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Event:
EVO 274: Hess vs Veide
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Harrington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenova.
Harrington throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Jenova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harrington 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.
A left lands for Jenova.#CUT#
It looks like Ashley Harrington has been cut.
Jenova connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harrington momentarily.
Harrington misses with a combination
and Jenova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Harrington. #CUT2#
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Jenova lands a jab to Harrington's midsection.
Jenova blocks a jab.
Harrington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jenova throws out a powerful jab.
Jenova is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova scores with the left hand. Harrington knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Jenova finds it's way through Harrington's defenses. #ROC#
Harrington is rocked!
Harrington slips under a jab.
Harrington is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenova finish him?
Jenova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harrington on the side of the head.
Jenova lands a nice looking body kick.
Harrington tries to clinch but Jenova moves out of range.
Jenova circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Harrington to the canvas! Harrington doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jenova keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Holy Jenova 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.
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Event:
EVO 266: Tsoi vs Cortes 2
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick from Jenova lands but Maldini takes it in his stride.
Good work by Jenova as he checks the leg kick.
And Jenova counters with a quick kick to the body but Maldini blocks it.
Jenova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldini.
Jenova misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldini! But no joy.
Maldini moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini throws a leg kick that misses.
Jenova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jenova takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jenova moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jenova misses with a left hand
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jenova bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maldini throws a body kick that misses.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Jenova ducks down to avoid it.
Jenova misses with an uppercut. Maldini saw that one coming.
Maldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Jenova there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maldini.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Jenova counters with a good, hard body kick but Maldini shrugs it off. #T1#
Jenova defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Jenova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jenova takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Maldini misses with a low kick.
Jenova throwing a counter right hand but Maldini manages to avoid it.
Maldini throws a head kick but Jenova moves out of range.
Jenova scores with a spinning back kick!
Jenova misses with a body kick.
Jenova connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Maldini motions for Jenova to come forward. Maldini throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenova, right into the meat.
Jenova missing with a left hand there. Maldini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Maldini responds with a good body kick, but Jenova manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick misses from Maldini.
An attempted straight right counter from Jenova misses the target.
Jenova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jenova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maldini is looking to land body kicks.
Jenova scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenova lands a jab to Maldini's midsection.
Maldini throws a hook but Jenova avoids it easily.
Jenova takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Maldini drops his hands momentarily and Jenova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jenova misses with a kick to the body.
Maldini counters with a body kick.
Maldini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jenova.
Maldini lands a nice looking body shot.
Jenova scores with a body shot.
Jenova misses with a low kick.
Jenova connects with a nice looking jab.
Maldini staying out of range there.
Maldini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maldini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
Maldini walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jenova.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Jenova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenova throws a push kick but Maldini slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Maldini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jenova throws a front kick that sends Maldini stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Maldini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jenova doesn't seem phased though.
Jenova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Jenova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maldini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Jenova.
Maldini throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jenova's head.
Jenova lands a jab to the head.
Maldini thuds his right hand into Jenova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jenova misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Maldini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Maldini throws a hook but Jenova blocks it.#CL2#
Maldini closes the distance and clinches.
Jenova misses with the head strike.
Jenova tries to throw a body punch but Maldini avoids it by throwing Jenova back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maldini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenova works on Maldini's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenova.
Maldini looks winded!
Jenova throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Jenova has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Jenova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maldini throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenova.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenova backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jenova fails to land.
Jenova tries a body shot but Maldini blocks it.
Maldini tries a body shot but Jenova blocks it.
Jenova scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maldini misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maldini.
Maldini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenova misses with some punches.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenova misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Jenova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holy Jenova's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jenova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldini! But no joy.
Jenova moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Maldini throws the kick towards the body but Jenova avoids it.
Maldini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maldini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Jenova.
Jenova scores with a nice head shot.
Jenova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldini can do to turn this around?
A big left from Jenova misses.
Jenova misses with the combination.
Jenova lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Maldini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jenova.
Jenova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maldini scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenova lands a glancing blow to the side of Maldini's head.
Maldini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Jenova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenova slips under a jab.
Maldini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenova.
#CL2#
Maldini rushes Jenova and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini is trying to pull guard but Jenova has him pressed against the cage.
Maldini scores with a shot to the side of Jenova's head. #TD2#
Maldini manages to pull guard.
Jenova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maldini's guard.
Maldini is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Jenova seems content to control.
Jenova is trying to control the action in half guard but Maldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maldini is trying to control but can't.
Jenova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenova trying to control from half guard but Maldini is working away. #T2#
Jenova is just content to waste time from the top position. Maldini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jenova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jenova trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldini wants to sweep here but Jenova controlling him for the moment.
Maldini keeping full guard, as Jenova tries to pass.
Maldini is trying to keep Jenova in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maldini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenova is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Jenova.
Jenova thows a body kick. Maldini tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jenova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini tries a head kick but it misses.
Maldini is breathing heavily.
Jenova throws a push kick but Maldini slaps the foot to one side.
