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Event:
CEC 583
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Bryant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sammich at a distance.
Bryant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
and Sammich counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sammich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
A counter left hand to the body from Sammich misses its target.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sammich on the side of the head.
Sammich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sammich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bryant.#CL2#
Bryant takes the fight into the clinch.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Sammich controls the action.
A short right from Bryant.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Bryant lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sammich.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Sammich scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Sammich misses with a body punch.
Sammich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sammich misses with a punch to the body.
Sammich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sammich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Sammich on the inside.
Sammich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bryant looking for a takedown.
Sammich can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Sammich tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Sammich lands with a left to the head.
Sammich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike from Sammich.
Sammich takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sammich as the two fighters clinch.
Bryant looks winded!
Sammich lands an elbow just above Bryant 's eye.
Sammich blocks a body shot from Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sammich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards. #T2#
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Sammich avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Bryant blocks the elbow strike.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body.
Sammich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sammich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sammich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Sammich.
Sammich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sammich tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body.
Sammich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sammich lands a nice elbow.
Sammich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sammich blocks an uppercut.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sammich being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sammich. #T3#
Bryant is leaning against Sammich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sammich lands an elbow inside.
Sammich blocks an uppercut.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike from Sammich.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sammich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bryant's brow.
Sammich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sammich tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Sammich back against the cage.
Sammich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant takes an elbow to the temple.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bryant.
Bryant works on Sammich's body with a couple of short punches.
Bryant blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sammich.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sammich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Sammich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sammich tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Bryant is trying to trip Sammich. He has hold of a leg but Sammich is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bryant persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant trying to control but Sammich is working from the bottom.
Bryant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sammich keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sammich keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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 Sammy Sammich will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bryant lands a front kick.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sammich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
and Sammich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sammich is looking to land body kicks.
Bryant feints a counter leg kick.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
and Sammich counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Sammich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bryant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sammich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammich jabs Bryant right on the nose. Bryant blinks but takes it well.
Sammich cracks Bryant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sammich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sammich throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryant tries to work over Sammich's front leg with a kick but Sammich checks it. #T1#
Sammich throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Sammich is just out of range.
Bryant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sammich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bryant scrambles back to his feet.
Bryant scores with a decent looking hook.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Sammich slips a straight right by Bryant.
Sammich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sammich counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant jabs Sammich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick.
Sammich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sammich thuds a left hand into Bryant's body.
Bryant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Bryant works the jab nicely.
Bryant cracks the inside of Sammich's front leg.
Sammy Sammich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sammich slips a jab from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a body shot
and Sammich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sammy Sammich is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sammich slips a jab from Bryant.
Bryant checks a leg kick nicely.
Sammich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bryant jabs Sammich right on the nose. Sammich blinks but takes it well.
Bryant scores with a shot to the body.
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
and Sammich counters with a left to the body.
Bryant takes a swing at Sammich's ribcage but misses.
Sammich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Sammich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Bryant.
Bryant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sammich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bryant checks it well.
Sammich looks to throw the jab but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sammich blocks a jab.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sammich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sammich tried to counter with a leg kick but Bryant avoided it.
Bryant throws the left hand but Sammich avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant misses the jab.
Sammich thows a body kick. Bryant tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Bryant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sammich in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant misses with a hook. Sammich ducked under it nicely.
Sammich swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant digs a good body shot into Sammich's ribs.
Sammich throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sammich throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Bryant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sammich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bryant throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryant 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bryant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sammich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Bryant.
Bryant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sammich momentarily.
Sammich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
It looked like Sammich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sammich misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Bryant.
Sammich punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
Bryant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sammich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sammich 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!
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bryant jabs Sammich right on the nose. Sammich blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Sammich moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Bryant.
Sammich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bryant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bryant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sammich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sammich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sammich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sammich throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Sammich moved out of range.
Bryant thumps Sammich with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Sammich misses.
Sammich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
Sammich misses with a hook.
Sammich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Sammich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant takes a swing at Sammich's ribcage but misses.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Sammich counters with a straight right hand.
Sammich 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.
Sammich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Sammich.#T3#
Sammich looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Bryant misses.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick
and Sammich counters with a thumping low kick.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryant throws a low kick but Sammich avoids it.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant throws a low kick but Sammich moves out of range easily.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Sammich as he checks the leg kick.
Bryant misses with a shot to the body
and Sammich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bryant is defended easily by Sammich.
A little feinted left hand from Sammich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Bryant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sammich connects with a body shot that sends Bryant's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Sammich misses its intended target.
Bryant tries to clinch
and Sammich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by Bryant - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sammich.
Bryant looks for the body kick but Sammich saw that one coming.
Bryant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sammich.
Sammich moves out of range of the leg kick from Bryant.
Sammich clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Sammich shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bryant 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Sammy Sammich had this to say: ' '.
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Event:
CEC 576
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. Barakat moves away and avoids it.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant lands a jab.
Barakat tries a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
Barakat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barakat lands with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Barakat there.
Bryant tries to score with a low kick but Barakat moves his leg out of the way.
Bryant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barakat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stratosphere in the buildup to the fight.
Bryant misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Barakat.
Barakat misses with an uppercut.
Barakat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
Bryant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Barakat throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barakat slips a jab from Bryant.
Barakat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barakat lands a jab to Bryant's midsection.#T1#
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryant takes one on the button.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant fails with the takedown
letting Barakat counter with a right hand.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Barakat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Barakat closes the distance and clinches.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
Barakat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bryant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bryant wants to stall.
Bryant tries a body shot but Barakat blocks it.
#T2#
Knees to the body from Barakat.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Barakat controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Bryant.
Bryant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bryant.
Barakat digs a right hand underneath Bryant's ribcage. Bryant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barakat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Barakat on the inside.
Barakat lands with a short shot to the head.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Bryant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
Barakat tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barakat gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Barakat.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Barakat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bryant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barakat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barakat is leaning against Bryant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barakat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head.
Barakat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Barakat.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barakat obliges.
Barakat landing knees to the head.
Barakat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryant is defending well for now.
