi is looking to reverse the position.
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Hunter trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Hunter wants to take a breather but Schaubi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hunter. #T6#
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Schaubi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunter defends it easily.
Schaubi being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter stays in close to Schaubi's body and controls the position. #T9#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hunter wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy.
Schaubi tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Hunter slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Hunter wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard but Hunter has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (2) vs (8) Hunter
Schaubi wants to control but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter trying to control but Schaubi is having none of it.
Schaubi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schaubi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Schaubi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunter looking to control but Schaubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schaubi is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Schaubi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (2) vs (11) Hunter
Hunter slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hunter not allowing Schaubi to control his hands.
Hunter is trying to stick to Schaubi's back but Schaubi is turning into Hunter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schaubi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (4) vs (11) Hunter
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Schaubi content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hunter has locked up a guillotine! Hunter's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Schaubi is holding on here and Hunter must be using up a lot of energy. Schaubi has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hunter gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Saul Hunter!
A relieved looking Saul Hunter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Abu Schaubi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Toehold throws a head kick but McBobbie moves out of range.
McBobbie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toehold misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Toehold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McBobbie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but McBobbie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McBobbie is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
McBobbie stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
McBobbie is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobbie is looking to reverse the position.
McBobbie struggling a bit here.#T1#
Toehold just content to control the position.
McBobbie tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
McBobbie keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold is staying tight to McBobbie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McBobbie wants to control but Toehold postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBobbie is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on McBobbie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McBobbie trying to control but Toehold flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Toehold avoiding McBobbie 's attempts to control his hands.
What can McBobbie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Toehold is hanging on to McBobbie's back as he tries to escape.
Despite being in a bad position, McBobbie is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
McBobbie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Toehold trying to mount his opponent but McBobbie defends it.
McBobbie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
Toehold is taking a breather. McBobbie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McBobbie wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Well, if Toehold is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McBobbie is concentrating on defense, preventing Toehold from advancing position.
McBobbie wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Toehold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McBobbie is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McBobbie throws an off balance right hand
and Toehold counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Toehold 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#
Toehold throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Toehold moves into the clinch.
Toehold avoiding damage.
Toehold trying to control the position but instead, McBobbie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toehold into the cage.
McBobbie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobbie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McBobbie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toehold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBobbie can do to turn this around?
Toehold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McBobbie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McBobbie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toehold or not.
McBobbie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toehold prevents it.
McBobbie tries to work over Toehold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McBobbie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobbie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBobbie misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobbie misses with a punch on the inside.
Toehold is trying to stall.
#T1#
Toehold is struggling to control the position.
McBobbie tries to work over Toehold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobbie misses with the head strike.
Toehold just leaning against McBobbie, taking a breather.
Toehold is pushing McBobbie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toehold.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Toehold stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Toehold for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Toehold.
McBobbie scores with a shot to the body.
Toehold moves in looking to clinch but McBobbie pushes him off.
It seemed like McBobbie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Toehold shoots in for a double leg but McBobbie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Toehold.
Toehold appears to be looking for a big counter.
Toehold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McBobbie.#T2#
McBobbie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toehold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Toehold throws a chopping leg kick but McBobbie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from McBobbie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McBobbie blocks a head kick by Toehold.
Toehold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Toehold misses
and McBobbie counters with a straight right hand.
Toehold throws a right hand that McBobbie ducks under and follows up with a left that McBobbie also avoids with ease.
McBobbie punishes Toehold's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toehold wants to clinch up but McBobbie keeps it at a distance.
McBobbie throws a jab but it's blocked by Toehold.
McBobbie lands with a shot to the body.
Toehold wants to clinch.
Toehold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And McBobbie tries to counter it with a takedown but Toehold pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McBobbie shoots in for a double leg but Toehold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Toehold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBobbie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBobbie blocks a head kick by Toehold.
Toehold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Toehold has closed the distance and engaged McBobbie in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Toehold is struggling to control the position.
McBobbie tries to throw a body punch but Toehold avoids it by throwing McBobbie back against the cage.
McBobbie can't find room to land a body shot as Toehold controls the action.
Toehold is trying to maintain a safe position but McBobbie gets an underhook and turns Toehold into the cage.
Toehold holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Toehold looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Toehold.
McBobbie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toehold misses with a head kick.
McBobbie blocks a head kick by Toehold.
Tommy Toehold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toehold misses with a head kick.
Toehold scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
McBobbie misses with an uppercut. Toehold saw that one coming.
Toehold throws a series of punches but McBobbie avoids them all with ease.
McBobbie shoots in but Toehold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tommy Toehold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McBobbie.
Toehold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBobbie throws out the jab.
McBobbie throws an off balance right hand
and Toehold counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McBobbie thinking.
Toehold misses with a combination
and McBobbie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toehold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toehold throws a sloppy head kick and McBobbie moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from McBobbie misses.
McBobbie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toehold circles away.
McBobbie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toehold was well out of range. Poor timing from McBobbie.
McBobbie misses with a few strikes there.
Toehold looks to score with a jab to the body but McBobbie is just out of range.
Toehold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McBobbie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
McBobbie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toehold's half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robbie McBobbie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Toehold scores with a nice head shot.
Toehold tries to clinch up.
Toehold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toehold duly obliges.
Toehold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McBobbie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McBobbie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McBobbie throws the left hand but Toehold avoids the punch easily.
Toehold moves in looking to clinch but McBobbie pushes him off.#CL#
Toehold closes the distance and pushes McBobbie back into the cage.#TD#
Toehold pulls guard successfully.
Tommy Toehold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McBobbie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McBobbie is looking to work some ground and pound but Toehold has wrist control.
Toehold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McBobbie lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
McBobbie landing with the ground and pound.
Toehold is trying to control the position but McBobbie postures up.
McBobbie cracks Toehold with a solid left hand.
