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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FCL - 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jefferson throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West scores with a hook.
West slips under a jab.
Jefferson moves out of range as West throws a body kick.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West leaves Jefferson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jefferson connects with a looping right hand.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jefferson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Jefferson - just one landing.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jefferson has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by West.
Jefferson moves out of range of the body kick from West.
West misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson darts in looking for a takedown but West gets double underhooks and turns Jefferson into the cage. #T1#
West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jeffersons head. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
West tries to land a front kick but Jefferson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
West has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab from West misses.
West misses with a body punch
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
Some wild striking there from Jefferson.
West lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson is looking to counter punch.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
West takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
Jefferson drops West with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jefferson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javon Jefferson! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1059 Robson v Hoddle
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Reemer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonal was well out of range. Poor timing from Reemer.
Nice shot by Reemer.#CUT#It looks like Brabus Tonal has been cut.
Reemer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reemer cracks Tonal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonal throws a lazy right hand but Reemer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonal misses with a straight right.
Reemer shoots for a takedown but Tonal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reemer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tonal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reemer somewhat.
Reemer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tonal is fending him off so far but Reemer persists. Nope, Tonal circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hole Reemer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reemer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tonal is fending him off so far but Reemer persists. Nope, Tonal circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonal, as that shot connected.
Tonal throws a body shot but no joy.
Reemer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Tonal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonal.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tonal - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reemer.
Reemer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Reemer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonal.
Reemer fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Reemer scores with a takedown into Tonal's guard.
Reemer trying to control but Tonal is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tonal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reemer's guard. #REVB#
Reemer trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reemer has a closed guard, preventing Tonal from standing up.
Tonal looking to pass the guard.
Tonal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tonal stopping the sweep attempt from Reemer.
Tonal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reemer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tonal. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonal trying to control but Reemer is working from the bottom.
Reemer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reemer 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.
Tonal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reemer slips a jab from Tonal.
Tonal throws the left hand but Reemer avoids the punch easily.
Tonal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tonal with a jab.
Reemer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been told by Reemer's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tonal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reemer blocks a jab.
Reemer throws an overhand right that lands on Tonal's shoulder, as Tonal tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Reemer throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tonal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tonal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reemer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tonal cracks Reemer with a good jab.
Reemer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tonal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reemer somewhat.
Tonal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Reemer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tonal 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.
Reemer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tonal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Reemer is looking to take a break and control but Tonal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonal is trying to control Reemer's posture but Reemer avoids it.
Reemer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tonal is trying to buck Reemer off.#T4#
Tonal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reemer connects with a decent elbow.
Reemer scores with punches from side control.
Tonal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reemer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reemer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tonal wants to get back to full guard.
Reemer slips a nice elbow through Tonal's hands, connecting with Tonal's forehead.
Tonal is trying to stand up here but Reemer is controlling him well.
Reemer is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tonal is hurt! He's hurt bad - Reemer fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tonal from any more punishment! Congratulations to Reemer! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hole Reemer!
Hole Reemer gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSKT May Day 2024
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Canasta swings for the body but Ohma moves out of range.
Canasta tries to clinch up but Ohma circles away and keeps his distance.
Canasta doesn't manage to clinch there - Ohma circles away.
Canasta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ohma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Canasta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canasta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ohma throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Ohma walks into a big right hand from Canasta and goes down! The referee sends Canasta to a neutral corner as Ohma gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CUT#It looks like Tokita Ohma has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohma swats away the attempt to clinch by Canasta.
Canasta tries to clinch but Ohma is having none of it.
Canasta is looking to clinch.
Canasta scores with a shot to the body.
Ohma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canasta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohma moves away.#T1#
Ohma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Canasta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ohma looks winded!
Canasta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canasta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ohma doesn't seem bothered though.
Canasta tries to clinch up but Ohma circles away and keeps his distance.
Canasta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Canasta rushes Ohma and presses him up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Canasta.
A right hand to the body from Canasta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canasta.
Canasta gets through Ohma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canasta.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canasta.
Canasta digs a right hand underneath Ohma's ribcage. Ohma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Canasta pushes Ohma back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Canasta digs a right hand into Ohma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ohma's gas tank.
Canasta gets through Ohma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Canasta lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Ohma is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Canasta.
Ohma is still on wobbly legs! Can Canasta finish him?#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Canasta.
Canasta creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Ohma crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Ohma face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Canasta takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sam Canasta!
Sam Canasta spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSKT May Day 2024
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Blanco slips under a jab.
Cornelius walks into a left hand. #CL#
Cornelius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blanco wants to get back to striking at distance but Cornelius won't allow it.
Blanco takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cornelius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blanco avoids it.
Blanco is looking to break free of the clinch but Cornelius has double underhooks.
Blanco can't break the clinch.
Blanco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blanco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Blanco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cornelius throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornelius connects with a body shot.#CL#
Cornelius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blanco can't break the clinch.
Cornelius lands an uppercut.
Blanco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cornelius misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Blanco breaks the clinch.
Blanco avoids the body shot from Cornelius.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cornelius. Blanco does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Cornelius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blanco, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cornelius pushes Blanco back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Blanco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cornelius lands a body punch.
Blanco managing to block the knees to the body from Cornelius.
Blanco is trying to break the clinch but Cornelius is controlling him.
Cornelius misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Blanco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cornelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blanco moves away.
Cornelius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cornelius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blanco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blanco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blanco connects with a body shot.#T2#
Cornelius throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Rolly Blanco has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanco blocks a jab.
Blanco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blanco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cornelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blanco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cornelius.
Blanco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cornelius at a distance.
Cornelius misses the jab.
