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Event:
Openweight KT Tourney, R2
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mamoru lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stevens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stevens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mamoru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mamoru. That's going to slow Stevens down.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Mamoru.
Stevens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mamoru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamoru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Mamoru avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens swings widly with a right hand
letting Mamoru counter with a right hand.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
Stevens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mamoru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stevens's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens slips a straight right by Mamoru.
Stevens has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stark Combat Center in the buildup to the fight.
Mamoru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamoru.
Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens catches Mamoru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stevens misses with an uppercut. Mamoru saw that one coming.#T1#
Mamoru avoids the head kick by Stevens.
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mamoru counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamoru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevens.
Jab, jab by Stevens - just one landing.
Stevens lands a nice hook to Mamoru's body. Mamoru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DBrickashaw Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamoru moves away.
And Mamoru responds with a good body kick, but Stevens manages to step out the way in time.
Stevens lands with an uppercut that bounces Mamoru off the ropes and back into range.
Mamoru looks to land a right hand but Stevens moved out of range.
Stevens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamoru manages to avoid it.
Stevens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mamoru lands a head shot.
Stevens thows a body kick. Mamoru tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens throws a looping overhand right but Mamoru ducks down to avoid it.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamoru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stevens takes a step back to recover.
Stevens scores with a jab.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Stevens misses the target.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens misses with a body punch
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Mamoru tries to score with a low kick but Stevens moves his leg out of the way.
Mamoru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevens.
A combination from Mamoru does no damage.
Mamoru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamoru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stevens walks into a left hand.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
Mamoru misses with a looping left.
Stevens throws a jab when Mamoru was well out of range.
Mamoru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mamoru moves out of range as Stevens strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mamoru.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick from Mamoru.
#T3#
Mamoru slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Mamoru - just one landing.
Stevens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mamoru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamoru dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamoru catches Stevens napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Stevens crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Mamoru raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Takamura Mamoru!
Post fight, Takamura Mamoru took to the microphone: 'I think its time for me to get a title shot what do you say London.'.
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Event:
Openweight KT Tournament, R1
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Costacurta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mamoru feints a jab promting Costacurta to slip. Mamoru then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Costacurta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Costacurta tries to score with a low kick but Mamoru moves his leg out of the way.
Mamoru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamoru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mamoru looks to land a left hand but Costacurta moved out of range nicely.
Costacurta scores with a hook to the body. Mamoru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mamoru lands a jab.
Costacurta tries to work over Mamoru's front leg with a kick but Mamoru checks it.
It looked like Mamoru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mamoru throws a jab but it's blocked by Costacurta.
Costacurta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costacurta moves out of range as Mamoru throws a body kick.
Mamoru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costacurta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costacurta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamoru connects with an inside leg kick.
Costacurta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mamoru.
Mamoru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mamoru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamoru tries to land a front kick but Costacurta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mamoru lands a jab-cross combination.
Costacurta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mamoru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Costacurta checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mamoru.
Costacurta misses with a low kick.
Costacurta throws the left hand but Mamoru avoids the punch easily.
Costacurta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costacurta checks a leg kick nicely.
Costacurta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamoru finds it's way round the side to connect with Costacurta's head.
Mamoru throws a right hand that Costacurta ducks under and follows up with a left that Costacurta also avoids with ease.
Costacurta throws a looping overhand right but Mamoru ducks down to avoid it.
Mamoru misses with a low kick.
Costacurta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costacurta.
Mamoru throws a sloppy head kick and Costacurta moves out of range easily.
Costacurta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamoru misses with the combination.
Mamoru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamoru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costacurta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costacurta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Costacurta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Costacurta misses.
Mamoru is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costacurta motions for Mamoru to come forward. Costacurta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mamoru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamoru is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Costacurta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mamoru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Costacurta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Costacurta scores with a decent looking hook.
Costacurta moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
Costacurta tries to land a leg kick but Mamoru saw it coming and moves away.
Mamoru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left and a right from Mamoru both land. Nice combination.
Mamoru slips a jab from Costacurta.
Mamoru looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Costacurta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mamoru.
Mamoru scores with a nice body kick.
Costacurta stuns Mamoru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamoru swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Costacurta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamoru. That did some damage!
Takamura Mamoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamoru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costacurta's hands.
A jab from Costacurta finds it's way through Mamoru's defenses.
Costacurta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamoru throws out the jab. #T3#
Mamoru slips under a jab.
Mamoru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Costacurta has time to react.
Costacurta takes one to the chin there.
Costacurta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looks like Mamoru has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mamoru staying out of range there.
Mamoru is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mamoru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Costacurta throws a solid leg kick but Mamoru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Costacurta.
Costacurta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mamoru is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Costacurta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mamoru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costacurta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamoru looks to land a combination but Costacurta avoids it well.
Mamoru blocks a low kick nicely.
Costacurta misses with a looping right.
Mamoru throwing a counter right hand but Costacurta manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamoru lunges at Costacurta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Costacurta's hand.
Mamoru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costacurta throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mamoru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Mamoru ducks under a wild hook from Costacurta.
Mamoru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costacurta throws an overhand right that lands on Mamoru's shoulder, as Mamoru tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mamoru misses.
Costacurta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Costacurta throws a hook to the side of Mamoru's head but Mamoru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costacurta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Costacurta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mamoru checks it well.
Mamoru misses with a hook. Costacurta ducked under it nicely.
Mamoru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Costacurta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamoru.
Costacurta ducks under a wild hook from Mamoru.
Mamoru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mamoru throws a leg kick that is checked
and Costacurta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamoru scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Costacurta misses the target.
Costacurta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mamoru scores with a nice strike.
Mamoru misses with a hook. Costacurta ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takamura Mamoru dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Mamoru looks to land a right hand but Costacurta moved out of range.
Mamoru scores with a head kick.
Mamoru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costacurta can do to turn this around?
Good work by Mamoru as he checks the leg kick.
Mamoru throws a poor cross that misses
and Costacurta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamoru thinking.
Mamoru misses the jab.
Costacurta misses with an uppercut. Mamoru saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Mamoru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Costacurta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamoru manages to avoid it.
Costacurta lands a jab to Mamoru's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Costacurta misses the target.
Costacurta swings for the body but Mamoru moves out of range.
Costacurta connects with an inside leg kick.
Mamoru throws the left hand but Costacurta avoids the punch easily.
Takamura Mamoru is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamoru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costacurta.
Mamoru takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamoru throws the kick towards the body but Costacurta avoids it.
Costacurta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costacurta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Mamoru tries to score with a low kick but Costacurta moves his leg out of the way.
Costacurta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Costacurta blocks a head kick by Mamoru.
Costacurta only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mamoru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costacurta throws a shot from downtown. Mamoru moves away and avoids it.
Mamoru takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mamoru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Costacurta takes one on the button.
Costacurta ducks right into an uppercut from Mamoru.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mamoru.
Costacurta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Decent striking displayed by Costacurta there.#ROC2#
Mamoru is rocked!
Mamoru lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Mamoru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamoru throws a head kick that misses.
Mamoru misses with a low kick.
Costacurta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamoru lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Costacurta backs up against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costacurta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Costacurta closes the distance and catches Mamoru with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Mamoru is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Mamoru is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Mamoru is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Costacurta takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rosinante Costacurta!
A victorious Rosinante Costacurta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Takamura Mamoru spoke after the fight, saying 'you win or you learn.'.
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Event:
K-1 42 Musashi vs Haller
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
West ducks under a wild hook from Mamoru.
A head kick misses from Mamoru.
West tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mamoru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and West tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamoru. West does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
West has closed the distance and engaged Mamoru in a clinch.
West comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Mamoru.
West lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamoru won't want to take too many of those.
Mamoru can't break the clinch.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
West keeps control of Mamoru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Mamoru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamoru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
West moves into the clinch.
Mamoru takes an elbow to the temple.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mamoru backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Mamoru breaks the clinch.
#CL#
West rushes Mamoru and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that West has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. West obliges.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Mamoru is trying to break the clinch but West has him pressed against the ropes.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Mamoru breaks from the clinch.
West lunges at Mamoru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamoru's hand.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamoru circles away.
Mamoru takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
West throws a counter high kick but Mamoru was just alert enough to avoid it.
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mamoru keeps the fight on the outside.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.
Mamoru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamoru tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamoru.#CL#
West pushes Mamoru up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mamoru managing to block the knees to the body from West.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
West putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mamoru in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamoru backwards. #BC2#
Mamoru manages to break the clinch.
Mamoru throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
West fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Mamoru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for West. That snapped Mamoru's head back.
Mamoru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamoru throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West is looking to counter punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by West.
West tries to clinch but Mamoru moves out of range.
West misses with a two punch combination.
West wants to clinch up but Mamoru keeps it at a distance.
Mamoru misses with a few strikes there.
Mamoru tries to score with a low kick but West moves his leg out of the way.
Mamoru just misses with a punch to the body.
West misses with a series of wild punches.
West tries to work over Mamoru's front leg with a kick but Mamoru checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West slips under a jab.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamoru walks into a left hand.
Mamoru throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson West dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mamoru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mamoru.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West misses with a double jab
letting Mamoru counter with a right hand.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mamoru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamoru lands with a hook. West tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mamoru looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
West tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mamoru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
West clinches up against the ropes.
Mamoru blocks an elbow strike from West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru managing to block the knees to the body from West.
West lands an elbow just above Mamoru 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Takamura Mamoru has been cut.
A short right from West on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamoru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamoru dodges an elbow strike from West.
Mamoru tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
A right hand to the body from West.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West lands a damaging elbow.
Mamoru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West keeps control of Mamoru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
West lands an elbow just above Mamoru 's eye.
West lands a knee to the head.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamoru can do to turn this around?
Mamoru is trying to break free.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Mamoru leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for West.
Carson West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mamoru dodges an elbow strike from West.
West works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
West throws a knee to the head but misses.
West lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from West.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mamoru has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. West seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mamoru can turn it around.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West lands an elbow inside that Mamoru shrugs off.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mamoru wants to break free but West has control.
#T2#
Mamoru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamoru wants to break free but West has control.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West lands a knee to the body.
Mamoru is breathing heavily.
West scores a nice knee to the body.
West lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from West.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mamoru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
West connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Mamoru is rocked!
West comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mamoru is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
West comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
West lands with a right to the head.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Mamoru swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by West.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamoru prevents a body shot from West.
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from West.
Mamoru dodges an elbow strike from West.
Mamoru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takamura Mamoru'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
West is looking to land body kicks.
Takamura Mamoru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mamoru counter with a right hand.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamoru tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Mamoru tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mamoru seems to have recovered his senses.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #KD#
West creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Mamoru crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
West tries to clinch but Mamoru moves out of range.
West misses with a hook.
Mamoru throws out a counter right but West avoids it with no problem.#CL#
West gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mamoru's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Mamoru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamoru lands a leg kick that knocks West off balance momentarily.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West moves in looking to clinch but Mamoru pushes him off.
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takamura Mamoru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as West checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
West has closed the distance and engaged Mamoru in a clinch.
West trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Mamoru misses with some punches.
West lands an elbow that stopped Mamoru in his tracks for a moment.
Mamoru is trying to break the clinch but West has him pressed against the ropes.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
West trying to land knees to the body.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamoru avoids it.
Mamoru is trying to force a seperation but West has the dominant position.
West working Mamoru over with knees to the body.
West tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mamoru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for West.
Mamoru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
West drops Mamoru on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Mamoru bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamoru just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
West lands an elbow inside.
West lands a damaging elbow.
Mamoru lands with a right to the head.
West tries to land knees in the clinch but Mamoru avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Mamoru blocks an elbow strike.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
West scores with a knee to the head.
Mamoru lands a shoulder strike.
Mamoru takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Mamoru.
West creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Mamoru crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Mamoru face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! West takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carson West!
Takamura Mamoru was interviewed post fight and said 'you win or you learn.'.
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Event:
K-1 36 Diego vs Stevens
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Mamoru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lafitte throws a lazy right hand but Mamoru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafitte moves out of range as Mamoru strikes.
Mamoru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamoru throws a leg kick but Lafitte moved away.
Mamoru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lafitte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mamoru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamoru tries a quick counter leg kick but Lafitte is wise to it.
Lafitte wants to clinch.
Lafitte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Lafitte clinches up against the ropes.
Lafitte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mamoru has had enough of the clinch but Lafitte keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Lafitte fails to land.
Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mamoru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamoru keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamoru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mamoru is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lafitte thuds his right hand into Mamoru's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Lafitte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafitte misses the target.