McBobbie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Toehold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toehold pulls McBobbie in close to his closed guard and prevents McBobbie from doing any damage or advancing position.
McBobbie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McBobbie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McBobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toehold. McBobbie does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Toehold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McBobbie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Toehold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Toehold gets underhooks to prevent McBobbie's takedown attempt.
McBobbie throws a head punch that misses.
McBobbie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toehold's elbow.
Toehold trying to control the position but instead, McBobbie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toehold into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Toehold is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Toehold stops a takedown attempt from McBobbie.
Tommy Toehold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McBobbie.#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Toehold - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McBobbie misses with some punches.
Toehold holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Toehold.#CL#
Toehold darts in and clinches McBobbie up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Toehold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McBobbie being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McBobbie.
McBobbie lands a shoulder strike.
Toehold is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McBobbie is keeping busy.
McBobbie goes for a takedown attempt but Toehold pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McBobbie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toehold moves away.#T4#
McBobbie avoids the head kick by Toehold.
Toehold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from McBobbie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McBobbie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toehold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBobbie was well out of range. Poor timing from Toehold.#TD2#
McBobbie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toehold's half guard.
McBobbie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but McBobbie is very close to passing his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBobbie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McBobbie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McBobbie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robbie McBobbie.
I think McBobbie 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
C411: Adofo vs Cruz
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Monkey throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Pushkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Pushkin trying to control the position but Monkey is working away. #SUB#
Pushkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pushkin wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy.
Monkey is looking to regain half guard here but Pushkin keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monkey keeps working.
Monkey is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Pushkin works to advance to full mount. Monkey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Monkey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monkey 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.
Pushkin controlling the action here.
Monkey is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pushkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Monkey gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Monkey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pushkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Monkey is retaining full guard.
Pushkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pushkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monkey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pushkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey connects with a body shot.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Pushkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Pushkin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pushkin wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy.
Pushkin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Monkey!
Monkey is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Pushkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monkey is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin controlling from the full mount.
Pushkin prevents Monkey from getting the reversal.
Pushkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Monkey regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Monkey lands with a straight right. Pushkin didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Monkey.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Pushkin's leg. Pushkin is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Pushkin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Monkey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Monkey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pushkin defends well.
Pushkin trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom. #T1#
Monkey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pushkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Monkey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pushkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pushkin trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Pushkin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pushkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Monkey gets full guard.
Pushkin looking to pass the guard.
Pushkin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pushkin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Monkey for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin passes into half guard.
Pushkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pushkin is keen to just control but Monkey is a slippery customer.
Monkey gets full guard.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monkey wants to sweep but no luck.
Pushkin trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pushkin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Pushkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Pushkin taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monkey sprawls well. Monkey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pushkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Aleksandr Pushkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pushkin shoots in and drives through. Monkey sprawls well.
Monkey throws a hook but Pushkin blocks it.
Pushkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monkey to score with a decent uppercut.
Monkey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pushkin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pushkin slips under a jab from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monkey's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
Monkey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pushkin has passed into side control.
Aleksandr Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pushkin tries to move to mount but Monkey blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Monkey is looking to reverse the position.
Monkey seems a little lost for a moment, as Pushkin dominates the positioning.
Monkey is trying to get back to half guard.
Monkey taking a bit of punishment here - Pushkin scoring with strikes.
Pushkin happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pushkin is working Monkey over with some ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Pushkin stalls from top position.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monkey keeps working. #SUB#
Pushkin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Monkey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pushkin but great work by Monkey.
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Pushkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pushkin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Monkey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pushkin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Monkey easily slips into full mount! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pushkin tries to reverse the position but Monkey maintains control.
Pushkin regains half guard.
Pushkin trying to hold on to Monkey's head to control him but Monkey postures up.
Monkey trying to control from half guard but Pushkin is working away.
Monkey tries to pass to full mount but Pushkin defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aleksandr Pushkin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pushkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Pushkin!
After winning the bout, Aleksandr Pushkin 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:
C411: Adofo vs Cruz
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Ferkingstad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Brien keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Brien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferkingstad looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
Ferkingstad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from O Brien. That one must have hurt.
Ferkingstad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Brien lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
O Brien with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad blocks a jab.#T1#
Ferkingstad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferkingstad looks to land a right hand but O Brien moved out of range.
O Brien appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferkingstad tries to work over O Brien's front leg with a kick but O Brien checks it. #CL#
Ferkingstad moves into range and clinches up with O Brien.
O Brien tries to break the clinch but Ferkingstad is controlling the position.
O Brien lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Ferkingstad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
O Brien lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Brien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad has a couple of punches blocked by O Brien.
Ferkingstad blocks a body shot from O Brien.
O Brien throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Brien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Ferkingstad looking to stall.
A short right from Ferkingstad on the inside.
O Brien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Brien working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - O Brien coming out on top.
Ferkingstad scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Brien in his tracks.
O Brien takes a swing at Ferkingstad's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Ferkingstad moves into the clinch.#BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferkingstad misses with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Ferkingstad lands a big head kick that sends O Brien tumbling to the mat! Ferkingstad takes a step backwards and waves O Brien back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#O Brien is rocked!
Ferkingstad misses the body punch
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A jab from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad throws an off balance right hand
and O Brien counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferkingstad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Brien.
Ferkingstad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by O Brien.
O Brien digs a good hook to Ferkingstad's body.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferkingstad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Brien throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut is getting worse.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
O Brien misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien checks a low kick from Ferkingstad.
O Brien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but O Brien checks it
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferkingstad lands with a right hand.
Ferkingstad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.#CL#
Ferkingstad moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Brien blocking some punches.
Ferkingstad throws an elbow but it misses.