Jenova throws a right hand that Maldini ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldini also avoids with ease.
Jenova is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jenova takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jenova lands a jab to the nose.
A jab lands there for Jenova.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Maldini 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maldini misses with a wild body shot.
Maldini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenova.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Jenova finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jenova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenova's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jenova duly obliges.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Jenova moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Jenova coming out on top.
Jenova swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maldini counters with a nice body kick.
Maldini staying out of range there.
Jenova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maldini's head backwards.
Jenova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maldini is looking to chop away at Jenova's legs.
Maldini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jenova finds it's way round the side to connect with Maldini's head.
Jenova's corner calls for a 1-2. Jenova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jenova thuds his shin into the meat of Maldini's side.
Good shot there by Jenova.
Maldini scores with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Jenova there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Jenova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holy Jenova's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Maldini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jenova keeps Maldini at a distance using the push kick.
Jenova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Jenova - just one landing.
Maldini avoids the body shot from Jenova.
Maldini swings for the body but Jenova moves out of range.
Jenova throwing a counter right hand but Maldini manages to avoid it.
Jenova avoids a kick to the body.
Maldini looks to land a body kick but Jenova moved away.
Maldini tries to clinch up but Jenova circles away and keeps his distance.
Maldini just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jenova.
Jenova moves out of range of the body kick from Maldini.
Jenova was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jenova moves out of range of the body kick.
Maldini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maldini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick from Jenova.
A jab from Jenova does it's job there.#T1#
Jenova fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maldini.
Jenova missing with a left hand there. Maldini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenova stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maldini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maldini slips a jab from Jenova.
Maldini throws a head kick but Jenova moves out of range.
It looked like Jenova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jenova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maldini walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jenova.
Jenova is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jenova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jenova scores with a nice body kick.
Jab from Jenova.
Jenova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maldini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Jenova misses its intended target.
Jenova takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Jenova moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini walks into a left hand.
Jenova connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maldini slips under a jab from Jenova.
Maldini misses with a body shot.
Jenova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldini manages to avoid it.
Holy Jenova is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maldini misses with a head kick.
Jenova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jenova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenova throws a jab when Maldini was well out of range.
Jenova cracks Maldini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maldini scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jenova darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jenova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maldini on the side of the head.
Maldini throws a lazy head kick
and Jenova counters with a left and a right that stings Maldini. #T3#
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Jenova moved out of range.
Jenova cracks Maldini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jenova misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maldini. That's going to slow Jenova down.
Jenova catches Maldini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jenova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jenova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova punishes Maldini's body with a nice straight punch.
Jenova moves out of range as Maldini throws a body kick.
Maldini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenova.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Jenova loads up on a big right hand but Maldini slips the punch.
Jenova with a nice cross.
Maldini connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Jenova scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jenova looks to land a left hand but Maldini moved out of range nicely.
Jenova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Maldini lands the left hand.
Jenova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldini.
Jenova just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maldini.
Jenova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maldini. Maldini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jenova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenova.
Jenova slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maldini.
Maldini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenova.
Maldini throws a hook but Jenova blocks it.
Maldini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Jenova clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Holy Jenova's cut.
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.
#R4#
Jenova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jenova misses with a hook
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenova misses with a wild combination.
Jenova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Jenova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldini misses with a head kick.
Maldini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jenova throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jenova takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Jenova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenova lands a jab to Maldini's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maldini.
Nice body kick there by Maldini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova throws a hook but Maldini blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Maldini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Maldini
and Jenova counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini throws a push kick but Jenova slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Jenova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldini throws a front kick that sends Jenova stumbling back into the cage.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Jenova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldini lands with a shot to the body.
Maldini misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jenova moves out of range of the body kick.
Jenova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldini! But no joy.
Jenova connects with a body shot that sends Maldini's belly button to the back.
Maldini misses the body punch
and Jenova counters with a body kick that stops Maldini in his tracks momentarily.
Maldini is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jenova misses with an uppercut
and Maldini counters with a nice leg kick.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Jenova counters with a nice body kick.
Jenova moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Jenova - just one landing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jenova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenova lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maldini slips a straight right by Jenova.
Maldini throws a wild body kick that Jenova sees coming a mile off.
Jenova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenova avoids the head kick by Maldini.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenova.
Jenova takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maldini moves out of range of the body kick from Jenova.
Jenova lands with a straight right. Maldini didn't see that one coming.
Jenova slips under a jab from Maldini.
Maldini sizes up Jenova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maldini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Jenova works the jab nicely.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini lands a front kick.
Maldini lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenova throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maldini's head.
Jenova checks a low kick from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Maldini has Jenova up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenova working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jenova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jenova looks to throw the jab but Maldini is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenova takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenova misses the target. #T4#
Maldini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenova.
Maldini throws a hook but Jenova avoids it easily.
Jenova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenova throws a push kick but Maldini slaps the foot to one side.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Jenova slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Maldini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jenova doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenova lands a right hook to the body.
Jenova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maldini. That did some damage!
