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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HC GRAP 19
Date: May 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Hot Water!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Water looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Water clinches up with Chriss and pushes him back against the cage.
Water drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chriss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chriss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Water gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Chriss tightens his grip and picks Water up, before dumping him to the ground. Water manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Water
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Water trying to control the position.
Water tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Chriss trying to control but Water is working from the bottom.
Water is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chriss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving.
Water looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chriss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Chriss wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving. #SUB#
Chriss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chriss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Water keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss controlling from the top position.
Water controlling Chriss's posture. #T3#
Chriss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chriss's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've been informed that Water has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Water keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chriss 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. #T4#
Chriss 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.
Water keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #T5#
Water is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Chriss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Water manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chriss has Water in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Water
Chriss controls Water momentarily but Water frees himself. #T6##SUB#
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Water pushes his legs off easily.
Chriss controls Water momentarily but Water frees himself.
Chriss seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Water pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Chriss isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Water stacks Chriss on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Water! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (2) vs (5) Water
Water is looking to take a break and control but Chriss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Water working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7#
Water working away.#SUB2#
Water tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Water swings around for an armbar but Chriss sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Water's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (5) Water
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Water is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chriss controls the pace.#SUB#
Chriss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Water looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Water looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Water! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (4) vs (9) Water#T8#
Chriss tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Water goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chriss rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Water's guard! Nice work there by Chriss! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (9) Water
Chriss trying to control but Water is working from the bottom. #T9#
Water wants to sweep but no luck.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving.
Chriss 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. #T10#
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Water is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water being controlled here, momentarily.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving. #T11#
Chriss is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Chriss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Water is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Water has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (11) Water
Water passes Chriss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chriss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chriss holds on and takes a little breather.
Water pushes down on Chriss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chriss is looking to control Water's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chriss avoid being mounted?
Chriss wants to get back to full guard.
Water wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working.
Chriss keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Water is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Chriss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chriss is trying to keep Water in close.
Water must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chriss has his feet on Water's thighs here. He's pushed Water off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Water screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
RSE 73:
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Russian lands a jab to Hunter's midsection.
Russian moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Isopaa Hunter has been cut.
Russian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Russian keeps the fight on the outside.
Russian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Russian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Russian throws a right hand that misses
and Russian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russian takes one to the side of the head.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russian misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Russian.
Hunter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Russian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter scores with a shot to the body.
Russian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russian.
Hunter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Russian misses with a straight right.
Hunter is looking to counter the offense by Russian and move into the clinch.
Russian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter cracks Russian with an open hand slap.
Russian lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Russian throws a right hand that misses
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Russian counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter connects with a single shot there.
Hunter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Russian misses with a body shot
#KD#
and Hunter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Russian! Hunter lets Russian back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Russian is rocked!
Russian throws a right hand that misses
and Hunter counters with a crisp right that sends Russian to the canvas! Hunter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isopaa Hunter!
A very excited looking Isopaa Hunter 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:
C299: Lehto vs Matti III
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Garrett scores with a takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Garrett won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Garrett is working Nakamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garrett throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garrett's guard. #REVB#
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garrett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garrett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garrett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Garrett managing to control the position.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garrett keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Garrett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garrett 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.
Garrett is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrett is retaining full guard.
Nakamura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Garrett blocks nicely.
Garrett has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakamura postures up in Garrett's guard and throws a big left but Garrett blocks it.
Garrett controlling the position.
Nakamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garrett keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garrett is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tran MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garrett wants to control the position but Nakamura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Garrett gets back to full guard.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garrett can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakamura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Garrett is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nakamura drops his hands momentarily and Garrett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garrett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura lands a nice hook to Garrett's body. Garrett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garrett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakamura on the side of the head.
Garrett scores with the left hand. Nakamura knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Garrett fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Nakamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garrett doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Garrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garrett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrett.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1##CL#
Garrett has managed to clinch.
Garrett tries to work over Nakamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Garrett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakamura's hands.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Garrett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrett with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Gurizuri Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garrett swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garrett defends it well.#T2#
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garrett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura misses with a double jab
letting Garrett counter with a right hand.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrett.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garrett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakamura misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Garrett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nakamura!
Garrett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nakamura to see if he's OK.
Nakamura tries to bench press Garrett off him but Garrett keeps the position.
Garrett lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Garrett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Garrett looking to control but instead Nakamura has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Garrett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Garrett drops an elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Garrett is keen to just control but Nakamura is a slippery customer.
Garrett winds up and cracks Nakamura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garrett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nakamura regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Garrett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nakamura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nakamura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nakamura! #REVB#
Garrett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakamura's best efforts.
Nakamura scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garrett defending well though.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Garrett dodges it nicely.
Nakamura working over Garrett with some ground and pound. Garrett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garrett is controlling Nakamura's trapped leg to prevent Nakamura from advancing to side control.
Garrett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura is keen to just control but Garrett is a slippery customer.
Nakamura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garrett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bo Garrett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Garrett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakamura throws a hook but Garrett blocks it.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura swings for the body but Garrett moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Garrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett misses with an uppercut.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Garrett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nakamura!
Garrett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nakamura down.
Garrett in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nakamura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garrett's best efforts.
Nakamura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrett cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.#T1#
Garrett is in close to Nakamura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garrett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Garrett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garrett cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garrett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garrett manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Garrett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakamura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nakamura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Nakamura is putting a hurting on Garrett here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garrett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garrett is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Nakamura crashes against the mat.
Nakamura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Garrett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garrett trying to control from the bottom.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Garrett to regain full guard.
Garrett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura landing some decent shots from guard.
Garrett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Garrett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Nakamura working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Garrett keeps moving.
Garrett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrett throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Garrett avoids it easily.
Nakamura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Garrett is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gurizuri Nakamura.
I think Nakamura 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura! |
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Event:
SYN Supernova XIV
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
Burnett throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burnett sprawls and moves away.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen defending well as Burnett loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Burnett connects with a nice looking jab.
Ilmarinen cracks Burnett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burnett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burnett has his hands on Ilmarinen's head, controlling the position.
Ilmarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burnett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Ilmarinen 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.
Burnett keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Ilmarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Burnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ilmarinen distracts Burnett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burnett trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen distracts Burnett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ilmarinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burnett doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
Ilmarinen stalks Burnett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burnett's face. Burnett staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
Ilmarinen with a jab.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen darts in looking for a takedown but Burnett gets double underhooks and turns Ilmarinen into the cage.