Ferkingstad lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miles O Brien will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
O Brien throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferkingstad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferkingstad missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
O Brien lands a big head kick that sends Ferkingstad tumbling to the mat! O Brien takes a step backwards and waves Ferkingstad back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ferkingstad is rocked!
O Brien lands a right hook to the body.
O Brien takes a swing at Ferkingstad's ribcage but misses.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferkingstad looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
O Brien walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferkingstad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferkingstad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Brien takes one to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick that is checked
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
O Brien takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
O Brien fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferkingstad.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Brien with the inside leg kick.
A low kick from Ferkingstad is predictable there
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien blocks a jab.
O Brien throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Ferkingstad misses. #KD2#
O Brien lands a big head kick that sends Ferkingstad tumbling to the mat! O Brien takes a step backwards and waves Ferkingstad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Ferkingstad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien throws the left hand but Ferkingstad avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Are you kidding me?! O Brien ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Ferkingstad clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miles O Brien!
After winning the bout, Miles O Brien 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:
C411: Adofo vs Cruz
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Cheese fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montana checks it well.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Cheese pushes him away.
Cheese scores with a jab to the jaw.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cheese.
Cheese cracks Montana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Montana is rocked!
Cheese is looking to chop away at Montana's legs.
Charles Eric Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cheese throws a hook but Montana avoids it easily.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Cheese and move into the clinch position.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cheese tries to score with a low kick but Montana moves his leg out of the way.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Cheese pushes him away.
Cheese is looking to chop away at Montana's legs.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cheese works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Montana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheese finish him?
The fighters circling - Cheese throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montana slips a straight right by Cheese.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Cheese and move into the clinch position.
Montana seems to have recovered his senses.
Cheese connects with a looping right hand.
Montana moves out of range of the leg kick from Cheese.
Montana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cheese.
Cheese tries to land a front kick but Montana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cheese sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Cheese avoids it this time.
Cheese lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Montana moves out of range of the strikes.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cheese attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Cheese misses.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Montana blocks a head kick by Cheese.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Cheese shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Cheese misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese looks for the body kick but Montana saw that one coming.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Cheese and move into the clinch position.
Cheese wants to land a leg kick but Montana is out of range.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Cheese shakes him off and moves away.
Montana blocks a leg kick.
Cheese throws a jab when Montana was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Cheese throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Cheese and move into the clinch position.
Cheese throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Montana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cheese tries to stall but Montana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
I was talking to Cheese's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Montana tries to pull guard but Cheese forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cheese is leaning against Montana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cheese lands a left hand.
Montana tries to pull guard but Cheese won't allow it.
Montana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Charles Eric Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Montana.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Montana tries to pull guard but Cheese forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Cheese stalling in the clinch.
Montana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montana fails to pull guard.
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Montana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cheese walks away with a smile on his face. Montana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cheese moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Montana defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Montana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
Cheese takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Cheese and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Cheese misses its intended target.
Cheese throws a leg kick but Montana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Cheese and move into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Cheese pushes him away.
Montana slips a straight right by Cheese.
Cheese sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Cheese avoids it this time.
Nice straight punches there by Cheese. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cheese.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Cheese shakes him off and moves away.
Cheese fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montana checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Eric Cheese dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Cheese misses.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Cheese pushes him away.
Montana avoids a kick to the body.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Cheese pushes him away.
Cheese misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Cheese sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Cheese avoids it this time.
Cheese motions for Montana to come forward. Cheese throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Cheese #CL2#
and Montana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Montana fails to pull guard.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cheese.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana jumps guard but Cheese stands there with Montana around his waist. Montana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Montana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Cheese pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Cheese misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming.
Cheese sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Cheese avoids it this time.
Montana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Cheese pushes him away.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it.
Cheese misses with a hook.
Cheese finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Montana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheese.
Cheese fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
A big left from Cheese misses.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Cheese and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Montana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cheese thows a leg kick but Montana checks it #CL2#
and Montana moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Montana pulls guard.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana has Cheese pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Montana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cheese passes into half guard.
Montana trying to control but Cheese postures up.
#T3#
Montana is controlling Cheese's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cheese controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Cheese moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Montana.
Montana tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cheese just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cheese's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cheese looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Montana is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cheese performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Eric Cheese dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cheese.
Cheese sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Cheese avoids it this time.
Ryan Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheese throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Cheese and move into the clinch position.
Cheese thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Montana if he has to take too many more of those.
Cheese throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick.
Montana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Cheese pushes him away.
Montana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Cheese shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cheese sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Cheese avoids it this time.
A slow jab from Cheese misses its intended target.
Cheese lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Cheese throws a low kick, looking for Montana's leg but Montana calmly moves out of range.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Cheese pushes him away.
Cheese throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Montana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Montana counters by clinching up.
Montana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Montana jumps into guard, dragging Cheese to the mat.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Montana working for a triangle but Cheese defends it easily.
Montana has Cheese pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Montana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cheese gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Montana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cheese defends it easily.
Cheese controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Montana is looking for a triangle but Cheese pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Montana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cheese controlling from the top position.
Montana wants to control the position but Cheese says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Montana wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cheese in particular looking to stall.
Montana trying to control from the bottom.
Montana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.#KD#
Cheese lands a big head kick that sends Montana tumbling to the mat! Cheese takes a step backwards and waves Montana back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A bone on bone clash there as Montana blocks the leg kick.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Cheese misses with the combination.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charles Eric Cheese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cheese misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Montana counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Eric Cheese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cheese 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Eric Cheese!
A relieved looking Charles Eric Cheese 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:
Bots de Garra 239
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 96 wins and 61 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 59 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Scott gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Scott prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Schaubi is defending the position.
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi trying to control here.
Schaubi is doing well to control the position and prevent Scott from advancing to side control.#T1#
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
Schaubi trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.
Schaubi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Schaubi is trying to hold Scott in close to prevent damage but Scott has managed to pass into half guard.
