 |
AKF 26 | Durand vs. Bandichoo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Tyrone Williams (ranked 24605 p4p, 22907 weight class) and Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 610 p4p, 572 weight class). Nazaryan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tyrone Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
20
170
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
167 cm
49
162
39 - 42 - 1 |
Solid boxing
Good chin
|
|
Brawler
Determined
|
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 42 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Nazaryan and move into the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams scores with the left hand. Nazaryan knows he should have avoided that one.
 Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams scores with a nice body kick.
Williams dances in with a quick combination. Nazaryan is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Williams snaps Nazaryan's head back. Nazaryan stumbles backwards against the ropes. Williams steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Nazaryan's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Nazaryan just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrone Williams!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
88% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Duster Bouglas (ranked 3643 p4p, 4023 weight class) and Saint George (ranked 433 p4p, 466 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Saint George was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
28
211
3 - 4 - 0 |
|
191 cm
23
215
4 - 3 - 0 |
World class boxer
Very quick
|
|
World class MT
Good gas tank
|
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duster Bouglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Saint George!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George cracks Bouglas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from George does no damage.
Bouglas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
George misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bouglas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bouglas.
Bouglas misses with a body shot.
George throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
George throws a body punch but Bouglas moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bouglas misses its target.
A jab from George misses.
George takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George throws a poor cross that misses
and Bouglas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Saint George has been cut.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Bouglas.
George throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bouglas counters with a beautiful hook that drops George to the mat! Will George be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Bouglas to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and George is up. He looks OK to continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouglas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouglas thumps George with a low kick.
Bouglas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bouglas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from George on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bouglas defending well as George loads up on a big left hand.
Bouglas tried to counter with a leg kick but George avoided it.
Bouglas throws a leg kick that is checked
and George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by George as he checks the leg kick.
George misses with a two punch combination.
Bouglas slips under a jab.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
George lands with a hook. Bouglas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
George ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Bouglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bouglas.
George misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bouglas.
George lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bouglas punishes George's body with a nice straight punch.
George cracks a nice hook into Bouglas's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Bouglas.
Saint George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouglas scores with a kick to the midsection.
George looks winded!
Bouglas lands a slapping body shot.
Bouglas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouglas lands a jab.
Bouglas is looking to land body kicks.
George misses with a left hand
and Bouglas counters with an inside leg kick.
Bouglas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
George is rocked!
Bouglas pivots, looking for a leg kick but George is out of range and Bouglas settles back down.
George doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
George walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Duster Bouglas!
After the fight, Duster Bouglas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Thorvald Espensen (ranked 21295 p4p, 3937 weight class) and Joseph Telushikin (ranked 608 p4p, 458 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
32
185
9 - 10 - 1 |
|
178 cm
38
179
12 - 15 - 0 |
World class MT
Insanely flexible
|
|
Excellent MT
Good gas tank
|
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Thorvald Espensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Telushikin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telushikin clinches up against the ropes.
Espensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Espensen.
Espensen 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.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Espensen.
Espensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Espensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Espensen.
Telushikin pushes Espensen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Espensen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Espensen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Espensen misses with the head strike.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Espensen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Telushikin.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Espensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Espensen scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Espensen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Espensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Espensen fails to land.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Espensen.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Espensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Espensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
Espensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Telushikin.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Espensen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Espensen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Espensen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen.
Espensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Espensen.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Espensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Espensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Espensen misses with the head strike.
Espensen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A short right from Telushikin.
Espensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Espensen throws a head punch that misses.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Espensen.
Espensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Espensen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Espensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Espensen working aggressively here.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Espensen working aggressively here.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Espensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Espensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Espensen.
A shot in the inside from Espensen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espensen blocking some punches.
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Espensen.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Espensen backwards.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Espensen misses with the head strike.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Espensen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Telushikins head.
Telushikin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Espensen misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thorvald Espensen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Espensen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Telushikin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Espensen moves into the clinch.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Espensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Espensen's head.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Espensen's head.
Espensen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Telushikin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Telushikin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Espensen.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen.
Espensen blocking some punches.
Thorvald Espensen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Espensen lands a right hand.
Espensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Espensen.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Espensen has a couple of punches blocked by Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Espensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Espensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Espensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Espensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Espensen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Espensen fails to land.
Espensen throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Espensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Espensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Espensen.
Espensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Espensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Espensen.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espensen lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Telushikin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Espensen lands with a light punch inside.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Espensen blocking some punches.
Espensen misses with the head strike.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Espensen misses with some punches.
Espensen lands a nice uppercut.
Espensen scores with a shot to the side of Telushikin's head.
Telushikin is rocked!
Espensen misses with the head strike.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Espensen finish him?
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Espensen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Espensen cracks Telushikin with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Telushikin goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Telushikin wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Thorvald Espensen!
An out of breath Thorvald Espensen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Bald Martin (ranked 5484 p4p, 2043 weight class) and Kaspars Petrovs (ranked 525 p4p, 267 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Martin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I’m Bald And I Know It . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
27
185
8 - 6 - 1 |
|
180 cm
40
172
22 - 29 - 0 |
World class boxer
Granite chin
|
|
Excellent MT
Knockout power
|
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Bald Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaspars Petrovs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrovs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrovs.
Martin connects with a body shot that sends Petrovs's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Martin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrovs doesn't seem phased though.
Martin lands with a nice body punch.
Martin misses with a hook
and Petrovs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Martin lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Petrovs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrovs ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin throws the left hand but Petrovs avoids the punch easily.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Petrovs's head but Petrovs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrovs unleashes a big counter combination but Martin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin clinches up against the ropes.
Petrovs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Martin.
Good body shot from Martin.
Petrovs wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
Petrovs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the ropes.
Petrovs is trying to break the clinch but Martin is controlling him.
Martin looking to stall.
Petrovs tries to break free but Martin pushes him back against the ropes.
Martin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Petrovs tries to break free but Martin pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Petrovs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petrovs has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Martin.
Petrovs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the ropes.
Martin working aggressively here.
Martin taking a breather.
Martin misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of Petrovs's head.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrovs controls his hands.
A short right from Martin.
Petrovs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrovs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrovs doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrovs tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrovs misses with a left hand
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Bald Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin cracks Petrovs with a right hand 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!
Petrovs misses with a body shot.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Petrovs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrovs misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs avoids the body shot from Martin.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrovs throws out the jab.
Petrovs lands a lovely overhand right.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin tries to bum rush Petrovs with a series of wild strikes but Petrovs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrovs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrovs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bald Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Petrovs does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs jabs Martin right on the nose. Martin blinks but takes it well.
Martin lands a jab.
Martin scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin throws a combination that misses
and Petrovs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martin thinking.
Petrovs swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Petrovs staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Petrovs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrovs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin connects with a body shot.
Petrovs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martin cracks Petrovs with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Martin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martin defending well as Petrovs loads up on a big left hand.
Martin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Martin throws a hook but Petrovs blocks it.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Petrovs throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrovs. Petrovs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petrovs is rocked!
Martin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Petrovs is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Martin closes the distance and catches Petrovs with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Petrovs is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Petrovs is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Petrovs is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Martin takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bald Martin!
In his post fight interview, Bald Martin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Samuel Cooke (ranked 18267 p4p, 3432 weight class) and Lazy Bastard (ranked 478 p4p, 321 weight class). Cooke's entrance music is Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. A fine choice. Samuel Cooke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
38
158
23 - 25 - 1 |
|
190 cm
37
156
30 - 35 - 1 |
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
|
|
World class boxer
Heavy handed
|
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard misses with a combination
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Cooke avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Cooke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bastard throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastard is rocked!
Bastard tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Cooke avoids them all with ease.
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastard is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooke finish him?
Bastard clobbers Cooke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard misses with a right hand
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bastard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 Cooke is rocked!
Bastard seems to have recovered his senses.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Cooke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been told by Cooke's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cooke walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lazy Bastard!