Bryant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Barakat.
Barakat digs a right hand into Bryant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bryant's gas tank.
Barakat landing knees to the head.
#T4#
Barakat is working Bryant over against the cage.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
Barakat lands a nice uppercut.
Barakat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bryant's face.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barakat.
Barakat lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Barakat on the inside.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Barakat blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bryant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barakat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bryant tries to work over Barakat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasim Barakat 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#
Barakat lands a jab.
Barakat cracks the inside of Bryant's front leg.
A shot to the body from Bryant misses
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barakat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Bryant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barakat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barakat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut lands for Barakat. That snapped Bryant's head back.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bryant.
Barakat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barakat.
Bryant connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barakat under the eye.
Barakat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barakat lands a head kick!
#T1#
Barakat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Barakat. Beautiful body shot.
Barakat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bryant misses with a straight left.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bryant misses with a lunging right hand
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barakat. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That kick from Barakat tenderised Bryant's leg. Bryant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bryant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bryant connects with a looping right hand.
Barakat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bryant momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bryant misses with a hook. Barakat ducked under it nicely.
Qasim Barakat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barakat throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Barakat scores with a sloppy right hand. Bryant should have avoided that one.
Barakat swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.
Barakat misses with an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barakat.
Barakat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barakat scores with a nice strike.
Barakat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barakat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bryant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bryant tries to score with a low kick but Barakat moves his leg out of the way.
Qasim Barakat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barakat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barakat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Barakat blocks the low kick.
Bryant throws a solid leg kick but Barakat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryant.
Barakat lands a high kick!
Bryant throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
#T3#
Bryant throws a leg kick but Barakat checks it.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Barakat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barakat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barakat.
Barakat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bryant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barakat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barakat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bryant tries to clinch but Barakat is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barakat.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Barakat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bryant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barakat, pushing him back against the cage.
Barakat with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Bryant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bryant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryant lands a shot to the body.
Barakat scores with a knee to the head.
Barakat takes a shot to the head.
Bryant is looking for a takedown.
Barakat tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant tries to work over Barakat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakat can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat landing knees to the body.
Barakat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Barakat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasim Barakat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barakat scores with a jab to the head.
Bryant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Barakat. Beautiful body shot.
Bryant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barakat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barakat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bryant takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters circling a little - Barakat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barakat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Bryant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Bryant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bryant jabs at Barakat's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat blocks a low kick nicely.
Barakat scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Barakat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barakat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bryant will feel that in the morning.
Bryant will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barakat jabs at Bryant's body.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barakat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bryant scrambles back to his feet.
Barakat feints and then cracks Bryant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barakat connects with a jab.
Bryant walks into a stiff left hand from Barakat.
Bryant scores with a nice strike.
Barakat thuds his right hand into Bryant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barakat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Barakat has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bryant.
Barakat tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bryant.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Barakat controls the action.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Barakat controls his hands.
Bryant slowing the pace effectively.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant is stalling here.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Barakat.
#T3#
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant looking for a takedown.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Barakat.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barakat.
Barakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Barakat controls his hands.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Barakat takes a shot to the head.
Barakat misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barakat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryant blocks it with crossed arms.
Bryant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qasim Barakat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bryant stalling against the cage.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant is leaning against Barakat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bryant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barakat up against the cage.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barakat 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!
Qasim Barakat took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
DFN#29 Mitchell vs Johnson
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Bryant fails with the takedown
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eirikson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bryant to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Eirikson misses its intended target.
Bryant shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bryant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bryant darts in looking for a takedown but Eirikson gets double underhooks and turns Bryant into the cage.
Eirikson throwing a counter right hand but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Leif Eirikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Bryant.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant throws a poor cross that misses
and Eirikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Bryant.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant avoids the body shot from Eirikson.
Eirikson lands with a cross. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bryant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Leif Eirikson has been cut.
Bryant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eirikson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eirikson throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Eirikson sprawls well.
Eirikson swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
A jab from Bryant does it's job there.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eirikson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leif Eirikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Eirikson ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Bryant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Bryant does it's job there.
Nice shot by Bryant.
Eirikson checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Eirikson misses its target.#TD2#
Bryant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Eirikson wriggles free and stands up.
Eirikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Eirikson.
An attempted straight right counter from Eirikson misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Eirikson blocks the leg kick.
Bryant scores with a punch to the head.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eirikson has time to react.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eirikson is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Eirikson's head coaches at #ICC4ISREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt
and Eirikson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant wants to clinch but Eirikson slips to the side
and Eirikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eirikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Good leg kick by Bryant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eirikson lands a really nice looking cross but Bryant seems unphased.
Bryant lands with an uppercut that bounces Eirikson off the cage and back into range.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Eirikson shows good takedown defense.
Eirikson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Eirikson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Bryant is predictable there #KD#
and Eirikson counters with a nice right hand that sends Bryant toppling to the canvas! Bryant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Eirikson finish him?!#ROC#
Bryant is rocked!
A big left from Bryant misses.
Eirikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant thumps Eirikson with a low kick.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
Eirikson ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Eirikson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Eirikson.
Bryant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eirikson checks it well.
Bryant throws a jab when Eirikson was well out of range.
Bryant slips a straight right by Eirikson.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant lands a leg kick that knocks Eirikson off balance momentarily.#T4#
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eirikson manages to avoid it.
Eirikson is looking to counter punch.
Eirikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Bryant is looking to score with low kicks.
Eirikson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eirikson misses the shot to the body.
Eirikson moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
It looked like Eirikson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eirikson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bryant throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Eirikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bryant looks winded!
Bryant throws a leg kick
and Eirikson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Bryant to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Eirikson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leif Eirikson!
In his post fight interview, Leif Eirikson gave a big smile as he said 'Cattle die
kinsmen die
all men are mortal.
Words of praise
will never perish
nor a noble name. '.
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Event:
DFN#27 Bryant vs Muller
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Muller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
A jab from Bryant misses.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bryant can pounce on him.
Muller takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Muller tries a quick counter leg kick but Bryant is wise to it.
Bryant misses the jab.