Jenova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldini manages to avoid it.
Maldini misses the body punch
and Maldini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini blocks the body kick.
Maldini throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maldini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Jenova moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Jenova had his way with Giuseppe Maldini in that round.
The cut man is working on Holy Jenova's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Maldini throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jenova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maldini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maldini throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenova.
Maldini throws a wild body kick that Jenova sees coming a mile off.
Maldini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jenova.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenova.
Jenova slips a straight right by Maldini.
Jenova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maldini was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jenova cracks Maldini with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenova.
Nice jab there from Maldini.
Nice defenses there by Jenova.
Jenova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenova takes one on the button.#T1#
Jenova lands with an uppercut that bounces Maldini off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Jenova tries to keep at a distance but Maldini has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Jenova throws a hook but Maldini avoids it easily.
Jenova cracks Maldini with an open hand slap.
Jenova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.
Maldini tries a quick counter leg kick but Jenova is wise to it.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Jenova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenova scores with the left hand. Maldini knows he should have avoided that one.
Jenova scores with the left hand. Maldini knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenova misses the target.
Jenova misses with a looping right.
Maldini takes one on the button.
Jenova throws a series of strikes that have Maldini backpedaling.
Giuseppe Maldini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holy Jenova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Jenova looks for the body kick but Maldini saw that one coming.
Jenova looks for the body kick but Maldini saw that one coming.
Jenova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.
Jenova slips under a jab.
That kick from Maldini tenderised Jenova's leg. Jenova is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jenova throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Jenova slips the punch.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenova with a nice cross.
Maldini takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maldini.
Jenova slips under a jab from Maldini.
Maldini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jenova jabs Maldini right on the nose. Maldini blinks but takes it well.
Maldini slips under a jab.#T3#
A jab from Maldini misses.
Jenova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maldini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maldini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maldini throws the left hand but Jenova avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Jenova.
Maldini moves out of range as Jenova strikes.
A solid body kick from Maldini.
Jenova scores with a three punch combo!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Maldini.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenova avoids the head kick by Maldini.
Jenova lands a front kick.
Jenova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maldini. Maldini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Jenova ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Maldini drops his hands momentarily and Jenova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jenova lands a head shot.
Jenova scores with a jab to the body.
Jenova jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jenova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maldini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jenova moves out of range of the body kick.
Maldini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jenova - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldini misses with a wild body shot.
Jenova slips a jab from Maldini.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Jenova counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jenova moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holy Jenova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenova has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova retains his super heavyweight title!
Holy Jenova decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
EVO 263: Kakoullis vs Makinwa
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hess uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jenova has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Hess lands a body shot.
Hess tries a head kick but it misses.
And Jenova responds with a good body kick, but Hess manages to step out the way in time.
Hess connects with an inside leg kick.
Jenova blocks a head kick by Hess.
Jenova is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hess with a body shot.
Hess misses with a looping left.
Jenova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jenova tries to land a leg kick but Hess saw it coming and moves away.
Jenova walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jenova moves out of range as Hess strikes.
Hess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenova was well out of range. Poor timing from Hess.
Jenova is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hess with a body shot.
Jenova connects with a body shot that sends Hess's belly button to the back.
Hess ducks under a wild hook from Jenova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Hess.
Jenova misses with a looping right.
Hess looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenova is just out of range.
Hess lands a really nice looking cross but Jenova seems unphased.
Hess looks to throw the jab but Jenova is out of range.
Jenova lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Hess has been cut.
Hess lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
That has opened up Holy Jenova's cut even more.#T1#
Jenova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hess shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hess throws a sloppy head kick and Jenova moves out of range easily.
Hess walks into a jab.
Jenova tests Hess's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jenova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hess.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hess misses with a body shot.
Hess scoring well with a low kick there.
Hess looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Hess's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jenova defending well as Hess loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Jenova.
Hess slips under a jab.
Jenova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hess.
Jenova has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hess throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jenova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jenova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hess.#T2#
Hess looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hess throws a hook but Jenova blocks it.
Hess tests Jenova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hess swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenova counters with a body kick.
Hess misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenova misses with a straight left.
Hess appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jenova takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hess misses with a low kick.
Jenova moves away from the strike by Hess.
Hess jabs at Jenova's body.
Jenova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hess.
Jenova is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hess feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jenova's calf.
Hess ducks right into an uppercut from Jenova.
Jenova pushes Hess away with a front kick.
Jenova looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decent striking displayed by Hess there.#CUT#
The cut above Holy Jenova's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hess. That's going to slow Jenova down. #T3#
Hess is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenova.
Hess is looking to land body kicks.
Jenova lands a jab.
Hess lands the left hand.
Jenova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jenova thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hess if he has to take too many more of those.
Jenova is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hess throws a wild body kick that Jenova sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jenova! But no joy.
Jenova takes a swing at Hess's ribcage but misses.
Jenova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hess sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hess misses with a right hand
and Jenova counters with a body kick that stops Hess in his tracks momentarily.
Hess misses with a wild body shot.