Mamoru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafitte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lafitte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lafitte moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamoru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mamoru there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lafitte tries to clinch but Mamoru is having none of it.
Mamoru cracks Lafitte with an open hand slap.
Lafitte thuds his right hand into Mamoru's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lafitte throws a hook to the side of Mamoru's head but Mamoru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamoru tries a quick counter leg kick but Lafitte is wise to it.
Lafitte walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lafitte swings for the body but Mamoru moves out of range.
Lafitte misses with a head kick.
Lafitte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamoru throws a fast counter high kick but Lafitte manages to duck under it in time.
We've been informed that Mamoru 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.
Decent striking displayed by Mamoru there.
Mamoru throws an overhand right that lands on Lafitte's shoulder, as Lafitte tries to avoid the shot.
Lafitte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lafitte moves out of range as Mamoru strikes.
Mamoru explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mamoru throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lafitte is looking to counter the offense by Mamoru and move into the clinch.
Lafitte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mamoru.#T2#
Mamoru connects with an inside leg kick.
Lafitte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lafitte is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Mamoru tenderised Lafitte's leg. Lafitte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lafitte wants to clinch up but Mamoru keeps it at a distance.
Lafitte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Mamoru.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lafitte - that will leave a mark!
Mamoru slips under a jab.
Mamoru connects with a solid leg kick.
Mamoru throws a jab when Lafitte was well out of range.
Lafitte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mamoru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lafitte is looking to clinch but Mamoru is avoiding it.
Mamoru avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamoru cracks the inside of Lafitte's front leg.
Jab, jab by Mamoru - just one landing.
Lafitte doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamoru circles away.
Lafitte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takamura Mamoru will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lafitte missing with a left hand there. Mamoru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamoru cracks Lafitte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takamura Mamoru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mamoru.
Lafitte wants to clinch but Mamoru slips to the side
and Mamoru counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mamoru throws a front kick aimed at Lafitte's knee but Lafitte avoids it well.
Mamoru avoids the head kick by Lafitte.
Mamoru appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mamoru swats away the attempt to clinch by Lafitte.
Lafitte throws out a powerful jab.
Mamoru goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Lafitte rushes Mamoru and presses him up against the ropes.
Lafitte misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Lafitte.
Mamoru is looking to break free of the clinch but Lafitte has double underhooks. #BC2#
Mamoru breaks from the clinch.
Lafitte lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Mamoru misses #CL#
and Lafitte holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mamoru.#T1#
Lafitte tries to throw a body punch but Mamoru avoids it by throwing Lafitte back against the ropes.
Lafitte misses with the head strike.
Lafitte can't find room to land a body shot as Mamoru controls the action.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Mamoru breaks the clinch.
Lafitte throws out a leg kick but Mamoru moves out of range and Lafitte only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Mamoru misses.
Lafitte tries to counter by clinching up but Mamoru breaks away and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lafitte.
Mamoru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Mamoru misses.
Lafitte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lafitte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mamoru misses with a hook.
Lafitte moves in looking to clinch but Mamoru pushes him off.
Mamoru counters with a body kick.
Lafitte blocks a head kick by Mamoru.
Lafitte connects with an inside leg kick.
Mamoru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lafitte.
Lafitte loads up on a big right hand but Mamoru slips the punch.
Lafitte tries to clinch there but Mamoru circles away.
Mamoru tries a quick counter leg kick but Lafitte is wise to it.#T2##CL#
Lafitte clinches.
Mamoru struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafitte controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamoru can't break the clinch.
Mamoru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lafitte's elbow. #BC2#
Mamoru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamoru is looking to score with low kicks.
Lafitte is looking to clinch.
Lafitte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Lafitte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Mamoru breaks from the clinch.
Lafitte doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamoru circles away.
Lafitte blocks a leg kick.
Lafitte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lafitte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lafitte misses with an uppercut.
Mamoru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamoru tries a head kick but it misses.
Lafitte seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mamoru misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Mamoru misses its intended target.
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 Henri Lafitte will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lafitte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lafitte blocks a leg kick.
Mamoru swats away the attempt to clinch by Lafitte.
Nice uppercut there from Mamoru.
Mamoru scores with a spinning back kick!
Lafitte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lafitte tries to clinch but Mamoru is having none of it.
Lafitte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lafitte throws a good cross that connects.
Mamoru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lafitte.
Mamoru throws a leg kick but Lafitte checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru throws a low kick but Lafitte avoids it.
Lafitte cracks the inside of Mamoru's front leg.
Lafitte doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamoru circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lafitte cracks Mamoru with an open hand slap.#CL#
Lafitte instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Mamoru breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Lafitte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lafitte blocks a jab.
Lafitte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamoru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lafitte checks a leg kick.
Lafitte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lafitte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mamoru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lafitte 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.
Lafitte slips under a jab from Mamoru.
Mamoru misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lafitte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.
A head kick misses from Mamoru.
Lafitte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamoru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mamoru flicks out a counter leg kick but Lafitte steps away.
Mamoru takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lafitte lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mamoru has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mamoru and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Mamoru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lafitte throws a hook to the side of Mamoru's head but Mamoru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lafitte avoids the head kick by Mamoru.
#T2##CL#
Lafitte moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamoru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
Mamoru lands with a short shot to the head.
Henri Lafitte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Lafitte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mamoru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lafitte thumps Mamoru with a low kick.
Mamoru throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mamoru.
Lafitte checks the leg kick.#CL#
Lafitte clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lafitte.
Lafitte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Mamoru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lafitte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mamoru is trying to force a seperation but Lafitte has the dominant position.
Lafitte misses with the head strike.
Lafitte digs a right hand underneath Mamoru's ribcage. Mamoru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henri Lafitte.
I think Lafitte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Lafitte!
The defeated Takamura Mamoru had this to say: 'you win or you learn.'.
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Event:
K-1 31 Haller vs Monroe
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamoru is just out of range.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamoru missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BAD BOY MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamoru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamoru moves into range and connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Young finds it's target.
Young misses with a hook. Mamoru ducked under it nicely.
Mamoru ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mamoru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mamoru throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young connects with a leg kick. Mamoru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mamoru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young throws out a loose jab but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Mamoru scores with a nice right hand.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Mamoru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamoru misses with a head kick.
Mamoru throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Mamoru's head back.
Young works over Mamoru's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Mamoru clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamoru has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Mamoru working aggressively here.
Mamoru lands a shot to the body.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Mamoru.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamoru.
Mamoru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young prevents a body shot from Mamoru.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young lands a shoulder strike.
Mamoru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young working aggressively here.
Mamoru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamoru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamoru misses with a punch on the inside.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamoru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru misses with a punch to the body.
Mamoru can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Mamoru pushes Young back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young. #T3#
Mamoru blocking some punches.
Mamoru has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Young seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mamoru can turn it around.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Young prevents a body shot from Mamoru.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamoru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamoru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamoru.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mamoru blocking some punches.
Mamoru throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mamoru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamoru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamoru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young blocking some punches.
Mamoru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Mamoru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Mamoru.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamoru blocking some punches.
Mamoru can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Mamoru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamoru lands with a short shot to the head.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Mamoru avoids it by throwing Young back against the ropes.
Mamoru blocks an uppercut.
Mamoru lands a nice shot to the body.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamoru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mamoru misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mamoru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Mamoru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young has had enough of the clinch but Mamoru keeps him there for the moment.
Mamoru throws a head punch that misses.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T5#
Young takes a shot to the head.
Mamoru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mamoru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mamoru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamoru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Mamoru.
Mamoru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamoru misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru blocking some punches.
Mamoru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Mamoru pushes Young back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamoru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young misses with some punches.
Mamoru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamoru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young. #T6#
Mamoru swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mamoru.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Mamoru avoids it by throwing Young back against the ropes.
Mamoru lands a body punch.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamoru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamoru tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamoru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mamoru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamoru.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T7#
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Mamoru.
Mamoru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamoru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamoru tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Mamoru back against the ropes.
Young working aggressively here.
Young misses with some punches.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamoru.
Mamoru misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Mamoru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mamoru working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Mamoru.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamoru.
Mamoru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Young working aggressively here.
Mamoru blocks an uppercut.
#T8#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Mamoru fails to land.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamoru.
Young misses with the head strike.
Mamoru misses with a punch on the inside.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamoru tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Mamoru back against the ropes.
Mamoru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Mamoru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mamoru throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamoru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamoru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it. #T9#
A short right from Mamoru on the inside.
Mamoru misses with some punches.
Mamoru presses Young against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mamoru scores with a shoulder strike.
Mamoru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mamoru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young working aggressively here.
Young misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Mamoru scores with a hook to the body.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Mamoru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
A hook to the body from Young.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamoru.
Mamoru lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takamura Mamoru dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Mamoru's head back.
Mamoru is looking to clinch.
Young tried to counter with a leg kick but Mamoru avoided it.
Young with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamoru is just out of range.
Mamoru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamoru throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Mamoru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Young swings for the body but Mamoru moves out of range.
Mamoru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mamoru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Young misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young works Mamoru's body with a nice hook.
Mamoru misses with an uppercut.
Young went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Young misses with a hook. Mamoru ducked under it nicely.
Mamoru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Young. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Mamoru is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Young moves out of range as Mamoru strikes.#T1#
Mamoru throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mamoru pivots, looking for a leg kick but Young is out of range and Mamoru settles back down.
Young moves out of range as Mamoru strikes.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamoru throws out the jab.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamoru is looking to land body kicks.
Young moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Young misses with a looping right.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamoru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Young.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamoru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamoru was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young checks a low kick from Mamoru.#T2#
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamoru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mamoru is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Young misses.
Young slips under a jab.
Young defending well as Mamoru loads up on a big left hand.
Young throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mamoru to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamoru throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young works Mamoru's body with a nice hook.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamoru connects with a jab.
Mamoru missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamoru thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamoru sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Mamoru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick there by Mamoru.
Mamoru throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mamoru.
Young blocks a leg kick.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mamoru loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Young throws out a leg kick but Mamoru moves out of range and Young only half commits.
Mamoru misses with a two punch combination.
Mamoru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamoru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young swings for the body but Mamoru moves out of range.
Young throws a body punch but Mamoru moves out of range.
Young missing with a left hand there. Mamoru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamoru wants to clinch.#T4#
Young blocks a head kick by Mamoru.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Mamoru manages to avoid it.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Mamoru's head back.
Young blocks a head kick by Mamoru.
Mamoru misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamoru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young sets himself, and Mamoru steps forward looking for the clinch! Young avoids it this time.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamoru.
Mamoru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
A head kick misses from Mamoru.
Mamoru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamoru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Mamoru.
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T5#
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamoru.
Young misses with a straight left.
Mamoru blocks a leg kick.
Mamoru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamoru lands a lovely overhand right.
Mamoru avoids the body shot from Young.
Mamoru scores with a nice right hand.
Mamoru misses with a head kick.
Mamoru blocks a jab.
A big right from Young misses.
Mamoru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamoru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mamoru.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.#T6#
Mamoru avoids the head kick by Young.
Young misses with a left hand
and Mamoru counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamoru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Mamoru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamoru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
Mamoru lands a really nice looking cross but Young seems unphased.
Young lands with a cross.
Mamoru lands a glancing blow to the side of Young's head.
Mamoru misses with a straight left.
Mamoru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Young is out of range.
Young blocks a head kick by Mamoru.
Young avoids the head kick by Mamoru.
Mamoru doesn't manage to clinch there - Young circles away.
Donk. Mamoru catches Young right on the button with a cross.
Mamoru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Young will feel that in the morning.
Mamoru 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Young, right into the meat.
#T7#
A jab from Mamoru does it's job there.
Young fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mamoru checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamoru! But no joy.
Young blocks a head kick by Mamoru.
Mamoru looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Mamoru plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Young throws a hook but Mamoru blocks it.
Good shot there by Mamoru.
Young connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Young takes a swing at Mamoru's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Young.
Young moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
Young throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Mamoru's defenses.
Mamoru misses the jab.
Mamoru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.#T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamoru moves away from the strike by Young.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mamoru tries to counter with a clinch but Young shakes him off and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mamoru lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Young has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Young and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamoru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamoru misses the target.
Young wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamoru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young misses with a looping right.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamoru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Young.
Young defending well as Mamoru loads up on a big left hand.
Mamoru connects with a leg kick. Young looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mamoru lands an overhand right.