Bryant stuns Muller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muller tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant tries to land a leg kick but Muller saw it coming and moves away.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant throws a low kick, looking for Muller's leg but Muller calmly moves out of range.
Bryant scores with a decent looking hook.
Bryant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bryant connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Bryant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Muller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Muller with a nice cross.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Bryant connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bryant.
Muller moves forwards but Bryant connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Muller is rocked!
Muller tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller staying out of range there.
Muller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Muller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2##CL2#
Muller clinches up with Bryant and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Bryant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Bryant avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Bryant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
Bryant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bryant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Muller up against the cage.
Bryant lands a hook that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Muller.
#T3#
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bryant avoids it.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Muller to work.
Muller landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Muller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryant up against the cage.
Bryant lands a nice uppercut.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bryant pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Bryant tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Bryant swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muller after a bit of a struggle.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Bryant's ribcage.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Bryant shrugs off.
Muller lands an elbow just above Bryant 's eye.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bryant pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryant is defending well for now.
Bryant dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller stalling in the clinch but Bryant improves position.
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 Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
and Muller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Muller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muller tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bryant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bryant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muller wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him away.
Muller avoids a kick to the body.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Muller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming.
Bryant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muller is able to avoid easily.
Bryant fails to land the takedown.
Muller throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant misses with a right hand
and Muller counters with a left to the body.
Nicolas Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Muller throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Bryant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Bryant in his tracks for a moment.
Bryant wants a takedown but no success here.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but Bryant blocks with his arms.
Bryant takes an elbow to the temple.
Bryant is working Muller over against the cage.
Muller gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller lands a knee to the head.
Nicolas Muller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bryant tries to stall but Muller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bryant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Muller.
The referee calls for Muller to work.
#T2#
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bryant's defenses.
Muller scores with a knee to the head.
Muller leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryant blocks it with crossed arms.
Bryant takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Bryant on the inside.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Muller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller looking to throw knees to the head but Bryant is blocking nicely.
Bryant scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Bryant.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Bryant lands.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Muller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muller tries to stall but Bryant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muller stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Bryant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bryant swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Bryant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Bryant's ribcage.
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Bryant avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bryant lands a body punch.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant tries to stall but Muller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bryant tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Muller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muller is trying to stall.
Muller controlling the action here for a moment.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryant avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Bryant is trying to stall.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryant.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Muller slips under a jab.
Muller slips a straight right by Bryant.
Some wild striking there from Muller.
Nice body kick from Muller.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant misses with a lunging right hand
and Muller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muller defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Bryant misses
and Muller counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Muller circles away easily
and Muller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bryant is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T2#
Bryant misses with a body shot
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
Bryant throws a leg kick
and Muller counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Muller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Muller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bryant thows a leg kick but Muller checks it
and Muller counters with a thumping low kick.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller pushes Bryant away with a front kick.#CL2#
Muller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bryant's defenses. #T3#
Muller scores a nice knee to the body.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bryant blocks the elbow strike.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Muller has managed to clinch.
Muller leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
Bryant working aggressively here.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but Bryant blocks with his arms.
A short left from Bryant.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Bryant.
#BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muller misses with a combination
and Bryant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Muller's knee momentarily.
Muller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
Bryant misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Muller moves into range and clinches up with Bryant.
Bryant lands a nice shot to the body.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Muller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muller 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Muller!
Our winner, Nicolas Muller, 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.
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Event:
DUEL#99 Brophy vs Dogwood
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryant throws a leg kick #CL2#
and A Bomb counters by clinching up.
A Bomb lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Bomb's elbow.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
A Bomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb misses with the head strike.
Bryant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
A Bomb tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A Bomb misses with a hook from the clinch.
A Bomb working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Bryant scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bryant.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bryant.
A Bomb looks winded!
Bryant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A Bomb misses with some punches.
Bryant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but A Bomb avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Bryant as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Bryant.
Nice body punch from Bryant - that landed with a thud.
Bryant scores with a shoulder strike.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning A Bomb up against the cage.
Bryant lands an uppercut.
Bryant lands a hook that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant has A Bomb pushed against the cage.#BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Bryant catches A Bomb right on the button with a cross.
A Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bryant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant wants to control but A Bomb is keeping him busy. #T2#
A Bomb tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Will Bryant go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Bryant is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A Bomb is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bryant off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A Bomb trying to control the hands but Bryant won't let him. #SUB#
Bryant is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged A Bomb with him. A Bomb is trying to defend but Bryant has an arm under the chin now! A Bomb grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
DUEL#93 Brophy vs MacFarland
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryant tries to score with a low kick but Armstrong moves his leg out of the way.
We've been hearing reports that Bryant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bryant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armstrong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Armstrong wants to clinch
and Bryant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Armstrong thinking.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
Bryant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Armstrong enables Bryant to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Armstrong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong wants to hit a switch here but Bryant passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Armstrong there! #T1#
Armstrong tries to reverse the position but Bryant maintains control.
Bryant wants to control the pace but Armstrong is squirming around nicely.
Armstrong wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Bryant has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Armstrong has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Bryant has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Armstrong is in real trouble here. Bryant gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Armstrong is tapping out! Bryant wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kobe Bryant!
After the fight, Kobe Bryant 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:
DUEL#88 Bomb vs Kamen
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryant throws the kick towards the body but Hoffman avoids it.
Hoffman 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.
Bryant swings for the body but Hoffman moves out of range.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Bryant punishes Hoffman's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoffman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant lands a jab to the nose.
Bryant swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Hoffman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bryant's guard.#SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hoffman passes into side control.
Bryant is looking to regain half guard here but Hoffman keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Bryant's face as Hoffman controls the position.
Bryant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bryant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoffman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoffman working away.#T1#
Hoffman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bryant tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Hoffman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hoffman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bryant wants to control but Hoffman postures up.
Bryant is trying to get back to half guard.
Bryant tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hoffman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bryant is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bryant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hoffman wants to take a breather but Bryant is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman prevents Bryant from improving his position.
Hoffman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard but Hoffman has mounted him!
Hoffman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hoffman controlling from the full mount.