Schaubi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Schaubi wants to control the position but Scott says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Schaubi is trying is best to control the position here.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
#T4#
Schaubi tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott is pressing down on Schaubi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schaubi is holding on for now.
Schaubi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schaubi keeping control of the position.
Schaubi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi looking to control.
Schaubi controlling the position.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Scott wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Scott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Schaubi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scott's best efforts.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schaubi wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott controlling the action here.
Schaubi trying to control but Scott postures up.
#T8#
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Scott is thwarting Schaubi's attempts to control the position.
Scott content to control rather than advance.
Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Schaubi moves into full guard.
Scott postures up.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T10#
Scott postures up.
Schaubi 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.
Schaubi being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schaubi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (5) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (7) vs (2) Schaubi#T11#
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
Schaubi is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.#T12#
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Schaubi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Scott wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Schaubi wants to control but Scott passes easily into half guard.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard but Scott has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (10) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Tyron Scott 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.
In defeat, Abu Schaubi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 239
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Simon Hedegaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 76 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hedegaard gets caught flat footed, as Toehold shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (2) Toehold
Hedegaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hedegaard is trying to keep Toehold in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold pushes down on Hedegaard's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Toehold controlling the action here.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hedegaard wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
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.#T2#
Toehold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hedegaard is positioning himself well to prevent Toehold advancing to mount.
Hedegaard trying to control from the bottom.
Toehold content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Hedegaard wants to control the action here but instead Toehold manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (5) Toehold
Hedegaard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
Hedegaard manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T5#
Hedegaard is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Hedegaard defends it.
Toehold controlling the pace. #T6#
Hedegaard trying to control from the bottom.
Hedegaard is controlling Toehold's trapped leg to prevent Toehold from advancing to side control.
Hedegaard is trying to control but can't.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Hedegaard wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Toehold prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Hedegaard is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Hedegaard tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg. #T9#
Hedegaard won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
Hedegaard wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hedegaard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Toehold is pressing down on Hedegaard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hedegaard is holding on for now.
Hedegaard is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hedegaard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Toehold slows the pace down in half guard.
Hedegaard wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
#T11#
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Hedegaard trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Toehold seems content to control.
Hedegaard has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action.#T13#
Hedegaard trying to control from the bottom.
Hedegaard won't allow Toehold to pass to mount. #T14#
Hedegaard wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toehold not doing much here.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Hedegaard defending well.
Toehold takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Hedegaard defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 239
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 58 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Suarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Boone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Suarez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boone (4) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez is in bad spot here.
Suarez is still trying to improve position.
Suarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Boone gets his hands free.
Suarez tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boone has the hooks in. Suarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boone avoiding Suarez 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Suarez is really stuck here.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Boone breaks the grip.
Boone is hanging on to Suarez's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Boone controlling the positon.
Suarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Suarez is trying to break free.
#T3#
Boone is riding his opponent, not letting Suarez buck him off.
Boone not allowing Suarez to control his hands.
Suarez is trying to break free.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Boone breaks the grip.
Suarez rolls, trying to escape but Boone keeps control of the position.
Boone avoiding Suarez 's attempts to control his hands.
Boone controlling the position well here. Suarez rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
I really don't envy Suarez right now.
Boone slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boone doesn't have the hooks in and Suarez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (4) vs (2) Suarez
Boone pulls Suarez in close to prevent any damage.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully. #T5#
Suarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (4) vs (5) Suarez
Suarez tries to advance position but instead Boone slips a leg back in to half guard.
Boone trying to control from the bottom.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but Boone defending well. #SUB2#
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Suarez wants to take a breather but Boone is having none of it.
Boone tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.#T6#
Suarez trying to control the action but Boone is working from the bottom.
Boone wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
Boone is controlling Suarez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Suarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (4) vs (8) Suarez
Boone stops Suarez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boone tries to reverse the position but Suarez maintains control.
Suarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boone is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Suarez is looking to work his way around to Boone's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boone can't escape the position.
Boone tries to hold on but Suarez postures up.
Boone regains half guard.#SUB2#
Suarez is working for a kimura but Boone is defending it quite comfortably.
Suarez trying to control the action but Boone is working from the bottom. #T8#
Suarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boone tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.
Suarez trying to mount his opponent but Boone defends it. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suarez.
Suarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Boone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Suarez trying to mount his opponent but Boone defends it.
Suarez wants to take a breather but Boone is having none of it. #SUB2#
Suarez is working for a kimura but Boone is defending it quite comfortably.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Boone is defending well.
Boone is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boone avoid being mounted?#T10#
Suarez is pressing down on Boone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boone is holding on for now.
Suarez is trying to control. Boone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boone is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold.
Suarez tries to pass to full mount but Boone defends it. #T11#
Suarez prevents Boone from improving his position.
Suarez trying to control the action but Boone is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boone tries to get to full guard but Suarez has control of the leg. #T12#
Boone is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boone avoid being mounted?
Boone is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suarez wants to free his trapped foot but Boone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Suarez is trying to control. Boone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Boone is refusing to be controlled, as Suarez sits in half guard. #T13#
Boone won't allow Suarez to pass to mount.
Boone is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but Boone defending well.
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Boone is working away. #SUB2#
Suarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boone is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Suarez is looking to pass Boone's guard but actually Boone recovers to full guard.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suarez wins on points by 8 to 4.
After winning the bout, Felix Suarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 1162 Inhanamoto vs. Olivia
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Susi misses its intended target.
Dodgers misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dodgers avoids the body shot from Susi.
It seemed like Dodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Susi.
Dodgers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Susi counters with a quick kick to the body but Dodgers blocks it.
Dodgers misses with a left hand
and Susi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Dodgers misses.
A swing and a miss from Dodgers.
Kaarlo Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Susi drives through and clinches with Dodgers against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi gets through Dodgers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Susi digs a right hand into Dodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dodgers's gas tank.
