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Event:
EFFA 171
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Bird takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for George.
Bird goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
George delivers a nice body kick.
Bird tries to clinch up
and George counters with a lovely shot to the body.
George 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.
George blocks a head kick by Bird.
Bird doesn't manage to clinch there - George circles away.
George connects with a right hand. Bird shakes it off.
Bird tries to clinch but George moves away
and George counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bird throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
George is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bird's calf.
George connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
George is looking to chop away at Bird's legs. #CL2#
Bird moves into the clinch.
Bird blocks a body shot from George.
George misses with a body punch.
George tries a body shot but Bird blocks it.
Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bird blocks an elbow strike from George.
#T1#
George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bird blocking some punches.
Bird takes a shot to the head.
George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
George lands a damaging elbow.
George misses with a body punch.
Bird landing knees to the body.
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bird's elbow.
George throws an elbow that misses.
George cracks Bird with a nice body shot.
George misses with a punch to the body.
George tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
George creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bird's defenses.
Bird tries to land knees in the clinch but George avoids the damage to the body.
Bird putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has George in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
George stalls.
We've been informed that Bird 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.
George tries a body shot but Bird blocks it.
#T2#
Bird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from George.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from George on the inside.
George has Bird pressed against the ropes, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
George misses with a hook from the clinch.
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bird's elbow.
George throws a head punch that misses.
Bird throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but George blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
George misses with a double jab.
George lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bird doesn't manage to clinch there - George circles away.
George throws a nice head kick!
George throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by George. That's going to slow Bird down.
George circles away from the clinch attempt.
George connects with a solid leg kick.
George feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Birds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
George with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by George.
Both fighters circling a little - George finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
George tests Bird's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Bird is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. George darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bird is still on wobbly legs! Can George finish him?
George scores with a shot to the body.
George blocks a head kick by Bird.
George knocks out Bird with a massive right hand! The ref tackles George before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. George picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lambert George!
Lambert George seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
William Bird spoke after the fight, saying '....i dont care about the belt , i do this because i love it...'.
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Event:
EFFA 168
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Master cracks a nice hook into Bird's ribs.
Master works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kung Fu Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master throws a series of punches but Bird avoids them all with ease.
Bird only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bird throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Master feints and then cracks Bird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bird down.
Bird dodges the punch combination from Master.
Good leg kick by Master there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Master 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.
Master chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Master.
Master stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Master lands with a straight right. Bird didn't see that one coming.
Master lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Master misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Bird fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Master, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Master breaks the clinch.
Master connects with a right hand. Bird shakes it off.
Bird walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Master swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bird blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Master. #T1#
Master throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bird avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Bird as he checks the leg kick.
Master throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird.
Master moves out of range as Bird throws a body kick.
Master throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Bird counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bird keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Master's efforts to push away.#BC#
Master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Master pushes him off.
Bird avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bird dodges the punch combination from Master.
#CL2#
Bird clinches up with Master and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bird.
Master connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bird's face.
Master's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bird throws a punch but it's blocked by Master. #BC#
Master breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Master misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bird appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Master lands a slapping body shot.
Master throws out a leg kick but Bird moves out of range and Master only half commits.
A lazy body kick from Master
and Bird counters with a big head kick but Master shrugs it off.
Master tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Master throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bird throws a fast counter high kick but Master manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Bird fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Master, pushing him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Master.
Master swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Master breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bird tries to clinch but Master is having none of it.
Master avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Master misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bird scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Master moves out of range as Bird strikes.
Master looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Master throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Master swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Master bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bird's head.
That kick from Master tenderised Bird's leg. Bird is trying to keep his angry face on.
Master takes a swing at Bird's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Master throws a series of punches but Bird moves out of range.
Bird is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bird fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Master is out of range.
Master ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Bird moves into the clinch.
Master lands an elbow inside that Bird shrugs off.
Master on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bird lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Master escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Master lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bird's sensitive parts.
Master swinging wildly here.
Master tried to score with a low kick but Bird checks it.
Master lands a slapping body shot.
Master is looking to wear down Bird with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Bird moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Master throws a series of punches but Bird avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Bird closes the distance and pushes Master back into the ropes.