Lazy Bastard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Ross Buchanan (ranked 22913 p4p, 23863 weight class) and Remy Bose (ranked 468 p4p, 483 weight class). Buchanan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roy Buchanan's Train Blues. Bose has chosen We paid by 42 Doug as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
45
147
30 - 37 - 0 |
|
165 cm
22
160
3 - 0 - 0 |
Excellent MT
Cardio machine
|
|
Excellent MT
Good gas tank
|
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 37 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Buchanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remy Bose!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bose moves away from the strike by Buchanan.
Bose appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buchanan throws a head kick but Bose moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buchanan. Bose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buchanan.
Bose misses with an uppercut.
Bose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buchanan swings for the body but Bose moves out of range.
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick and Bose moves out of range easily.
Bose has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Buchanan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Bose misses.
Buchanan throws a big counter combination but Bose scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Buchanan misses with a double jab.
Buchanan wants to land a leg kick but Bose is out of range.
Buchanan takes one to the chin there.
Buchanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan tries a head kick but it misses.
Buchanan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bose lands a nice hook to Buchanan's body. Buchanan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buchanan throws out a leg kick but Bose moves out of range and Buchanan only half commits.
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!
Bose misses with an uppercut. Buchanan saw that one coming.
Buchanan cracks Bose with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bose throws a looping overhand right but Buchanan ducks down to avoid it.
Buchanan missing with a left hand there. Bose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buchanan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buchanan throws out the jab.
Bose connects with a single shot there.
Buchanan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bose.
Bose lands with an overhand left.
Bose lands a nice looking body shot.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ross Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bose swings for the body but Buchanan moves out of range.
Buchanan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buchanan throws a lazy body kick
and Bose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buchanan slips a jab from Bose.
Bose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buchanan.
Bose checks a low kick from Buchanan.
It seemed like Bose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bose throws a hook to the side of Buchanan's head but Buchanan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buchanan misses with a two punch combination.
Bose throws an overhand right that lands on Buchanan's shoulder, as Buchanan tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buchanan doesn't seem bothered though.
Buchanan misses with a looping left.
Buchanan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buchanan misses with a series of wild punches.
Buchanan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buchanan scores with a nice body kick.
Bose slips a jab and a cross from Buchanan.
Bose lands the left hand.
Bose throws a lazy right hand but Buchanan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bose lands an overhand right.
Buchanan throws a right hand that Bose ducks under and follows up with a left that Bose also avoids with ease.
Bose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buchanan looks to throw the jab but Bose is out of range.
Bose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bose is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Buchanan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Buchanan looks to land a combination but Bose avoids it well.
Buchanan tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bose connects with a body shot that sends Buchanan's belly button to the back.
Buchanan moves out of range of the strikes.
Bose throws a series of punches but Buchanan avoids them all with ease.
Buchanan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bose.
Buchanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bose manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Buchanan misses.
Bose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bose checks a low kick from Buchanan.
Bose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some wild striking there from Buchanan.
Buchanan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bose connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buchanan scrambles back to his feet.
Buchanan throws a sloppy body shot
and Bose counters with a stiff right hand.
Bose with a jab.
Buchanan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buchanan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bose lands a nice shot that snaps Buchanan's head back.
Bose misses with a straight right.
Bose jabs Buchanan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bose misses with a lunging right hand
and Buchanan counters with a left and a right that stings Bose.
Bose's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bose duly obliges.
Bose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buchanan throws a sloppy body shot
and Bose counters with a nice uppercut.
Buchanan scores with a leg kick.
Buchanan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bose was well out of range. Poor timing from Buchanan.
Buchanan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buchanan.
Buchanan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bose circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bose moves away.
Buchanan throws a shot to the body.
Bose misses with a hook. Buchanan ducked under it nicely.
Buchanan moves away from the strike by Bose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Bose dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Buchanan staying out of range there.
It looked like Buchanan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bose.
Buchanan is looking to wear down Bose with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Buchanan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buchanan scores with a leg kick.
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buchanan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bose.
Bose with a jab.
Bose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bose scores with a sloppy right hand. Buchanan should have avoided that one.
Buchanan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bose ducks under a wild hook from Buchanan.
Bose doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bose throws an overhand right that lands on Buchanan's shoulder, as Buchanan tries to avoid the shot.
Buchanan tries a head kick but it misses.
Buchanan misses with a body shot.
Bose scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bose looks to throw the jab but Buchanan is out of range.