Susi tries a body shot but Dodgers blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Dodgers as the two fighters clinch.
Susi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dodgers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A short left from Dodgers.
A right handed body shot lands from Dodgers.
Susi lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dodgers.
Dodgers effectively controlling the action here.
Dodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Susi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Susi blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dodgers lands with a right to the head.
Susi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Susi scores with a shot to the side of Dodgers's head.
Dodgers stalling against the cage.
Susi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Susi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susi.
Susi prevents a body shot from Dodgers. #T2#
A short right from Susi on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Susi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dodgers misses with a body punch.
Susi gets through Dodgers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Susi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow.
Susi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dodgers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Susi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dodgers can turn it around.
Susi can't find room to land a body shot as Dodgers controls the action.
Susi digs a right hand into Dodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dodgers's gas tank.
Susi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Susi.
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Susi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Susi.
Susi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Susi'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 on the inside fails to land for Dodgers.
Dodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Susi digs a right hand into Dodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dodgers's gas tank.
Susi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
Dodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Susi controls his hands.
A short right from Susi on the inside.
Susi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodgers controls his hands.
Susi lands a shoulder strike.
Susi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dodgers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Susi takes a shot to the head.
Dodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Susi lands a nice uppercut.
Susi avoiding damage.
Dodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Susi blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
Nice body punch from Susi - that landed with a thud.
Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodgers.
Susi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Susi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodgers controls his hands.
#T4#
Susi misses with a body punch.
Dodgers misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dodgers lands a shot to the body.
Susi tries to work over Dodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Susi lands a nice uppercut.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Susi works on Dodgers's body with a couple of short punches.
Dodgers misses with some punches.
Dodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Susi lands a shoulder strike.
Dodgers is leaning against Susi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodgers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Susi.
Susi lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dodgers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Susi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Susi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Susi throws a front kick that sends Dodgers stumbling back into the cage.
Susi clobbers Dodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Susi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dodgers. That one must have hurt.
Susi tries to clinch but Dodgers is having none of it.
Dodgers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dodgers throws a head kick that misses
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
Dodgers avoids the body shot from Susi.
Susi throws a shot from downtown. Dodgers moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi is looking to clinch.
Dodgers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Susi. That did some damage!
Susi tries to clinch but Dodgers moves out of range.
Susi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Susi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dodgers moves away.
Dodgers blocks a head kick by Susi.
Nice defenses there by Susi.
Susi throws a head kick but Dodgers moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Dodgers - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Kaarlo Susi has been cut.
Dodgers throws a leg kick which misses Susi's front leg but catches the back leg as Susi tries to avoid it.
Kaarlo Susi is winning the standup battle so far.
Susi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dodgers throws out the jab.
Dodgers tries to land a body kick
and Susi counters with a straight right hand.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut.
Dodgers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Susi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Dodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Susi.
Dodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susi moves away.
Susi throws a chopping leg kick but Dodgers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Dodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Susi checks a leg kick nicely.
And Susi counters with a quick kick to the body but Dodgers blocks it.
Dodgers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Susi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dodgers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dodgers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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!
Dodgers throws a series of punches but Susi moves out of range.
Dodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Susi is just out of range.
Dodgers throws a hook but Susi blocks it.
Susi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dodgers counters with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dodgers.#T3#
Susi lands a nice looking body shot.
Dodgers looks to land a left hand but Susi moved out of range nicely.
Susi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dodgers can do to turn this around?
Dodgers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Susi cracks Dodgers with a good jab.
Dodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Susi's shoulder, as Susi tries to avoid the shot.
Dodgers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Susi.
Susi misses with a low kick.
Dodgers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Susi.#CL#
Susi has Dodgers up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Dodgers blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Susi.
Dodgers lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Susi.
Dodgers wants to get back to striking at distance but Susi won't allow it.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaarlo Susi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Susi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dodgers tries to work over Susi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Susi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dodgers is breathing heavily.
Susi lands a left hand.
Dodgers is looking to control Susi's arms but Susi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dodgers has his back to the cage.
Susi misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodgers is trying to break the clinch but Susi has him pressed against the cage.
Dodgers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Susi lands a body shot.
Susi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Susi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaarlo Susi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Susi.
Susi checks a leg kick.
Susi slips a jab from Dodgers.
The fight stays on the outside here - Susi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Susi wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers throws a lazy right hand but Susi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Susi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Susi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Susi drives through and clinches with Dodgers against the cage.
#T1#
Dodgers trying to stall but Susi improves his position.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Susi.
Dodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Susi lands with a light punch inside.
Dodgers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Susi tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Susi back against the cage.
Susi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Susi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Susi.
Dodgers working hard to break the clinch.
Susi pushes Dodgers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodgers is trying to push Susi away but Susi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Susi.
Susi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodgers trying to stall but Susi improves his position.
A short uppercut from Susi.
Susi pushes Dodgers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Susi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Susi lands with a left to the head.
Susi lands a right hand. #ROC#Dodgers is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susi working aggressively here.
Dodgers is still on wobbly legs! Can Susi finish him?
Dodgers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Dodgers seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Susi digs a right hand underneath Dodgers's ribcage. Dodgers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Susi lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Susi.
Dodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Susi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dodgers throws a head punch that misses.
Susi tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Susi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodgers.
Susi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Susi fails to land. #T3#
Susi tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Susi back against the cage.
Susi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dodgers is trying to break the clinch but Susi is controlling him.
Susi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
A short right from Dodgers on the inside.
Susi tries to work over Dodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Susi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow. #BC2#
Dodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Susi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Susi lands a big right hand that sends Dodgers crashing to the mat! Susi stays standing though and waves Dodgers back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodgers misses with a hook. Susi ducked under it nicely.
Dodgers staying out of range there.
Susi misses with a hook.