Master has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bird scores a nice knee to the body.
Master is breathing heavily.
Bird struggles to land a body shot inside as Master controls his hands.
#T4##BC#
Master breaks the clinch.
Master misses with a two punch combination.
Master scores with a decent looking hook.
Master wants to slow Bird down by chopping away at his legs.
Bird doesn't manage to clinch there - Master circles away.
No joy there for Master, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Master throws a leg kick but Bird checks it.
Bird avoids the body shot from Master.
Master tries a head kick but it misses.
Master throws a low kick but Bird moves out of range easily.
Master blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Bird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bird managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
#BC#
Master breaks the clinch.
Master throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Master.
Master looks to land a combination but Bird avoids it well.
Bird doesn't manage to clinch there - Master circles away.
A quick step to the side and Master tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Master is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Master throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Bird counters by clinching up.
Master tries to break free but Bird pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Fu Master dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bird keeps Master at a distance using the push kick.
Master throws a nice outside leg kick.
Master tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Master.
Master moves away from the strike by Bird.
Master looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Master fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bird checks it well.
Bird lands a nice hook to Master's body. Master takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bird with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Master to score with a decent uppercut.
Master is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
Bird pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Master swinging wildly here.
Bird stuns Master with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bird blocks the low kick.
Bird steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Master there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bird's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bird tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bird throws a sloppy head kick and Master moves out of range easily.
Bird takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Master throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch but Master swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Master.
Master throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird. #CL2#
Bird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Master takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Kung Fu Master has been cut.
Bird lands a nice knee to the body.
Master wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bird has him pressed against the ropes.
Master scores with a knee to the head.
Bird lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bird keeps control of Master as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Master wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bird lands a shoulder strike.
Bird tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Master avoids it.
Bird dodges an elbow strike from Master.
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as Bird controls his hands.
#BC#
Master breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Master throws a leg kick
and Bird counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird walks forward, straight into a front kick from Master.
Bird pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Master scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Master.
A right-left combo lands from Master.
Master throws a push kick but Bird slaps the foot to one side.
Master throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Master lands a really nice looking cross but Bird seems unphased.
Master throws a nice outside leg kick.
Master delivers a nice body kick.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Master.
Bird scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Master finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bird throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Master pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Master.
Bird throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Bird has Master up against the ropes in a clinch.
Master trying to control the position but instead, Bird has worked for underhooks and has pushed Master into the ropes.
Master wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Bird scores with a shot to the side of Master's head.
Master wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bird has him pressed against the ropes.
Master misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bird.
Bird lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bird pushes off an throws an elbow but Master leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bird keeps control of Master as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bird lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Master.
Bird avoids a wild elbow strike from Master.
Nice elbow from Bird.
Bird creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Master's defenses.
Master is trying to break free.
Bird lands a damaging elbow.
Bird working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bird lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Bird blocks a body shot from Master.
Bird works on Master's body with a couple of short punches.
Bird keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Master's efforts to push away.
Bird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Master's elbow.
Bird misses with some punches.
#T4#
Master is trying to break the clinch but Bird is controlling him.#BC2#
Bird breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Master gets tackled into the ropes by Bird. Bird maintains the clinch.
Bird connects with a knee to the head.
Master using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Master is trying to break the clinch but Bird has him pressed against the ropes.
Bird utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bird using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Master takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bird lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bird is leaning against Master and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Master lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bird using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Master has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Master is trying to force a seperation but Bird has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bird throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Master blocks it with crossed arms.
Master managing to block the knees to the body from Bird.
Master wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bird unloads a knee to the mid-section. Master lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bird makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Bird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kung Fu Master's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Master throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Master circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bird rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Master moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Master swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Master uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick and Master moves out of range easily.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bird avoids the head kick by Master.
Bird throws a head kick but Master moves out of range.
Bird wants to clinch up but Master keeps it at a distance.
Master fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Master.
Master throws the kick towards the body but Bird avoids it.
Bird throws a big counter head kick but Master avoids it with no problem.
Bird takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Master jabs Bird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Master swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
Bird takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Master lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Bird darts in and clinches Master up against the ropes.