Hess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenova moves away.
Hess throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenova counters with a body kick that stops Hess in his tracks momentarily.
Hess misses with a body shot.
Hess takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jenova scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenova checks a leg kick. #T4#
Hess moves out of range as Jenova strikes.
Hess is looking to counter punch.
Hess swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hess uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenova.
As Jenova looks to move away, Hess throws a big counter combo but Jenova just gets out of the way.
Jenova scores with a nice head shot.
Jenova looks to land a combination but Hess avoids it well.
Hess slips under a jab from Jenova.
Hess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenova moves away.
Jon Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Hess lands but Jenova takes it in his stride. #CUT#
Holy Jenova's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A solid body kick from Jenova.
Jenova throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Hess.
A lazy body kick from Hess
and Jenova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Jenova!
Hess is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Jenova.
Hess tries to move into range but Jenova moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jenova connects with the punch.
Hess drops his hands momentarily and Jenova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jon Hess will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jenova lands with a hook. Hess tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jenova looks for the body kick but Hess saw that one coming.
Hess quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jon Hess is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenova paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hess moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jenova jabs Hess to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jenova throws a body shot but no joy.
Hess lands with a nice body punch.
Hess punishes Jenova's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Jenova misses its intended target.
Hess misses with a kick to the body.
Jenova is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hess misses with a leg kick.
Hess throws a chopping leg kick but Jenova manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jenova keeps Hess at a distance using the push kick.
Jenova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenova throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenova misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Jenova misses its intended target. #T1#
Jenova moves away from the strike by Hess.
Hess is looking to chop away at Jenova's legs.
Jenova cracks Hess with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hess has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jenova.
Hess cracks Jenova with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hess takes one to the side of the head.
Hess misses with a low kick.
Hess throws a jab when Jenova was well out of range.
Jenova scores with a nice right hand.
Jenova lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hess.
Hess will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hess.
Hess moves out of range as Jenova strikes.
It looked like Hess was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jenova.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenova lands a lovely overhand right.
Hess misses with a low kick as Jenova jumps back.
Jenova takes a jab right on the kisser.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Holy Jenova's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Hess!
Jon Hess seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EVO 259: Kakoullis vs Murphy
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Shillings looks to land a right hand but Jenova moved out of range.
Holy Jenova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shillings steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jenova. That one must have hurt.
Shillings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shillings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenova counters with a body kick.
Shillings throws an overhand right that lands on Jenova's shoulder, as Jenova tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Jenova misses.
Jenova misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shillings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Jenova checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shillings misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Jenova on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jenova looks to throw the jab but Shillings is out of range.
Shillings throws a sloppy head kick and Jenova moves out of range easily.
Jenova throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Stack Shillings has been cut.
Shillings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenova manages to avoid it.
Shillings takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenova throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jenova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jenova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jenova.
Jenova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Shillings blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Shillings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Shillings does it's job there.
Jenova ducks under a wild hook from Shillings.
Jenova throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jenova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shillings misses with a head kick.
Jenova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shillings misses with an uppercut.
Jenova scoring well with a low kick there.
Jenova's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jenova duly obliges.
Jab by Shillings.
Jenova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shillings. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shillings throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenova works the jab nicely.
Jenova lands with a cross.
Jenova takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.#T2#
Jenova throws out a powerful jab.#KD2#
Jenova moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Shillings goes down! Can Jenova finish him!?#ROC2#
Shillings is rocked!
Jenova stands and throws Shillings's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oh Shillings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shillings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenova on the ground.
Jenova just content to control the position.
Shillings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shillings seems to have got his legs back now.
Jenova tries to advance to mount but Shillings denies him.
Jenova working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jenova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shillings keeps working.
Jenova passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shillings!
Poor strikes thrown by Jenova there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jenova throws some wild stikes that Shillings manages to avoid easily.
Jenova controlling from the full mount.
Jenova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shillings is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Jenova unloads with some shots from mount but Shillings bucks and avoids them well.
Shillings is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jenova looking to finish with strikes here!
Jenova avoids the attempt from Shillings to control.
Jenova thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shillings blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Jenova dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Jenova blocks the leg kick.
Jenova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jenova lands an overhand right.
Jenova is looking to land body kicks.
Jenova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shillings has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jenova jabs Shillings to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jenova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shillings takes one to the side of the head.
Jenova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shillings throws a looping overhand right but Jenova ducks down to avoid it.
Jenova throws a right hand that Shillings ducks under and follows up with a left that Shillings also avoids with ease.
Shillings misses with a body kick.
Jenova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jenova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shillings.
Jenova is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shillings misses with a wild body shot.
Shillings blocks a low kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shillings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jenova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shillings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenova moves away.#T1#
Jenova misses with a hook.
Shillings throwing a counter right hand but Jenova manages to avoid it.
Jenova throws a big shot that misses.
Shillings delivers a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jenova. Shillings shrugs it off though.
Jenova is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shillings will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jenova lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shillings will feel that in the morning.
Shillings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenova.