Mamoru misses with a kick to the body.
#T9#
Young lands a lovely overhand right.
Mamoru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamoru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Mamoru moves away and avoids it.
Mamoru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Mamoru lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mamoru moves away from the strike by Young.
Mamoru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Young walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mamoru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Mamoru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamoru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Young throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mamoru to counter with a crisp jab.
Young throws a hook but Mamoru blocks it.
Mamoru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mamoru there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takamura Mamoru will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamoru with a nice cross.
Young moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
Nice straight punches there by Young. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Young.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Mamoru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mamoru tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
Young defending well as Mamoru loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamoru doesn't seem bothered though.
Young looks to land a right hand but Mamoru moved out of range.
Young throws a jab when Mamoru was well out of range.
Young missing with a left hand there. Mamoru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamoru lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Mamoru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Jab by Young.
Young 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.
Young slips a jab and a cross from Mamoru.
Mamoru tries to clinch up.
Mamoru cracks Young with an open hand slap.
Mamoru drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamoru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young backing away here, and Mamoru unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Young misses.
Young tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mamoru is able to avoid easily.
Mamoru throws a nice head kick!
Mamoru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young tries to land a leg kick but Mamoru saw it coming and moves away.
Young slips a straight right by Mamoru.
Mamoru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Young loads up on a big right hand but Mamoru slips the punch.
Mamoru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Young drops his hands momentarily and Mamoru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamoru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamoru misses with a looping right.
Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Mamoru tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamoru tries to clinch there but Young circles away.
Mamoru throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young missing with a left hand there. Mamoru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamoru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamoru.
Mamoru is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mamoru ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Mamoru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.
Mamoru wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
Mamoru misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Mamoru throws an off balance right hand
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamoru looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamoru moves away.
Mamoru staying out of range there.
Mamoru slips under a jab from Young.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.
Mamoru thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Mamoru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mamoru counter with a right hand.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mamorus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from Young does no damage.
Mamoru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Mamoru moves away from the strike by Young.
Mamoru throws a push kick but Young slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mamoru has time to react.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamoru.
A head kick by Mamoru misses
and Young counters with a right hand to the body.
Mamoru with a nice cross.
Young misses with a hook.
Mamoru tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young avoids the head kick by Mamoru.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamoru looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamoru was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Mamoru is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Young throws a chopping leg kick but Mamoru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mamoru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamoru moves away.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young lands a head shot.#T5#
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mamoru.
Nice shot lands for Mamoru.
Mamoru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Mamoru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamoru manages to avoid it.
Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Mamoru throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Mamoru looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Mamoru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamoru wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamoru catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T6#
Young scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamoru in his tracks.
Young slips under a jab.
Mamoru tried to score with a low kick but Young checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamoru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mamoru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Mamoru.
Young moves out of range as Mamoru strikes.
Jab by Mamoru.
Young throws a jab when Mamoru was well out of range.
Mamoru misses with a left hand
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young blocks a head kick by Mamoru.
Mamoru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young tests Mamoru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
Mamoru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ernst Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Jab by Young.
Some wild striking there from Mamoru.
Young blocks a jab.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young looks to throw the jab but Mamoru is out of range.
Mamoru lands with a kick to the temple. Young shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Young throws a looping overhand right but Mamoru ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mamoru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mamoru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mamoru tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamoru moves away from the strike by Young.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young missing with a left hand there. Mamoru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.
Young appears to be looking for a big counter.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.#T8#
Mamoru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Mamoru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamoru staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamoru misses the target.
Mamoru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamoru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young with a nice cross.
Mamoru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamoru misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamoru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamoru tries a head kick but it misses.
Young throws out a leg kick but Mamoru moves out of range and Young only half commits.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamoru defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Mamoru steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Young.
Young lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T9#
Young slips a straight right by Mamoru.
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mamoru.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamoru throws out the jab.
Mamoru moves out of range of the strikes.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Mamoru.
Young throws a hook but Mamoru blocks it.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamoru.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Young lands with a right hand.
A big right from Young misses.
Mamoru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamoru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamoru unleashes a big counter combination but Young bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mamoru throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Young's head.
Young stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mamoru.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ernst Young.
Well Mamoru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takamura Mamoru!
Takamura Mamoru looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I think its time for me to get a title shot what do you say London.'.
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Event:
K-1 22 Tellegio vs Delaney
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Mamoru lands a really nice looking cross but Hare seems unphased.
Takamura Mamoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamoru throws a hook but Hare avoids it easily.
Mamoru throws a head kick but Hare moves out of range.
Mamoru scores with the left hand. Hare knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Hare has been cut.
Mamoru throws a sloppy head kick and Hare moves out of range easily.
Hare throws a shot from downtown. Mamoru moves away and avoids it.
Mamoru scores with a punch to the head.
Mamoru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamoru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hare.
Hare sets himself, and Mamoru steps forward looking for the clinch! Hare avoids it this time.
Mamoru just misses with a punch to the body.
Hare swings for the body but Mamoru moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mamoru.
Mamoru takes a swing at Hare's ribcage but misses.
Mamoru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Hare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamoru tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamoru fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hare.
Mamoru moves out of range of the leg kick from Hare.
Mamoru steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hare.#CL2#
Mamoru rushes Hare and presses him up against the ropes.
Hare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamoru.
Hare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mamoru keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hare's efforts to push away.
Hare working hard to break the clinch.
Mamoru lands a left hand.
Mamoru pushes Hare back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamoru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hare can't find room to land a body shot as Mamoru controls the action.
I was talking to Hare's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hare blocking some punches.
Hare wants to get back to striking at distance but Mamoru won't allow it.
A short left from Mamoru.
Hare struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamoru controls his hands.
Mamoru throws a punch but it's blocked by Hare.
Mamoru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Hare lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamoru gets through Hare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hare struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamoru controls his hands.
Mamoru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mamoru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamoru misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mamoru fails to land.
Hare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mamoru lands with a short shot to the head.
Hare throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mamoru blocks it with crossed arms.
Mamoru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hare backwards.
Hare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mamoru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mamoru scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamoru can't find room to land a body shot as Hare controls the action.
Mamoru prevents a body shot from Hare.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mamoru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hare.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takamura Mamoru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Hare's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mamoru tries to clinch up.
Hare throws a body punch but Mamoru moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mamoru.
Mamoru's coach down at Savage Dojo KT Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mamoru's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hare swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamoru.
Mamoru misses with a body punch
and Hare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamoru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hare finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mamoru scores with a jab.
Mamoru blocks a leg kick.
Mamoru misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Mamoru. That snapped Hare's head back.
#CL2#
Mamoru takes the fight into the clinch.
Mamoru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hare lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hare misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Mamoru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamoru scores with a shoulder strike.
Hare throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamoru.
A hook to the body from Mamoru.
A shot in the inside from Mamoru.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mamoru.
Hare tries to work over Mamoru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamoru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamoru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Mamoru on the inside.
Hare struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamoru controls his hands.
Mamoru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hare.
Hare throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Mamoru - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamoru scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mamoru.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Mamoru.
Hare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamoru lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Mamoru scores with a shot to the side of Hare's head.
Mamoru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hare.
Mamoru scores with a shoulder strike.
Mamoru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mamoru working aggressively here.
Mamoru lands a nice uppercut.
Hare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takamura Mamoru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamoru tries a body shot but Hare blocks it.
Mamoru gets through Hare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mamoru blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mamoru.
Mamoru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamoru lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamoru lands an uppercut.
Mamoru lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mamoru.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamoru.
Mamoru tries a body shot but Hare blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takamura Mamoru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Hare's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peter Hare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut lands for Mamoru. That snapped Hare's head back.
Hare avoids the head kick by Mamoru.
Mamoru connects with a high kick.
Mamoru tries to clinch but Hare moves out of range.
Hare just misses with a punch to the body.
Hare lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mamoru blocks a low kick nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Mamoru as he connects with a hook.
Hare throws a shot from downtown. Mamoru moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hare avoids the head kick by Mamoru.
Mamoru with a jab.
Mamoru throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamoru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hare has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mamoru.#T1#
Good exchange - Mamoru coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Mamoru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mamoru staying out of range there.
Mamoru tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Hare wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takamura Mamoru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hare uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.
Mamoru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hare.
Hare stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mamoru.
Hare throws a head kick but Mamoru moves out of range.
Mamoru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hare gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hare ducks right into an uppercut from Mamoru.
Mamoru tries to clinch but Hare is having none of it.
Mamoru lands with a right hand.
Hare walks into a stiff left hand from Mamoru.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamoru slips a jab and a cross from Hare.
#T2#
Mamoru lands a high kick!
Mamoru moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Mamoru.
Hare is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hare unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hare misses with the head strike.
Mamoru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hare backwards.
Hare blocks an uppercut.
Mamoru lands a shot to the body.
Mamoru pushes Hare back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamoru can't find room to land a body shot as Hare controls the action.
Hare misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamoru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hares head.
Mamoru misses with some punches.
Hare misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takamura Mamoru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamoru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takamura Mamoru!
Takamura Mamoru took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I think its time for me to get a title shot what do you say London.'.
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Event:
K-1 15 Teimosia vs Diego
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Mamoru stuns Halo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamoru scores with a head kick.
Mamoru lands a jab to Halo's midsection.
The fighters circling - Halo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamoru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Mamoru misses its intended target.
Mamoru clobbers Halo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mamoru just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamoru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halo.
Mamoru throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Mamoru looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Halo throws a quick counter head kick but Mamoru was just out of range.
Mamoru misses with a wild body shot.
Mamoru fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamoru lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamoru was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Halo delivers a nice body kick.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Mamoru will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Halo misses. #T1#
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.
Takamura Mamoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamoru throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
Halo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halo throws a right and a left that Mamoru avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mamoru.
Halo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mamoru scores with a nice right hand.
Mamoru throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamoru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mamoru jabs Halo right on the nose. Halo blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Mamoru catches Halo right on the button with a cross.
Mamoru tries to score with a low kick but Halo moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Halo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamoru doesn't seem bothered though.
Mamoru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halo in his tracks.
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!
Mamoru throws a hook but Halo avoids it easily.
Halo misses with an uppercut
and Mamoru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halo thows a body kick. Mamoru tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Halo moves forwards but Mamoru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mamoru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamoru.
Mamoru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mamoru is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Halo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mamoru misses with a head kick.
Mamoru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamoru's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halo under the eye.
Halo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mamoru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Halo, as that shot connected.
Mamoru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halo.#CL#
Halo drives through and clinches with Mamoru against the ropes.
#BC2#
Mamoru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Halo misses
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamoru, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mamoru.
Halo tries to score with a low kick but Mamoru moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takamura Mamoru dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mamoru stuns Halo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamoru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mamoru with a hook.
Takamura Mamoru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mamoru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamoru throws a leg kick but Halo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mamoru has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mamoru misses with a straight left.
Mamoru lands a nice hook to Halo's body. Halo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mamoru 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.
Mamoru tries to work over Halo's front leg with a kick but Halo checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru avoids the head kick by Halo.
Halo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Halo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mamoru, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mamoru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamoru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Mamoru.
A short left from Mamoru.
Mamoru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamoru tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Mamoru back against the ropes.
Mamoru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mamoru has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Mamoru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamoru misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru misses with a body punch.
Mamoru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamoru throws a head punch that misses.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mamoru. #T2#
Halo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamoru misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamoru misses with the head strike.
Mamoru lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
A shot in the inside from Halo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamoru is working Halo over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamoru. #BC2#
Mamoru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamoru misses with a low kick as Halo jumps back.
Halo slips a jab from Mamoru.
Halo throws a big counter combination but Mamoru scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mamoru wants to land a leg kick but Halo is out of range.
Halo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamoru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takamura Mamoru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamoru jabs Halo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crown Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamoru attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Halo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Halo thows a body kick. Mamoru tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Halo with a jab.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamoru is just out of range.
Mamoru thows a body kick. Halo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mamoru misses with an uppercut. Halo saw that one coming.
Halo tried to counter with a leg kick but Mamoru avoided it.
Mamoru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Halo cracks Mamoru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Mamoru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halo's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mamoru throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Mamoru moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halo misses with a shot to the body
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamoru avoids the body shot from Halo.
Mamoru throws a wild body kick that Halo sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Halo wants to clinch up but Mamoru keeps it at a distance.
Crown Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halo slips under a jab from Mamoru.
Halo throws a big counter combination but Mamoru scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mamoru lands a jab.