Master tries to work over Bird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Master scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Master breaks from the clinch.
Master misses with a straight right.
Master missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Bird on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Master misses with an uppercut. Bird saw that one coming.
Bird wants to clinch.
Kung Fu Master is winning the standup battle so far.
Master throws a head kick that misses.
Master looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bird slips a straight right by Master.
Master throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bird.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bird clinches up against the ropes.
Master on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Bird manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Bird tried to score with a low kick but Master checks it.
Master throws a front kick that sends Bird stumbling back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird avoids the head kick by Master.
Master misses with a body shot.
Master fails to land with a series of punches.
Master throws a body shot but no joy.
Master tests Bird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Master misses with a jab to the body
and Bird counters with a nice low kick that buckles Master's knee momentarily.
Master swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Master misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bird wants to clinch up but Master keeps it at a distance.
Bird avoids the body shot from Master.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Master swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Master was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bird.
A swing and a miss from Bird.
Master swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bird lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Master pushes him off.#T3#
Bird scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Master avoids the head kick by Bird.
Bird takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Master fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Master throws a right hand that Bird ducks under and follows up with a left that Bird also avoids with ease.
Master swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
Bird moves out of range as Master throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Bird takes the fight into the clinch.
Bird lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Master utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bird misses with a punch to the body.
Master lands a hook to the side of the head.
Master makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bird utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master misses with a punch on the inside.
Master is trying to push Bird away but Bird has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T4##BC#
Master escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Master tries to land a front kick but Bird steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Master lands a nice shot to the body.
Master throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bird misses with a straight left.
Bird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Master lands a front kick.
Master tries a low kick but Bird avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bird - that will leave a mark!
A good leg kick by Master.
Bird wants to clinch.
Bird throws a nice looking combination but Master bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Master.
A head kick misses from Master.
Bird misses with a few strikes there.
Bird throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Fu Master showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Master 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Fu Master!
Kung Fu Master made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Its nice to get that loss back. Siko, Bird, I want one of you two next. We have unfinished business!'.
In defeat, William Bird stepped up to the mic, saying '....i dont care about the belt , i do this because i love it...'.
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Event:
EFFA 164
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Green misses with a low kick.
Bird connects with a body shot that sends Green's belly button to the back.
Green throws a wild body kick that Bird sees coming a mile off.
Bird throws a quick counter head kick but Green was just out of range.
Bird throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.#CL#
Green tries to keep at a distance but Bird has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Green pushes Bird back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bird lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green wants to get back to striking at distance but Bird won't allow it.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Green 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.
Bird tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Green lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Bird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Bird.#CL#
Bird clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bird.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bird looking to throw knees to the head but Green is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Bird avoids a wild elbow strike from Green.
Bird misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green avoiding damage as Bird throws knees to the body.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bird takes a knee to the side of the body.
Green lands a damaging elbow.
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bird lands a knee to the head.
Green scores with a shot to the side of Bird's head.
Green pushes off an throws an elbow but Bird leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bird blocks the elbow strike.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Bird.
Bird throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Green throws an elbow but it misses.
Bird lands a body shot in the clinch.
Green blocking some punches.
#T2#
Green lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bird.
Green lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Green tries to break free but Bird pushes him back against the ropes.
Bird crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Bird struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Green.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Green throws an elbow but misses.
Green lands a right hand.
Green throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bird blocks it with crossed arms.
Bird creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bird is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Bird.
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bird lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Bird trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Bird tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Bird throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bird looking to throw knees to the head but Green is blocking nicely.
Green blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bird lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bird tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Green on the inside.
Green creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bird's defenses.
Bird avoids a wild elbow strike from Green.
Bird lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bird managing to block the knees to the body from Green.
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green lands an elbow inside that Bird shrugs off.
Green using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green lands a nice uppercut.
Bird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Bird creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Green breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green connects with the punch.
William Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bird lands with a kick to the temple. Green shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bird. That's going to slow Green down.
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Green dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bird has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Bird's head. #ROC2#
Bird is rocked!
Green throws a front kick to the face that drops Bird face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Danny Green!