Shillings throws out a loose jab but Jenova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shillings fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shillings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Jenova. That snapped Shillings's head back.
Jenova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shillings.
A big right from Shillings misses.
Shillings throws a lazy right hand but Jenova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenova appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shillings moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenova lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Shillings.
A lazy left from Jenova finds it's target.
Jenova stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jenova has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick by Shillings misses
and Jenova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shillings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenova lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shillings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenova lands the left hand.
Jenova throws out a leg kick but Shillings moves out of range and Jenova only half commits.
Jenova misses with a kick to the body.
Jenova connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shillings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenova.
Shillings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Jenova lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shillings takes a step back to recover.
Shillings misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenova scores with a sloppy right hand. Shillings should have avoided that one.
Jenova connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jenova.
Jenova with a hook.
Jenova throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Jenova lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shillings doesn't seem phased though.
Jenova lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shillings takes a step back to recover.
Jenova cracks Shillings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jenova pounces like a tiger and cracks Shillings with a vicious hook! Shillings is down but not out! Jenova follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EVO 255: Shillings vs Hardman
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Jenova misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chernov.
A clash of legs there as Jenova blocks the low kick.
Jenova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernov.
A jab from Jenova does it's job there.
Chernov throws a hook but Jenova blocks it.
Jenova throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenova gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chernov.#CUT2#
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Chernov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chernov looks to land a left hand but Jenova moved out of range nicely.
Jenova is looking to land body kicks.
We've been informed that Chernov 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.
Chernov misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenova misses the target.
Jenova cracks Chernov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jenova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jenova just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Chernov misses the shot to the body.
Chernov misses with a low kick.
It looked like Jenova was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chernov.
Chernov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Chernov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenova.
It looked like Jenova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chernov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernov needs to keep his hands up - Jenova had a free shot at his head there.
Chernov throws a hook but Jenova blocks it.
Jenova is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jenova lands a nice hook to Chernov's body. Chernov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holy Jenova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenova slips a straight right by Chernov.
Chernov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jenova. That one must have hurt.
Chernov throws the kick towards the body but Jenova avoids it.
Chernov moves away from the strike by Jenova.
A little jabbing left from Chernov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jenova is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Jenova misses.
Jenova lands a really nice looking cross but Chernov seems unphased.
Jenova throws a hook but Chernov avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernov misses the target.
Jenova throws a wild body kick that Chernov sees coming a mile off.
Jenova delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenova lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Jenova blocks a jab.
Jenova throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Jenova.
Jenova scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Jenova.
Chernov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jenova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chernov takes one on the button.
Chernov misses with a hook.
Jenova is looking to land body kicks.
Jenova takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chernov takes one on the button.
Chernov misses with a body punch
and Jenova counters with a nice uppercut.
Chernov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Jenova misses.
Chernov throws a hook but Jenova blocks it.
A big right from Chernov misses. #T3#
Chernov throws a combination that misses
and Jenova counters with a nice leg kick.
Jenova connects with the punch.
Jenova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chernov looks to land a right hand but Jenova moved out of range.
Jenova lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Chernov is rocked!
Jenova lands a nice hook to Chernov's body. Chernov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chernov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenova finish him?
Chernov looks winded!
Jenova finds Chernov's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Chernov flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Jenova lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Chernov will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Holy Jenova misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EVO 254: Tallon vs Saibot
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Maldini tries to land a front kick but Jenova steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jenova moves out of range as Maldini throws a body kick.
Maldini 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jenova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenova makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maldini really felt that one!
Maldini misses with a head kick.
Maldini tries to land a body kick
and Jenova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenova throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenova takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maldini avoids a kick to the body.
Maldini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maldini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Giuseppe Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Jenova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maldini's knee momentarily.
Maldini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenova was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jenova lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Maldini.
Maldini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jenova scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenova.
Maldini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maldini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jenova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldini. Maldini obviously looking to wear him down.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenova dips to his left and cracks Maldini with an uppercut!
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maldini throws a series of punches but Jenova moves out of range.
Jenova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maldini blocks the body kick.
Maldini looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenova is just out of range.
Jenova misses with a wild body shot.
Jenova slips under a jab.
Jenova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maldini staying out of range there.
Jenova throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini blocks the body kick.
Jenova misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Maldini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jenova to score with a decent uppercut.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Jenova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maldini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jenova misses with a hook. Maldini ducked under it nicely.
Maldini misses with a kick to the body.
Jenova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Jenova scores with a jab.
Jenova moves out of range as Maldini throws a body kick.
Maldini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maldini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Jenova.
Maldini tries to land a front kick but Jenova steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maldini takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maldini throws the left hand but Jenova avoids the punch easily.
Maldini slips a straight right by Jenova.
Maldini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jenova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenova takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maldini lands with a nice combination. Jenova backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Maldini throws a nice looking combination but Jenova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maldini thows a body kick. Jenova tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jenova walks into a stiff left hand from Maldini.
A punch combination from Maldini misses.
Jenova blocks the body kick.