Bryant tries to hold on but Hoffman pushes him away. #T3#
Hoffman looking to control but Bryant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bryant wants to hold on but Hoffman pushes him away.
Hoffman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bryant can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bryant wants to hold on but Hoffman pushes him away.
Bryant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoffman controlling the pace for now.
Hoffman prevents Bryant from getting the reversal.
Hoffman with shots to the head and body - Bryant looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Bryant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoffman raining down shots from the mount!
Hoffman with a couple of short strikes.
Hoffman lands a couple of good shots and Bryant has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bryant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bryant wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoffman gets his hands free.
Hoffman is looking to control Bryant but Bryant is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant is trying to break free.
Bryant is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Hoffman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
A shot to the liver by Hoffman. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Bryant throws out a leg kick but Hoffman moves out of range and Bryant only half commits.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoffman moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
Bryant misses with a hook. Hoffman ducked under it nicely.
Hoffman misses with a looping right.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Hoffman's body. Hoffman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryant scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoffman swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant misses with a straight left.
Hoffman wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant lands a body shot.
Bryant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bryant misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Hoffman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hoffman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Butch Hoffman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Bryant trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hoffman manages to pass to mount!
Hoffman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bryant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoffman avoids the attempt from Bryant to control.
Bryant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bryant is trying to control but can't.
Hoffman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Bryant has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hoffman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hoffman!
You can see the frustration on Bryant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bryant tries to buck Hoffman off but Hoffman is having none of it.
Hoffman landing strikes.
Hoffman lands some shots froms side control.
Bryant is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hoffman working the ground and pound but Bryant is defending the strikes.
Bryant takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hoffman trying to control the position but Bryant is working away.
Bryant is looking to regain half guard here but Hoffman keeps moving and retains side control.
Hoffman happy to just control the position for now.
Hoffman lands a nice forearm strike.
Bryant tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hoffman easily slips into full mount!
Hoffman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Bryant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoffman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bryant is looking to escape.
Bryant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bryant regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hoffman.
Hoffman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hoffman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bryant is looking to wear down Hoffman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoffman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Hoffman lands a slapping body shot.
Hoffman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bryant scores with a jab. Hoffman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoffman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoffman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hoffman misses with a leg kick
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryant. That's going to slow Hoffman down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoffman throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range. #CL2#
Hoffman clinches up with Bryant and pushes him back against the cage.
Bryant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoffmans head.
Bryant tries to stall but Hoffman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Hoffman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bryant. #T1#
Hoffman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bryant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoffman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryant is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Hoffman has managed to clinch.
A short left from Hoffman.
Bryant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bryant is working Hoffman over against the cage.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryant pushes Hoffman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoffman.
Hoffman working aggressively here.
A short left from Bryant.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Hoffman trying to control the position but instead, Bryant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoffman into the cage.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Hoffman lands a nice uppercut.
Hoffman lands a shoulder strike.
Hoffman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoffman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffman controls his hands.
Bryant works on Hoffman's body with a couple of short punches.
Bryant lands an uppercut.
Bryant lands a body punch.
A short left from Bryant.
Bryant lands a nice shot to the body.
Bryant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Bryant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoffmans head.
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Bryant lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Bryant lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Bryant has picked Hoffman up - he's going for a ride! Bryant dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bryant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Bryant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bryant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffman tries to lock up and control but Bryant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Bryant moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hoffman has worked his arm free - good work by Hoffman!
#T4#
Hoffman is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoffman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep.
Hoffman is trying to control Bryant's posture but Bryant avoids it.
Hoffman tries to bench press Bryant off him but Bryant keeps the position.
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 Kobe Bryant.
I think Hoffman 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Hoffman!
Butch Hoffman 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:
DUEL#79 Komaroff vs Quinn
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Huber or perhaps it was just good defense by Bryant, which made it look bad.
Bryant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bryant circles away.
Huber's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Huber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Huber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bryant was covering up waiting for the punch and Huber finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Bryant looking for a guillotine here but Huber defends easily.
#SUB#
Bryant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huber defends it easily.#SUB2#
Huber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Huber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bryant manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Huber has Bryant in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Huber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bryant passes into half guard.
#T1#
Huber is staying active underneath Bryant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Huber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bryant pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bryant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bryant is trying to control the action in half guard but Huber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bryant is looking to advance position but Huber won't allow it. #SUB2#
Huber looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bryant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Huber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bryant prevents Huber from improving his position.#SUB#
Bryant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bryant. #SUB2#
Huber looking for submissions off his back.
Bryant is looking to advance position but Huber won't allow it.
Huber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Huber keeps moving. #SUB2#
Huber has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bryant is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Huber.#SUB#
Bryant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Huber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Huber is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bryant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huber tries to buck Bryant off but Bryant is having none of it.
Huber seems a little lost for a moment, as Bryant dominates the positioning.
Huber tries to buck Bryant off but Bryant is having none of it.#SUB#
Bryant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huber regains half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Huber actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huber defends it well. #SUB2#
Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huber is looking for a sweep. Bryant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bryant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bryant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Huber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a kimura but Huber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bryant to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Huber shoots for a double leg takedown but Bryant sprawls well. He's pushed Huber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bryant works Huber's body with a nice hook.
Huber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bryant throws a head kick that Huber semi-blocks.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Huber's body. Huber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bryant.
#TD2#
Huber gets a double leg takedown into Bryant's guard.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huber can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Bryant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Huber has gone for a leg lock! Bryant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Huber's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Huber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant advances position into side control!
Bryant misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Huber regains half guard.
Bryant is trying to control the action in half guard but Huber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bryant seems to be working for a kimura but Huber defends the submission attempt.
Kobe Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bryant passes to side control. #SUB#
Bryant is trying to get an arm triangle but Huber is defending well.
Huber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bryant's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Huber looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Huber looking for submissions off his back.
Huber wants to improve his position but Bryant is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bryant wants to work for an arm triangle but Huber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huber moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bryant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bryant showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Huber looking for a guillotine here but Bryant defends easily.
#T3#
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Huber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Huber is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Huber looking for subs off his back but Bryant has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Huber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Huber actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
Bryant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Huber looking for submissions off his back.