A low kick from Halo is predictable there
and Mamoru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halo thows a leg kick but Mamoru checks it
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamoru misses with a right hand
and Halo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamoru thinking.
Halo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mamoru works the jab nicely.
Halo swings widly with a right hand
and Mamoru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamoru misses with a straight right.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamoru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamoru.
Mamoru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamoru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamoru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Mamoru moves out of range easily.
Mamoru scores with a head kick.
Halo walks into a straight right hand from Mamoru.
Crunch! Halo slams his shin into Mamoru's torso.
Mamoru cracks Halo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Mamoru lands a high kick!
Mamoru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#
Halo is rocked!
Halo throws a combination. Mamoru tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mamoru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Halo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamoru misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Halo throws a leg kick but Mamoru checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takamura Mamoru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamoru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takamura Mamoru!
Takamura Mamoru took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
K-1 8 George vs Rainbow
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Mamoru lands a nice looking body kick.
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mamoru.
Mamoru cracks Halo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Halo connects with a single shot there.
Mamoru blocks a leg kick.
Mamoru 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.
Mamoru clobbers Halo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mamoru with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamoru cracks Halo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamoru misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mamoru darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Mamoru lands with a right hand.
Halo throws a combination that misses
and Mamoru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crown Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamoru.
Halo tries to clinch up.
Mamoru dips to his left and cracks Halo with an uppercut!
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Mamoru tenderised Halo's leg. Halo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamoru lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Mamoru.
Mamoru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Mamoru lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mamoru.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mamoru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamoru ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Mamoru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mamoru takes a step back to recover.
Mamoru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Halo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halo swings for the body but Mamoru moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Mamoru only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mamoru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamoru was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Nice body kick from Halo.
That kick from Mamoru tenderised Halo's leg. Halo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamoru thuds a left hand into Halo's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamoru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Halo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halo with a nice cross.
Halo throws a big shot that misses.
Mamoru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Halo.
Halo cracks the inside of Mamoru's front leg.
Halo moves out of range of the body kick from Mamoru.
Halo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mamoru scores with a nice strike.
Mamoru takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mamoru checks a low kick from Halo.
It seemed like Mamoru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mamoru feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halo's calf.
Mamoru checks a low kick from Halo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mamoru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mamoru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamoru. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takamura Mamoru dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamoru misses with a looping right.
Mamoru throws a head kick that half lands.
Mamoru uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Halo.
Mamoru appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mamoru throws out a powerful jab.
Good exchange - Halo coming out on top.
Mamoru thuds a left hand into Halo's body.
Mamoru scores with a decent looking hook.
Mamoru scores with a hook.
Mamoru lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamoru moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Halo slips under a jab from Mamoru.
Halo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mamoru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo tries to clinch there but Mamoru circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Mamoru blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Mamoru.
Mamoru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamoru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Takamura Mamoru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo throws a push kick but Mamoru slaps the foot to one side.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Halo works over Mamoru's head and body with a nice combination.
Halo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mamoru will feel that in the morning.
Mamoru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mamoru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Mamoru looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Mamoru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamoru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamoru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mamoru slips a jab from Halo.
Good standup being displayed there by Mamoru as he connects with a hook.
Mamoru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mamoru throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Halo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mamoru blocks the body kick.
Mamoru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mamoru keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Halo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mamoru thumps Halo with a low kick.
Halo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamoru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamoru.
Mamoru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Halo slips under a jab from Mamoru.
Mamoru throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Halo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamoru defending well as Halo loads up on a big left hand.
Mamoru throws out a counter right but Halo avoids it with no problem.
Mamoru connects with a body shot.
Mamoru misses with a looping right.
Mamoru misses with a straight left.
It looked like Halo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takamura Mamoru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamoru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halo's sensitive parts.
Crown Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Mamoru misses its intended target.
Mamoru misses with a right hand
and Halo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mamoru.
Nice jab there from Mamoru.
Halo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mamoru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halo.
Mamoru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halo staying out of range there.
Mamoru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo throws a lazy body kick
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamoru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halo misses with a shot to the body
and Mamoru 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.
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamoru counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mamoru. That snapped Halo's head back.
#T1#
Halo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Halo slams his shin into Mamoru's torso.
Mamoru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Mamoru throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Mamoru.
Halo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halo.
Mamoru takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
Halo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Halo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.
Halo walks into a straight right hand from Mamoru.
Mamoru scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mamoru lands a jab to Halo's midsection.#KD#
Halo catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Mamoru stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Mamoru walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mamoru gets tackled into the ropes by Halo. Halo maintains the clinch.
Halo lands a nice shot to the body.
Halo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice left hand lands by Halo.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Mamoru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Mamoru blocking some punches.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Mamoru.
Mamoru working aggressively here.
#BC#
Halo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamoru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Mamoru.
Mamoru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halo.
Mamoru scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamoru blocks a head kick by Halo.
It seemed like Mamoru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mamoru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halo takes one on the button.
Halo throws a head kick that misses
and Mamoru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takamura Mamoru.
I've got Mamoru winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Dynasty 37
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Mamoru ducks under a wild hook from Southbrook.
Southbrook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mamoru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamoru! But no joy.
Southbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Southbrook moves out of range of the strikes.
Southbrook connects with an inside leg kick.
Southbrook blocks a head kick by Mamoru.
Mamoru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamoru misses the target.
Good exchange - Mamoru coming out on top.
Southbrook is looking to land body kicks.
Southbrook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamoru.
Southbrook tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Southbrook misses with an uppercut
and Mamoru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Southbrook tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mamoru counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Southbrook misses
and Mamoru counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Southbrook instigates a clinch.
Southbrook is trying to break free.#T1#
Mamoru misses with the head strike.
Mamoru throws a punch but it's blocked by Southbrook.
Mamoru misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Mamoru.
Southbrook wants to break free but Mamoru has control.
Mamoru prevents Southbrook from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Southbrook on the inside.
Southbrook is trying to force a seperation but Mamoru has the dominant position.#BC#
Southbrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Southbrook throws an overhand right that lands on Mamoru's shoulder, as Mamoru tries to avoid the shot.
Southbrook takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Southbrook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamoru.
Southbrook is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamoru flicks out a counter leg kick but Southbrook steps away.
Southbrook throws a series of punches but Mamoru avoids them all with ease.
Southbrook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mamoru counter with a right hand.
Southbrook has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mamoru.
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!
Mamoru takes a swing at Southbrook's ribcage but misses.
Mamoru throws a shot from downtown. Southbrook moves away and avoids it.
Mamoru scores with a hook to the body. Southbrook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Mamoru loads up on a big right hand but Southbrook slips the punch.
Southbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Southbrook darts in trying to clinch
and Mamoru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Southbrook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamoru! But no joy.
Southbrook takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mamoru is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Southbrook had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mamoru throws a quick inside leg kick.
Southbrook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southbrook misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mamoru counters with an inside leg kick.
Southbrook throws a shot from downtown. Mamoru moves away and avoids it.
Southbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Southbrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Southbrook goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamoru looks to land a left hand but Southbrook moved out of range nicely.
Mamoru looks to throw the jab but Southbrook is out of range. #CL#
Southbrook closes the distance and clinches.
Mamoru working aggressively here.
Mamoru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Southbrook backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takamura Mamoru dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mamoru cracks Southbrook with a good jab.
Mamoru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Southbrook lands with a slapping head kick.
Mamoru slips a straight right by Southbrook.
Mamoru lands a jab to the nose.
Southbrook tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamoru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Mamoru.
Saiyan Southbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Southbrook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamoru attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mamoru slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mamoru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Southbrooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Southbrook clinches. #BC2#
Mamoru breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Southbrook takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Southbrook throws a low kick but Mamoru moves out of range easily.
Mamoru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mamoru throws a looping overhand right but Southbrook ducks down to avoid it.
Mamoru scores with a nice strike.
Southbrook misses with a left hand
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Southbrook tries to move into range but Mamoru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Southbrook closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mamoru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Southbrook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mamoru.
Southbrook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mamoru swats away the attempt to clinch by Southbrook.
Southbrook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamoru clobbers Southbrook with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Southbrook digs a good body shot into Mamoru's ribs.
A jab from Mamoru finds it's way through Southbrook's defenses. #ROC2#
Southbrook is rocked!
Mamoru jabs Southbrook to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oh Southbrook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamoru cracks Southbrook with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Southbrook is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Southbrook is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Southbrook could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Takamura Mamoru!
Takamura Mamoru got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 26
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Mamoru off balance momentarily.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamoru avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mamoru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Mamoru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mamoru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamoru cracks Brown with a good jab.
Mamoru fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mamoru counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws the left hand but Mamoru avoids the punch easily.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Mamoru had a free shot at his head there.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamoru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown thows a leg kick but Mamoru checks it
and Mamoru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamoru moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown misses with a right hand
enabling Mamoru to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown 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.
Mamoru lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
#KD#
Brown cracks Mamoru with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Mamoru is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Mamoru is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT#
It looks like Takamura Mamoru has been cut.#T1#
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown tries to move into range but Mamoru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mamoru lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Jab from Mamoru.#KD#
Brown connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Mamoru onto his butt! Mamoru bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#
Mamoru is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mamoru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamoru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown feints and then cracks Mamoru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mamoru down.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamoru lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the ropes and back into range.
Mamoru lands a body shot.
Mamoru throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dave Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Mamoru to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Takamura Mamoru was interviewed post fight and said 'you win or you learn.'.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 23
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Mamoru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Jab by Brown.
Mamoru avoids the body shot from Brown.
Mamoru misses with a head kick.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Mamoru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown tries to clinch up but Mamoru circles away and keeps his distance.
Mamoru throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dave Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown 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.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamoru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamoru! But no joy.
Mamoru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamoru finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamoru lands the left hand.
Brown scores with the left hand. Mamoru knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Takamura Mamoru has been cut.
Mamoru walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Brown and drops face first to the floor! Mamoru's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Mamoru in no position to continue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dave Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Takamura Mamoru stepped up to the mic, saying 'you win or you learn.'.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 19
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Young.
Mamoru takes one to the side of the head.
Mamoru walks into a jab.
Mamoru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid body kick from Mamoru.
Young throws a leg kick but Mamoru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mamoru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Young with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
Mamoru throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamoru works the jab nicely.
Mamoru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Mamoru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mamoru looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Mamoru. Those never looked like landing.
Mamoru throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mamoru's coach down at Savage Dojo KT Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mamoru's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mamoru throws a leg kick that misses.
Young checks the leg kick nicely there.
Young slips under a jab from Mamoru.
Mamoru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mamoru ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Despite the aggression on Mamoru's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Young has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: BAD BOY MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Mamoru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Young takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mamoru throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Young misses.
Young throws out a loose jab but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamoru misses the shot to the body.
Young attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws the left hand but Mamoru avoids the punch easily.
Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mamoru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Young checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamoru.
Mamoru looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Young scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Young fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamoru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mamoru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2##CL2#
Mamoru moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Young.
Mamoru misses with some punches.
Mamoru misses with some punches.
Mamoru scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Mamoru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Mamoru swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Mamoru's head.
A short right from Young.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamoru. #BC#
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamoru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Young was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mamoru.
Young works Mamoru's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young works the jab nicely.
Mamoru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Mamoru stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takamura Mamoru will probably get the nod.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mamoru takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Mamoru.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamoru listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mamoru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Young.
Young slips under a jab.
Mamoru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Mamoru manages to avoid it.
Mamoru misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Mamoru misses its intended target.
Young was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Mamoru's front leg but catches the back leg as Mamoru tries to avoid it.
Young looks to land a right hand but Mamoru moved out of range.
Mamoru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young misses with a body shot.
Mamoru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Mamoru throws out a powerful jab.
Young is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mamoru.
Mamoru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Mamoru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamoru misses with a double jab
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamoru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mamoru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mamoru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamoru swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Mamoru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mamoru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young missing with a left hand there. Mamoru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mamoru doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Mamoru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young scores with a hook to the body. Mamoru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Mamoru.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamoru explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A clash of legs there as Mamoru blocks the low kick.
Mamoru throws out a counter right but Young avoids it with no problem.
Young stuns Mamoru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamoru moves away.
Mamoru walks into a jab.
Mamoru connects with a leg kick. Young looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Young scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamoru doesn't seem bothered though.
Mamoru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.
Mamoru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young lands with a good body shot.
Mamoru moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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 Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamoru pushes Young away with a front kick.