Burnett tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Burnett.
Ilmarinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burnett misses with some punches.
A short right from Ilmarinen on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burnett.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow.
Ilmarinen tries to pull guard but Burnett holds him up against the cage and eventually Ilmarinen drops back down to his feet.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch.
Ilmarinen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ilmarinen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Burnett keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ilmarinen pushes down on Burnett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen is looking to advance position but Burnett won't allow it.
Burnett trying to control from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Burnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burnett is holding on for now.
Ilmarinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnett can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen. #T3#
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position. #SUB#
Ilmarinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Burnett dodges it nicely.
Burnett has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burnett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Ilmarinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnett felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4##SUB#
Ilmarinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ilmarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ilmarinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position.
Ilmarinen working Burnett over with strikes. #SUB#
Ilmarinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnett trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Ilmarinen finds it's way through Burnett's defenses.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ilmarinen.
Burnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilmarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ilmarinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnett is retaining full guard.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khalil Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen is working Burnett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ilmarinen is fighting to break Burnett's control of his arms but Burnett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Burnett is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the guard.
Ilmarinen is pushing down on Burnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Ilmarinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burnett has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ilmarinen connects with a nice short shot to Burnett's temple.
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
Burnett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ilmarinen moves nicely into side control.
Ilmarinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ilmarinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
Ilmarinen is trying to ground and pound but Burnett uses the momentary lack of control by Ilmarinen to regain half guard.
Burnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen.
Burnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Burnett is blocking nicely.
Ilmarinen looks to land a strike but Burnett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Burnett looking for a guillotine here but Ilmarinen defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ilmarinen, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HZN 18 Collins v Wife
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Wife throws an off balance right hand
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Wife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wife misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Wife misses with a right hand
and Collins scores with a counter punch that sends Wife to the canvas! Collins smells blood - he's punishing Wife with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wife has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Collins! Devon Collins retains his heavyweight title!
Devon Collins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1057 Hawk v Dustfinger
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Mesquita scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dismantle in his tracks.
Dismantle tries to clinch up
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
Dismantle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mesquita staying out of range there.
Dismantle swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
Dismantle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita scores with a hook.
Dismantle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mesquita connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dismantle scrambles back to his feet.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dismantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mesquita.
Dismantle lands with a nice body punch.
Dismantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dismantle swings widly with a right hand
letting Mesquita counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dismantle's guard.
Dismantle wants to stand but Mesquita is controlling the position. #T1#
Dismantle trying to control the position here.
Dismantle wants to stand but Mesquita is controlling the position.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dismantle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Dismantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dismantle controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dismantle keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dismantle keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Dismantle has wrist control.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mesquita working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dismantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dismantle is looking to stand back up but Mesquita counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dismantle.
Mesquita is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dismantle! #T3#
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dismantle is looking to escape.
Mesquita lands a nice shot to the head.
Mesquita lands with some strikes.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mesquita throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
A nice elbow there by Mesquita.
Mesquita lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dismantle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mesquita tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dismantle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dismantle tries to get out of the position.
Mesquita throws a sloppy strike and Dismantle uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Dismantle has ended up in Mesquita's guard.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle wants to get up but he can't break Mesquita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dismantle is defending well. Mesquita quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dismantle has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mesquita celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Mesquita!
Charles Mesquita is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1058 Wrecks v Zweihander
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
Rize lands with a right to the head.
Rize lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire tries a body shot but Rize blocks it.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rize.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire pushes Rize back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rize's elbow.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire presses Rize against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
McGuire misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rize.
McGuire tries to work over Rize's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rize throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize blocks an elbow strike from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rize controls the action.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rize blocking some punches.
Rize misses with some punches.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire trying to stall but Rize improves his position.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Rize. #T2#
Rize misses with a punch on the inside.
Rize stalling.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rize moves to clinch but McGuire breaks away
and McGuire counters with a huge left! Rize is in big trouble! He's backing up but McGuire isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rize from any more damage. A dominating finish by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
An out of breath Kevin McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Dean misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in and gets a takedown into Dean's guard.
Dupree Holton preventing the sweep.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton stays in close to Dean's body and controls the position.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Dupree Holton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton passes into half guard.
Dupree Holton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dupree Holton wants to take Dean's back here but Dean is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T1#
Dean is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean tries to hold on but Dupree Holton pushes him away. #SUB#
Dupree Holton looking to secure an arm triangle but Dean defends it well.
Dean is looking to improve his position but Dupree Holton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dupree Holton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dupree Holton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dupree Holton fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Dupree Holton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dupree Holton controlling from the full mount.
Dupree Holton wants to control the pace but Dean is squirming around nicely.
Dean really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Dupree Holton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dupree Holton avoids the attempt from Dean to control.
Dupree Holton controlling from the full mount.
Dupree Holton looking to control but Dean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Dupree Holton avoids the attempt from Dean to control.
Dupree Holton controlling from the full mount.
Dean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dupree Holton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupree Holton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dupree Holton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dupree Holton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dupree Holton is looking to work his way around to Dean's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dupree Holton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dean is looking to escape.
Dupree Holton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Dupree Holton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dean is looking to escape.
Dupree Holton is looking to work his way around to Dean's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dupree Holton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dean is looking to escape. #SUB#
Dupree Holton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dean has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dupree Holton's lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton is trying to control the action in half guard but Dean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dean misses with a head kick.
Dupree Holton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dupree Holton fails with the takedown.
Dupree Holton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dupree Holton manages to avoid it.
Dupree Holton dives in and grabs Dean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes down on Dupree Holton's head and hops out.
Dean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dupree Holton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dean looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dean is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dupree Holton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dean rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dupree Holton's guard! Nice work there by Dean!
Dupree Holton working a defensive guard here.
Dupree Holton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dupree Holton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dean controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dupree Holton is pulling down on Dean's head to control his posture.
Dupree Holton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dean is one step ahead there.
Dupree Holton is controlling Dean's posture.
Dean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dupree Holton is looking for a sweep. Dean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Dupree Holton is positioning himself well to prevent Dean advancing to mount.
Dean is controlling the pace.
Dupree Holton trying to hold on to Dean's head to control him but Dean postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dupree Holton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dean controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dupree Holton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dean's guard. #REVR##T4#
Dupree Holton tries to free his leg and advance position but Dean is retaining full guard.