Jenova lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenova throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maldini tries to land a front kick but Jenova steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jenova feints and then cracks Maldini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maldini down.
Maldini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maldini 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.
Jenova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldini.
Jenova lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenova jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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!
Nice shot lands for Maldini.
Jenova lands with an uppercut that bounces Maldini off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Maldini moves out of range as Jenova strikes.
Jenova throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Jenova throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maldini thuds a left hand into Jenova's body.
Jenova bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maldini's head.
Maldini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldini scores with a body shot.
Jenova tries a head kick but it misses.
Maldini plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maldini misses with a body kick.
Maldini throws a hook but Jenova avoids it easily.
Jenova fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maldini just manages to avoid it.
Maldini moves out of range as Jenova strikes.
Maldini misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldini walks into a straight right hand from Jenova.
Maldini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maldini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jenova misses with an uppercut.
Jenova throws a wild body kick that Maldini sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Holy Jenova will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maldini slips under a jab.
Maldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jenova scores with a spinning back kick!
Jenova lands a lovely overhand right.
Maldini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jenova to score with a decent uppercut.
Jenova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini connects with an inside leg kick.
Maldini tries a low kick but Jenova avoids it.
Jenova throws out a powerful jab.
Jenova throws an overhand right that lands on Maldini's shoulder, as Maldini tries to avoid the shot.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Jenova slips the punch.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenova misses with a straight right.
Jenova misses with an uppercut. Maldini saw that one coming.
Jenova scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldini is looking to land body kicks.
Maldini throws a head kick but Jenova moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jenova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maldini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jenova to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Jenova misses with a body kick.
Maldini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini lunges at Jenova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenova's hand.
Jenova staying out of range there.
Jenova throws a hook but Maldini avoids it easily.
Jenova throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maldini throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maldini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini moves out of range of the body kick from Jenova.
Maldini lands with a nice combination. Jenova backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini checks a low kick from Jenova.
Maldini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jenova.
Jenova looks for the body kick but Maldini saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldini! But no joy.
Maldini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenova.
Jenova scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jenova is able to avoid easily.
Jenova thuds his shin into the meat of Maldini's side.#T2#
Jenova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jenova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jenova. That's going to slow Maldini down.
Jenova looks to throw the jab but Maldini is out of range.
Jenova is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jenova throws a looping overhand right but Maldini ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenova checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Jenova appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jenova misses the jab.
Jenova has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jenova there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini throws a nice looking combination but Jenova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maldini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jenova lands a front kick.
Maldini is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jenova!
Jenova misses with a hook.#T3#
Maldini throws a hook but Jenova avoids it easily.
Jenova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maldini wants to counter the offense by Jenova and move into the clinch position.
Maldini tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenova half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jenova lands with a nice body kick.
Jenova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldini can do to turn this around?
Maldini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maldini slips a jab from Jenova.
Jenova cracks Maldini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maldini cracks the inside of Jenova's front leg.
Maldini tries to land a front kick but Jenova steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Jenova is out of range.
Jenova scores with the left hand. Maldini knows he should have avoided that one.
Maldini swings for the body but Jenova moves out of range.
A lazy left from Jenova finds it's target.
Jenova throws a hook but Maldini avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jenova checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jenova throws out a loose jab but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Jenova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maldini might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jenova has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
Jenova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldini moves out of range of the body kick from Jenova.
Jenova sizes up Maldini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maldini is looking to clinch.
Jenova scores with a punch to the head.
Holy Jenova is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenova throws the kick towards the body but Maldini avoids it.
Maldini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jenova misses with a body shot.
Maldini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldini lands a leg kick that knocks Jenova off balance momentarily.
Maldini misses the jab.
Jenova throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jenova chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maldini can pounce on him.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Maldini wants to land a leg kick but Jenova is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenova moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Jenova scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maldini doesn't seem bothered though.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Maldini moves in looking to clinch but Jenova pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Jenova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holy Jenova's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Maldini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maldini throws a push kick but Jenova slaps the foot to one side.
Jenova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Maldini.
Jenova looks to throw the jab but Maldini is out of range.
Maldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jenova blocks a head kick by Maldini.
Maldini misses with a head kick.
Jenova throws a front kick that sends Maldini stumbling back into the cage.
Maldini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jenova.
Maldini walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jenova.
Jenova scores with a hook to the body. Maldini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jenova throws an overhand right that lands on Maldini's shoulder, as Maldini tries to avoid the shot.
Jenova moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maldini throws a lazy body kick
and Jenova counters with a straight right hand.
Maldini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maldini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jenova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenova scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
A head kick misses from Maldini.
Maldini walks into a jab.
Jenova misses with a body kick.
Jenova throws a push kick but Maldini slaps the foot to one side.
Maldini takes one on the button.
Jenova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jenova scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jenova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jenova lands a front kick.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenova.
Jenova moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Maldini is rocked!
Jenova moves out of range as Maldini throws a body kick.
Good work by Jenova as he checks the leg kick.