Buchanan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Bose misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan avoids the body shot from Bose.
A punch lands to the side of Bose 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buchanan misses with a body shot.
Buchanan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bose.
Remy Bose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Bose misses.
Bose throws a hook to the side of Buchanan's head but Buchanan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buchanan connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Bose lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buchanan doesn't seem phased though.
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick and Bose moves out of range easily.
Bose slips a jab from Buchanan.
Buchanan connects with a nice looking jab.
Buchanan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buchanan just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Bose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bose throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
Bose scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bose throws a shot from downtown. Buchanan moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bose loads up on a big right hand but Buchanan slips the punch.
Good shot there by Bose.
Bose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bose avoids the head kick by Buchanan.
Bose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
Buchanan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bose throws a lazy uppercut
and Buchanan counters with a left to the body.
Bose throws a hook but Buchanan avoids it easily.
Bose clobbers Buchanan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buchanan scores with a nice strike.
Bose lands a really nice looking cross but Buchanan seems unphased.
Buchanan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab by Bose.
Bose scores with a hook to the body. Buchanan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Bose misses the target.
Buchanan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buchanan there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan misses with a leg kick
and Bose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bose slips a jab and a cross from Buchanan.
Bose missing with a left hand there. Buchanan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Bose misses the target.
Bose looks to score with a jab to the body but Buchanan is just out of range.
Buchanan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bose fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Buchanan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bose avoids the body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bose looks to throw the jab but Buchanan is out of range.
Bose throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Bose misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Buchanan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bose lands a body shot.
Buchanan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bose moves out of range of the leg kick from Buchanan.
Bose appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buchanan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bose jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buchanan. Bose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bose ducks under a wild hook from Buchanan.
Bose misses with a hook.
Buchanan lands a nice looking body shot.
Bose works Buchanan's body with a nice hook.
Bose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan throws a body punch but Bose moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Buchanan.
A shot to the body from Buchanan misses
letting Bose counter with a right hand.
Bose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Bose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buchanan doesn't seem bothered though.
Buchanan cracks Bose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Bose.
Buchanan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buchanan throws a nice looking combination but Bose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buchanan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buchanan jabs Bose right on the nose. Bose blinks but takes it well.
Buchanan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bose.
Bose connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buchanan moves away from the strike by Bose.
An inside leg kick lands from Buchanan.
Buchanan thows a leg kick but Bose checks it
and Bose counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bose lands an overhand right.
Bose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bose tries to move into range but Buchanan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buchanan scores with a hook to the body. Bose takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bose jabs Buchanan right on the nose. Buchanan blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buchanan is rocked!
Buchanan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Buchanan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bose scores with a jab.
Buchanan cracks Bose with an open hand slap.
Bose misses with a hook.
Bose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buchanan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buchanan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Buchanan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bose keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buchanan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bose dodges the punch combination from Buchanan.
Bose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buchanan misses with a right hand
and Bose counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Buchanan onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan ducks into a a hook from Bose and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Buchanan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Buchanan.
Bose digs a good hook to Buchanan's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bose throws a shot from downtown. Buchanan moves away and avoids it.
Buchanan is looking to counter punch.
Bose catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Buchanan stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Buchanan walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Bose misses with an uppercut. Buchanan saw that one coming.
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Bose.
Buchanan connects with a nice looking jab.
Bose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bose circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Buchanan tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bose wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy Bose!
Remy Bose really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nikolai Magomedov (ranked 23286 p4p, 22353 weight class) and Bedr Huri (ranked 183 p4p, 207 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 205 cm
24
235
3 - 4 - 0 |
|
198 cm
28
266
4 - 6 - 0 |
World class boxer
Cardio machine
|
|
World class MT
Good gas tank
|
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bedr Huri!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov clinches up with Huri and pushes him back against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Magomedov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Huri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Huri trying to stall but Magomedov improves his position.
Magomedov pushes Huri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Huri controls his hands.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Huri struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Huri avoiding damage as Magomedov throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Huri taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
Huri looks winded!