Blanco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cornelius.
Cornelius tries to bum rush Blanco with a series of wild strikes but Blanco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blanco avoids the body shot from Cornelius.
Cornelius misses with a hook
and Blanco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cornelius thinking.
Nice jab there from Blanco.
Cornelius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanco connects with a right hand. Cornelius shakes it off.#CL#
Cornelius moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blanco takes a shot to the head.
Cornelius scores with a shoulder strike.
Cornelius digs a right hand underneath Blanco's ribcage. Blanco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yukon Cornelius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rolly Blanco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cornelius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blanco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yukon Cornelius is winning the standup battle so far.
Blanco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cornelius misses with a right hand
and Blanco counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Blanco.
Blanco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cornelius momentarily.
Cornelius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanco can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Blanco gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cornelius.
Cornelius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blanco avoids it.
Blanco is trying to force a seperation but Cornelius has the dominant position.
Cornelius throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco tries to land knees in the clinch but Cornelius avoids the damage to the body.
Cornelius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blanco.
Cornelius throws a punch but it's blocked by Blanco.
Blanco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cornelius lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanco is trying to stall.
Yukon Cornelius has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Blanco blocking some punches.
Cornelius lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Blanco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blanco has had enough of the clinch but Cornelius keeps him there for the moment.
Blanco tries to land knees in the clinch but Cornelius avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cornelius.
Blanco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cornelius managing to block the knees to the body from Blanco.
Blanco is trying to push Cornelius away but Cornelius has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Blanco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cornelius.
A frustrated look appears on Blanco's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Blanco fails to land.
Cornelius keeps control of Blanco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cornelius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blancos head.
Blanco can't break the clinch.
Cornelius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blanco is trying to break the clinch but Cornelius has him pressed against the ropes.
Blanco has had enough of the clinch but Cornelius keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Blanco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yukon Cornelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Blanco. Beautiful body shot.
Blanco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cornelius looks to land a left hand but Blanco moved out of range nicely.
Cornelius walks into a straight right hand from Blanco.
Cornelius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cornelius throws a jab when Blanco was well out of range.
Blanco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rolly Blanco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rolly Blanco's cut.
That's time! Cornelius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Blanco walks into a jab.#ROC#Blanco is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Blanco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cornelius.
Blanco is still on wobbly legs! Can Cornelius finish him?
Cornelius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blanco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cornelius was well out of range. Poor timing from Blanco.
Cornelius takes a swing at Blanco's ribcage but misses.
Cornelius misses the jab.
Blanco seems to have recovered his senses.
Cornelius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Cornelius closes the distance and clinches.
Cornelius working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Blanco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blanco throws a lazy right hand but Cornelius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blanco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corneliuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blanco scores with a nice right hand.
Blanco misses with a few strikes there.
Cornelius throws a series of punches but Blanco moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blanco avoids the body shot from Cornelius.
Blanco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Cornelius misses the target.
Blanco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cornelius.
Blanco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cornelius misses with a straight right.
Blanco is trying to counter with his kicks.
Blanco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Blanco dodges the punch combination from Cornelius.
Blanco lands a jab.
Cornelius throws a series of punches but Blanco avoids them all with ease.
Blanco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cornelius back to the ropes. Blanco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blanco connects with a body shot that sends Cornelius's belly button to the back.
Cornelius scores with a jab.
Cornelius misses with a left hand
and Blanco counters with a straight right hand.
Cornelius misses with a hook.
Blanco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cornelius.
Blanco thumps Cornelius with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornelius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blanco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blanco feints a counter leg kick.
Cornelius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cornelius misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Blanco.
Cornelius misses with a hook.
Blanco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cornelius throws a jab but it's blocked by Blanco.
Cornelius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Blanco walks into a stiff left hand from Cornelius.
A slow jab from Cornelius misses its intended target.
Cornelius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blanco.
Cornelius throws a big shot that misses.
Blanco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blanco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blanco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanco scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Blanco closes the distance and pushes Cornelius back into the ropes.
Blanco is trying to break the clinch but Cornelius is controlling him.
Blanco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cornelius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blanco is defending well for now.
Blanco has had enough of the clinch but Cornelius keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blanco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Blanco breaks from the clinch.
Blanco blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolly Blanco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blanco 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolly Blanco! |
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Event:
HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Nichols scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nichols throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Nichols misses.
Nice cross by Nichols.
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Nichols misses.
Campbell wants to counter with a clinch but Nichols pushes him away.
Nichols misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nichols.
Decent striking displayed by Nichols there.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Campbell blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell defending well as Nichols loads up on a big left hand.
Campbell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nichols is looking to score with low kicks.
Nichols sets himself, and Campbell steps forward looking for the clinch! Nichols avoids it this time.
Nichols throws a combination. Campbell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nichols feints a jab promting Campbell to slip. Nichols then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Campbell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Nichols.
Campbell tries to counter with a clinch but Nichols shakes him off and moves away.
Nichols catches Campbell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nichols fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nichols lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nichols scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nichols thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Nichols misses.
Nichols keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Campbell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nichols throws the left hand but Campbell avoids the punch easily.
Campbell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nichols connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nichols throws the kick towards the body but Campbell avoids it.
Campbell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nichols connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Campbell counters by clinching up.
Campbell jumps guard but Nichols stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campbell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nichols wants to break free but Campbell has control.
#TD2#
Campbell pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Campbell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nichols is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Campbell.
Campbell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nichols's best efforts.#SUB2#
Campbell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard but Nichols has mounted him!
Campbell working to try and regain half guard.