In his post fight interview, Danny Green started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated William Bird had this to say: '....i dont care about the belt , i do this because i love it...'.
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Event:
EFFA 161: Green vs Siko
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Bird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Bird tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azhari swings widly with a right hand
and Bird counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bird scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Azhari.
Bird on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Azhari throws a body punch but Bird moves out of range.
Azhari throws a chopping leg kick but Bird manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bird went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bird on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Azhari. Azhari obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bird clinches with his opponent.
Bird trying to control the position but instead, Azhari has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bird into the ropes.
Azhari pushes off an throws an elbow but Bird leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T1#
Azhari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Bird has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Azhari takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Bird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azhari throws a right hand that misses
letting Bird counter with a right hand.
Azhari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Azhari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Azhari misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Bird counters by clinching up.
Bird takes a shot to the head.
Azhari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Azhari misses with an elbow strike.
Bird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azhari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bird.
Bird tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azhari avoids it.
Bird tries to stall but Azhari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Azhari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bird lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird trying to control the position but instead, Azhari has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bird into the ropes.
Bird creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Bird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Azhari misses the target.
A combination from Azhari does no damage.
Azhari looks to throw the jab but Bird is out of range.
Bird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azhari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Azhari misses
and Bird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azhari.
Bird fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Azhari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Azhari swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
It looked like Bird was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Azhari.
Bird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters circling a little - Bird finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Azhari throws a leg kick
and Azhari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azhari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Azhari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bird.
Bird is looking to counter the offense by Azhari and move into the clinch.
Azhari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bird tries to clinch but Azhari is having none of it.
Azhari throws a jab when Bird was well out of range.#T4#
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azhari.
It looked like Bird was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Azhari.
Azhari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azhari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azhari looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Azhari throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Azhari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bird counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azhari takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Azhari keeps Bird at a distance using the push kick.
Azhari misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Bird wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Azhari misses its intended target.
Azhari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ebrahim Azhari will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Azhari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bird tries to counter by clinching up but Azhari breaks away and moves out of range.
Bird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bird was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Azhari.
Azhari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bird checks it well.
Bird is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Azhari misses the shot to the body.
Azhari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azhari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azhari misses with a low kick.
Bird quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Azhari scores with a jab.
Bird shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azhari connects with a right hand. Bird shakes it off.#T1#
Azhari connects with a leg kick. Bird looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Azhari.
Bird is looking to counter punch.
Azhari misses with a low kick.
Bird needs to keep his hands up - Azhari had a free shot at his head there.
Bird staying out of range there.
As Azhari tries to get set, Bird tries to push him back and clinch up but Azhari manages to avoid the attempt.
Bird throws a wild body kick that Azhari sees coming a mile off.
Azhari swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bird on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azhari misses with a combination
and Bird counters with a stiff right hand.
Azhari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bird.
Azhari looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Ebrahim Azhari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Azhari misses with a body shot
and Bird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azhari misses with a leg kick
and Bird counters with a one-two to the body.
Bird checks a low kick from Azhari.
Bird wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azhari misses with a low kick.
Azhari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bird's sensitive parts.
Azhari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azhari throws out a counter right but Bird avoids it with no problem.
Bird's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azhari connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bird scrambles back to his feet.
Bird avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Azhari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Azhari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Bird was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab from Azhari.#ROC2#
Bird is rocked!
Bird connects with a jab.
Oh Bird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ebrahim Azhari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azhari misses with a leg kick
and Bird counters with an outside leg kick.
Bird seems to have got his legs back now.
Bird is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bird throws a good cross that connects.
Azhari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azhari throws a solid leg kick but Bird takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azhari.
Azhari throws a leg kick
and Bird counters with a stiff right hand.
Bird misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azhari misses with a right hand
letting Bird counter with a right hand. #T4#
Bird ducks right into an uppercut from Azhari.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bird stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Azhari runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ebrahim Azhari!
Ebrahim Azhari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated William Bird had this to say: 'Whatever...i can see more people celebrating Mamado's fighter loss, then i can see celebrating a very good win from a very good oponent....respect for you mate....but fuck this bitches.....this was not my last fight'.
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