Bryant prevents Huber from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Huber looking for subs from the bottom but Bryant mounts him!
Huber is breathing heavily.
Huber has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryant dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bryant lands a nice hook to Huber's body. Huber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Huber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huber shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryant seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bryant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Bryant as Huber shoots in.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Huber.
Huber takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Huber is rocked!
Huber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huber is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?
Huber walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Bryant swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
DUEL#70 Haack vs Momochi
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Army throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bryant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Army finds it's way through Bryant's defenses.
Nice shot by Army.
A shot to the liver by Army. Beautiful body shot.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) in the buildup to the fight.
Army tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
Bryant tries a low kick but Army avoids it.
Army getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryant walks into a left hand.
Army scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bryant takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Army.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Army's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Army keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
Army tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Army.
Bryant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Army takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Army changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Army.
Army checks a low kick from Bryant.
Army uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
A countering left hand to the body from Army misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bryant.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Army moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bryant.
Army lands with a shot to the body.
Army cracks Bryant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Army misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Army throws a shot to the body.
Army looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bryant.
Army tries to bench press Bryant off him but Bryant keeps the position. #SUB#
Bryant tries for a kimura but Army is defending well.
Bryant wants to control but Army is keeping him busy.
Army can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bryant tries for a kimura but Army is defending well. #T3#
Bryant trying to control the position but Army is working away.
An elbow from Bryant crashes against the mat.
Bryant advances to mount. #SUB#
Bryant goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Army is on top in guard.
Army is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Army defends well.#T4#
Army passes Bryant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Army stalling.
Bryant trying to hold on to Army's head to control him but Army postures up.
Army wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryant keeps working. #SUB#
Bryant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Army's corner calls for a 1-2. Army obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Army has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bryant.
Army is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bryant rather than just go for the knockout.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Army sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Army as he checks the leg kick.
Bryant looks to land a body kick but Army moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Army darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Army needs to keep his hands up - Bryant had a free shot at his head there.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Army scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dick Army seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Army sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Army scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Army darts in and clinches Bryant up against the cage.
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!
A shot in the inside from Army.
Army lands a damaging elbow.
Army misses with an elbow over the top.
Army tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Army tries to stall but Bryant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1##BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Army throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Bryant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Army clinches with his opponent.
Army dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Army blocking some punches.
Army lands a shoulder strike.
Army softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bryant effectively controlling the action here.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Army misses with some punches.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Army.
Bryant lands a hook that snaps the head of Army backwards.
Army throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Army lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Army pushes Bryant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dick Army seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Bryant takes an elbow to the temple.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Army on the inside.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Army.
Army is pushing Bryant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bryant looking to stall.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
Bryant lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Army just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bryant's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Bryant.
Army cracks Bryant with a nice body shot.#T3#
Army throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bryant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Army blocks an uppercut.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
Army can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Army tries to stall but Bryant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Army controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bryant.
A nice left hand lands by Bryant.
Army lands a hook that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Army struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Army controls the action.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Army.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Army is working Bryant over against the cage.
Army pushes off an throws an elbow but Bryant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Army blocks an uppercut.
Bryant looking to stall.
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Army misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Army.
Bryant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Army lands an elbow that stopped Bryant in his tracks for a moment.
Bryant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Army or not.
Army blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Army as the two fighters clinch.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
Army swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army 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#
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Army is just out of range.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Army was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Army drives through and clinches with Bryant against the cage.
Army tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Army is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Army tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Army lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Army misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Army.
Army lands a right hand.
Army scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Army lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Army controls the action.
Army blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Army avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Army has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
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!
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army's elbow. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Bryant.
Army tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Army lands with a light punch inside.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Bryant.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bryant.
Bryant presses Army against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bryant trying to control the position but instead, Army has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bryant into the cage.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Army misses with the head strike.
Army pushes Bryant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Bryant lands a takedown into guard.
Bryant passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant is thwarting Army's attempts to control the position.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Bryant wants to work for an arm triangle but Army is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bryant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Army is just riding it out for now. Bryant eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Army defends it well.
Dick Army is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SUB#
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Army has managed to free his arm - good work.
Army trying to control but Bryant postures up.
#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.#SUB#
Bryant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Army tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bryant seems to be working for a kimura but Army defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Army's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Army.
I've got Army 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Army!
A relieved looking Dick Army thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#631 Gunnar v Torres 3
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Hardon.
Bryant blocks a leg kick.
Hardon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardon throws a front kick aimed at Bryant's knee but Bryant avoids it well.
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Bryant.
Bryant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardon in his tracks.
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
and Hardon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant connects with a single shot there.
Bryant slips a straight right by Hardon.
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!
Hardon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hardon thows a leg kick but Bryant checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Bryant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardon. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardon.
A good leg kick by Bryant.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bryant misses with a hook. Hardon ducked under it nicely.
Bryant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good work by Bryant as he checks the leg kick.
Hardon connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardon is looking to chop away at Bryant's legs.
Bryant looks to throw the jab but Hardon is out of range.
Hardon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hardon misses the jab.
Hardon throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardon lands with a right hand.
Hardon moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Hardon.
Hardon goes for a double leg but Bryant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bryant continues to drive forward.
A left lands for Hardon.#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!
Hardon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bryant 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 Hardon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Hardon's shoulder, as Hardon tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant scores with a leg kick.
Hardon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Hardon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bryant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bryant is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hardon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bryant tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Hardon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bryant, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hardon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hardon tries for a kimura but Bryant is defending well.
Hardon trying to control the position but Bryant is working away.
Bryant is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardon swings around for an armbar but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hardon's guard.
Bryant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bryant trying to control but Hardon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hardon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bryant trying to control but Hardon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hardon working for a triangle but Bryant defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Medium Hardon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hardon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bryant can pounce on him.
Hardon scores with a nice right hand.
Hardon connects with a leg kick. Bryant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardon lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.
Hardon is looking to slow Bryant down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Hardon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant throws the left hand but Hardon avoids the punch easily.
Hardon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Hardon ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bryant.