Nichols content just to control the position here. #T3#
Campbell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Campbell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Campbell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Campbell has his foot on Nichols's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nichols works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet. #SUB2#
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nichols wants to stand but Campbell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Campbell has his feet on Nichols's thighs here. He's pushed Nichols 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! Nichols screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Campbell! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Miocic takes the fight into the clinch.
Miocic lands an elbow that stopped Adams in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Simon Adams has been cut.#TD2#
Adams jumps guard and drags Miocic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miocic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miocic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic 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.
Miocic pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Adams is looking to escape.
Miocic looks to land a strike but Adams avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Miocic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adams dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Miocic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.#SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Miocic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miocic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Adams is looking to stand up but Miocic won't let him.
Adams won't allow Miocic to sweep him here. #SUB#
Miocic pushes a forearm under Adams's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Adams is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Miocic! |
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Event:
RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Kenyatta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Kenyatta misses.
Kenyatta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenyatta's head.
Decent striking displayed by Kenyatta there.
Kenyatta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenyatta throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenyatta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banner works Kenyatta's body with a nice hook.
Kenyatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenyatta throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenyatta.
Banner connects with a leg kick.
Kenyatta looks to clinch
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kenyatta looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner punishes Kenyatta's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenyatta doesn't seem phased though.
Kenyatta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Banner with a hook.
Banner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner throws out a powerful jab.
Banner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenyatta in his tracks.
Kenyatta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenyatta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenyatta off to one side.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Banner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Kenyatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Banner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kenyatta tries to pull guard but Banner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenyatta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adisa Kenyatta.
Kenyatta tries to clinch but Banner is having none of it.
Kenyatta shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Kenyatta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banner.
Banner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Kenyatta as Banner shoots in.
Banner thuds his right hand into Kenyatta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Banner gets tackled into the cage by Kenyatta. Kenyatta maintains the clinch.
Banner lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Banner - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Kenyatta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banner uses from the top position.
Kenyatta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner trying to control but Kenyatta is working from the bottom.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenyatta trying to control the position here.
Kenyatta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kenyatta is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Banner kicks Kenyatta off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Kenyatta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banner scores with a head kick. Kenyatta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kenyatta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banner finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenyatta's head. #ROC#Kenyatta is rocked!
Banner cracks Kenyatta with a left hook right on the temple and Kenyatta goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Banner lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kenyatta is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Banner! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Ndombele has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hardy throws a jab when Ndombele was well out of range.
Ndombele misses with a hook.
Ndombele lands with a right hand.
Ndombele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ndombele slips under a jab.
Ndombele digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Ndombele.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ndombele misses with a low kick.
Ndombele connects with a jab.
Hardy works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Ndombele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ndombele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Ndombele throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Ndombele.#T1#
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ndombele scores with a punch to the head.
Ndombele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Ndombele with an uppercut!
Ndombele misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Ndombele moves away and avoids it.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Ndombele.
Hardy moves forwards but Ndombele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ndombele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Ndombele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hardy misses with a looping left.#T2#
Ndombele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ndombele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Nice cross by Ndombele.
Hardy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Ndombele misses with a straight right.
Ndombele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ndombele looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Ndombele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Ndombele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ndombele walks straight into a right hand from Hardy - that's dropped him! Hardy jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ndombele from any more punishment! Ndombele complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nero Hardy!
Nero Hardy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Beneke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruglov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke takes one to the side of the head.
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Kruglov.
Beneke dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruglov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Beneke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Beneke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beneke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruglov 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!
Beneke scores with a body shot.
Kruglov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruglov lunges at Beneke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beneke's hand.
Kruglov delivers a nice body kick.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruglov as he avoids it easily.
Beneke avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
#T1#
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Kruglov seems unphased.
Kruglov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beneke momentarily.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke jabs Kruglov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruglov as he jumps to the side.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Beneke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruglov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick from Kruglov.
Beneke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Kruglov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Kruglov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Kruglov misses with a body shot
and Beneke counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Beneke 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.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Viktor Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Kruglov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Jab by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruglov throws a right hand that misses
and Beneke counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Beneke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke misses with a low kick as Kruglov jumps back.
Kruglov throws a counter high kick but Beneke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Beneke's head but Beneke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Beneke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beneke.
Beneke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruglov. Kruglov obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Kruglov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Kruglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruglov throws a body kick that misses. #T5#
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the body
and Beneke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beneke thuds his right hand into Kruglov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruglov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beneke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kruglov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kruglov as Beneke shoots in.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Kruglov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kruglov swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Kruglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beneke under the eye.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Kruglov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruglov lands with a slapping head kick. #T6#
Kruglov scores with a hook to the body. Beneke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke slips under a jab.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
A low kick from Beneke is predictable there
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Kruglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Beneke.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T7#
A big right from Beneke misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Beneke scores with the left hand. Kruglov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kruglov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beneke misses with a looping right.
Kruglov works Beneke's body with a nice hook.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Beneke cracks Kruglov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruglov slips a jab from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beneke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beneke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Beneke.
Beneke misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely. #T8#
Nice straight punches there by Kruglov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruglov.
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!
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Kruglov throws a push kick but Beneke slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beneke ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Beneke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Beneke.
#T9#
Kruglov looks to throw a body kick
and Beneke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Beneke moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beneke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beneke blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruglov slips a jab from Beneke.
Kruglov throws a wild body kick that Beneke sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kruglov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Beneke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beneke throws a head kick that misses.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Beneke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruglov lands a jab to the head.
Kruglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beneke can do to turn this around?
Beneke scores with a three punch combo!
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Beneke's shoulder, as Beneke tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Beneke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruglov.
Kruglov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
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!