Dean is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Dupree Holton is pushing down on Dean's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dean is fighting to maintain full guard but Dupree Holton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dupree Holton is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dean can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dupree Holton passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randall Dean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dupree Holton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dean has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dupree Holton is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dupree Holton showed some decent athleticism there.
Dupree Holton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dean is looking to control Dupree Holton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dean avoid being mounted?
Dupree Holton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dupree Holton trying to mount his opponent but Dean defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton trying to control from half guard but Dean is working away.
Dean trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Dupree Holton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dean keeps working.
Dupree Holton is looking to advance position but Dean won't allow it.
Dean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dupree Holton works his way into side control.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dean is trying to improve his position.#T2#
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.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dean, who protects the arm well.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy.
Dean wants to control but Dupree Holton postures up.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Dean is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Dupree Holton is really struggling to control Dean but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dupree Holton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dean is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dupree Holton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Dean is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Dean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dean tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Dupree Holton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Dupree Holton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dupree Holton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Dupree Holton!
A victorious DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 6 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Water goes for a takedown attempt but Hudak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hudak closes the distance and pushes Water back into the cage.
Water is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Water goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hudak prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hot Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Water drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Water is working for takedown but Hudak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hudak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hudak looking to score a takedown here. Water is defending well but Hudak drives through and ends up in Water's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Water (0) vs (2) Hudak
Hudak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Water seems keen to control Hudak's posture.
Hudak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Water pulls Hudak in to control the position. #T2#
Water keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving.
Hudak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Hudak looking to sit in guard and control but Water gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (2) vs (2) Hudak
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudak is keeping the position for now.
Hudak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hudak wants to sweep here but Water controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Water is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hudak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hudak has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (2) vs (4) Hudak
Water is pulling down on Hudak's head to control his posture.
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.
Hudak looking to sit in guard and control but Water gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (4) vs (4) Hudak
Hudak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Water stopping the sweep attempt from Hudak.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudak is retaining full guard.
Water is looking to advance position but Hudak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (4) vs (8) Hudak
Hudak looking to control but Water is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Water 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.
Water is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T6#
Hudak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Water is looking to control Hudak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Water avoid being mounted?
Hudak trying to control from half guard but Water is working away.
Hudak performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Water is staying active underneath Hudak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Water is looking to get back to full guard here but Hudak has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (4) vs (11) Hudak
Water is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hudak off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (8) vs (11) Hudak#T8##SUB#
Water working for the choke.
Hudak wants to control his opponent's hands but Water gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Hudak's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Water is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hudak turns into Water and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (8) vs (13) Hudak
Hudak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hudak stopping the sweep attempt from Water.
Hudak controlling from the top position. #T9#
Water is pulling down on Hudak's head. It's preventing any offense from Hudak, at least for the moment.
Water keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully. #T10#
Hudak stays in close to Water's body and controls the position.
Water keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Hudak preventing the sweep.
Hudak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Water seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hudak's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Let's hope that Hudak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Hudak might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Water is trying to control the position but Hudak postures up.
Water wants to sweep but no luck.
Hudak sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13##SUB#
Water looking for a guillotine here but Hudak defends easily.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Hudak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Water 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hudak wins on points by 13 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Jamal Hudak started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Cortes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thiago Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cortes closes the distance and clinches.
Kosmanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Cortes won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Cortes.
Cortes misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Cortes.
Kosmanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Our sources have told us that Cortes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov looking to stall.
Kosmanov lands with a right to the head.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.
Cortes connects with a right hand. Kosmanov shakes it off.#CL#
Cortes moves into the clinch.
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!
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kosmanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Cortes lands a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Kosmanov is trying to break the clinch but Cortes has him pressed against the cage.
Cortes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov tries to circle away but Cortes has him pinned against the cage.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Cortes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kosmanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortes with a body shot.
Cortes tries to bum rush Kosmanov with a series of wild strikes but Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortes throws out a powerful jab.
Cortes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Cortes.
Kosmanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Kosmanov tries to bum rush Cortes with a series of wild strikes but Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortes misses with a kick to the body
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Cortes is rocked!
Cortes checks the leg kick.
Kosmanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kosmanov. That did some damage!
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kosmanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes blocks a jab.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cortes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortes moves to clinch but Kosmanov breaks away
and Kosmanov counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Cortes scores with a sloppy right hand. Kosmanov should have avoided that one.
A combination from Cortes does no damage.
Cortes misses with a body shot
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortes throws a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kosmanov stuns Cortes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Cortes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kosmanov's sensitive parts.
Cortes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cortes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosmanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Cortes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Cortes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov connects with a crisp jab.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes wants to clinch
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Kosmanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortes. Cortes obviously looking to wear him down.
Cortes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cortes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kosmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Cortes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cortes cracks Kosmanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Cortes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kosmanov has knocked Cortes down with a huge combo! Kosmanov steps away and waves a wobbly Cortes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kosmanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kosmanov misses with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Cortes.
Cortes slips a jab from Kosmanov.#CL#
Cortes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Kosmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortes controls his hands.
Kosmanov pushes Cortes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.
Cortes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Cortes throws a one two combo.
Cortes lands a jab to the head.
Thiago Cortes is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes lands with a good body shot.
Kosmanov throws a chopping leg kick but Cortes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cortes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Cortes darts in and clinches Kosmanov up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortes digs a right hand underneath Kosmanov's ribcage. Kosmanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cortes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cortes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cortes misses with some punches.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kosmanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov wants to break free but Cortes has control.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kosmanov tries to stall but Cortes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cortes gets through Kosmanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov. #T3#
Cortes blocking some punches.
Kosmanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Kosmanov looking to stall.
Cortes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosmanov's efforts to push away.
Kosmanov is trying to push Cortes away but Cortes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
A hook to the body from Cortes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cortes is keeping busy.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov digs a right hand underneath Cortes's ribcage. Cortes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov digs a right hand into Cortes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cortes's gas tank.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosmanov's efforts to push away.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosmanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
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!
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kosmanov wants to stall.
Kosmanov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cortes has denied him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thiago Cortes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cortes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cortes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
It looked like Cortes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortes lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortes counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.#CL#
Cortes takes the fight into the clinch.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov is pushing Cortes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cortes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Cortes.
Cortes connects with a knee to the head.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov is trying to push Cortes away but Cortes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kosmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Cortes prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
A body shot lands from Cortes.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov wants to break free but Cortes has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Kosmanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Cortes has double underhooks. #T2#
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Kosmanov trying to stall but Cortes improves his position.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kosmanov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov tries a body shot but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortess head.
Kosmanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cortes lands a nice knee to the body.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortes landing knees to the head.