Hardon misses with a takedown attempt
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant checks a low kick from Hardon.#T1#
Hardon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bryant's calf.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Hardon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hardon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardon stuffs the takedown.
Bryant backing away here, and Hardon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hardon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bryant, as that shot connected.
Hardon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Hardon misses with a looping right.
Hardon throws a leg kick but Bryant checks it.
Bryant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardon defends it nicely.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryant closes the distance but Hardon moves to the side
and Hardon counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Bryant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardon jabs at Bryant's body.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryant. That did some damage!
Bryant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardon doesn't seem bothered though.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Hardon's head but Hardon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bryant throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Bryant misses. #T3#
Bryant moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bryant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Hardon's head but Hardon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bryant cracks Hardon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.
Bryant takes a swing at Hardon's ribcage but misses.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bryant!
Hardon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Bryant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bryant.
Hardon lands with a good body shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardon.
Hardon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Hardon.
Hardon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Hardon.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardon connects with a solid leg kick.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Hardon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardon. #SUB#
Hardon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardon pushing down on Bryant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hardon seems to be working for a kimura but Bryant defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bryant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardon pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Medium Hardon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hardon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardon lands a nice shot that snaps Bryant's head back.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Hardon's head but Hardon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardon sprawls well. Hardon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bryant looks for the body kick but Hardon saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hardon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bryant is doing well to control the position and prevent Hardon from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB2#
Hardon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bryant sees it coming and defends easily.
Bryant is staying active underneath Hardon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardon prevents Bryant from improving his position.
Hardon is trying to control. Bryant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Hardon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Hardon is controlling well.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hardon is working for a kimura but Bryant is defending it quite comfortably.
Hardon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bryant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hardon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bryant is just riding it out for now. Hardon eventually gives up the hold.
Bryant gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Hardon preventing the sweep.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Hardon from controlling successfully.
Medium Hardon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardon slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hardon seems content to control.
Bryant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bryant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bryant.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bryant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Hardon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Hardon.
Hardon with a nice cross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hardon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bryant misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Medium Hardon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardon 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medium Hardon!
After winning the bout, Medium Hardon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
gc142
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Fenix misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Crunch! Fenix slams his shin into Bryant's torso.
Fenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant throws a leg kick that misses.
Fenix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bryant counters with a good, hard body kick but Fenix shrugs it off.
Fenix moves out of range of the body kick.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Fenix.
Bryant lands a front kick.
Fenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
Fenix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
Fenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenix.
Fenix is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Bryant scores with a jab. Fenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fenix under the eye.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Bryant.
Fenix avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Bryant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fenix. That did some damage!
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Fenix counters with a body kick.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID280) in the buildup to the fight.
Bryant connects with a nice looking jab.
Bryant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fenix is looking to clinch. #T2#
Fenix misses with a head kick.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Fenix closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Bryant.
Bryant takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fenix fails to land.
Bryant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bryant.
Fenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fenix tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Fenix misses with a punch to the body.
Fenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Bryant.
Fenix is looking to break free of the clinch but Bryant has double underhooks.
Fenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Fenix.
Fenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bryant prevents a body shot from Fenix.
Bryant is struggling to control the position.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
Fenix has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bryant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fenix can turn it around.
Fenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Fenix fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Bryant is leaning against Fenix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Fenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Fenix.
Fenix can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Bryant goes for a takedown attempt but Fenix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bryant throws a body punch but Fenix moves out of range.
Fenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Bryant throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fenix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fenix throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Fenix moved out of range.
As Bryant backs off Fenix throws a huge counter combo but Bryant manages to avoid it all.
No luck for Bryant with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Bryant tries to keep at a distance but Fenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bryant wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenix lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Fenix.
Bryant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fenix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
Fenix lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryant dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fenix bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fenix moves away.
Bryant misses the body punch
and Fenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fenix cracks Bryant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fenix misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with an inside leg kick.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Fenix.
Fenix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Fenix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Bryant counters with a single leg into guard. Fenix didn't expect that.
Bryant won't allow Fenix to sweep him here.
Bryant looking to pass the guard.
Bryant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bryant trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bryant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fenix dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bryant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Fenix wants to get up but he can't break Bryant's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Bryant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fenix is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Fenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fenix scores with a jab to the head.
Fenix lands a slapping body shot.
Fenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bryant as he connects with a hook.
Fenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bryants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fenix dodges the punch combination from Bryant.
Marcus Fenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenix is just out of range.#T4#
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenix.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Fenix ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick.
Fenix throws an overhand right that lands on Bryant's shoulder, as Bryant tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenix takes one on the button.
Fenix takes one to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fenix.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bryant.
Fenix tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant misses with a straight left.
Bryant scores with a body shot.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fenix can do to turn this around?
Fenix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryant dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Bryant slips under a jab from Fenix.
A punch combination from Fenix misses.
Nice defenses there by Fenix.
Fenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fenix wants to clinch
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fenix misses with a low kick.
Bryant scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Fenix.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Fenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marcus Fenix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant cracks Fenix with a good jab.#T1#
Bryant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fenix misses with a wild body shot.
Fenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fenix throws a right and a left that Bryant avoids nicely.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Fenix.
Bryant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Fenix. #T2#
Fenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bryant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fenix counters with a left and a right that stings Bryant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenix moves out of range of the body kick.
Fenix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bryant finds it's way round the side to connect with Fenix's head.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Fenix counters with a one-two to the body.
Bryant tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fenix! But no joy.
Bryant thows a leg kick but Fenix checks it
and Fenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant tries to clinch there but Fenix circles away.
Fenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bryant.
Bryant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fenix.
Bryant lands with a good body shot.
Fenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bryant.
Fenix takes one to the side of the head.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant connects with a right hand. Fenix shakes it off.
Fenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Fenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fenix tries to clinch
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant staying out of range there.#T4#
Fenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fenix tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Bryant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fenix misses with a few strikes there.
Fenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A leg kick checked by Fenix.
Fenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant lands a jab to the nose.
Fenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
Fenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fenix lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kobe Bryant did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Fenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fenix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fenix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Bryant.