Beneke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov clobbers Beneke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Kruglov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
Beneke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruglov's head backwards.
A nice leg kick from Beneke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Beneke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kruglov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kruglov dips to his left and cracks Beneke with an uppercut!
Beneke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Kruglov tries to land a front kick but Beneke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Beneke catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruglov throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Beneke catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
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!
Kruglov staying out of range there.
Beneke lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beneke counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Beneke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Viktor Kruglov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Beneke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke misses with a right hand
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beneke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Kruglov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruglov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beneke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruglov lands with a cross.
Beneke looks for a takedown but Kruglov sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Beneke. Those never looked like landing.
Kruglov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruglov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beneke throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Donk. Kruglov catches Beneke right on the button with a cross.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Kruglov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Beneke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke throws a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruglov blocks the leg kick.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Beneke is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kruglov slips under a jab.#T5#
Kruglov sizes up Beneke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Kruglov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Beneke is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC#Beneke is rocked!
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Beneke is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruglov finish him?
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beneke seems to have recovered his senses.
Beneke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beneke lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
Kruglov lunges at Beneke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beneke's hand.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Beneke moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
A jab from Beneke misses. #T6#
Kruglov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Beneke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beneke lands a head kick. Kruglov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beneke fails with a takedown attempt.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Kruglov throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Beneke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Beneke lands the left hand.
Beneke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
#T7#
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Beneke misses.
Beneke defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Beneke counters with a nice uppercut.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Kruglov moves out of range.
Beneke throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruglov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Beneke catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Kruglov throws a lazy body kick
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruglov, as that shot connected.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T8#
Beneke misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov is looking to slow Beneke down with leg kicks.
Kruglov slips a jab from Beneke.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Beneke ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Kruglov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beneke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke misses with a looping right.
Kruglov connects with the punch.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
#T9#
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov lands with a cross.
Beneke slips a jab from Kruglov.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Beneke feints a counter leg kick.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Kruglov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruglov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Beneke avoids it.
Kruglov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Kruglov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beneke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruglov scrambles back to his feet.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Beneke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Beneke's head.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kruglov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Viktor Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kruglov tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov lands a head kick!
Beneke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Beneke lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneke looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
Beneke misses with a leg kick.
Beneke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruglov checks a low kick from Beneke.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke slips under a jab from Kruglov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beneke! But no joy.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov throws a hook but Beneke blocks it.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
#T1#
Beneke tries to land a front kick but Kruglov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Beneke with a poor takedown
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Beneke avoids a kick to the body.
Beneke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
Beneke looks to land a combination. Kruglov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beneke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beneke avoids a kick to the body.
Beneke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick.
Beneke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Beneke slips a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
Beneke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beneke throws a right and a left that Kruglov avoids nicely.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Kruglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Kruglov seems unphased.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beneke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruglov. That did some damage!
Kruglov throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruglovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Beneke.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruglov has time to react.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beneke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruglov's hands.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Beneke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruglov.
Beneke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Beneke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke connects with a body shot that sends Kruglov's belly button to the back.
Beneke scores with a jab to the head.
Beneke scores with a head kick. Kruglov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Kruglov and sends Beneke crashing to the mat! Kruglov follows him down to the mat - Beneke regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #SUB2#
Beneke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruglov wants to stand but Beneke has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kruglov trying to control from half guard but Beneke is working away. #T5##SU#
Kruglov decides to return to a standing position.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beneke throws a right hand that Kruglov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruglov also avoids with ease.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Beneke moves out of range.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Beneke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beneke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beneke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruglov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beneke finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruglov's head. #T6#
Beneke throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov lands a nice hook to Beneke's body. Beneke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke tries to counter with a clinch but Kruglov shakes him off and moves away.
Beneke with a poor takedown
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Beneke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Beneke with a hook.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range. #T7#
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kruglov lands with a straight right. Beneke didn't see that one coming.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Beneke moves out of range easily.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke throws a body shot but no joy.
Beneke works Kruglov's body with a nice hook.
Beneke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Beneke's head.
Kruglov defending well as Beneke loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.#T8#
Beneke tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Beneke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Beneke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruglov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke thuds his right hand into Kruglov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Beneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov is looking to land body kicks.#T9#
Kruglov is looking to land body kicks.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Beneke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruglov swivels and escapes.
Kruglov scores with a hook.
Kruglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruglov tries to land a body kick
and Beneke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
Mark Beneke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneke blocks a jab.
Beneke throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke jabs Kruglov right on the nose. Kruglov blinks but takes it well.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Viktor Kruglov.
Well Kruglov 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Viktor Kruglov wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Viktor Kruglov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
West misses with a low kick as Vann jumps back.
West getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
West throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West's coach down at Doom\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on West's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
West turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vann shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vann's head backwards.
West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
West scores with a jab. Vann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
West lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vann checks it well.
Vann drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from West.
Vann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
West scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vann in his tracks.
West avoids the head kick by Vann.
Vann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
West goes for a double leg but Vann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vann continues to drive forward.
West is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Vann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Vann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vann is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from West.
West uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West.
Jab from West.
Vann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vann off to one side.
West lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from West.
Vann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by West. West obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vann under the eye.
Vann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vann off to one side.
Vann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
West feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
West is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Good shot there by West.
Vann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheers as West lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vann doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
West scores with a jab to the head.
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vann dives in for a single leg takedown but West sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from West.
West scores with a shot to the body.
Vann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#Vann is rocked!
West with the inside leg kick.
Oh Vann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vann seems to have got his legs back now.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vann momentarily.