Susi just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4##CL#
Susi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dodgers breaks the clinch.
Susi moves out of range as Dodgers strikes.#CL#
Susi has managed to clinch.
Susi misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Dodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dodgers throws the left hand but Susi avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Dodgers. That snapped Susi's head back.
Dodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Susi counters with a stiff right hand.
Susi moves out of range of the strikes.
Susi lands a slapping body shot.
Susi pushes Dodgers away with a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Susi clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Dodgers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dodgers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Susi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dodgers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dodgers there.#KD#
Susi drops Dodgers with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dodgers looks back up at him and smiles so Susi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Susi misses with a hook. Dodgers ducked under it nicely.
Dodgers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Susi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dodgers thinking.
Susi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Susi.
Susi moves out of range of the leg kick from Dodgers.
Dodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Susi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Susi tries to clinch but Dodgers moves out of range.
Dodgers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dodgers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Susi connects with a single shot there.
Dodgers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Susi scores with a nice body kick.
Susi throws a shot to the body.
Dodgers blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dodgers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Susi coming out on top.
Susi with a nice cross.
Dodgers misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Dodgers walks into a left hand.
Dodgers throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
Susi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Susi drives through and clinches with Dodgers against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dodgers tries to work over Susi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodgers throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Susi.
Susi throws a head punch that misses.
Susi misses with a punch on the inside.
Susi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Susi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Susi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Dodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Susi prevents a body shot from Dodgers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Susi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodgers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Susi backwards. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dodgers is looking to control Susi's arms but Susi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dodgers has his back to the cage.
Dodgers has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Susi.
Good body shot from Susi.
Susi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow. #BC2#
Dodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dodgers throws an off balance right hand
and Susi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Susi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Susi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Susi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dodgers.
Dodgers counters with a body kick.
Dodgers misses with a right hand
and Susi counters with a nice uppercut.
Dodgers motions for Susi to come forward. Dodgers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dodgers catches Susi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Susi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Susi moves into the clinch successfully.
Susi tries a body shot but Dodgers blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodgers.
Susi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dodgerss head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dodgers trying to control the position but instead, Susi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dodgers into the cage.
Susi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodgers controls his hands.
Dodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers prevents a body shot from Susi. #BC2#
Dodgers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Susi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Susi is looking to clinch.
Susi checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Susi had his way with Duck Dodgers in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dodgers.
Susi missing with a left hand there. Dodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dodgers misses with a shot to the body
and Susi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Susi throws a leg kick
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Susi scores with a jab.
Susi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Susi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dodgers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi scores with a jab.
Susi looks to land a right hand but Dodgers moved out of range.
Dodgers tests Susi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Susi throws the kick towards the body but Dodgers avoids it.
Dodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Susi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Susi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dodgers scores with a shot to the body.
Dodgers with a hook.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
Susi looks to throw a body kick
letting Dodgers counter with a right hand.
Susi throws a leg kick which misses Dodgers's front leg but catches the back leg as Dodgers tries to avoid it.
Dodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susi manages to avoid it.
It looked like Susi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dodgers.
Dodgers throws out a loose jab but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A jab from Dodgers misses.
Susi takes a swing at Dodgers's ribcage but misses.
Susi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Susi swings for the body but Dodgers moves out of range.
Susi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Susi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dodgers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Susi dips to his left and cracks Dodgers with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Dodgers.#T3#
Susi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Susi throws a front kick that sends Dodgers stumbling back into the cage.
Susi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Susi throws a jab when Dodgers was well out of range.
Dodgers scores with a decent looking hook.
Dodgers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dodgers lands a slapping body shot.
Susi slips a straight right by Dodgers.
Susi misses with a straight right.
Dodgers thinks about the counter body kick.
Dodgers misses with a right hand
and Susi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dodgers throws a nice looking combination but Susi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Susi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dodgers.#T4#
Susi lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Susi misses with a hook.
Dodgers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Susi lands with a hook. Dodgers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dodgers.
Susi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dodgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dodgers dips to his left and cracks Susi with an uppercut!#CL#
Susi has closed the distance and engaged Dodgers in a clinch.
Susi prevents a body shot from Dodgers.
Dodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Susi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodgers controls his hands.
Susi lands with a light punch inside.
Duck Dodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodgers lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaarlo Susi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Susi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaarlo Susi!
A relieved looking Kaarlo Susi 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:
C410: Duran vs Hidaka
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Vitalik misses with a takedown
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vitalik moves away.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vitalik finds it's way round the side to connect with Martin's head.
Vitalik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vitalik misses with a looping right.
Martin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin misses with a hook
#TD2#
so Vitalik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vitalik throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitalik looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitalik, not yet.
Martin is stalling in the full guard.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Vitalik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.
Vitalik has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Martin has passed into side control.
Vitalik is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Martin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Martin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vitalik is looking to reverse the position.
Vitalik can't do much from the bottom here.
Vitalik is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martin controlling from side mount.
Vitalik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vitalik moves into full guard.
Vitalik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vitalik is adopting a defensive guard.
Vitalik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vitalik feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Martin misses #TD2#
and Vitalik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martin's guard.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vitalik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses.
Vitalik is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.#T4#
Vitalik trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Vitalik throwing strikes but missing.
Vitalik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vitalik throwing strikes but missing.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Vitalik throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Vitalik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vitalik shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Vitalik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Vitalik feints and as Martin raises his hands in defense, Vitalik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vitalik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vitalik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vitalik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
Martin tries to roll over but Vitalik keeps him under control.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vitalik looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vitalik throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
Vitalik trying to control the position here.
Vitalik looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitalik, not yet.
Vitalik working a defensive guard here.
Vitalik looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitalik, not yet.
Vitalik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitalik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitalik, not yet. #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.
Martin trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin scores with a jab to the body.