Mamoru displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
A slow jab from Mamoru misses its intended target.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamoru only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Young takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamoru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
Young scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamoru misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamoru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Young.
Crunch! Mamoru slams his shin into Young's torso.
An inside leg kick lands from Young.
Young scores with a jab.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Young misses with a straight right.
Mamoru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
Mamoru blocks a jab.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamoru moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mamoru thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Young if he has to take too many more of those.
Young lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mamoru lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mamoru.
Young misses with a looping right.
Mamoru throws a counter combo.
Mamoru throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Young.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamoru's head.
Mamoru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Mamoru misses.
Young lands with a thumping leg kick.
Young connects with a leg kick. Mamoru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Mamoru's head back.
Mamoru slips under a jab.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamoru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamoru lands with a nice combination. Young backs away looking to recover.
Mamoru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Young throws the left hand but Mamoru avoids the punch easily.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Mamoru's head back.
Young attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mamoru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young avoids the head kick by Mamoru.
Young is looking to counter punch.
Mamoru throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Mamoru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamoru misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamoru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Young pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mamoru is out of range and Young settles back down.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young cracks Mamoru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Young 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!
A very excited looking Ernst Young made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Takamura Mamoru spoke after the fight, saying 'you win or you learn.'.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses.
Mamoru throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aldridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamoru.
Mamoru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldridge.
Mamoru only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mamoru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldridge.
Mamoru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldridge slips a jab from Mamoru.
Mamoru cracks the inside of Aldridge's front leg.
Mamoru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good shot there by Mamoru.
Aldridge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aldridge connects with an inside leg kick.
Aldridge throws a head kick but Mamoru moves out of range.
Mamoru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
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!
Mamoru lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Aldridge is rocked!
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Aldridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamoru circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Aldridge tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mamoru wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takamura Mamoru!
Takamura Mamoru took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GAMT 74 Taggart v Wells
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mamoru.
A head kick misses from Mamoru.
Takamura Mamoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Penn.
Mamoru throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Takamura Mamoru has been cut.
Mamoru misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Mamoru face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steel Penn!
Steel Penn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Takamura Mamoru stepped up to the mic, saying 'you win or you learn.'.
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Event:
GAMT 70 Heart v Taggart
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Yakovlev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mamoru.
Yakovlev misses the shot to the body.
Mamoru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yakovlev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Winds of Winter in the buildup to the fight.
Yakovlev misses with a straight right.
Mamoru throws a leg kick that misses.
Mamoru blocks the body kick.
Mamoru tests Yakovlev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamoru slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mamoru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamoru on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Yakovlev moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mamoru.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamoru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mamoru lands a right hand.
Yakovlev prevents a body shot from Mamoru.
Yakovlev is trying to maintain a safe position but Mamoru gets an underhook and turns Yakovlev into the ropes.
Mamoru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yakovlev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamoru tries to work over Yakovlev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yakovlev blocks an uppercut.
Mamoru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamoru lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Yakovlev is trying to break the clinch but Mamoru is controlling him.
Yakovlev is trying to break free.
Yakovlev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Yakovlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamoru.
Mamoru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mamoru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamoru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yakovlev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yakovlev is trying to push Mamoru away but Mamoru has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mamoru lands a hook that snaps the head of Yakovlev backwards.
Yakovlev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakovlev tries to break the clinch but Mamoru is controlling the position.
Mamoru keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yakovlev's efforts to push away.
Yakovlev misses with some punches.
Mamoru has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovlev.
Mamoru swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mamoru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Mamoru.
Mamoru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mamoru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mamoru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamoru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yakovlev.
Yakovlev is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakovlev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mamoru.
Mamoru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#KD2#
Mamoru creates a bit of space and cracks Yakovlev with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Yakovlev is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#ROC2#
Yakovlev is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Yakovlev has been cut.
Mamoru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mamoru looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Mamoru backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Yakovlev's temple! It sends Yakovlev violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Mamoru celebrates and the doctors try to help Yakovlev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Takamura Mamoru!
Our winner, Takamura Mamoru, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Alexander Yakovlev spoke after the fight, saying 'I ll be back, as soon as possible'.
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Event:
GAMT 68 Gonzalez v Johnson
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Brophy throws an off balance right hand
and Mamoru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamoru takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brophy is looking to clinch but Mamoru is avoiding it.
Mamoru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamoru ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Mamoru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a good low kick that Mamoru was not able to check.
Mamoru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brophy momentarily.
Brophy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamoru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mamoru misses with a body shot
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamoru lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Mamoru connects with an inside leg kick.
Mamoru fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brophy.#KD#
Brophy scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Mamoru beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD#
Brophy scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Mamoru beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#
Mamoru is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy walks into a stiff left hand from Mamoru.
Mamoru is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
Mamoru lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mamoru seems to have recovered his senses.
Mamoru scores with a hook to the body. Brophy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Brophy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mamoru will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mamoru darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2##KD#
Mamoru walks into a big right hand from Brophy and goes down! The referee sends Brophy to a neutral corner as Mamoru gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CUT#
It looks like Takamura Mamoru has been cut.
Mamoru walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Mamoru is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Brophy!
An out of breath John Brophy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 520
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Thrym misses with a wild body shot.
Leija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Leija throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thrym stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thrym listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thrym lands a front kick.
Thrym misses with a looping left.
Thrym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leija throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrym tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leija manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym.
A bone on bone clash there as Leija blocks the leg kick.
Thrym tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Leija counter with a right hand. #T1#
Thrym misses with a straight right.
Leija was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leija throws a jab when Thrym was well out of range.
Thrym throws out a counter right but Leija avoids it with no problem.
Leija moves away from the strike by Thrym.
Leija dodges the punch combination from Thrym.
Thrym throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrym dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leija . That did some damage!
Thrym ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leija uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
A jab from Thrym does it's job there.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Leija misses its target.#T2#
Leija keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leija was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leija scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Thrym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leija .
Despite the aggression on Thrym's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thrym showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leija .
Leija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thrym looks to throw the jab but Leija is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrym. Leija does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Thrym.
Thrym slips a jab and a cross from Leija .
Sloppy strikes from Leija . Those never looked like landing.
Leija blocks a head kick by Thrym.
Leija is looking for a counter combo.
Thrym looks to land a combination but Leija avoids it well.
Leija checks a low kick from Thrym.
Leija tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym connects with an inside leg kick.
Thrym throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leija .
Leija swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thrym throws a leg kick which misses Leija 's front leg but catches the back leg as Leija tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leija checks a leg kick.
Leija swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Thrym throws the left hand but Leija avoids the punch easily.
Leija is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Leija . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leija .
Thrym misses with a hook. Leija ducked under it nicely.
Leija throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym tries to clinch up.
Leija connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrym. Thrym circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thrym moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thrym throws a body shot but no joy.
Leija misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Leija .
Leija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thrym is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leija with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thrym tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym thows a leg kick but Leija checks it
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrym connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leija . Leija circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thrym.
Rung Thrym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrym chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Thrym misses its intended target.
Leija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Leija might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym jabs at Leija 's body.
Thrym scores with the left hand. Leija knows he should have avoided that one.
Leija avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Thrym misses. #T1#
Thrym throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Leija on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thrym misses with a hook. Leija ducked under it nicely.
Thrym tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Thrym takes the fight into the clinch.
Leija is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Thrym.
Thrym is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thrym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrym looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thrym lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Leija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrym fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leija has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thrym swings for the body but Leija moves out of range.
#T2#
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leija throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrym.
Leija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thrym feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leija s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thrym lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thrym misses with a straight left.
Thrym misses the jab.
Thrym ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Leija .
Thrym slips a jab from Leija .#T3#
Leija moves out of range as Thrym strikes.
Thrym tried to score with a low kick but Leija checks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thrym in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A punch combination from Leija misses.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thrym scores with a leg kick.
Thrym tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leija paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Thrym pushes Leija up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Thrym misses
letting Leija counter with a right hand.
Leija slips a straight right by Thrym.
Nice shot by Leija .#T4#
Leija throws a nice looking combination but Thrym bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thrym scores with a nice right hand.
Thrym ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
Thrym lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leija walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thrym.
Thrym is looking to score with low kicks.
Thrym tries to score with a low kick but Leija moves his leg out of the way.
Thrym throws a leg kick
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrym lands a glancing blow to the side of Leija 's head.
Thrym slips a jab and a cross from Leija .
Leija ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Thrym misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thrym darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thrym throws a low kick but Leija moves out of range easily.
Leija lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Thrym misses.
Leija looks to land a combination but Thrym avoids it well.
Leija is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thrym displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leija throws out the jab.
Thrym tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thrym wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym tries to clinch up.
Thrym takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leija doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leija checks a low kick from Thrym.
It looked like Leija wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Thrym cracks a nice hook into Leija 's ribs.
Thrym tries to clinch
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leija .
Leija uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrym.
It looked like Leija was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrym.
Thrym stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thrym has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrym is looking to chop away at Leija 's legs.
Thrym is looking to clinch.
Thrym throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leija counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrym connects with a looping right hand.
Thrym connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leija momentarily.
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Leija throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thrym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrym is looking to chop away at Leija 's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thrym, right into the meat.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Leija sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crunch! Thrym slams his shin into Leija 's torso.
Thrym throws a big shot that misses.
Thrym paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thrym is looking to chop away at Leija 's legs.
Thrym throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leija ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Leija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thrym was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thrym throws a head kick but Leija moves out of range.
Leija tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym misses with an uppercut.
Leija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrym moves away.
Thrym jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrym chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrym throws a head kick but Leija moves out of range.
Thrym takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Leija slips the punch.
Leija throws a hook but Thrym blocks it.#T4#
A jab from Thrym finds it's way through Leija 's defenses.
Leija misses with a series of wild punches.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Thrym rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leija counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thrym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leija was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrym.
Leija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrym misses with a kick to the body.
Thrym misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leija .
Leija on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alfredo Leija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym moves to clinch but Leija breaks away
and Leija counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thrym thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rung Thrym comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thrym has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
Rung Thrym decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 513
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Leija misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leija takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Leija tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leija slips a jab and a cross from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a body kick
and Leija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Leija checks it
and Leija counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
It seemed like Leija was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been informed that Leija 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.
Leija chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Die Reeperbahn in the buildup to the fight.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
Leija throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Leija blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Leija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws the kick towards the body but Leija avoids it.
Leija staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Leija 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leija checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Leija now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Leija takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Leija moves away and avoids it.
Leija misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Leija counters with a series of strikes. Fitzsimmons will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Leija tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leija sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Leija doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Leija 's body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up but Leija circles away and keeps his distance.
Leija throws a nice looking combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzsimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Leija counters with a nice uppercut.
Leija blocks a leg kick.
Leija lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Leija is out of range.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch. #T3#
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leija manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Leija is having none of it.
Leija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leija throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leija paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leija has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzsimmons.
Leija swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Leija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Leija counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzsimmons backing up. Fitzsimmons nods at Leija to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons is predictable there
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Leija sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leija let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leija prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Leija wants to break free but Fitzsimmons has control.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Leija blocks 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 Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Leija staying out of range there.
A head kick by Leija misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leija has time to react.
Fitzsimmons 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.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Leija makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Fitzsimmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Leija is pushing Fitzsimmons up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Leija blocks an uppercut.
#T1##BC2#
Leija 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons thumps Leija with a low kick.
Leija works Fitzsimmons's body with a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy body kick
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leija blocks a jab.
Leija now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Leija was well out of range.
Leija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Leija moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leija circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzsimmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick. #T2#
Leija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Leija counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leija keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons works Leija 's body with a nice hook.
Leija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leija manages to avoid it.
Leija appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leija just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
letting Leija counter with a right hand.
Leija throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Leija blocks the body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Leija blocks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leija 's head.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Leija seems unphased.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Leija staying out of range there.
Leija lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Leija .
#CL#
Fitzsimmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Leija is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Leija avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Leija 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Leija moved out of range.
Leija with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Leija throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leija throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Leija lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Leija .
Leija throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Leija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leija .
Leija has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leija there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons catches Leija with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leija s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch there but Leija circles away.
#KD#
Fitzsimmons drops Leija with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leija looks back up at him and smiles so Fitzsimmons waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Leija is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons tried to score with a low kick but Leija checks it.
Leija is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Leija moves out of range easily.