Vann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As West looks to move away, Vann throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
West lands a head shot.
Vann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
West attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for West.
West's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and West duly obliges.
Vann shoots in but no luck this time.
West drops Vann with a straight right hand, right on the button! West follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George West!
George West was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
FCL - 22
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBlanc tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walker lands a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
LeBlanc tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
Walker lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBlanc.
A nice left hand lands by Walker.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker gets through LeBlanc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walker lands a right hand. #T1#
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#LeBlanc is rocked!
Walker working aggressively here.
LeBlanc is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBlanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker digs a right hand into LeBlanc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeBlanc's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBlanc seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
LeBlanc misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
LeBlanc blocks an uppercut.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker scores with a nice hook to the head.
LeBlanc looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position.
Walker lands a right hand.
Walker lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops LeBlanc to his knees! Walker keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brady Walker!
Brady Walker spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Duke throws a shot from downtown. Skenojabitch moves away and avoids it.
Skenojabitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duke.
Duke throws an off balance right hand
and Skenojabitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Duke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Skenojabitch throws a right hand that misses
and Duke counters with a stiff right hand.
Duke throws a looping overhand right but Skenojabitch ducks down to avoid it.
Duke defending well as Skenojabitch loads up on a big left hand.
Skenojabitch scores with a hook.
Skenojabitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duke misses with a lunging right hand
and Skenojabitch counters with a straight right hand.
Duke throws a series of punches but Skenojabitch moves out of range.
Duke misses with a few strikes there.
Duke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skenojabitch.
Duke throws a shot from downtown. Skenojabitch moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Skenojabitch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skenojabitch misses with a looping left.
Duke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skenojabitch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skenojabitch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skenojabitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duke.#T1#
Duke connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Skenojabitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skenojabitch scores with a leg kick.
Duke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skenojabitch under the eye.
Duke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skenojabitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Skenojabitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skenojabitch is looking to counter punch.
Duke looks to throw the jab but Skenojabitch is out of range.
Duke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skenojabitch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duke scores with a hook.
Skenojabitch throws a right and a left that Duke avoids nicely.
Good exchange - Duke coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skenojabitch missing with a left hand there. Duke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duke 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.
Skenojabitch tries to work over Duke's front leg with a kick but Duke checks it.
Duke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skenojabitch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Duke keeps the fight on the outside.
Skenojabitch throws a body kick that misses.
Skenojabitch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duke.
Skenojabitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke scores with a jab. Skenojabitch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duke throws a hook but Skenojabitch blocks it.
Duke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skenojabitch.
Duke throws the left hand but Skenojabitch avoids the punch easily.
Duke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skenojabitch.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skenojabitch moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Skenojabitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skenojabitch misses the shot to the body.
Duke misses the shot to the body.
Skenojabitch stuns Duke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duke thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Duke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Skenojabitch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Skenojabitch finds it's way through Duke's defenses.
Skenojabitch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duke on the side of the head.
Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duke.
Duke lands a glancing blow to the side of Skenojabitch's head.
Duke missing with a left hand there. Skenojabitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duke throws a shot from downtown. Skenojabitch moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Duke misses its intended target.
Duke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skenojabitch on the side of the head.
Duke misses with a hook
and Skenojabitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skenojabitch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skenojabitch scores with a nice strike.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skenojabitch moves away.
Skenojabitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duke. #T1#
Duke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duke throws out a loose jab but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duke misses with a double jab
and Skenojabitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skenojabitch misses with an uppercut.
Duke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skenojabitch slips under a jab from Duke.
James Duke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duke connects with a jab.
Skenojabitch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skenojabitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke scores with a sloppy right hand. Skenojabitch should have avoided that one.
Skenojabitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skenojabitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duke scores with a sloppy right hand. Skenojabitch should have avoided that one.
Duke throws a lazy uppercut
and Skenojabitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duke.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skenojabitch blocks a jab.
Skenojabitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duke.
Duke throws out a loose jab but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duke takes a swing at Skenojabitch's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Skenojabitch.
Duke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skenojabitch throws a series of punches but Duke moves out of range.
As Skenojabitch backs off Duke throws a huge counter combo but Skenojabitch manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Skenojabitch misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Duke.
A punch combination from Skenojabitch misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke misses with a series of wild punches.
Skenojabitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Duke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Skenojabitch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Duke misses.
Skenojabitch defending well as Duke loads up on a big left hand.
Skenojabitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skenojabitch misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Duke.
Duke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duke.
Duke scores with the left hand. Skenojabitch knows he should have avoided that one.
Duke misses with a hook. Skenojabitch ducked under it nicely.
Skenojabitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skenojabitch slips under a jab from Duke.
A nice combination there by Skenojabitch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skenojabitch misses with a hook.
Skenojabitch misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skenojabitch. That's going to slow Duke down.
Duke lands the left hand.
Skenojabitch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Duke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skenojabitch.
Duke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Skenojabitch throws a combination. Duke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skenojabitch, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Duke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skenojabitch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skenojabitch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dank Skenojabitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skenojabitch slips a jab from Duke.
Duke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skenojabitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Duke.
Duke throws a right hand that misses
letting Skenojabitch counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke catches Skenojabitch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skenojabitch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duke throws a poor cross that misses
and Skenojabitch counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Skenojabitch slips a jab from Duke.
Skenojabitch throws the left hand but Duke avoids the punch easily.
Duke misses with a looping right.
Duke scores with a decent looking hook.
Skenojabitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James Duke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skenojabitch avoids the body shot from Duke.
Skenojabitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duke scores with the left hand. Skenojabitch knows he should have avoided that one.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Skenojabitch is just out of range.