Jenova is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jenova is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Maldini hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Holy Jenova misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EVO 251: Tsoi vs Tallon 2
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Jenova looks for the body kick but Knight saw that one coming.
Knight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Rockford Knight has been cut.
Jenova connects with the punch.
Jenova misses with an uppercut.
Jenova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Jenova moves out of range of the body kick.
Jenova throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Jenova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight counters with a nice body shot.
Jenova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knight on the side of the head.
Jenova walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Jenova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova works Knight's body with a nice hook.
Jenova missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight lands a nice hook to Jenova's body. Jenova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knight swings for the body but Jenova moves out of range.
Knight throws a hook but Jenova avoids it easily.
Jenova fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knight just manages to avoid it.
Jenova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Jenova misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jenova. Knight shrugs it off though.
Jenova misses with an uppercut
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenova checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Jenova misses.
Jenova lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knight takes a step back to recover.
Jenova stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
That has opened up Rockford Knight's cut even more.
Jenova checks a leg kick nicely.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Jenova.
The fighters circling - Jenova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knight blocks a leg kick.
Knight attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Jenova.
Jenova drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Knight walks into a jab.
Knight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jenova misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Jenova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Jenova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knight was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jenova looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses.
Jenova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenova is just out of range.
Jenova was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knight is looking to clinch but Jenova is avoiding it.
Holy Jenova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jenova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knight has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jenova.
Jenova throws a poor cross that misses
and Knight makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jenova throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenova manages to avoid it.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.#CUT2#
Holy Jenova's cut is getting worse.
Jenova is looking to score with low kicks.
Knight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jenova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight misses with a looping right.
Jenova lands with an uppercut that bounces Knight off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
The cut above Rockford Knight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knight lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenova lands with a kick to the ribs.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Jenova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenova.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenova.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Jenova is out of range.
Jenova throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Jenova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Knight misses with a leg kick.
Jenova blocks a jab.
Jenova moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knight crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jenova - the referee stops the clock and Knight gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jenova. Knight manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight throws a jab when Jenova was well out of range.
Knight throws a right and a left that Jenova avoids nicely.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenova.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Jenova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knight throws a hook but Jenova avoids it easily.
Knight misses with a hook.
Jenova appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight moves away from the strike by Jenova.
Knight throws a leg kick that misses.
Jenova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knight's hands.#CUT#
Rockford Knight's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jenova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Holy Jenova will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenova manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Knight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knight.
An inside leg kick from Knight misses.
It looked like Jenova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Jenova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenova throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jenova misses with a looping right.
Knight throws a low kick but Jenova moves out of range easily.
Jenova moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Holy Jenova is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenova throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jenova.
Jenova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Jenova quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenova moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jenova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knight defending well as Jenova loads up on a big left hand.
Knight tries a quick counter leg kick but Jenova is wise to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jenova.
Jenova throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenova blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Jenova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenova digs a good hook to Knight's body.
Jenova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight misses with a low kick as Jenova jumps back.
A jab from Jenova finds it's way through Knight's defenses.
Jenova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenova throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Jenova moves away from the strike by Knight.
Jenova misses the shot to the body.
Jenova lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Jenova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jenova walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.
Jenova throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenova fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Jenova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenova connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knight finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jenova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jenova scores with a decent looking hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rockford Knight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova is the new super heavyweight champion!
Holy Jenova spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EVO 246: Hess vs Turpin
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Barrett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jenova's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Barrett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jenova is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barrett staying out of range there.#CL2#
Barrett moves into the clinch.
Barrett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Jenova lands a nice uppercut.
Jenova gets through Barrett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Jenova lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Barrett breaks the clinch.
Barrett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jenova ducks under a wild hook from Barrett.
Barrett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barrett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jenova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrett throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Jenova.
Barrett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jenova.
Barrett throws a big shot that misses.
Jenova thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barrett if he has to take too many more of those.
Barrett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jenova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Barrett has been cut.
Barrett ducks right into an uppercut from Jenova. #T1#
Jenova avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barrett takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrett misses the target.
Jenova is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Barrett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barrett.
Barrett swinging wildly here.
Jenova tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jenova looks to land a body kick but Barrett moved away.
Jenova dodges the punch combination from Barrett.
Jenova scores with a kick to the body.
Jenova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrett.
Barrett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jenova misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barrett motions for Jenova to come forward. Barrett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrett on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Barrett misses.
Jenova is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
A jab from Barrett misses.
Barrett misses with a low kick as Jenova jumps back.
Jenova misses with a looping left.
Jenova backing away here, and Barrett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barrett misses with a right hand
and Jenova counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenova. Barrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenova lands a front kick.
Barrett looks to land a left hand but Jenova moved out of range nicely.
Jenova throws a hook but Barrett blocks it.#CL#
Jenova rushes Barrett and presses him up against the cage.
Barrett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jenova misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Jenova misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Barrett.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jenova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Barrett lands a shoulder strike.
Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jenova.
Jenova swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Jenova.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenova backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
Jenova blocking some punches.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett tries to work over Jenova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Jenova blocks an uppercut.