Leija throws a big counter head kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Leija misses.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Leija seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Leija connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Leija .
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Leija misses the target.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Leija .
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leija on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Leija slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leija ! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Fitzsimmons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leija swinging wildly here.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Leija counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leija .
Despite the aggression on Leija 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fitzsimmons moves in looking to clinch but Leija pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leija ! But no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fitzsimmons!
Leija throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leija doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
A lazy left from Leija finds it's target.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Leija counter with a right hand.
Leija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
Leija misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A left lands for Fitzsimmons.
Leija closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD#
Fitzsimmons lands a big head kick that sends Leija tumbling to the mat! Fitzsimmons takes a step backwards and waves Leija back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Leija .
#T4#
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leija .
Leija lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Leija .
Nice straight punches there by Fitzsimmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzsimmons.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Leija counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Leija was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy body kick
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fitzsimmons duly obliges.
Alfredo Leija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leija tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzsimmons 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Post fight, Jim Fitzsimmons took to the microphone: 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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Event:
EVO 302: Bardanos vs Wolek
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Leija checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Reznick 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.
Leija moves out of range of the leg kick from Reznick.
Leija swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leija lands a nice shot to the body.
Leija misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leija drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reznick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leija .
Leija swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija moves away from the strike by Reznick.
Reznick scores with a nice head shot.
Reznick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Leija moves out of range as Reznick throws a body kick.
Leija steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reznick.
Leija throws a head kick that misses.
Reznick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reznick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reznick ducks under a wild hook from Leija .
Reznick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leija has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reznick.
Reznick throws a chopping leg kick but Leija manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leija throws a shot from downtown. Reznick moves away and avoids it.
Leija lands with a right hand. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Leija .
Leija tests Reznick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reznick slips under a jab from Leija .
Reznick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leija counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Reznick tried to score with a low kick but Leija checks it.
Leija takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznick throws a wild body kick that Leija sees coming a mile off.
Reznick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leija throws a series of punches but Reznick moves out of range. #T3#
Reznick lands a glancing blow to the side of Leija 's head.
Reznick connects with the punch.
Reznick swings for the body but Leija moves out of range.
Good work by Leija as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Leija wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reznick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reznick throws a low kick but Leija avoids it.
Leija was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Leija . Beautiful body shot.
Leija throws a head kick but Reznick moves out of range.
Leija has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reznick.
We've been told by Leija 's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body kick there by Reznick.#T4#
Reznick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leija has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reznick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reznick throws a hook but Leija blocks it.
Reznick thuds a left hand into Leija 's body.
Leija takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leija lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reznick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leija sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reznick misses with a body punch
and Leija counters with a nice uppercut.
Reznick misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trevor Reznick will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick by Leija misses
and Reznick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reznick punishes Leija 's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Leija .#CL2#
Reznick moves into the clinch.
Reznick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leija backwards.
Leija stalling.
Reznick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Reznick scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leija takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reznick has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Leija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reznick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leija tries to circle away but Reznick has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Reznick.
Reznick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leija blocking some punches.
Leija can't break the clinch.
Leija wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leija wants to get back to striking at distance but Reznick won't allow it.
Reznick misses with a punch on the inside.
Reznick is stalling here.
Leija working hard to break the clinch.
Leija working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Leija misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reznick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leija wants to get back to striking at distance but Reznick won't allow it.
Reznick misses with the head strike.
Reznick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leija backwards.
Reznick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Leija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leija lands a nice shot that snaps Reznick's head back.
Reznick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leija s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Reznick takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Leija breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Reznick slips a jab and a cross from Leija .
An inside leg kick from Leija misses.
Reznick tries to land a leg kick but Leija saw it coming and moves away.
Reznick throws a combination that misses
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reznick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leija counters with a right hand to the body.
Reznick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leija misses with an uppercut.
Leija keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Leija there.
Reznick connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Reznick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leija throws a body punch but Reznick moves out of range.
Leija is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leija throws a head kick that Reznick semi-blocks.
Reznick lands with a straight right. Leija didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Leija is rocked!
Leija avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oh Leija is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reznick feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Leija collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Trevor Reznick!
Trevor Reznick decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EVO 01182017
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Leija lands with a kick to the temple. Judea shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Leija ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leija misses with a hook.
Judea seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leija attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Judea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
Leija slips a jab and a cross from Judea.
Leija chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Judea can pounce on him.
Judea connects with a leg kick. Leija looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leija stuffs the takedown attempt from Judea. Judea gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leija darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Leija misses.
Nice straight punches there by Judea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Judea.
Judea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leija .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leija . Leija circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Judea misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Leija misses with a hook to the body
and Judea counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Judea.
The fighters circling - Judea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leija steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Judea. That one must have hurt.
Judea swings for the body but Leija moves out of range.
Leija looks to throw the jab but Judea is out of range.
Judea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Judea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leija .
Leija uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Judea misses with a takedown attempt - Leija sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leija lands a nice hook to Judea's body. Judea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Leija misses with an uppercut.
Leija takes a swing at Judea's ribcage but misses.
Judea looks to score with a jab to the body but Leija is just out of range.
Leija avoids the body shot from Judea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leija lands with a nice body punch.
Leija misses with a looping right.
Judea appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leija looks to score with a jab to the body but Judea is just out of range.
Judea misses with a body shot.
Judea throws a body shot but no joy.
Leija lands an overhand right.
Judea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Judea looks to land a combination but Leija avoids it well.
Judea misses with a looping left.
Leija throws a shot from downtown. Judea moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Judea.
Leija feints a counter leg kick.
Judea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Leija there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Judea defending well as Leija loads up on a big left hand.
Leija scores with a jab. Judea acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Judea just misses with a punch to the body.
Leija is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Judea with a body shot.
Judea moves out of range as Leija strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Judea misses its target.
Judea walks into a stiff left hand from Leija .
Leija uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judea.
Leija has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Judea.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leija , right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Judea. Beautiful body shot.
Leija dips to his left and cracks Judea with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leija lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
The fighters circling - Judea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Leija . Beautiful body shot.
Judea just misses with a punch to the body.
Leija connects with a crisp jab.
Leija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Judea lands the left hand.
Judea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leija throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leija takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judea throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Judea.
Alfredo Leija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leija misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Judea closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Judea lands in his opponent's guard.
Leija preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alfredo Leija will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Judea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Judea darts in and clinches Leija up against the cage.
Judea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leija blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leija wants to break free but Judea has control.
Leija lands a body punch.
Leija lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Leija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leija .
Judea connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It appears Judea was looking to counter with a kick there.
Leija throws a lazy right hand but Judea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leija .
Leija misses with a left hand
letting Judea counter with a right hand.
Judea moves away from the strike by Leija . #T1#
Judea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leija throws a hook to the side of Judea's head but Judea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leija swats away the attempt to clinch by Judea.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leija ! But no joy.
Judea misses with a hook to the body
and Leija cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Judea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leija .
Judea misses with a hook. Leija ducked under it nicely.
Leija cracks the inside of Judea's front leg.
Leija connects with a high kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Leija scores with a four punch combination!
Leija throws a body kick that misses.
Leija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leija staying out of range there.#T2#
Judea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leija on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leija throws an overhand right that lands on Judea's shoulder, as Judea tries to avoid the shot.
Judea takes a kick to the side of the head.
Judea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Judea tried to counter with a leg kick but Leija avoided it.
Leija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Judea half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab, jab by Leija - just one landing.
Judea throws a jab but it's blocked by Leija .
Judea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leija .
Leija throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Leija throws a leg kick
and Judea counters with a nice uppercut.
Judea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leija avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leija throws a leg kick
and Judea counters with a stiff right hand.
Leija connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judea momentarily.
Judea tests Leija 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judea throws an overhand right that lands on Leija 's shoulder, as Leija tries to avoid the shot.
Judea moves out of range of the strikes.
Judea is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leija . Judea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leija connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judea momentarily.
Leija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leija ducks right into an uppercut from Judea.
Judea slips under a jab from Leija .
An attempted straight right counter from Judea misses the target.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Judea
and Leija counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leija punishes Judea's body with a nice straight punch.
Judea jabs at Leija 's body.
Leija missing with a left hand there. Judea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judea avoids the body shot from Leija .
Judea lands a jab to the nose.
Leija misses the shot to the body.
Judea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leija .
Judea loads up on a big right hand but Leija slips the punch.
Judea looks for a takedown but Leija sprawls well.
A jab from Judea misses.
Judea lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Leija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Leija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Judea's head backwards.
Judea is looking to clinch.
Leija tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Judea is able to avoid easily.
Judea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leija .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leija ! But no joy.
Jab from Judea.
Judea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leija if he has to take too many more of those.
Judea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leija .
Leija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judea throws out the jab.
Judea takes a swing at Leija 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija misses with a hook to the body
and Judea counters with a nice uppercut.
Judea shoots and misses
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leija darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leija takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alfredo Leija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Judea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
A slow jab from Judea misses its intended target.
No luck for Judea with that takedown attempt.
Judea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leija has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leija connects with a body shot.
Leija lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leija scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leija takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Judea misses with a straight left.
Judea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judea misses with a straight left.
Judea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leija can pounce on him.
Stan Judea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Judea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Judea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leija ! But no joy.
Leija avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leija just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Judea misses its target.
Judea misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
Leija misses the body punch
and Judea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!#CL#
Leija tries to keep at a distance but Judea has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leija wants to stall.
Judea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leija stalling in the clinch but Judea improves position.
Judea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leija 's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judea. #T3#
Leija will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Judea up against the cage.#BC2#
Leija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leija motions for Judea to come forward. Leija throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Judea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leija .
Leija throws the left hand but Judea avoids the punch easily.
Judea looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leija scores with a hook.
Judea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leija looks to land a right hand but Judea moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Judea misses the target.
Judea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Judea misses with a straight left.
Leija jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Judea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Leija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leija connects with a crisp jab.
Leija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leija bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leija throws a series of punches but Judea moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judea checks a low kick from Leija .
Leija throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Leija misses.
Leija misses with a looping left.
Judea ducks under a wild hook from Leija .
A big left from Judea misses.
A little jabbing left from Leija on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leija connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judea momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Leija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leija winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Leija !
Alfredo Leija gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
EVO Olympics Rd 1
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leija , right into the meat.
That kick from Leija tenderised Reznick's leg. Reznick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reznick connects with a looping right hand.
Leija throws a hook but Reznick blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reznick.
Leija scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reznick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leija throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leija uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reznick.
Leija looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reznick misses with a low kick as Leija jumps back.
Reznick slips under a jab from Leija .
Reznick lands with an uppercut that bounces Leija off the cage and back into range.
Leija tries a head kick but it misses.
Leija lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Leija misses
and Reznick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reznick misses with a straight right. #T1#
Reznick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reznick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reznick throws a leg kick but Leija sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reznick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Reznick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leija .
Reznick misses with a straight right.
Reznick misses with a double jab.
Leija throws an overhand right that lands on Reznick's shoulder, as Reznick tries to avoid the shot.
Reznick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leija checks a leg kick nicely.
Leija throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reznick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reznick throws out a leg kick but Leija moves out of range and Reznick only half commits.
Leija has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Reznick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leija to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
A nice combination there by Leija .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leija moves out of range as Reznick strikes.
Leija moves away from the strike by Reznick.
Leija misses with a looping left.
Leija with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leija throws a body punch but Reznick moves out of range.
Reznick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leija counters with a straight right hand.
Leija walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reznick.
Jab by Leija .
Leija swings for the body but Reznick moves out of range.
Reznick takes one to the side of the head.
Leija misses with a wild body shot.
Reznick misses with a hook.#T3#
Leija throws a shot from downtown. Reznick moves away and avoids it.
Leija is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leija moves out of range of the leg kick from Reznick.
Leija avoids the body shot from Reznick.
Leija misses with a looping left.
Leija misses the shot to the body.
Reznick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leija tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reznick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reznick.
Reznick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Leija does it's job there.
Reznick dodges the punch combination from Leija .
Leija avoids a kick to the body.
Leija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reznick.
#T4#
Reznick lands a leg kick that knocks Leija off balance momentarily.
Leija throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Leija taking a breather.
Reznick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leija displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reznick up against the cage.
Leija displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reznick up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leija is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Leija dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##KD2#
Reznick feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leija sprawling to the canvas! Leija rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reznick finish him?!
#CUT2#
It looks like Alfredo Leija has been cut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reznick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Reznick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reznick tries to clinch up.