Skenojabitch misses with an uppercut.
Duke moves out of range of the strikes.
Duke misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke misses with a straight left.
Skenojabitch misses the jab.
Skenojabitch moves out of range as Duke strikes.
A nice combination there by Duke.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Duke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duke 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Duke!
James Duke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as DeRozan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canasta doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and pushes Canasta back into the ropes.
Canasta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Canasta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Canasta.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
Canasta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Canasta.
DeRozan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan is stalling here.
A right handed body shot lands from DeRozan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan blocks a body shot from Canasta.
DeRozan has Canasta pushed against the ropes.
Canasta scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Canasta.
DeRozan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#T1#
DeRozan lands a left hand.
DeRozan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeRozan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canasta blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Canasta.
DeRozan gets through Canasta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Canasta fails to land.
DeRozan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Canasta.
DeRozan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canasta's elbow.
DeRozan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from DeRozan.
Canasta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeRozan misses with a punch to the body.
Canasta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Canasta misses with the head strike.
Canasta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canasta working aggressively here.
Canasta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeRozan or not.
DeRozan looks winded!
Canasta misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeRozan takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canasta.
Canasta tries to work over DeRozan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canasta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canasta misses with a body punch.
Canasta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeRozan's elbow.
Canasta can't break the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a body punch.
Canasta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canasta struggles to land a body shot inside as DeRozan controls his hands.
Canasta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DeMar DeRozan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Canasta has DeRozan up against the ropes in a clinch.
DeRozan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeRozan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canasta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canasta.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Canasta fails to land.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canastas head.
DeRozan leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from DeRozan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan is looking to control Canasta's arms but Canasta gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeRozan has his back to the ropes.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch.
DeRozan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
DeRozan lands an uppercut.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Canasta misses with some punches.
DeRozan lands a body punch.
DeRozan taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeRozan.
DeRozan has Canasta pushed against the ropes.
DeRozan just leaning against Canasta, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DeMar DeRozan.
Canasta throws a hook but DeRozan avoids it easily.
DeRozan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and clinches.
DeRozan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Canasta up against the ropes.
DeRozan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Canasta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Canasta misses with the head strike.
A short right from Canasta.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canasta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeRozan gets through Canasta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from DeRozan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canasta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canasta misses with some punches.
Canasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canasta swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeRozan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canasta lands a hook that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards.
DeRozan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from DeRozan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canasta.
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 Sam Canasta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Canasta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and clinches.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canastas head.
DeRozan is working Canasta over against the ropes.
DeRozan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Still in the clinch, Canasta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canasta misses with a punch to the body.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan leaning against his opponent.
DeRozan taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canasta tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from DeRozan.
Canasta tries to throw a body punch but DeRozan avoids it by throwing Canasta back against the ropes. #T1#
DeRozan working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
Canasta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canasta misses with the head strike.
A short right from Canasta on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan lands a hook that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
The referee calls for DeRozan to work.
DeRozan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Canasta can't find room to land a body shot as DeRozan controls the action.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
Canasta lands with a left to the head. #T2#
DeRozan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canasta has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeRozan is trying to stall.
DeRozan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canasta lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeRozan is trying to stall.
DeRozan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canasta has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
The referee calls for DeRozan to work.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canasta tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeMar DeRozan.
Well DeRozan 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
OFK 389 - Johnson Vs Bol
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Ekuoba ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Ekuoba blocks a head kick by Hall.
Ekuoba slips a jab from Hall.
Hall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Ekuoba saw that one coming.
Ekuoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekuoba lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Hall misses with a hook. Ekuoba ducked under it nicely.
Ekuoba scores with a decent looking hook.
Ekuoba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Ekuoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ekuoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekuoba throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Ekuoba misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekuoba looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekuoba throws a big shot that misses.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekuoba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
Hall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Hall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hall misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekuoba doesn't seem phased though.
Ekuoba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall is looking to chop away at Ekuoba's legs.
Ekuoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ekuoba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Charlie Hall's cut even more.
Ekuoba misses with a wild combination.
Ekuoba misses with an uppercut.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekuoba.
Hall defending well as Ekuoba loads up on a big left hand.
Ekuoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall looks for the body kick but Ekuoba saw that one coming.
Ekuoba dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekuoba dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!#CUT#The cut above Charlie Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ekuoba moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekuoba counters with a huge left! Hall is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ekuoba isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hall from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ekuoba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Essien Ekuoba! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Omegon coming out on top.#TD#
Omegon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tonal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tonal is trying to control Omegon 's posture but Omegon avoids it.
Tonal wants to get back to his feet but Omegon drags him back down.
Omegon working the ground and pound.
Tonal isn't going anywhere.
Tonal tries to improve position but can't.
Tonal prevents Omegon from moving into mount.
Tonal is not content to let Omegon control the position.
Omegon cracks Tonal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tonal is looking for a sweep.
Tonal parries the strikes from Omegon easily there. Omegon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tonal to escape.
Omegon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tonal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Omegon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omegon lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Tonal wants to control but Omegon postures up.
Tonal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Omegon scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#Tonal is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Brabus Tonal has been cut.
Tonal pushes Omegon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Omegon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tonal is still in real trouble! Can Omegon finish him?
A big shot lands for Omegon ! That's hurt Tonal! Will he recover? Omegon fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpharuis Omegon ! |
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Event:
FCL - 17
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
West misses with a low kick as Steele jumps back.
West lands a jab.
Steele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
West connects with a single shot there.
George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
Steele tries to clinch up.
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steele tries to clinch up.
West slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and West duly obliges.
Steele walks into a jab.
West lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steele momentarily.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steele under the eye.
Steele takes one on the button.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Asa Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
West tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
West's coach down at Doom\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on West's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
West shoots in but Steele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steele, as that shot connected.
#ROC#West is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
A jab lands there for West.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West leaves his chin hanging out and Steele seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! West crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asa Steele! |
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Event:
DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Leader listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuffin throws an off balance right hand
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuffin swings widly with a right hand
and Leader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuffin misses with a lunging right hand
and Leader counters with a nice body shot.
Leader slips a jab from McGuffin.
Leader gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuffin.
McGuffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuffin checks a leg kick.
McGuffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leader misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from McGuffin.
Jonesy McGuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader avoids the head kick by McGuffin.
Leader feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuffins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuffin avoids the head kick by Leader.
McGuffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leader throws out a loose jab but McGuffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuffin misses with a head kick.
McGuffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leader momentarily.
#T1#
McGuffin lands with a good body shot.
McGuffin throws a big shot that misses.
Leader is looking to counter punch.
Leader moves away from the strike by McGuffin.
McGuffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Leader sprawls well. He's pushed McGuffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuffin!
McGuffin throws a front kick aimed at Leader's knee but Leader avoids it well.
Leader slips a jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin loads up on a big right hand but Leader slips the punch.
As McGuffin backs away, Leader returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Leader tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Leader's head coaches at Worn Leather MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuffin 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.
Leader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuffin scores with a jab.
McGuffin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leader lands a head shot.
McGuffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Leader counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuffin lands with a hook. Leader tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
Leader with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuffin to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuffin misses with a straight left.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but McGuffin manages to avoid it.
Leader ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leader takes a swing at McGuffin's ribcage but misses.
Leader moves away from the strike by McGuffin.
Leader throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuffin avoids it.
Leader tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuffin as he connects with a hook.
McGuffin misses with a double jab
and Leader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Leader lands a big head kick that sends McGuffin tumbling to the mat! Leader takes a step backwards and waves McGuffin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McGuffin is rocked!
McGuffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Leader finish him?
Leader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin throws a lazy right hand but Leader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but McGuffin manages to avoid it.
McGuffin seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuffin connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Some wild striking there from McGuffin.
Leader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuffin clobbers Leader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuffin with the inside leg kick.
McGuffin misses with a looping left.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuffin wants to counter with a clinch but Leader pushes him away.
McGuffin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGuffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
McGuffin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leader circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
McGuffin connects with the punch.
Donk. Leader catches McGuffin right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Leader blocks the leg kick.
Leader drops his hands momentarily and McGuffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leader scores with a leg kick.
McGuffin misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
Leader moves forwards but McGuffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuffin blocks a jab.
McGuffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leader is fending him off so far but McGuffin persists. Nope, Leader circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Leader lands.
McGuffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leader lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leader lands a nice hook to McGuffin's body. McGuffin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Master Leader dominated that round.
That's time! Leader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD#
Leader drops McGuffin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McGuffin looks back up at him and smiles so Leader waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Leader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuffin misses with an uppercut
and Leader counters with a left to the body.
McGuffin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from McGuffin is predictable there
and Leader counters with a crisp right that sends McGuffin to the canvas! Leader follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Leader!
Master Leader thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Howie Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the body kick from Travis.
Travis misses with a wild body shot.
Travis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Ribeiro catches Travis right on the button with a cross.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Travis throws a body kick that misses.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Travis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Travis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ribeiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ribeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Travis finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into range and clinches up with Travis.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Travis stops a takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Travis avoids it.#BC2#
Travis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Travis misses. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ribeiro as he connects with a hook.
Travis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro throws a head kick but Travis moves out of range.
Travis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Travis finds it's way through Ribeiro's defenses.
Travis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Travis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Travis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Travis throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Travis is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Travis - just one landing.
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!
Travis scores with a nice right hand.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Travis throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Ribeiro there.
Travis scores with a hook to the body. Ribeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Travis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Travis gets a clinch. #TD#
Ribeiro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ribeiro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Travis from standing up.
Travis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ribeiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Travis wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
Ribeiro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Travis is looking to stand up but Ribeiro won't let him. #T3#
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Travis's guard. #REVR#
Ribeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro postures up and lands a big shot to Travis's brow.
Travis wants to get back to his feet but Ribeiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Travis's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribeiro won't allow Travis to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ribeiro content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Travis is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Ribeiro has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Travis taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Ribeiro!
Ashton Ribeiro 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:
NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Adams throws a solid leg kick but Jacobson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adams.
Jacobson scores with a nice strike.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams moves out of range as Jacobson strikes.
Jacobson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobson lands a head shot.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacobson is looking to counter punch.
Adams misses with a shot to the body
and Jacobson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacobson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Adams throws a wild body kick that Jacobson sees coming a mile off.
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jacobson counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobson misses with a straight left.
It looks like Jacobson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Jacobson loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Jacobson connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Jacobson misses. #T1#
Jacobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Simon Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacobson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jacobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobson defends it nicely.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marshall Jacobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adams.
Jacobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Jacobson throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobson.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacobson as he jumps to the side.
Jacobson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marshall Jacobson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adams.
Jacobson with a jab.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Jacobson slips the punch.
Jacobson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Adams throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily.
Adams misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Adams rushes Jacobson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jacobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jacobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobson lands a right hook to the body.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jacobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams walks into a straight right hand from Jacobson.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Jacobson looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Jacobson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Adams is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacobson defends well and Adams ends up having to push Jacobson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adams jabs at Jacobson's body.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacobson misses the target.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobson.
Adams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Adams.
Jacobson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Adams misses.