Bryant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fenix can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fenix.
The crowd cheers as Bryant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fenix doesn't seem phased though.
Bryant lands with a hook. Fenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix throws a head kick that Bryant semi-blocks.
Bryant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Fenix is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Bryant - just one landing.
Fenix is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?
Bryant closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Fenix! Bryant dives in looking to finish! Fenix is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Kobe Bryant misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
gc138.5
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryant throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.#CL2#
Bryant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordon, pushing him back against the cage.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Bryant working aggressively here.
Gordon lands a body punch.
Bryant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gordon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bryant.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.#T1#
Bryant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bryant's brow.
Gordon blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bryant.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage. #TD2#
Bryant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #T2#
Gordon wants to stand but Bryant is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #SUB#
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
Bryant advances position into side control!
Gordon tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Bryant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bryant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Bryant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bryant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Gordon misses with a strike from the bottom.
A control attempt from Gordon but he's now mounted!
Gordon regains half guard.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon is looking to get back to full guard here but Bryant has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gordon tries to bench press Bryant off him but Bryant keeps the position. #T4#
Gordon throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#SUB2#
Bryant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gordon is looking to regain half guard here but Bryant keeps moving and retains side control.
Bryant trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Bryant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gordon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gordon is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Gordon does no damage. #CL#
Gordon clinches up with Bryant and pushes him back against the cage.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryant working aggressively here.
#TD#
Gordon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bryant regains guard.
Gordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bryant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bryant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bryant preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gordon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bryant stacks Gordon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bryant!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Bryant tries for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bryant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bryant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Bryant preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bryant preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Bryant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bryant being controlled here momentarily.
Bryant passes Gordon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Bryant is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bryant has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gordon defend it? Bryant steps over the head and cranks it - Gordon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bryant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobe Bryant!
In his post fight interview, Kobe Bryant started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
gc134
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ono.
A punch lands to the side of Bryant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bryant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bryant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ono swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
That kick from Bryant tenderised Ono's leg. Ono is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bryant throws a hook but Ono blocks it.
Ono doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bryant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ono.
Ono throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bryant counter with a right hand.
Bryant 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.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Ono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ono moves away from the strike by Bryant.
Nice uppercut lands for Ono. That snapped Bryant's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ono is out of range.
Ono scores with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Bryant.
Ono keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ono. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ono on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Ono dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant connects with a solid leg kick.
Ono misses the shot to the body.
Bryant wants to land a leg kick but Ono is out of range.
Bryant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ono misses with a body shot.
A jab from Ono does it's job there.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
and Ono counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Bryant tries for a takedown but Ono circles away easily
and Ono counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Ono slams his shin into Bryant's torso.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bryant, as that shot connected.
Ono throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
Ono slips a jab from Bryant.
Ono lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ono.
Bryant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ono scores with a jab to the body.
Ono uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Ono connects with a nice looking jab.
Ono throws a good cross that connects.
Ono cracks Bryant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ono checks a leg kick.
Ono looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming. #T3#
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ono avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Ono is looking for the big counter here.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Ono is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ono lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Ono throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ono swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ono takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Bryant shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ono napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bryant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bryant goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ono has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bryant but great work by Ono.#T4#
Bryant struggling a bit here.
Bryant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ono is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bryant is looking for a sweep.
Bryant on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ono taking a breather here.
Bryant tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ono presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ono scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bryant tries to reverse the position but Ono maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Its Ono 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#
Ono takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ono enables Bryant to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ono manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bryant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Bryant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ono dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Bryant wants to sweep here but Ono controlling him for the moment.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Ono tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bryant is trying to hold Ono in close to prevent damage but Ono has managed to pass into half guard.
Ono lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Ono lands strikes from half guard.
Bryant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ono's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ono's back!#SUB#
Ono is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Bryant working for the choke.
Bryant is trying to stick to Ono's back but Ono is turning into Bryant. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bryant's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ono.
Ono working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Bryant looking for a guillotine here but Ono defends easily.
#SUB#
Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Its Ono has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ono postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ono throwing strikes from guard but Bryant blocks nicely.
Ono stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant.
Ono sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bryant's guard.
Bryant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ono scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Ono not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ono frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bryant tries to hold on but Ono pushes him away.
Ono scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bryant?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ono lands a big elbow.
Ono scoring with strikes but Bryant is staying in there. #ROC2#
Bryant is rocked!
Bryant tries to hold on but Ono postures up.
Ono with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Bryant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Ono lands a big elbow - Bryant is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bryant is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Its Ono!
In his post fight interview, Its Ono started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
gc131.5
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryant lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryant. That's going to slow Spar down.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bryant blocks a low kick nicely.
Spar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
Spar throws a body kick that misses.
Spar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters circling a little - Spar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant lands with a nice body punch.
Spar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Spar slips under a jab from Bryant.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryant is looking to slow Spar down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spar.
#T1#
Spar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bryant moves out of range of the leg kick from Spar.
Spar throws a leg kick but Bryant moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Spar blocks the leg kick.
Spar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spar misses with a straight right.
Spar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
A quick step to the side and Spar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spar misses with a low kick.
Spar slips under a jab.
It looked like Spar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bryant.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spar blocks a low kick nicely.
Spar pushes Bryant away with a front kick.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target. #T2#
Spar throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Bryant misses
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Bryant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bryant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spar.
Spar throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spar throws a nice looking combination but Bryant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Bryant finds it's target.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick.
A left lands for Bryant.
Spar looks to land a body kick but Bryant moved away.
Nice defenses there by Spar.
Spar jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Bryant misses with a body kick.
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spar.
Bryant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Bryant coming out on top.
Spar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muay Thai Spar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bryant misses with a left hand
and Spar counters with a leg kick.
Bryant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spar checks it well.
Spar lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bryant throws a leg kick
and Spar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spar throws a one two combo.
#T4#
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
Spar lands a glancing blow to the side of Bryant's head.
Spar connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bryant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bryant works Spar's body with a nice hook.
Bryant scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryant takes one to the side of the head.
Bryant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spar avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Spar.