Vitalik cracks Martin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Vitalik moved out of range nicely.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Vitalik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martin trying to control from the bottom.
Vitalik throws a strike but Martin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vitalik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vitalik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Vitalik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vitalik throws an elbow that misses. Martin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vitalik's guard. Nice move by Martin!#REVR#
Vitalik looking to control.
Vitalik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitalik is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitalik is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Vitalik won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vitalik lands a couple of digs.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik is working Martin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vitalik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vitalik tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitalik postures up.
Vitalik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vitalik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Vitalik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martin misses with a hook. Vitalik ducked under it nicely.
Martin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vitalik's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vitalik moves out of range of the strikes.
Vitalik with the counter takedown but Martin avoids it easily.
Vitalik tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Martin.#TD2#
Vitalik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vitalik tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vitalik misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Vitalik crashes against the mat.
Vitalik working the ground and pound but Martin is defending the strikes.
Vitalik is putting a hurting on Martin here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Vitalik working the ground and pound but Martin is defending the strikes.
Vitalik tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Martin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vitalik's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Vitalik is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Vitalik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitalik is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vitalik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin pulls Vitalik in close to his closed guard and prevents Vitalik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vitalik is pushing down on Martin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martin is fighting to maintain full guard but Vitalik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vitalik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vitalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vitalik thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Vitalik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vitalik working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Martin's thigh. Martin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vitalik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin keeping full guard, as Vitalik tries to pass.
Vitalik keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
Vitalik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Martin misses.
Swole Ricky Martin is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Vitalik slips a jab from Martin.
Vitalik shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Vitalik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Vitalik counters with a shoot takedown. Martin fights it but they end up in guard.
Vitalik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vitalik stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Vitalik throws a big right hand that misses.
Vitalik scoring with some ground and pound.
Martin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin has momentary wrist control but Vitalik slips an elbow through the middle.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Musa Vitalik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musa Vitalik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vitalik 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musa Vitalik! |
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Event:
SYN 1160 Mogh vs. Hohenthal
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Cheese scores with a decent looking hook.
Wulf tries to clinch up.
Wulf 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.
Wulf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wulf has a takedown stuffed.
Wulf moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Cheese misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cheese with a jab.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Wulf.
Wulf lands with a good body shot.
Wulf thuds a left hand into Cheese's body.
Cheese throws a hook but Wulf avoids it easily.
Cheese lands with a straight right. Wulf didn't see that one coming.
Wulf ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cheese.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wulf.
Cheese throws a leg kick which misses Wulf's front leg but catches the back leg as Wulf tries to avoid it.
Cheese is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wulf tries to clinch but Cheese moves out of range.
Wulf throws a poor cross that misses
and Cheese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wulf looks to land a left hand but Cheese moved out of range nicely.
Cheese is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Wulf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cheese defends well and Wulf ends up having to push Cheese into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cheese keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheese is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cheese scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wulf scores with the left hand. Cheese knows he should have avoided that one.
Cheese misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Wulf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wulf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wulf throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Wulf pushes Cheese up against the cage in a clinch.
Wulf misses with a body punch.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Wulf pushes Cheese back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wulf up against the cage.
Wulf is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cheese is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wulf is keeping busy.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Wulf avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Cheese digs a right hand into Wulf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wulf's gas tank. #T2#
Cheese scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wulf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Parmesan Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minerva Wulf.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Cheese stalling against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wulf misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wulf missing with knees to the body.
Wulf swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese lands an uppercut.
Wulf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Wulf.
Wulf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wulf is trying to maintain a safe position but Cheese gets an underhook and turns Wulf into the cage.
Cheese pushes Wulf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Wulf misses with some punches.
Wulf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wulf. #BC#
Cheese escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cheese walks into a jab.
Wulf misses with a takedown attempt
and Cheese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheese.
Wulf shoots in but no luck this time.
Cheese scores with a sloppy right hand. Wulf should have avoided that one.
Wulf looks to throw the jab but Cheese is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
Cheese connects with a jab.
Wulf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cheese to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wulf goes for a double leg but Cheese avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cheese continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Wulf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cheese was covering up waiting for the punch and Wulf finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wulf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheese pulls Wulf in to control the position.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheese trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Parmesan Cheese dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cheese looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wulf tries to land a leg kick but Cheese saw it coming and moves away.
Cheese blocks a jab.
Wulf darts in looking for a takedown but Cheese gets double underhooks and turns Wulf into the cage.
Cheese throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cheese lands with a cross.
Wulf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Wulf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cheese regains half guard.
Wulf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cheese manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cheese can't do much from the bottom here.
Cheese tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wulf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Cheese stops Wulf from passing to mount.
Wulf is looking to take a break and control but Cheese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wulf throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wulf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheese keeps working.
Wulf throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wulf trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wulf trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wulf.
Wulf is staying tight to Cheese's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cheese manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wulf's best efforts.
Cheese is refusing to be controlled, as Wulf sits in half guard.
Wulf stalling away here and it's allowed Cheese to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Cheese keeping full guard, as Wulf tries to pass.
Wulf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wulf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cheese defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wulf.
Wulf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cheese sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parmesan Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minerva Wulf.
Wulf looks to land a left hand but Cheese moved out of range nicely.
Cheese lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wulf wants to clinch up but Cheese keeps it at a distance.
Cheese defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wulf.#T4#
Wulf dodges the punch combination from Cheese.
Parmesan Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Wulf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cheese to score with a decent uppercut.
Wulf misses with a body shot
and Cheese counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese cracks Wulf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wulf shoots in and drives through. Cheese sprawls well.
Cheese scores with a hook to the body. Wulf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wulf!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wulf manages to avoid it.
Cheese keeps the fight on the outside.
Wulf takes one to the side of the head.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wulf can do to turn this around?
Cheese throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cheese throws the kick towards the body but Wulf avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Wulf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cheese works over Wulf's head and body with a nice combination.