Jacobson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adams.
Adams misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Adams throws an off balance right hand
letting Jacobson counter with a right hand.
Jacobson misses with a looping right.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacobson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adams takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacobson rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Jacobson misses.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Adams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams slips under a jab from Jacobson.
A big left from Jacobson misses.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Jacobson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Adams.
Jacobson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacobson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacobson misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Jacobson 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#
Jacobson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacobson's sensitive parts.
Adams throws a leg kick
and Jacobson counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Jacobson is looking to counter punch.
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobson swivels and escapes.
Jacobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Adams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jacobson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobson moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adams takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jacobson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams lands with a hook. Jacobson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Adams throws a shot to the body.
Adams throws a right hand that Jacobson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobson also avoids with ease.
Jacobson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jacobson fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Jacobson misses.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Adams slips a jab from Jacobson.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
Adams throws a body punch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.
Jacobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Jacobson throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Jacobson misses.
Adams slips under a jab from Jacobson.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobson throws out the jab.
Jacobson moves forwards but Adams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adams swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.#T2#
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Jacobson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams slips a jab from Jacobson.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Jacobson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jacobson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Adams slips a straight right by Jacobson.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobson lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacobson as he avoids it easily.
Marshall Jacobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adams.
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Jacobson misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target.
Adams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adams scores with a shot to the body.
Jacobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams. #T3#
Jacobson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adams has time to react.
Adams staying out of range there.
A low kick from Adams misses
and Jacobson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jacobson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Adams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jacobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Adams dives in for a single leg takedown but Jacobson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Adams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacobson counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson misses with a straight right.
Adams throws a body punch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Jacobson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobson throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Jacobson scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Jacobson gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage.
Jacobson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adams swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobson scores with a hook.
Jacobson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jacobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall Jacobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobson loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams slips a straight right by Jacobson.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Adams staying out of range there.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacobson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacobson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adams. Adams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Adams is rocked!
Jacobson moves in close and cracks Adams with a massive right hand! Adams, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jacobson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshall Jacobson! |
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Event:
BE 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Beneke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takanori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takanori thinks about the counter body kick.
Beneke with a nice calf kick.
Beneke shoots in looking for a takedown but Takanori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beneke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beneke digs a good body shot into Takanori's ribs.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Takanori shakes it off.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Takanori counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mark Beneke has been cut.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Beneke. That snapped Takanori's head back.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Takanori counters with a right hand to the body.
Beneke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takanori under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke looks to score with a jab to the body but Takanori is just out of range.
Takanori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Takanori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Beneke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takanori just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke throws a body punch but Takanori moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Takanori misses the target.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
Beneke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takanori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takanori.
A shot to the liver by Beneke. Beautiful body shot.
Beneke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takanori is fending him off so far but Beneke persists. Nope, Takanori circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Beneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beneke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takanori tries to avoid it but Beneke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takanori to the ground. Takanori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Takanori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beneke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beneke.
Beneke closes the distance and clinches up with Takanori, looking for a takedown. Beneke pushes Takanori against the ropes but Takanori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Takanori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick from Takanori.
Beneke is looking to score with low kicks.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takanori but Takanori pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takanori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Beneke shoots in looking for a takedown but Takanori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beneke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takanori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beneke scores with a three punch combo!
Takanori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Takanori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takanori ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.#T3#
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Takanori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takanori stuffs the takedown.
Takanori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takanori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beneke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takanori counters with a right hand to the body.
Beneke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takanori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1-2. Beneke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beneke darts in looking for a takedown but Takanori gets double underhooks and turns Beneke into the ropes.
Takanori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Takanori lands a good knee to the midsection. Beneke won't want to take too many of those.
Beneke is breathing heavily.
Takanori misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takanori. #TD#
Beneke manages to pull guard.
Takanori trying to control but Beneke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takanori drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beneke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beneke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beneke! #REVR##T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke in side control, throwing shots but Takanori defends.
Beneke working away.
Beneke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Takanori struggling a bit here.
Beneke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Beneke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Takanori is trying to control Beneke's posture but Beneke avoids it. #SUB#
Beneke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takanori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beneke 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.
Takanori is trying to control Beneke's posture but Beneke avoids it. #SUB#
Beneke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beneke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5##SUB#
Beneke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takanori is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Beneke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Beneke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beneke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takanori dodges the ground and pound from Beneke.#SUB#
Beneke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takanori tries to improve position but can't. #T6##SUB#
Beneke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beneke in side control, throwing shots but Takanori defends. #SUB#
Beneke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beneke scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Beneke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beneke in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takanori tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beneke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beneke working the ground and pound but Takanori is defending the strikes.
Takanori tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Beneke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7##SUB#
Beneke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takanori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takanori wants to control but Beneke postures up.
Takanori is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Beneke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beneke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Beneke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takanori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beneke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Beneke has hold of Takanori's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Takanori tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Beneke cranks the arm and Takanori screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Takanori, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
RSE 61: Hopeless
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Banner misses with a hook. Creed ducked under it nicely.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Creed moved out of range.
Creed is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Banner.
Creed throws a good cross that connects.
Creed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner throws a series of punches but Creed moves out of range.
Creed thinks about countering with a body kick.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target. #KD#
Creed lands a big uppercut and Banner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Banner looks OK. Creed waves Banner back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Banner's ribs.
Creed lands with a shot to the body.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
Creed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banner looks winded!
Creed throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Creed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#KD#
Creed cracks Banner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Creed has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Banner to stand back up!#ROC#Banner is rocked!
Creed throws a quick head kick that knocks Banner silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Creed is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Apollo Creed ! |
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