Huri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Huri won't want to take too many of those.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huri or not.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huris head.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Huri with a nice body shot.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Huri takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huri is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Huri has his back to the ropes.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to work over Huri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huri blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Huri controls the action.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magomedov obliges.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huri.
Magomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huri.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huri's elbow.
Huri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Huri blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Huri avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Magomedov is leaning against Huri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedov as Huri tries to tie him up.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Huri's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedov as Huri tries to tie him up.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huri's elbow.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov is working Huri over against the ropes.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huri avoids it.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Huri controls his hands.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov tries to work over Huri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huri is defending well for now.
Huri blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huri can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huri is breathing heavily.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Huri controls the action.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huri blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huri or not.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike.
Magomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nikolai Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Huri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
Magomedov is working Huri over against the ropes.
Magomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huri backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Magomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magomedov tries to work over Huri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huri backwards.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huri backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Huri misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov pushes Huri back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Huri backwards.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huri or not.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Huri avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huri blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov works on Huri's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Huri blocks it.
Huri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Huri backwards.
Knees to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Magomedov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Huri's ribcage. Huri 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.
Nikolai Magomedov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Huri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Huri keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huri was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Huri looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Huri controls his hands.
Magomedov crunches a lovely knee into Huri's ribcage.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Magomedov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Huri stalls.
Magomedov is working Huri over against the ropes.
Huri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Huri is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Huri has his back to the ropes.
Magomedov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Huri avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Huri.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Huri avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Huri tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Huri blocks it.
Huri is trying to stall.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Huri avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Huri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov pushes Huri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Huri.
Magomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Huri slips under a jab.
Huri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Huri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bedr Huri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov throws a jab when Huri was well out of range.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huri was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huri scores with a body shot.
Huri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Huri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Huri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Nikolai Magomedov!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Nikolai Magomedov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Finn The Human (ranked 205 p4p, 2008 weight class) and Takeru Kubota (ranked 28 p4p, 206 weight class). The Human's entrance music is Adventure Time. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
38
135
34 - 12 - 2 |
|
170 cm
36
124
29 - 13 - 2 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
|
|
World class MT
Granite chin
|
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Kubota!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Human looks to land a right hand but Kubota moved out of range.
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Human throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Human lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota motions for The Human to come forward. Kubota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Human lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Human.
The Human lands the left hand.
The Human really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
The Human doesn't manage to clinch there - Kubota circles away.
It seemed like Kubota was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Kubota misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human misses with a straight left.
The Human lands with a nice body punch.
The Human uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
The Human lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kubota's sensitive parts.
The Human jabs at Kubota's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Human has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
The Human fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kubota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Human throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kubota works over The Human's head and body with a nice combination.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Human. Kubota shrugs it off though.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from The Human.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Human.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Kubota throws a series of punches but The Human avoids them all with ease.
The Human tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kubota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Human throws a hook to the side of Kubota's head but Kubota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota's coach down at Shadow Warriors (KT) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kubota's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The Human lands with a straight right. Kubota didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kubota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human lands a body shot.
Kubota digs a right hand underneath The Human's ribcage. The Human let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Human lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
Kubota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
Kubota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kubota has a couple of punches blocked by The Human.
Kubota tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for The Human.
The Human lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kubota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
Kubota misses with the head strike.
Kubota lands a shot to the body.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kubota misses with some punches.
Kubota swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kubota.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kubota - that landed with a thud.
Kubota blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kubota.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubota.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Human.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human keeps control of Kubota as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Human pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
The Human throws out a powerful jab.
The Human scores with a jab to the head.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Human closes the distance and clinches.
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Kubota avoids the body shot from The Human.
Kubota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
The Human cracks Kubota with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota lands with a straight right. The Human didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Human scores with a hook to the body. Kubota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Human with a nice calf kick.
Some wild striking there from The Human.
The Human pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human lands a nice hook to Kubota's body. Kubota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from The Human tenderised Kubota's leg. Kubota is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Human looks to land a right hand but Kubota moved out of range.
The Human lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kubota at a distance.
A lazy body kick from The Human
and Kubota counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota misses with a series of wild punches.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Human throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Human throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Kubota unleashes a big counter combination but The Human bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Human looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
The Human misses with a right hand
letting Kubota counter with a right hand.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Human.