Reznick misses with a lunging right hand
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Leija moves out of range of the leg kick from Reznick.
Leija stalks Reznick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reznick's face. Reznick staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leija scores with a hook to the body. Reznick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reznick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reznick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#KD2#
Reznick drops Leija with a beautiful combination! Leija stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reznick is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Leija is rocked!
Leija tries to get into range but Reznick steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Leija ! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Reznick scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor Reznick!
Trevor Reznick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
MFN 361
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Leija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Struja throws out the jab.
Leija slips under a jab.
Leija cracks the inside of Struja's front leg.
Struja misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Struja.
Leija scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Struja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leija . Leija obviously looking to wear him down.
Leija fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Struja misses with an uppercut
and Leija cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Struja has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja's corner calls for a 1-2. Struja obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leija has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Struja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leija defends well and Struja ends up having to push Leija into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Leija . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leija .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Leija .#T1#
Struja with a nice cross.
Struja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leija moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leija throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Struja's head.
Leija looks to score with a jab to the body but Struja is just out of range.
Struja lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leija lands a nice looking body shot.
Leija throws a nice looking combination but Struja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Struja throws a series of strikes that have Leija backpedaling.
Struja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leija misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leija .
Leija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Struja moves away.#T2#
Struja throws the left hand but Leija avoids the punch easily.
Leija scores with a jab.
Leija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Struja.
Struja tries to bum rush Leija with a series of wild strikes but Leija uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leija just misses with a punch to the body.
Leija uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Struja.
It looked like Leija wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Struja just misses with a punch to the body.
Leija is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leija tries to work over Struja's front leg with a kick but Struja checks it.
Struja throws a lazy uppercut
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Struja gets a double leg takedown into Leija 's guard.
Struja being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Struja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Struja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leija is pulling down on Struja's head to control his posture.
Struja is looking to advance position but Leija has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Struja sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Leija wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Struja tries to roll over but Leija keeps him under control.
Leija is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Struja tries to get to full guard but Leija has control of the leg.
Leija is thwarting Struja's attempts to control the position.
Struja wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Leija dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Struja takes a swing at Leija 's ribcage but misses.
Leija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Struja.
Struja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Struja throws a right hand that Leija ducks under and follows up with a left that Leija also avoids with ease.
Struja misses with a double jab.
Struja loads up on a big right hand but Leija slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leija , right into the meat.
#TD2#
Struja closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leija manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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!
Leija keeping control of the position.
Struja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Leija trying to control here.
Leija is looking for a sweep. Struja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Struja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leija is doing well to control the position and prevent Struja from advancing to side control.
Leija is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Struja lands a nice short elbow.
Struja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leija has hold of Struja's hands but Struja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Struja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leija is just riding it out for now. Struja eventually gives up the hold.
Struja wants to pass the guard but Leija is defending well. #T2#
Leija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja.
Leija is looking for a sweep. Struja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Struja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leija blocking the ground and pound attempt from Struja.
Struja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leija 's head.
Struja is trying to control the action in half guard but Leija is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Struja there.
Struja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Struja frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Struja connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Struja lands a nice shot to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Struja there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Struja trying to control but Leija is having none of it.
Leija wants to control but Struja is having none of it.
Struja working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Struja lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Leija is rocked!
Leija is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh Leija is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Struja landing strikes, looking to finish!
Struja unloads with some shots from mount but Leija bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struja throwing strikes but Leija uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Struja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leija knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Struja is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leija is not content to let Struja control the position.
Struja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leija 's head.
Struja is trying to control the action in half guard but Leija is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Struja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Struja looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leija with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Struja connects with a nice short shot to Leija 's temple.
Struja wants to pass the guard but Leija is defending well.
Leija is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Leija .
Leija seems to have got his legs back now.
Struja jabs at Leija 's body.
Alfredo Leija is winning the standup battle so far.
Leija lands a leg kick that knocks Struja off balance momentarily.
Struja lands a slapping body shot.
Struja misses with a left hand
and Leija cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ludko Struja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Struja misses with a double jab
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Leija stalks Struja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Struja's face. Struja staggers backwards, shaken.
Struja misses with a takedown attempt
and Leija counters with an inside leg kick.
Struja thuds a left hand into Leija 's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja closes the distance and clinches up with Leija , looking for a takedown. Struja pushes Leija against the cage but Leija circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leija staying out of range there.
Struja looks to throw the jab but Leija is out of range.
Leija was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leija throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Struja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leija was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leija misses with a head kick.
Leija uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Struja.
Struja lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Struja misses the target.
Struja staying out of range there.
Alfredo Leija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struja swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leija .
Leija lands an overhand right.
Struja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Struja tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leija counters with a low kick, right behind Struja 's knee.
Leija scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Struja swings widly with a right hand
letting Leija counter with a right hand. #T2#
Struja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leija lands a jab to Struja's midsection.
Leija lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Struja fails with the takedown.
Alfredo Leija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja.
Struja misses with a hook. Leija ducked under it nicely.
Leija throws a chopping leg kick but Struja manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Struja looks to land a combination but Leija avoids it well.
Leija ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leija throwing a counter right hand but Struja manages to avoid it.
Struja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leija scores with a kick to the midsection.
Struja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Struja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leija scores with the left hand. Struja knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Leija swings for the body but Struja moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Struja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leija misses with a shot to the body
enabling Struja to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Struja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Struja throws a big right hand that misses.
Leija avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Struja is looking to advance position but Leija has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Struja is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SU#
Leija stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Leija takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Struja swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Struja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leija clobbers Struja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick by Leija misses
and Struja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leija throws out a loose jab but Struja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struja cracks Leija with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Struja moves into the clinch.
Struja struggles to land a body shot inside as Leija controls his hands.
Struja tries to land knees in the clinch but Leija avoids the damage to the body.
Struja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alfredo Leija .
I think Leija has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Leija !
Alfredo Leija really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MFN 357
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
LeBlanc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leija slips under a jab from LeBlanc.
Leija 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 jab from LeBlanc misses.
Leija rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling LeBlanc to counter with a crisp jab.
Leija throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Leija uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LeBlanc has time to react.
Leija throws the left hand but LeBlanc avoids the punch easily.
Leija throws out a loose jab but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Leija moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
Leija throws an off balance right hand
letting LeBlanc counter with a right hand. #T1#
Leija scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LeBlanc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Leija .
Leija connects with a body shot.
Leija cracks LeBlanc with an open hand slap.
LeBlanc tries a low kick but Leija avoids it.
Leija throws an overhand right that lands on LeBlanc's shoulder, as LeBlanc tries to avoid the shot.
Leija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc is looking to score with low kicks.
Leija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Leija .
Alfredo Leija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Leija .
LeBlanc quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
LeBlanc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leija can pounce on him.
LeBlanc drops his hands momentarily and Leija takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Leija lands a leg kick that knocks LeBlanc off balance momentarily.
Alfredo Leija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leija . LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leija misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBlanc tries to counter by clinching up but Leija breaks away and moves out of range.
Leija just misses with a punch to the body.
Leija misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LeBlanc counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Leija .
LeBlanc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
Donk. Leija catches LeBlanc right on the button with a cross.
LeBlanc throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Leija buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LeBlanc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBlanc, right into the meat.
Leija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leija with a nice cross.
Leija lands a nice hook to LeBlanc's body. LeBlanc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LeBlanc tries to move into range but Leija moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leija .
LeBlanc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leija scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leija connects with a body shot that sends LeBlanc's belly button to the back.#T4#
Leija throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Leija is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! LeBlanc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Leija connects with a nice looking jab.
Leija scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LeBlanc doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Leija . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leija .
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Leija is just out of range.
Leija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and LeBlanc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leija lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
LeBlanc is rocked!
Leija takes one to the chin there.
LeBlanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leija .
A looping hook to the body misses from Leija . LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Leija dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Leija 's jab looks to have found its range, popping LeBlanc under the eye.
Leija fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBlanc checks it well.
Leija wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leija punishes LeBlanc's body with a nice straight punch.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
LeBlanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leija manages to avoid it.
Leija misses the shot to the body.
LeBlanc appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Leija .
Leija throws a nice looking combination but LeBlanc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leija misses with a body kick.
Leija throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Leija 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leija duly obliges.
Leija cracks a nice hook into LeBlanc's ribs.
Leija misses with a looping right.
Leija swings away with a body shot that misses
letting LeBlanc counter with a right hand.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD2#
Leija lands a big right hand that sends LeBlanc crashing to the mat! Leija stays standing though and waves LeBlanc back to his feet!
Oh LeBlanc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leija fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked LeBlanc out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alfredo Leija !
Alfredo Leija managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MFN 351
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Karkmananis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leija was well out of range. Poor timing from Karkmananis.#CL#
Karkmananis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Leija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Leija misses.
Leija misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karkmananis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leija .#CL#
Karkmananis moves into range and clinches up with Leija .#BC2#
Leija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Leija circles away and keeps his distance.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Leija is having none of it.
Karkmananis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leija .
Leija throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Karkmananis blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leija fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karkmananis is out of range.
Leija lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leija circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leija looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leija throws a right and a left that Karkmananis avoids nicely.
Leija moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leija smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karkmananis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leija back to the cage. Karkmananis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Alfredo Leija has been cut.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Karkmananis clinches. #BC2#
Leija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leija avoids the body shot from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leija .
Leija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karkmananis wants to clinch.
Karkmananis throws a one two combo.
#T2#
Leija jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karkmananis defending well as Leija loads up on a big left hand.
Leija throws a body punch but Karkmananis moves out of range.
Karkmananis moves to clinch but Leija breaks away
and Leija counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Leija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leija throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leija scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leija misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leija .
Karkmananis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karkmananis moves in looking to clinch but Leija pushes him off.
Karkmananis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leija .
Karkmananis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up
letting Leija counter with a right hand. #T3#
A jab from Karkmananis misses.
Leija scores with the left hand. Karkmananis knows he should have avoided that one.
Leija jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Karkmananis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leija just misses with a punch to the body.
Karkmananis throws a series of punches but Leija moves out of range.
Leija throws a big shot that misses.
Karkmananis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Leija circles away.
Karkmananis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leija can pounce on him.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leija manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leija scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leija tried to score with a low kick but Karkmananis checks it.
Leija misses with a head kick.
Karkmananis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karkmananis scores with a push kick.#T4#
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Leija moves away
and Leija counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Leija circles away.
Leija tests Karkmananis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leija lands a slapping body shot.
Karkmananis wants to clinch.
Karkmananis moves in looking to clinch but Leija pushes him off.
Leija keeps the fight on the outside.
Leija takes a swing at Karkmananis's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karkmananis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leija .
Karkmananis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leija appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karkmananis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karkmananis moves forwards but Leija connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Leija dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Leija 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Leija circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Leija counters with a crisp right hand that drops Karkmananis! Leija lets Karkmananis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Karkmananis is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Karkmananis has been cut.
Leija cracks Karkmananis with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Karkmananis falls to his knees and Leija doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Leija !
Alfredo Leija managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MFN 342: Voodoo
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuzmejniev checks a leg kick.
A big left from Leija misses.
And Kuzmejniev counters with a quick kick to the body but Leija blocks it.
Leija throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leija takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuzmejniev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leija throws a shot to the body.
Leija jabs Kuzmejniev to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Kuzmejniev lands a big head kick that sends Leija tumbling to the mat! Kuzmejniev takes a step backwards and waves Leija back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmejniev takes a swing at Leija 's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Leija tenderised Kuzmejniev's leg. Kuzmejniev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuzmejniev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuzmejniev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Leija is rocked!
Leija lands a head shot.
Leija is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuzmejniev finish him?
Kuzmejniev lands a brutal head kick. Leija looks out on his feet and Kuzmejniev throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Zlato Kuzmejniev!
Zlato Kuzmejniev looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I came for the KO, thank you for your support.'.
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Event:
HFC 274 Steal The Thunder
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Flores bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leija 's head.
Flores moves out of range as Leija strikes.
A big left from Leija misses.
Flores moves forwards but Leija connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Flores connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leija momentarily.
Flores scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Leija throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leija 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.
Flores keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leija lands a really nice looking cross but Flores seems unphased.
Flores throws a head kick that misses
and Leija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Flores misses the target.
Flores takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leija sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leija only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Leija 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.
Leija misses with a lunging right hand
and Flores counters with a low kick, right behind Leija 's knee.