Cortes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cortes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Cortes works on Kosmanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but instead, Cortes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kosmanov into the cage.#BC2#
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cortes.
Cortes misses with a few strikes there.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely.
Cortes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cortes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortes.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kosmanov back to the cage. Cortes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cortes scores with a hook to the body. Kosmanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cortes scores with a nice head shot.
Cortes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Cortes
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortes lands with a nice body punch.
Cortes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Cortes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Cortes!
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Cortes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Sinclair is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knox.
Sinclair throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sinclair throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Sinclair takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Sinclair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox clobbers Sinclair with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sinclair misses with the combination.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Sinclair has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinclair cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sinclair with a nice cross.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sinclair.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sinclair walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Sinclair moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Sinclair lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Sinclair misses.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Porthos Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Sinclair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sinclair momentarily.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sinclair throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Sinclair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Sinclair thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Sinclair jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinclair just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinclair looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Sinclair throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sinclair shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sinclair scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Knox closes the distance and pushes Sinclair back into the cage.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Sinclair is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sinclair has his back to the cage.
Sinclair tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Sinclair presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Sinclair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Knox misses with a looping left.
Sinclair is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox punishes Sinclair's body with a nice straight punch.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Sinclair 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Sinclair makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sinclair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Sinclair misses with a two punch combination.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!
Sinclair slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.
Sinclair slips a jab from Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinclair works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Sinclair.#T4#
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Knox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sinclair, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Knox.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Sinclair manages to pull guard.
Knox won't allow Sinclair to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair wants to improve his position but instead Knox has moved into half guard.
Knox is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sinclair preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sinclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sinclair on the side of the head.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sinclair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sinclair missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sinclair throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Sinclair misses the shot to the body.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinclair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox slips a straight right by Sinclair.#CL#
Knox pushes Sinclair up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox misses with some punches.
#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sinclair's head.
Knox misses with a low kick.
And Sinclair responds with a good body kick, but Knox manages to step out the way in time.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Sinclair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Sinclair slips a straight right by Knox.#T1#
A nice combination there by Knox.
#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sinclair lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Sinclair seems unphased.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sinclair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sinclair keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinclair can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sinclair.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.#T2#
Sinclair takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox tests Sinclair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sinclair - that will leave a mark!
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Sinclair moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Sinclair digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Sinclair takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Sinclair circles away.
Sinclair on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox throws a series of punches but Sinclair avoids them all with ease.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sinclair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sinclair has time to react.#T3#
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Knox.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sinclair. Knox shrugs it off though.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Sinclair pushes him off.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Sinclair throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.
Sinclair moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knox backs up against the cage.
#T4#
Knox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sinclair back to the cage. Knox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sinclair. That's going to slow Knox down.
A big right from Sinclair misses.
Knox jabs at Sinclair's body.
Sinclair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox wants to clinch up but Sinclair keeps it at a distance.
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Sinclair is trying to counter with his kicks.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinclair swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Knox catches Sinclair right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinclair. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinclair misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinclair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox swings for the body but Sinclair moves out of range.
Knox tries to clinch up but Sinclair circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinclair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Sinclair.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox throws a series of punches but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sinclair lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
Sinclair is looking to land body kicks.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Sinclair moved out of range.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sinclair throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Sinclair misses with a kick to the body.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sinclair with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sinclair misses the target.
A punch combination from Knox misses. #T1#
Sinclair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Good leg kick by Sinclair.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knox.
Sinclair misses with a body kick.
Sinclair throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Sinclair moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sinclair looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sinclair. That one must have hurt.
Sinclair looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox slips under a jab from Sinclair.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Sinclair dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinclair staying out of range there.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Sinclair throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sinclair counters with a right hand to the body.
Sinclair thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knox if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Sinclair connects with a high kick.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sinclair throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Sinclair misses the target.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinclair misses the jab.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Sinclair - just one landing.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Sinclair throws a body kick that misses.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Sinclair is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sinclair misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox lands a jab.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3##CL#
Knox closes the distance and pushes Sinclair back into the cage.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Sinclair is controlling him.
Sinclair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Knox is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sinclair is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Knox to the mat. Knox regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Knox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sinclair is controlling him.
Sinclair passes Knox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sinclair prevents Knox from standing back up.
Sinclair missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knox has hold of Sinclair's hands but Sinclair slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Sinclair looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Sinclair there.
Knox is trying to stand up here but Sinclair is controlling him well.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sinclair is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sinclair trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Sinclair lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Itchy Sinclair.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Porthos Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Anudo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thorsby's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thorsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thorsby pulls Anudo in close to his closed guard and prevents Anudo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Thorsby keeps moving.
Thorsby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anudo is keeping the position for now.
Anudo 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.#SUB#
Anudo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thorsby should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Anudo has tightened it up now! Thorsby should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mac Anudo!
A very excited looking Mac Anudo 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:
GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Valentine takes the fight into the clinch.
Lankinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lankinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valentine up against the cage.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine. #T1##TD#
Valentine works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Valentine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lankinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valentine has Lankinen in his guard.#REVB#
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lankinen is aware though and is defending well.
Lankinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Lankinen controlling him for the moment.
Lankinen looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Lankinen pushes his legs off easily.
Lankinen wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Lankinen throwing strikes but missing.
Lankinen lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lankinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Lankinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lankinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lankinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lankinen won't allow Valentine to sweep him here. #SUB#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lankinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lankinen with a nice head shot there.
Lankinen scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lankinen defends well.
Lankinen trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Lankinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lankinen has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted.
Lankinen looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Valentine postures up in Lankinen's guard and throws a big left but Lankinen blocks it.
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Lankinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Valentine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lankinen's guard. #REVR#
Valentine trying to control but Lankinen is working from the bottom.
Valentine prevents Lankinen from getting back to his feet.
Lankinen keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Valentine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Lankinen as Valentine shoots in.
Lankinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lankinen misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lankinen throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine digs a good hook to Lankinen's body.
Valentine takes a swing at Lankinen's ribcage but misses.
Lankinen throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.#T1#
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Valentine avoids it with no problem.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Lankinen moves out of range easily.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that Lankinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lankinen throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Lankinen cracks Valentine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentine moves out of range as Lankinen strikes.
Lankinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lankinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lankinen's sensitive parts.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nova Lankinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lankinen misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lankinen, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen scores with a nice head shot.
Lankinen throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine is looking to land body kicks.