The Human keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Human throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kubota throws out a counter right but The Human avoids it with no problem.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Kubota.
Kubota was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The Human is looking to clinch but Kubota is avoiding it.
The Human throws a looping overhand right but Kubota ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Human.
Finn The Human is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by The Human.
The Human keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kubota.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
Kubota slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Kubota misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human doesn't manage to clinch there - Kubota circles away.
The Human is looking to clinch but Kubota is avoiding it.
The Human looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kubota lands with an uppercut that bounces The Human off the ropes and back into range.
The Human throws out a leg kick but Kubota moves out of range and The Human only half commits.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
Kubota scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from The Human misses.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
The Human moves into the clinch successfully.
Kubota blocks an uppercut.
Kubota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubota can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubota.
Kubota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
Kubota blocks a body shot from The Human.
Kubota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kubota blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Human misses with a body punch.
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kubota steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Human. That one must have hurt.
Kubota fails to land with a series of punches.
Kubota tries to keep at a distance but The Human has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Human pushes Kubota back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
The Human breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Human swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from The Human misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Kubota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kubota takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Human scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kubota in his tracks.
Kubota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Human.
A jab from The Human misses.
The Human is looking to slow Kubota down with leg kicks.
Kubota misses with a few strikes there.
The Human scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kubota in his tracks.
Kubota throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
The Human lands with a nice body punch.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Human digs a good body shot into Kubota's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human sizes up Kubota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Human swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Human misses with a hook.
Kubota appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from The Human, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Human cracks Kubota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kubota blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human lands with a nice body punch.
Takeru Kubota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Human throws a sloppy body shot
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Human digs a good body shot into Kubota's ribs.
The Human lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human misses with a body shot.
The Human swings widly with a right hand
and Kubota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota misses with a few strikes there.
The Human was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Human fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kubota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Human misses with a shot to the body
and Kubota counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
The Human fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Human works the jab nicely.
The Human moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kubota takes a step back to recover.
Kubota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Human connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kubota scrambles back to his feet.
The Human throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Kubota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
The Human throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota needs to keep his hands up - The Human had a free shot at his head there.
The Human scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kubota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kubota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kubota thuds his right hand into The Human's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kubota on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Human scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kubota doesn't seem bothered though.
The Human connects with an inside leg kick.
Kubota wants to land a leg kick but The Human is out of range.
Kubota misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Human was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kubota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeru Kubota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finn The Human is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
Kubota digs a good body shot into The Human's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Human throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Human lands with a nice body punch.
The Human has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
Kubota misses with the head strike.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
Kubota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Kubota.
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kubota blocks a body shot from The Human.
Kubota scores with a shot to the side of The Human's head.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
Kubota lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Human or not.
Kubota is leaning against The Human and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kubota is working The Human over against the ropes.
Kubota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kubota.
Kubota misses with some punches.
A short left from Kubota.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
Kubota tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human takes a shot to the head.
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!
Kubota tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
The Human prevents a body shot from Kubota.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Human.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeru Kubota.
I think The Human has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Finn The Human!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Finn The Human!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Finn The Human!
Finn The Human wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Finn The Human thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
77% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Bill Beukeboom (ranked 1387 p4p, 1586 weight class) and Marciano Cobb (ranked 207 p4p, 234 weight class). Cobb comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
33
194
27 - 19 - 0 |
|
180 cm
37
187
35 - 21 - 0 |
World class boxer
Cardio machine
|
|
World class MT
Good gas tank
|
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Beukeboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marciano Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Beukeboom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beukeboom walks into a left hand.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Beukeboom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Beukeboom avoids the head kick by Cobb.
An attempted straight right counter from Beukeboom misses the target.
Beukeboom throws a big shot that misses.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb instigates a clinch.
Cobb tries a body shot but Beukeboom blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beukeboom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beukeboom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Beukeboom.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
We've been informed that Cobb 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.