Flores scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Flores misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leija steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Leija throws a sloppy body shot
and Flores connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flores throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leija blocks a head kick by Flores.
Leija 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Flores connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leija scrambles back to his feet.
Leija takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flores connects with a body shot that sends Leija 's belly button to the back.
Leija throws a head kick that misses.
Leija connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flores. Flores circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leija blocks a jab.
Flores checks a leg kick.
Flores misses with a right hand
and Leija counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leija swings widly with a right hand
and Flores connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leija cracks Flores with a good jab.#T2#
Flores throws a lazy head kick
and Flores takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Flores has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Leija is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Flores misses the target.
Leija throws out a loose jab but Flores uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flores is looking to counter punch.
Flores gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leija counters with a nice leg kick.
Leija lands a nice shot to the body.
Leija throws an overhand right that lands on Flores's shoulder, as Flores tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Flores misses
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flores has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leija .
Flores connects with a body shot that sends Leija 's belly button to the back.#KD#
Flores lands a big head kick that sends Leija tumbling to the mat! Flores takes a step backwards and waves Leija back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Leija is rocked!
Flores takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leija is still on wobbly legs! Can Flores finish him?
That kick from Leija tenderised Flores's leg. Flores is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leija seems to have recovered his senses.
Flores pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Leija throws a jab when Flores was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Flores misses the target.
Flores on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flores uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leija .
Leija jabs Flores to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leija throws a shot from downtown. Flores moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Leija misses the target.
Flores swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Leija finds it's target.
Leija throws a combination. Flores tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Flores, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leija is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Flores had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Flores lunges at Leija with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leija 's hand.
Leija takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leija tries to land a leg kick but Flores saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Flores misses.
Leija looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Leija looks for the body kick but Flores saw that one coming. #T4#
Leija digs a good hook to Flores's body.
Leija thumps Flores with a low kick.
Leija looks to throw the jab but Flores is out of range.
Flores throws a jab when Leija was well out of range.
Flores takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leija swings for the body but Flores moves out of range.
Flores connects with a solid leg kick.
Leija throws a jab but it's blocked by Flores.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leija throws a leg kick
and Flores counters with a stiff right hand.
Flores throws a leg kick but Leija sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Leija misses.
Flores misses with a left hand
and Leija counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alfredo Leija will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Flores on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flores lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Leija crumples to the floor! Flores milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rafael Flores!
Rafael Flores retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Rafael Flores 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:
HFC 270 Bloody Crusade
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Leija thuds his right hand into Araujo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Araujo with a poor takedown
and Leija counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Araujo darts in and clinches Leija up against the cage.#TD#
Araujo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Araujo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leija is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araujo, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Leija avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Leija got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leija has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Leija defends it easily.
Araujo has a closed guard, preventing Leija from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SU2#
Leija stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Araujo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leija counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leija lands a nice looking body shot.
Araujo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Araujo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leija stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo dives in for a single leg takedown but Leija sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leija fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Araujo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leija lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
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!
Leija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Araujo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leija getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by Leija .
Leija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Araujo's head backwards.
Leija throws a shot to the body.
Araujo misses with a takedown
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leija is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Araujo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Araujo bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Leija comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Araujo falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Araujo was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfredo Leija !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alfredo Leija waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
HFC 266 Army Of Fiends
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Leija misses.
Leija misses with a wild body shot.
Yamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leija throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamada thinks about countering with a body kick.
Leija lands a head shot.
Leija takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leija misses with a straight left.
Yamada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leija .
Yamada throws a leg kick but Leija sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leija lands a right hook to the body.
Yamada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leija scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamada misses with a low kick.
Yamada throws the left hand but Leija avoids the punch easily.
Leija looks to land a left hand but Yamada moved out of range nicely.
Yamada blocks a low kick nicely.
Yamada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leija checks it well.
Leija 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.
Leija finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leija . That's going to slow Yamada down. #T1#
Leija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leija .
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
Yamada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leija takes a swing at Yamada's ribcage but misses.
Yamada is looking to slow Leija down with leg kicks.
Yamada looks to throw a body kick
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Leija lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yamada throws a push kick but Leija slaps the foot to one side.
Leija throws a shot from downtown. Yamada moves away and avoids it.
Leija throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamada.
Yamada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yamada pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy left from Yamada finds it's target.
Yamada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Yamada
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leija checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Good exchange - Yamada coming out on top.
A shot to the body from Yamada misses
and Leija counters with a straight right hand.
Yamada throws a low kick, looking for Leija 's leg but Leija calmly moves out of range.
Yamada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leija connects with a nice looking jab.
Leija works over Yamada's head and body with a nice combination.
Leija takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leija dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamada. That did some damage!
Yamada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leija lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leija is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamada lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leija has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leija and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yamada bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yamada throws a leg kick but Leija sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leija takes one on the button.
Yamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Yamada as he checks the leg kick.
Yamada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Leija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamada.
Leija 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.
Leija moves out of range of the body kick.
Yamada throws a chopping leg kick but Leija manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leija defending well as Yamada loads up on a big left hand.
Keiichi Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leija tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamada appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leija fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamada loads up on a big right hand but Leija slips the punch.
Leija looks to throw the jab but Yamada is out of range.
Leija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leija displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamada.
Yamada throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Leija throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamada fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leija just manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leija .
#T4#
Yamada moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yamada motions for Leija to come forward. Yamada throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alfredo Leija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leija misses with a body shot.
Leija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Yamada thuds his shin into the meat of Leija 's side.
Yamada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leija 's sensitive parts.
Yamada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leija momentarily.
Leija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leija checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yamada throws a body punch but Leija moves out of range.
Leija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Leija .
Yamada misses with a body kick.
Yamada misses with an uppercut.
Leija is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yamada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yamada thows a leg kick but Leija checks it
and Leija counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamada has been working on his balance at World Combat Sports Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Leija .
Leija defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Leija dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Leija loads up on a big right hand but Yamada slips the punch.
Yamada tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leija is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Yamada feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leija has momentary wrist control but Yamada slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leija managing to control the position.
Leija wants to sweep but no luck.
Leija working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamada.
Yamada with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Leija keeps moving. #T1#
Yamada working some strikes from top position.
Leija is trying to keep Yamada in close.
Yamada slips nicely into half guard.
Leija is trying is best to control the position here.
Yamada wants to pass to mount but Leija is defending the position.
Yamada wants to control but Leija is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Yamada seems to be working for a kimura but Leija defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leija trying to control from the bottom.
Yamada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yamada wants to free his trapped foot but Leija is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamada blocks the leg kick.
Yamada lands with an overhand left.
Leija throws a low kick but Yamada moves out of range easily.
Leija is looking to slow Yamada down with leg kicks.
Leija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Leija lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leija .
Leija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leija turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yamada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leija on the side of the head.
Yamada throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A head kick from Leija lands but Yamada takes it in his stride.
Leija ducks under a wild hook from Yamada.
Yamada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leija looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leija moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yamada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leija . That did some damage!
Good work by Yamada as he checks the leg kick.
Leija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamada slips a jab from Leija .
Yamada throws a leg kick but Leija sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leija moves away from the strike by Yamada.
Yamada scores with a punch to the head.
Leija walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada moves out of range as Leija strikes.
Yamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Leija manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamada misses the target.
Leija only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Leija walks into a jab.
Yamada throws a hook to the side of Leija 's head but Leija sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamada shoots and misses
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamada tried to score with a low kick but Leija checks it.
Yamada checks a leg kick nicely.
No luck for Yamada with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiichi Yamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leija throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
Leija walks into a jab.
Alfredo Leija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leija blocks the body kick.
Yamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamada tries a low kick but Leija avoids it.
Leija appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamada thumps Leija with a low kick.
Yamada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leija let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Leija finds it's way through Yamada's defenses.
Yamada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leija counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alfredo Leija will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Leija gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leija is trying to control the position but Yamada postures up.
Yamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leija is keeping the position for now.
Leija tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Leija keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leija is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Yamada is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leija misses with a hook.
A head kick from Leija lands but Yamada takes it in his stride.
Leija misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Yamada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leija tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yamada is in Leija 's guard.
Leija is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leija keeping moving, preventing Yamada from controlling successfully.
Leija managing to control the position. #T2#
Yamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leija is keeping the position for now.
Yamada advances position into side control!
Yamada landing strikes.
Yamada taking a break here but Leija is having none of it and regains half guard.
Yamada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Leija is looking for a sweep. Yamada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Yamada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leija is just riding it out for now. Yamada eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Yamada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yamada trying to control from Leija 's half guard. Leija has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Yamada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leija trying to control the position here.
Yamada trying to control but Leija is working from the bottom.
Keiichi Yamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamada tries to free his leg and advance position but Leija is retaining full guard.
Keiichi Yamada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leija is trying to control the position but Yamada postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Leija keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leija throws the left hand but Yamada avoids the punch easily.
Yamada has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiichi Yamada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leija has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Leija !
An out of breath and clearly excited Alfredo Leija thanked KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
HFC 262 Golden Opportunity
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Leija throws a sloppy head kick and Spliffton moves out of range easily.
Spliffton throws out a leg kick but Leija moves out of range and Spliffton only half commits.
Leija throws a combination. Spliffton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Leija rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spliffton counters with a straight right hand.
Leija lands with a right hand.
Leija works Spliffton's body with a nice hook.
Leija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spliffton staying out of range there.
Spliffton slips a jab from Leija .
Leija steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spliffton.
Leija lands a nice hook to Spliffton's body. Spliffton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliffton misses with a head kick.
Leija uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spliffton.
Leija throws a lazy right hand but Spliffton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Leija throws a leg kick but Spliffton checks it.
Spliffton looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Leija misses with a looping right.
Spliffton flicks out a counter leg kick but Leija steps away.
Leija misses with a straight right.
Leija avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spliffton throws a leg kick that misses.
Leija throws a lazy right hand but Spliffton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leija definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spliffton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leija darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spliffton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leija is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leija throws a lazy uppercut
and Spliffton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spliffton 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.
Leija throws a body shot but no joy.
Spliffton throws a low kick, looking for Leija 's leg but Leija calmly moves out of range.
As Spliffton backs away, Leija returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spliffton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Spliffton slips a jab from Leija .
Spliffton slips a jab from Leija .
Spliffton ducks under a wild hook from Leija .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffton throws a jab when Leija was well out of range.
Leija fails to land with a series of punches.
Spliffton misses with a shot to the body
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leija throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spliffton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spliffton tries to score with a low kick but Leija moves his leg out of the way.
Leija misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Spliffton clinches up against the cage.
Spliffton has a couple of punches blocked by Leija .
#T3##BC#
Leija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spliffton scoring well with a low kick there.
Leija attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spliffton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leija throws out the jab.
Leija scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spliffton doesn't seem bothered though.
Spliffton throws a poor cross that misses
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leija throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spliffton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leija appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Leija misses
enabling Spliffton to counter with a crisp jab.
Leija does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spliffton.
Leija gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leija rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spliffton counters with a left to the body.
Leija swings widly with a right hand
and Spliffton counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leija throws a leg kick but Spliffton moved away.
Leija throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Spliffton to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Leija is rocked!
Spliffton swings for the body but Leija moves out of range.
Spliffton tries to clinch up
and Leija cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leija uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Spliffton there.
Spliffton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spliffton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Leija .
Spliffton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Leija dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Spliffton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leija scores with a push kick.
Spliffton throws a big shot that misses.
Spliffton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spliffton misses with a straight right.
Leija throws the left hand but Spliffton avoids the punch easily.
Spliffton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Leija .
Leija fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija 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.
Leija misses the shot to the body.
Leija thuds a left hand into Spliffton's body.
Jab, jab by Spliffton - just one landing. #T1#
Leija with a jab.
Spliffton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leija looks to throw the jab but Spliffton is out of range.
Leija looks to land a right hand but Spliffton moved out of range.
Spliffton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leija stuns Spliffton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spliffton defending well as Leija loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Leija . Those never looked like landing.
Spliffton loads up on a big right hand but Leija slips the punch.
Leija defending well as Spliffton loads up on a big left hand.
Spliffton misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Spliffton. Those never looked like landing.
Spliffton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leija manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spliffton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Spliffton ducks under a wild hook from Leija .
Leija 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leija duly obliges. #ROC#
Spliffton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spliffton gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Leija points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Spliffton wakes up just in time to hear Leija thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfredo Leija !
Alfredo Leija took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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