Lou Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankinen throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Good shot there by Valentine.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
Valentine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Lankinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lankinen misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lankinen catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine throws a series of strikes that have Lankinen backpedaling.
Lankinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.#T4#
A jab from Lankinen misses. #KD#
Valentine cracks Lankinen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Valentine has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lankinen to stand back up!#ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankinen throws a right and a left that Valentine avoids nicely.
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lankinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Lankinen cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valentine lands a front kick.
Valentine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Lankinen.
Lankinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentine's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Valentine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Valentine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lankinen counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lankinen's sensitive parts.
Valentine cracks Lankinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Valentine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lankinen is just riding it out for now. Valentine eventually gives up the hold.
Lankinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Valentine not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Lankinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Valentine.
#SUB#
Valentine is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Lankinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentine is keen to just control but Lankinen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Lankinen is defending well.
#SUB#
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lankinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine. #SUB#
Valentine wants to work for an arm triangle but Lankinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Lankinen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Lankinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage.
Valentine throwing shots but Lankinen is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Valentine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lankinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentine's back!
Nova Lankinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lankinen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Valentine. #T4#
Lankinen has the hooks in. Valentine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lankinen landing with strikes.
I really don't envy Valentine right now.
Valentine is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Lankinen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Valentine tries to escape but Lankinen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lou Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine wants to control his opponent's hands but Lankinen gets his hands free.
Lou Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine rolls, trying to escape but Lankinen keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Valentine is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lankinen gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentine is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentine 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Valentine!
A victorious Lou Valentine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
Deer Hunter had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 149.4, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Sun Lutang was cancelled. |
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Event:
DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Rahamies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krenakore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rahamies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krenakore.
Rahamies throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rahamies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krenakore checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rahamies.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut. Rahamies saw that one coming.
Good work by Krenakore as he checks the leg kick.
Krenakore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahamies connects with a solid leg kick.
Rahamies cracks Krenakore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahamies is just out of range.
Krenakore slips under a jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses.
Krenakore slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies cracks Krenakore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rahamies lands a head shot.
Rahamies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Krenakore. That snapped Rahamies's head back.
Krenakore moves out of range as Rahamies throws a body kick.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body
and Krenakore counters with a straight right hand.
Rahamies jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1##CL2#
Rahamies has Krenakore up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Krenakore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Rahamies moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rahamies.
Rahamies has Krenakore pressed against the cage, preventing Krenakore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Rahamies fails to land.
Rahamies tries to work over Krenakore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahamies tries a body shot but Krenakore blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Rahamies fails to land.
Rahamies can't find room to land a body shot as Krenakore controls the action.
#BC#
Krenakore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krenakore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krenakore misses with a looping left.
Rahamies appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rahamies throws a series of punches but Krenakore moves out of range.
Krenakore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Krenakore slips under a jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies is looking to clinch but Krenakore is avoiding it.
Krenakore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies throws a push kick but Krenakore slaps the foot to one side.
Rahamies looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rahamies scores with a kick to the body.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahamies moves away.
Rahamies connects with a body shot.
Rahamies will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rahamies throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Krenakore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krenakore misses with a looping right.
Rahamies finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rahamies avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Krenakore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahamies 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.
Rahamies doesn't manage to clinch there - Krenakore circles away.
Krenakore is looking to counter punch.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Rahamies misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krenakore misses with a body shot.
Rahamies goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Krenakore.
Rahamies tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rahamies connects with a looping right hand.
Rahamies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krenakore moves out of range as Rahamies throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Krenakore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krenakore misses with a straight left.
Rahamies staying out of range there.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a leg kick that misses.
Krenakore looks to throw the jab but Rahamies is out of range.
Krenakore takes a swing at Rahamies's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Rahamies misses
and Krenakore counters with a nice uppercut.
Krenakore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rahamies throws a head kick but Krenakore moves out of range.
Rahamies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rahamies avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
#T4#
Jab by Krenakore.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies throws a leg kick that misses.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krenakore.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Krenakore moves away and avoids it.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
Rahamies throws a jab when Krenakore was well out of range.
Rahamies slips a jab from Krenakore.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahamies, as that shot connected.
Rahamies throws a body kick that misses.
Krenakore misses with a body shot.
Rahamies with the inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rahamies - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies misses with a right hand
and Krenakore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krenakore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahamies.
Krenakore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahamies throws a lazy right hand but Krenakore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilari Rahamies dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rahamies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krenakore throws out the jab.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krenakore misses the shot to the body.
Rahamies swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krenakore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krenakore misses with a straight left.
Krenakore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Krenakore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krenakore just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies throws a wild body kick that Krenakore sees coming a mile off.
Krenakore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahamies.
Rahamies scores with a jab.
Krenakore thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahamies tries to clinch but Krenakore moves out of range.
Rahamies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies lands a jab to the head.
Rahamies lands a leg kick that knocks Krenakore off balance momentarily.
Krenakore throws the left hand but Rahamies avoids the punch easily.
Krenakore throws an overhand right that lands on Rahamies's shoulder, as Rahamies tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Rahamies is looking to slow Krenakore down with leg kicks.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut. Krenakore saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahamies.
Krenakore throws a nice looking combination but Rahamies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahamies darts in trying to clinch
letting Krenakore counter with a right hand.
Krenakore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rahamies.
Krenakore with a jab.
Rahamies throws a big shot that misses.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Rahamies's head but Rahamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahamies wants to counter the offense by Krenakore and move into the clinch position.
Rahamies throws a leg kick which misses Krenakore's front leg but catches the back leg as Krenakore tries to avoid it.
Krenakore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krenakore loads up on a big right hand but Rahamies slips the punch.
Krenakore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahamies misses with a leg kick.
Rahamies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahamies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rahamies connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Rahamies.
Rahamies scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahamies.
Krenakore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rahamies. That one must have hurt.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Rahamies's head but Rahamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Rahamies misses.
A quick step to the side and Krenakore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Rahamies does it's job there.
A jab from Krenakore misses.
Krenakore sets himself, and Rahamies steps forward looking for the clinch! Krenakore avoids it this time.
Krenakore lands with a cross.
Krenakore defending well as Rahamies loads up on a big left hand.
Krenakore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krenakore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenakore.
No joy there for Rahamies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Rahamies. That snapped Krenakore's head back.
Krenakore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Krenakore defending well as Rahamies loads up on a big left hand.
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Krenakore checks a low kick from Rahamies.