Beukeboom scores with a hook to the body.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Beukeboom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb tries to work over Beukeboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beukeboom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Beukeboom controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beukeboom.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Beukeboom.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but Beukeboom blocks with his arms.
I was talking to Beukeboom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
Beukeboom blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Beukeboom is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Beukeboom misses its target.
Beukeboom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beukeboom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beukeboom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beukeboom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beukeboom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beukeboom throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beukeboom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beukeboom's hands.
Beukeboom lands with a nice body punch.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a looping right.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Beukeboom throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Cobb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobb looks to throw a body kick
and Beukeboom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beukeboom throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beukeboom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beukeboom misses the shot to the body.
Cobb scores with a nice strike.
Beukeboom blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb thinks about the counter body kick.
A left and a right from Cobb both land. Nice combination.
Beukeboom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beukeboom throws a good cross that connects.
Beukeboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beukebooms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Beukeboom throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beukeboom looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Beukeboom's shoulder, as Beukeboom tries to avoid the shot.
Beukeboom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Beukeboom thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Beukeboom moved out of range nicely.
Cobb is looking to slow Beukeboom down with leg kicks.
Beukeboom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beukeboom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beukeboom scores with a decent looking hook.
Cobb lunges at Beukeboom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beukeboom's hand.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Beukeboom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cobb slips a jab from Beukeboom.
Cobb throws a counter combo.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Beukeboom throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beukeboom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Beukeboom keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beukeboom throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Beukeboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
enabling Beukeboom to counter with a crisp jab.
Beukeboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beukeboom throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Beukeboom misses with a body punch
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a hook but Beukeboom avoids it easily.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beukeboom loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Beukeboom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good shot there by Beukeboom.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Cobb lands a leg kick that knocks Beukeboom off balance momentarily.
Beukeboom misses with a straight left.
Cobb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beukeboom scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Cobb misses
and Beukeboom counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Cobb to the mat! Beukeboom runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Cobb is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beukeboom scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Cobb to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Beukeboom away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Cobb got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Cobb is rocked!
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Beukeboom finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
Cobb seems to have recovered his senses.
Beukeboom blocks a jab.
Cobb tries to get into range but Beukeboom steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Cobb! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Beukeboom scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Beukeboom!
Bill Beukeboom retains his middleweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jacques Durand (ranked 17694 p4p, 22937 weight class) and Taz Bandichoo (ranked 175 p4p, 174 weight class). Durand comes to the ring accompanied by Kaaris - S.E.V.R.A.N.. Jacques Durand has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 201 cm
39
214
52 - 14 - 1 |
|
178 cm
37
240
30 - 34 - 0 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
|
|
World class MT
Granite chin
|
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 52 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Durand!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo misses with a body punch
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand works the jab nicely.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Durand throws a counter high kick but Bandichoo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bandichoo 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.
Durand scores with a leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick but Durand moved away.
Bandichoo throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandichoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Bandichoo
and Durand counters with a right hand to the body.
Durand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bandichoo misses with a straight right.
Durand cracks Bandichoo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bandichoo throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durand works Bandichoo's body with a nice hook.
Bandichoo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bandichoo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durand on the side of the head.
Bandichoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bandichoo.
A jab from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Bandichoo drops his hands momentarily and Durand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Durand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bandichoo on the side of the head.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bandichoo catches Durand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Durand avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Durand is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick lands for Durand.
Bandichoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bandichoo.
Durand moves out of range as Bandichoo throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bandichoo throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand takes one on the button.
Bandichoo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandichoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand.
A low kick from Bandichoo misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand lands with an overhand left.
Bandichoo misses the shot to the body.
Durand avoids a kick to the body.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandichoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandichoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bandichoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bandichoo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bandichoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bandichoo throws a series of punches but Durand avoids them all with ease.
Durand pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bandichoo back to the ropes. Durand follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo works Durand's body with a nice hook.
Bandichoo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand defending well as Bandichoo loads up on a big left hand.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bandichoo misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Durand blocks the leg kick.
Bandichoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Bandichoo misses.
Durand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bandichoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo looks to throw a body kick
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Bandichoo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durand appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bandichoo tries to land a leg kick but Durand saw it coming and moves away.