Cheese throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Parmesan Cheese dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Wulf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cheese counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wulf.
Cheese lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wulf throws a series of punches but Cheese moves out of range.
Wulf moves out of range as Cheese throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Cheese.
Wulf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cheese sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wulf somewhat.
Cheese dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cheese wants to land a leg kick but Wulf is out of range.
Cheese jabs at Wulf's body.
Minerva Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wulf missing with a left hand there. Cheese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wulf.
Cheese throwing a counter right hand but Wulf manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cheese lands a really nice looking cross but Wulf seems unphased.
Wulf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cheese paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wulf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cheese manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wulf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wulf doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheese circles away.
Cheese lands a nice shot that snaps Wulf's head back.
Wulf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wulf darts in trying to clinch
and Cheese counters with a nice leg kick.
Cheese moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wulf walks into a jab.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wulf.
Wulf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cheese paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minerva Wulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wulf connects with a crisp jab.
Wulf misses with a double jab
and Cheese counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese leaves Wulf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parmesan Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minerva Wulf.
Cheese turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wulf misses with a series of wild punches.
Cheese looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Parmesan Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Wulf misses.
That kick from Cheese tenderised Wulf's leg. Wulf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cheese connects with a leg kick.
Wulf throws a right and a left that Cheese avoids nicely.
Cheese throws a front kick that sends Wulf stumbling back into the cage.
Wulf has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wulf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wulf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wulf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cheese lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Wulf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cheese tries to avoid it but Wulf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cheese to the ground. Cheese escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wulf misses with the combination.
Cheese moves out of range as Wulf strikes.
Cheese scores with a punch to the head.
Cheese listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Wulf misses.
Wulf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wulf shoots for a takedown but Cheese saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cheese throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cheese lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wulf throws an overhand right that lands on Cheese's shoulder, as Cheese tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Cheese wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Cheese there.
Cheese delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Cheese finds it's way through Wulf's defenses.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wulf.
Wulf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheese thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Cheese lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wulf takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wulf shoots in for a takedown but Cheese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cheese.
Cheese tests Wulf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wulf shoots for a takedown but Cheese saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cheese connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cheese connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cheese lands with a cross.
Cheese takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wulf 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese punishes Wulf's body with a nice straight punch.
Cheese throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wulf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parmesan Cheese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A cross from Cheese lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Parmesan Cheese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cheese, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parmesan Cheese!
Our winner, Parmesan Cheese, 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:
Bots de Garra 237
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 60 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 75 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamenev sprawls well. Kamenev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toehold gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Kamenev gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Toehold
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face as Kamenev controls the position.
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.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Toehold trying to remain calm as Kamenev controls from the top position.
Toehold prevents Kamenev from improving position.
Toehold is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kamenev moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (6) vs (0) Toehold#T2#
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Kamenev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamenev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to take Toehold's back but he can't do it this time.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Toehold tries to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Toehold is holding on tight.
#T7#
Toehold is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Toehold wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T8#
Kamenev looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamenev controlling from mount. #T9#
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kamenev mounts Toehold! Really nice guard pass there!
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to take Toehold's back here but Toehold is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T11#
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Kamenev looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toehold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Toehold stops Kamenev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Toehold manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Toehold won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Toehold is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev controlling the action here.
Kamenev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (9) vs (0) Toehold
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold tries to bench press Kamenev off him but Kamenev keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev controls the position.
Kamenev'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 237
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 59 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cheese takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Schaubi manages to pull guard.
Cheese won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Schaubi working for a triangle but Cheese defends it easily.
Schaubi looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi has control of Cheese's left arm, preventing Cheese from doing any damage.
Cheese might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up. #T1#
Schaubi wants to sweep but no luck.
Schaubi looking to control but Cheese passes into half guard.
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Cheese is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Schaubi reverses the position - he's now on top in Cheese's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (0) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom. #T2#
Schaubi passes Cheese's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schaubi wants to free his trapped foot but Cheese is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schaubi stalling.
Schaubi passes into side control, despite Cheese's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (0) vs (5) Schaubi#T3#
Cheese stops Schaubi from passing to mount.
Schaubi trying to control the position but Cheese is working away.
Schaubi just content to control the position.
Cheese prevents Schaubi from improving position.
Cheese wants to control but Schaubi postures up.#T4#
Schaubi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Cheese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cheese is looking for a sweep.
Schaubi trying to control the position but Cheese is working away. #T6##SUB2#
Schaubi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cheese knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Cheese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cheese is trying to control Schaubi's posture but Schaubi avoids it. #T7#
Cheese is not content to let Schaubi control the position.
Cheese wants to control but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi controlling from side mount. #T8#
Schaubi tries to move to full mount but Cheese actually manages to regain half guard.
Cheese trying to hold on to Schaubi's head to control him but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi not doing much here.
#T9#
Cheese is not content to let Schaubi control the position.
Schaubi tries to pass to full mount but Cheese defends it.
Schaubi is trying to control. Cheese wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schaubi wants to pass to mount but Cheese is defending the position.
Schaubi controlling the action here.#T10##T11#
Cheese is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cheese has his hands clasped together around Schaubi's back. He's all about the action.
Schaubi tries to pass to full mount but Cheese defends it. #T12#
Schaubi trying to control from half guard but Cheese is working away.
Schaubi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schaubi is looking to stall here but Cheese recovers full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schaubi is stalling in the full guard.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving. #T13#
Cheese wants to hit a sweep here but Schaubi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cheese there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (0) vs (8) Schaubi
Cheese has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (0) vs (11) Schaubi
I really don't envy Cheese right now.
#T14#
Schaubi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
A lull in the action here.
Schaubi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cheese haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, with Schaubi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cheese is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Schaubi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 11 to 0.
Abu Schaubi took some time post fight to say the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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