Krenakore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krenakore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Krenakore misses the target.
Krenakore misses with a hook. Rahamies ducked under it nicely.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahamies throws a jab when Krenakore was well out of range.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahamies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krenakore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Krenakore scores with a four punch combination!
Rahamies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut. Krenakore saw that one coming.
Good work by Krenakore as he checks the leg kick.
Rahamies cracks Krenakore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Krenakore as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Krenakore misses the target.
Rahamies throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahamies moves out of range as Krenakore strikes.
Krenakore sets himself, and Rahamies steps forward looking for the clinch! Krenakore avoids it this time.#T4#
Krenakore misses with a straight right.
Donk. Rahamies catches Krenakore right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Rahamies.
Rahamies motions for Krenakore to come forward. Rahamies throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahamies. Krenakore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krenakore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Krenakore misses.
Krenakore lands a slapping body shot.
Rahamies avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Krenakore misses with a hook. Rahamies ducked under it nicely.
Rahamies goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rahamies misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rahamies fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krenakore is out of range.
Krenakore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krenakore just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Rahamies moves into the clinch.
Rahamies working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahamies.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ilari Rahamies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rahamies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rahamies throws a leg kick that is checked
and Krenakore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rahamies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahamies is just out of range.
Rahamies replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Krenakore blocks it well.
Krenakore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rahamies.
Rahamies lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahamies misses with a low kick as Krenakore jumps back.
Krenakore slips a jab from Rahamies.
Krenakore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krenakore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab.
Rahamies scores with a shot to the body.
Rahamies scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Krenakore misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Krenakore misses the target.
Krenakore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rahamies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahamies misses with a hook. Krenakore ducked under it nicely. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahamies darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krenakore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krenakore sets himself, and Rahamies steps forward looking for the clinch! Krenakore avoids it this time.
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Rahamies moved out of range.
Rahamies appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rahamies misses with a hook
letting Krenakore counter with a right hand.
Rahamies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Rahamies.
Rahamies darts in trying to clinch
and Krenakore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahamies shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krenakore throws the left hand but Rahamies avoids the punch easily.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Krenakore misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Krenakore there.
Rahamies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krenakore avoids the head kick by Rahamies.
Krenakore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mengrire Krenakore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahamies fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krenakore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krenakore cracks Rahamies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krenakore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rahamies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Rahamies.
Rahamies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krenakore lands a lovely overhand right.
Krenakore throws out a loose jab but Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahamies wants to counter with a clinch but Krenakore pushes him away.
Krenakore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rahamies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rahamies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahamies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Rahamies moved out of range nicely.
Rahamies throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rahamies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
A cross from Krenakore lands.#ROC#Rahamies is rocked!
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
Rahamies is still on wobbly legs! Can Krenakore finish him?
Krenakore misses the jab.
Rahamies seems to have recovered his senses.
Krenakore throws an overhand right that lands on Rahamies's shoulder, as Rahamies tries to avoid the shot.
Rahamies thumps Krenakore with a low kick.
Krenakore tries to move into range but Rahamies moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahamies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krenakore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krenakore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Krenakore.
Krenakore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rahamies.
Rahamies has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krenakore throws a big shot that misses.
Rahamies throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krenakore.
Rahamies lands a right hook to the body.
Rahamies lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krenakore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Krenakore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rahamies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krenakore throws a looping overhand right but Rahamies ducks down to avoid it.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krenakore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krenakore misses the shot to the body.
Krenakore misses with a wild combination.
Rahamies is looking to slow Krenakore down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahamies. That's going to slow Krenakore down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rahamies. Krenakore shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rahamies.
Krenakore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rahamies can pounce on him.
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 Mengrire Krenakore.
Well Rahamies 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilari Rahamies!
Ilari Rahamies 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:
HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
A head kick misses from Durant.
Durant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durant clobbers Cartwright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Durant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Durant.
Durant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Conrad Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Durant is working Cartwright over against the cage.
Cartwright takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durant taking a breather.
Durant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durant lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Cartwright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright is trying to push Durant away but Durant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Durant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durant has him pressed against the cage.
Durant connects with a knee to the head.
Durant pushes Cartwright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durant scores with a hook to the body.
Durant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durant lands with a light punch inside.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike.
Durant slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant.
Durant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
Durant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durant gets through Cartwright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durant stalling the fight.
#T2#
Durant lands a right hand.
Durant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cartwright throws a head punch that misses.
Durant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#KD2#
Durant drops Cartwright with a big knee straight up the middle! Cartwright is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
BAM! Durant delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cartwright like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Davonte Durant!
An out of breath Davonte Durant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Conrad Cartwright was interviewed post fight and said 'The Cartwright Curse strikes again! The Powers that be just won't allow it apparently.'. |
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HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Harvey tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harvey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Harvey.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harvey throws out the jab.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harvey defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from Harvey as Wallace shoots in.
Harvey slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wallace back to the cage. Harvey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Harvey misses.
Harvey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Wallace tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harvey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harvey wants it to stay on the feet.
Harvey scores with a nice head shot.
Wallace darts in looking for a takedown but Harvey gets double underhooks and turns Wallace into the cage.
Harvey digs a right hand into Wallace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wallace's gas tank.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Harvey lands with a short shot to the head.
Harvey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harvey lands a shoulder strike.
Harvey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harvey.
Harvey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wallace.
Harvey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallaces head.
Harvey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harvey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harvey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alec Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harvey connects with the punch.
Harvey thuds his right hand into Wallace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Wallace shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Harvey trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Harvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Wallace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wallace wants to work for an arm triangle but Harvey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harvey keeps working.
Wallace wants to free his trapped foot but Harvey is holding on for dear life with his legs. #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.
Wallace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wallace is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey is looking to control Wallace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harvey avoid being mounted?
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harvey is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Harvey trying to control here.
Harvey has hold of Wallace's hands but Wallace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Harvey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wallace slips a jab from Harvey.
Wallace shoots and misses
and Harvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alec Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey staying out of range there.
Harvey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harvey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wallace's hands.
Harvey lands a jab-cross combination.
Harvey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Harvey, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes Harvey against the cage but Harvey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harvey connects with a nice looking jab.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Harvey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Harvey coming out on top.
Harvey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
Harvey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harvey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace dives in and grabs Harvey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harvey pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.#T1#
Wallace tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harvey throws out a counter right but Wallace avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch lands to the side of Wallace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wallace moves forwards but Harvey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Harvey.