Durand defending well as Bandichoo loads up on a big left hand.
Bandichoo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bandichoo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand.
Bandichoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durand.
Bandichoo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bandichoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Bandichoo throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bandichoo. That did some damage!
Durand steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bandichoo. That one must have hurt.
Bandichoo takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Bandichoo looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Bandichoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand dominated that round.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Durand tests Bandichoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Durand saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Bandichoo.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bandichoo.
Durand scores with a push kick.
Bandichoo looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Durand feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bandichoo connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Durand.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandichoo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand moves away from the strike by Bandichoo.
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bandichoo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Bandichoo walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bandichoo.
Durand tries to clinch but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand cracks Bandichoo with a good jab.
Durand lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Durand.
Bandichoo takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Bandichoo scores with a jab to the body.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandichoo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Durand blocks it well.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bandichoo is breathing heavily.
Bandichoo misses with a right hand
and Bandichoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand lands a front kick.
Bandichoo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Durand. That snapped Bandichoo's head back.
Bandichoo missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandichoo looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand tries to clinch but Bandichoo is having none of it.
Durand with a nice calf kick.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Durand. That snapped Bandichoo's head back.
Durand scores with a push kick.
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Durand scores with the left hand. Bandichoo knows he should have avoided that one.
Durand instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Durand.
Bandichoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bandichoo misses with a hook.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durand jabs Bandichoo right on the nose. Bandichoo blinks but takes it well.
Durand has managed to clinch.
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
As Bandichoo backs away, Durand returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandichoo throws out the jab.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bandichoo misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Bandichoo misses with a straight left.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bandichoo connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Durand moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Durand doesn't manage to clinch there - Bandichoo circles away.
Bandichoo tries to bum rush Durand with a series of wild strikes but Durand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand tests Bandichoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durand connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Durand connects with a single shot there.
Durand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandichoo.
Durand scores with a jab. Bandichoo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bandichoo throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandichoo. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Bandichoo off balance momentarily.
A big right from Bandichoo misses.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandichoo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand is looking to slow Bandichoo down with leg kicks.
Bandichoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Bandichoo tries to get set, Durand tries to push him back and clinch up but Bandichoo manages to avoid the attempt.
Bandichoo misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bandichoo scores with a head kick.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo thuds a left hand into Durand's body.
Bandichoo walks into a straight right hand from Durand.
Bandichoo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Durand blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo misses with a hook to the body
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandichoo. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandichoo should have avoided that one.
Bandichoo looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandichoo scores with a jab. Durand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks Bandichoo in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Durand throws a head kick that Bandichoo semi-blocks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandichoo. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Durand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durand appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bandichoo takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Bandichoo loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Bandichoo throws a good cross that connects.
Durand is looking to slow Bandichoo down with leg kicks.
Bandichoo looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand darts in and clinches Bandichoo up against the ropes.
Durand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bandichoo is defending well for now.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Bandichoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Durand.
Bandichoo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandichoo can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bandichoo swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a body kick.
Durand cracks Bandichoo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandichoo under the eye.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Bandichoo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand can pounce on him.
Bandichoo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Durand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
Bandichoo blocks a body shot from Durand.
Durand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Bandichoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Taz Bandichoo has been cut.
A short uppercut from Durand.
Bandichoo manages to break the clinch.
Bandichoo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo misses with a kick to the body
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Bandichoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Durand connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandichoo's hands.
Durand feints and then cracks Bandichoo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandichoo down.
Durand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandichoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandichoo moves into range and clinches up with Durand.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandichoo's elbow.
Taz Bandichoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandichoo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand lands an elbow just above Bandichoo 's eye.
Bandichoo has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Durand lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bandichoo or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bandichoo.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
Durand lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bandichoo's face.
Bandichoo blocks an elbow strike from Durand.
Nice body punch from Durand.
Durand working Bandichoo over with knees to the body.
Durand lands a nice knee to the body.
Durand landing knees to the head.
Durand lands with a right to the head.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Durand scores with a knee to the head.
Bandichoo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Bandichoo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bandichoo is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Jacques Durand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