Jenova lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrett lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Jenova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenova working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Barrett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenova gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Barrett.
Barrett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jenova just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeremy Barrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenova moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrett blocks a jab.
Barrett is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenova swats away the attempt to clinch by Barrett.
Barrett throws a jab when Jenova was well out of range.
Barrett tries to work over Jenova's front leg with a kick but Jenova checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Holy Jenova will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barrett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jenova takes a shot to the head.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett wants to break free but Jenova has control.
Barrett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jenova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barretts head.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Barrett.
Jenova prevents Barrett from breaking the clinch.
Jenova blocks a body shot from Barrett.
Jenova lands a shoulder strike.
Barrett tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenova avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Jenova on the inside.
Jenova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Jenova's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrett works on Jenova's body with a couple of short punches.
Jenova scores with a shot to the side of Barrett's head.
Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenova.
Jenova working aggressively here.
#T1#
Barrett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barrett tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenova avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jenova.
Jenova lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Jenova prevents a body shot from Barrett.
Nice body punch from Jenova - that landed with a thud.
Jenova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barrett is breathing heavily.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jeremy Barrett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenova working aggressively here.
Jenova lands with a light punch inside.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Jenova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Barrett misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenova. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Jenova fails to land.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenova.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jenova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenova misses with a body punch.
Jenova misses with some punches.
Jenova has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Jenova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jenova pushes Barrett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenova misses with a body punch.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Barrett controls the action.
Barrett tries to break free but Jenova pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Jenova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenova backwards.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jenova keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barrett's efforts to push away.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
Jenova has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenova.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett pushes Jenova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrett's elbow.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett. #BC2#
Barrett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jenova.
Barrett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett lands with a cross. #CUT2#
Holy Jenova's cut is getting worse.
Jenova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrett.
Barrett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jenova moves out of range of the body kick from Barrett.
Jenova dodges the punch combination from Barrett.
Jenova is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Jenova gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barrett wants to break free but Jenova has control.
Jenova swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Barrett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barrett blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barrett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenova scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Holy Jenova will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A cross from Jenova lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jenova.
Barrett defending well as Jenova loads up on a big left hand.
Barrett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barrett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jenova, as that shot connected.
Jenova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenova.
Barrett tries to land a leg kick but Jenova saw it coming and moves away.
Jenova throws a quick counter kick to the body but Barrett avoids it.
Barrett 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.
Barrett tries to clinch but Jenova moves out of range.
Barrett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barrett thumps Jenova with a low kick.
Barrett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barrett tries to clinch but Jenova moves out of range.
Holy Jenova is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Jenova there.
An inside leg kick from Barrett misses.
Barrett cracks Jenova with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrett throws a hook to the side of Jenova's head but Jenova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenova swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jenova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barrett's head backwards.#T1#
Barrett misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jenova.
Barrett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrett. Barrett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barrett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jenova.
Barrett avoids the body shot from Jenova.
Jenova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jenova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jenova misses the target.
Jenova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenova looks to land a combination. Barrett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barrett works Jenova's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Barrett has closed the distance and engaged Jenova in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Jenova lands a hook 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!
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenova.
Jeremy Barrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holy Jenova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenova blocks an uppercut.
Jenova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barrett or not.
Barrett is trying to push Jenova away but Jenova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jenova working aggressively here.
Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Jenova.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenova.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenova lands a shoulder strike.
Jenova tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barrett missing with knees to the body.
Jenova misses with the head strike.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenova misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Jenova cracks Barrett with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Barrett breaks the clinch.
Jenova bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrett's head.
Jenova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barrett ducks right into an uppercut from Jenova.
Barrett misses the jab.
Barrett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jenova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrett misses with a right hand
and Jenova counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenova scores with a one two! Barrett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jenova with a jab.#T4#
Barrett takes one to the chin there.
Jenova tests Barrett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jenova lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barrett looks to land a combination but Jenova avoids it well.
Barrett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barrett throws a low kick, looking for Jenova's leg but Jenova calmly moves out of range.
Jenova clobbers Barrett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jenova misses with a straight right.
Barrett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jenova.
Barrett throws a nice looking combination but Jenova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barrett wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenova connects with a right hand. Barrett shakes it off.
A slow jab from Barrett misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holy Jenova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenova 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holy Jenova!
In his post fight interview, Holy Jenova started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EVO 237: Hunt vs Todd
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Baako. Jenova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenova lands with a slapping head kick.
Baako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenova moves away.
Baako fails with the takedown
letting Jenova counter with a right hand.
Jenova looks for the body kick but Baako saw that one coming.
No joy there for Baako, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Baako has managed to clinch.
Jenova pushes Baako back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baako swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baako's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Baako is rocked!
Jenova pushes Baako against the cage. Jenova is working some dirty boxing. Jenova pushes off with a quick right hook! Baako goes down! Baako tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jenova moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holy Jenova!
A very excited looking Holy Jenova rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Baas Baako was interviewed post fight and said 'That sucked!'.
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