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harvey lands with an overhand left.
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harvey counters with a stiff right hand.
Harvey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wallace takes one to the side of the head.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Harvey sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wallace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A right-left combo lands from Harvey.
A jab from Harvey finds it's way through Wallace's defenses. #T2#
Harvey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harvey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alec Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harvey lands with an uppercut that bounces Wallace off the cage and back into range.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harvey but Harvey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wallace misses with a takedown
enabling Harvey to counter with a crisp jab.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harvey! But no joy.
Wallace walks into a stiff left hand from Harvey.
Danga de danga de dang - Harvey scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot lands for Harvey.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harvey throws a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Harvey both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Wallace is rocked!
Harvey 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.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Harvey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wallace back to the cage. Harvey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Harvey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wallace in his tracks.
Harvey closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Wallace! Harvey dives in looking to finish! Wallace is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alec Harvey!
A victorious Alec Harvey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1055 River v Hanson
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saetang throws a series of punches but Christie moves out of range.
Christie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christie misses with a hook
and Saetang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Christie moves out of range easily.
Saetang throws out a leg kick but Christie moves out of range and Saetang only half commits.
Saetang takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
Saetang defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saetang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Christie moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Christie takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saetang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saetang is looking to break free of the clinch but Christie has double underhooks.
Saetang is trying to break free.
Saetang tries to circle away but Christie has him pinned against the cage.
Saetang wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Saetang tries to break free but Christie pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saetang up against the cage.
Christie lands an uppercut.
Saetang is trying to force a seperation but Christie has the dominant position.
Christie has Saetang pressed against the cage, preventing Saetang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Christie tightens his grip and picks Saetang up, before dumping him to the ground. Saetang manages to land in guard.
Christie trying to control but Saetang is working from the bottom.
Saetang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christie.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Christie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Christie is in close to Saetang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christie is looking to work some ground and pound but Saetang has wrist control.
Christie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Saetang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saetang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christie throws a strike but Saetang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Saetang trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Saetang throwing strikes from guard but Christie blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie seems keen to control Saetang's posture.
Christie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saetang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christie is keeping the position for now.
Saetang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Saetang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saetang being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christie blocks a head kick by Saetang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christie! But no joy.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saetang throws a hook but Christie blocks it.
Christie lands with an uppercut that bounces Saetang off the cage and back into range.
Kittisak Saetang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Saetang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saetang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Christie. That snapped Saetang's head back.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Saetang.
Saetang throws a big shot that misses.
Saetang throws a body shot but no joy.
Saetang throws a head kick but Christie moves out of range.
#CL2#
Christie moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Saetang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Saetang manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Christie closes the distance and clinches.
Saetang can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Christie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Saetang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Saetang is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can Saetang hold on?! Christie is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kittisak Saetang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Christie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saetang throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Christie counters with a single leg into guard. Saetang didn't expect that.
Christie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saetang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christie.
Christie throws a big elbow that misses.
Christie is looking to work some ground and pound but Saetang has wrist control.
Christie throws an elbow that misses. Saetang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christie's guard. Nice move by Saetang!#REVR#
Christie looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang stopping the sweep attempt from Christie.
Christie pulls Saetang in to control the position.
Christie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saetang trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Christie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saetang.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saetang trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Christie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saetang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saetang wants to get back to striking at distance but Christie won't allow it.
Saetang wants to get back to striking at distance but Christie won't allow it.
Saetang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saetang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christie has him pressed against the cage.
Saetang is trying to push Christie away but Christie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kittisak Saetang is winning the standup battle so far.
Saetang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Saetang's head but Saetang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Saetang does no damage. #CL2#
Christie pushes Saetang up against the cage in a clinch.
Christie throws a punch but it's blocked by Saetang. #BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christie lands a glancing blow to the side of Saetang's head.
Christie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Saetang saw that one coming.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saetang!
Saetang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saetang momentarily.
Christie scores with a jab.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Saetang moved out of range.
Saetang misses with a head kick.
Saetang throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saetang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saetang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Christie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christie prevents Saetang from breaking the clinch.
Saetang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saetang's efforts to push away.
Christie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saetang backwards. #BC#
Saetang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kittisak Saetang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Christie blocks a head kick by Saetang.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saetang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie 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.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but Saetang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christie.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
Christie looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Christie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saetang is not content to let Christie control the position.
Christie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saetang to see if he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Christie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Christie.#CL2#
Christie closes the distance and pushes Saetang back into the cage.
Saetang is looking to break free of the clinch but Christie has double underhooks.
Saetang is trying to break the clinch but Christie is controlling him.
Christie is working for takedown but Saetang is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Saetang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christie keeps control of Saetang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Christie prevents Saetang from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Saetang breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saetang.
Christie defending well as Saetang loads up on a big left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saetang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christie - the referee stops the clock and Saetang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christie. Saetang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saetang connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Steven Christie has been cut.
Saetang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Saetang misses.
Christie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Christie lands a jab.
Saetang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Christie blocks a head kick by Saetang.
Christie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Saetang's head but Saetang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saetang is looking for a counter combo.
Saetang lands a jab-cross combination.
Saetang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target. #CL2#
Christie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Saetang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christie is looking to clinch.
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.
Christie avoids the head kick by Saetang.
#T2#
Christie lands with a straight right. Saetang didn't see that one coming.
Saetang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Saetang.
A punch lands to the side of Saetang 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Saetang is rocked!
Christie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Saetang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saetang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christie rattles Saetang with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Saetang tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Christie dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Saetang stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie 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:
BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Kowalski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kowalski scores with a jab. Smithers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smithers moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalski lands with a shot to the body.
Kowalski dodges the punch combination from Smithers.
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
Smithers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalski at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Kowalski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smithers doesn't seem phased though.
Smithers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kowalski lands a jab to Smithers's midsection.
Smithers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalski doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Smithers walks into a straight right hand from Kowalski.
The fighters circling - Smithers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smithers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kowalski looks to land a right hand but Smithers moved out of range.
Smithers lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Peter Kowalski has been cut.
Smithers misses with a looping right.
And Kowalski tries to counter it with a takedown but Smithers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smithers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Smithers misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kowalski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kowalski.
Smithers controlling the position.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalski trying to control but Smithers is working from the bottom.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smithers is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kowalski wants to control but Smithers passes easily into half guard.
Kowalski is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Smithers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kowalski moves into full guard.
Kowalski trying to control the position.
Smithers trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Smithers wants to stand but Kowalski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kowalski managing to control the position. #T3#
Kowalski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smithers controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smithers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kowalski's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smithers drops his hands momentarily and Kowalski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithers.
A big right from Kowalski misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smithers slips a straight right by Kowalski.
Donk. Kowalski catches Smithers right on the button with a cross.
Smithers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smithers ducks under a wild hook from Kowalski.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Smithers moved out of range nicely.
Smithers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smithers throws a right and a left that Kowalski avoids nicely.
Smithers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kowalski cracks a nice hook into Smithers's ribs.
Kowalski throws out a loose jab but Smithers uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Smithers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalski doesn't seem phased though.
Smithers misses with a body shot.
Smithers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski feints the counter takedown.
Kowalski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithers.
It looked like Smithers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.#T5#
A jab lands there for Kowalski.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers defending well as Kowalski loads up on a big left hand.
Smithers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Kowalski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smithers defends it well.
Kowalski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalski's shoulder, as Kowalski tries to avoid the shot.
Smithers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Smithers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smithers is looking to counter punch.
Kowalski misses the jab.
Kowalski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kowalski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kowalski 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.
Smithers cracks Kowalski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smithers on the side of the head.
Kowalski misses with a straight left.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski swings for the body but Smithers moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Kowalski loads up on a big right hand but Smithers slips the punch.
Kowalski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smithers throws the kick towards the body but Kowalski avoids it.
Smithers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kowalski momentarily.
Kowalski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smithers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smithers loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.#KD#
Smithers lands a big uppercut and Kowalski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kowalski looks OK. Smithers waves Kowalski back to his feet!#ROC#Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski loads up on a big right hand but Smithers slips the punch.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Smithers finish him?
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Smithers throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Smithers cracks Kowalski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Kowalski falls to his knees and Smithers doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers retains his heavyweight title!
Carlton Smithers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 5 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ty Wong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Water gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Water wants a takedown.
Water is trying to drag Wong to the mat but Wong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hot Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Water is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Water pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Water clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water is working for takedown but Wong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Water has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Water is looking for a takedown.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Water moves into the clinch successfully.
Water tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Water is looking to take this one to the mat.
Water tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wong gets underhooks to prevent Water's takedown attempt.
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wong after a bit of a struggle.
Water is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wong pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Wong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Water.
Water is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wong is trying to drag Water to the mat but Water just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water can't get the takedown.
Water goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wong prevents it.
Water stops a takedown attempt from Wong.
Water wants a takedown.
Wong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Water gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Water drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Water prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Water drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wong gets underhooks to prevent Water's takedown attempt.
Water is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wong is defending well.
Wong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Water pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hot Water is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Water closes the distance and pushes Wong back into the cage.#T4#
Water is working for takedown but Wong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Water drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Water wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wong is trying to drag Water to the mat but Water just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Water has Wong up against the cage in a clinch.
#T5#
Water looking for a takedown.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Water rushes Wong and presses him up against the cage.#T6#
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Water tries to clinch but Wong moves out of range.
Wong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Water defends it well.#CL#
Water clinches.
Water wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wong tries for a takedown but Water manages to get underhooks.
Water tries for a takedown. No joy.
Water is trying to drag Wong to the mat but Wong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wong after a bit of a struggle.
Water tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T7##TD2#
Wong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Water (0) vs (4) Wong
Water seems a little lost for a moment, as Wong dominates the positioning.
Water is trying to control Wong's posture but Wong avoids it.
Wong in the domination position with Water hanging on.
Water is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Water is not content to let Wong control the position.
You can see the frustration on Water's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Water's legs. #T9#
Wong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wong trying to control the position but Water is working away.
Wong tries to move to mount but Water blocks the move with his legs. #T10#
Water looking for a sweep but Wong has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Water (0) vs (6) Wong
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Water is looking to improve his position but Wong isn't that keen on the idea.
Water tries to hold on but Wong postures up.
Wong content just to control the position here. #T11#
Water tries to lock up and control but Wong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Water is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wong content just to control the position here.
It looks like Wong might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Water tries to reverse the position but Wong maintains control.
Water sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wong trying to pass the guard but Water defending well.
Water gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Wong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Water is trying to keep Wong in close.
#T14#
Water pulls Wong in close to prevent any damage.
Wong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Water not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wong wins on points by 6 to 0.
After the big win, Ty Wong made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turnik slips under a jab from Chai.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chai.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Turnik counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Turnik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chai counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turnik missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turnik connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Turnik.
Turnik missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Turnik throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turnik.
Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Turnik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Chai misses.
Chai slips a straight right by Turnik.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai cracks Turnik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Turnik throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnik.
Turnik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik.
Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turnik 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.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Turnik moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Chai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turnik lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Turnik missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai slips a straight right by Turnik.
Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnik throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more.
Turnik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Turnik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai connects with a jab.
Turnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Turnik works the jab nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turnik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turnik slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnik misses with the combination.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot.
Bronze Bomber Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnik. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Turnik throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Turnik misses with a double jab.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Turnik moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Turnik misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Turnik moved out of range nicely.
Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai throws the left hand but Turnik avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Turnik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turnik's head.
Chai defending well as Turnik loads up on a big left hand.
Turnik cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnik with a hook.
Turnik moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Chai misses.
Turnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnik misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai avoids the body shot from Turnik.
A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Chai. #T2#
Chai punishes Turnik's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnik misses with a looping left.
Turnik misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Turnik misses.
Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnik misses with an uppercut.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai slips a straight right by Turnik.
Turnik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turnik connects with a crisp jab.
Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turnik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turnik throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Turnik slips a straight right by Chai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnik! But no joy.
Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Turnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnik throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boban Turnik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Turnik.
Turnik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A leg kick checked by Turnik.
Turnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai slips a straight right by Turnik.
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turnik. Turnik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chai tries a low kick but Turnik avoids it.
Turnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turnik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnik.
Turnik misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Turnik tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#The cut above Boban Turnik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Turnik scores with a nice head shot.
Turnik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Turnik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turnik misses with a straight left.
Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Turnik throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chai connects with the punch.
Turnik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot.
Turnik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turnik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Turnik counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#Boban Turnik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnik.
Turnik on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai slips a jab from Turnik.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik.
Turnik checks a low kick from Chai.
Turnik's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Turnik.
Chai misses with a hook. Turnik ducked under it nicely.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Chai lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boban Turnik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bronze Bomber Chai!
Bronze Bomber Chai retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Bronze Bomber Chai 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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