Bryant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spar is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryant.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai Spar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Spar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spar misses with a few strikes there.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Spar's shoulder, as Spar tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spar at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Spar.
Spar misses with a low kick as Bryant jumps back.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
Spar stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryant. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Spar.
Spar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Spar tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Spar blocks a head kick by Bryant.
Bryant lands a jab to Spar's midsection.
Bryant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spar.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bryant.
Bryant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spar is out of range and Bryant settles back down.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spar.
Bryant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spar misses with a low kick.
Bryant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spar.
Bryant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bryant tests Spar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Spar.
Bryant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bryant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spar takes a step back to recover. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bryant crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spar - the referee stops the clock and Bryant gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spar. Bryant manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bryant checks a leg kick nicely.
Bryant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spar's head.
Good leg kick by Spar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryant lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spar misses with a hook
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryant lands a leg kick that knocks Spar off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Spar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
Spar throwing a counter right hand but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Spar cracks Bryant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Spar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Bryant misses.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Spar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bryant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bryant throws a leg kick but Spar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spar with a nice cross.
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Muay Thai Spar is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant punishes Spar's body with a nice straight punch.
Spar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant is out of range and Spar settles back down.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick from Spar.
A little jabbing left from Bryant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spar.
Spar throws a leg kick
and Bryant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Spar moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Spar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spar sizes up Bryant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Spar misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Spar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bryant to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant scores with a jab to the head.
Bryant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spar throws a body kick that misses.
Bryant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spar pinned against the cage. Spar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bryant moves out of range as Spar strikes.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spar avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Spar misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spar tries to land a front kick but Bryant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spar manages to avoid it.
Spar is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Bryant fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Spar.
Bryant throws out a counter right but Spar avoids it with no problem.
Bryant throws a body punch but Spar moves out of range.
Spar throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
Spar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bryant can pounce on him.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Spar tries to sprawl but Bryant drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spar is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Bryant seems to be working for a kimura but Spar defends the submission attempt.
Spar is concentrating on defense, preventing Bryant from advancing position. #SUB2#
Bryant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spar sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spar keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
Bryant trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bryant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spar is keeping the position for now.
Spar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Bryant finds it's way through Spar's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spar, right into the meat.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Bryant is looking to slow Spar down with leg kicks.
Spar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Spar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Spar loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryant. That's going to slow Spar down.
Spar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spar is out of range.
Spar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spar slips under a jab from Bryant.
Bryant throws a low kick, looking for Spar's leg but Spar calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Bryant throws a body punch but Spar moves out of range.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Spar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Bryant checks a low kick from Spar.
Spar cracks the inside of Bryant's front leg.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
and Spar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spar misses with a kick to the body.
Bryant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spar.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Spar lands an overhand right.
Spar is looking to land body kicks.
Bryant digs a good hook to Spar's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bryant 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Bryant!
A less than humble Kobe Bryant misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Bryant is predictable there
and Malone Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Malone Jr enables Bryant to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malone Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Malone Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bryant postures up in Malone Jr's guard and throws a big left but Malone Jr blocks it.
Bryant trying to control but Malone Jr is working from the bottom.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone Jr is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone Jr is pulling down on Bryant's head. It's preventing any offense from Bryant, at least for the moment.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone Jr controlling Bryant's posture.
Bryant connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Bryant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Malone Jr keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Malone Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bryant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malone Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryant being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Bryant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bryant trying to control but Malone Jr is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bryant is really struggling to control Malone Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malone Jr slips under a jab.
Malone Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bryant.
Malone Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bryant has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bryant swings for the body but Malone Jr moves out of range.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone Jr manages to avoid it.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Malone Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt - Malone Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A low kick from Bryant misses
letting Malone Jr counter with a right hand.
Malone Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
Malone Jr throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant walks into a jab.
Malone Jr is looking to chop away at Bryant's legs.
Malone Jr throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bryant 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.#T3#
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant throws a solid leg kick but Malone Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryant.
Malone Jr blocks the body kick.
Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bryant scores with the left hand. Malone Jr knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Malone Jr pushes Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Malone Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Malone Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malone Jr is leaning against Bryant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bryant wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Malone Jr - that landed with a thud.
Malone Jr lands an uppercut.
Malone Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone Jr.
Bryant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone Jr working aggressively here.
Malone Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Malone Jr avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone Jr.
Malone Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malone Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryant is looking to control Malone Jr's arms but Malone Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bryant has his back to the cage.
Malone Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone Jr lands a shot to the body.
Malone Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bryant trying to control the position but instead, Malone Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bryant into the cage.
Malone Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Malone Jr avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Malone Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zoey Malone Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bryant cracks Malone Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Malone Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Malone Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bryant clobbers Malone Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malone Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Bryant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bryant throws a leg kick
and Malone Jr counters with a series of strikes. Bryant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bryant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malone Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Bryant's shoulder, as Bryant tries to avoid the shot.
Malone Jr throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Malone Jr misses.#T1#
Malone Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone Jr looks to throw the jab but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone Jr.
Bryant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Bryant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up with Malone Jr, looking for a takedown. Bryant pushes Malone Jr against the cage but Malone Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Malone Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bryant tries a body shot but Malone Jr blocks it.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body.
Malone Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malone Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bryant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone Jr lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Malone Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malone Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bryant.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Bryant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malone Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malone Jr misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone Jr controls his hands.
Bryant tries to work over Malone Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malone Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Malone Jr misses with a body punch.
Malone Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bryant tries to work over Malone Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malone Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bryant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bryant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bryant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malone Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bryant connects with a single shot there.
Bryant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malone Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Malone Jr pushes Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
#T4#
Bryant blocking some punches.
Bryant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bryant digs a right hand into Malone Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malone Jr's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bryant - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malone Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bryant.
Bryant lands a nice uppercut.
Bryant goes for a takedown attempt but Malone Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malone Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone Jr is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Malone Jr.#CL2#
Malone Jr rushes Bryant and presses him up against the cage.
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 Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bryant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Bryant looks for the body kick but Malone Jr saw that one coming.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malone Jr throws out the jab. #CL#
Bryant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Bryant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malone Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Malone Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone Jr.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Malone Jr controls the action.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
A short uppercut from Malone Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malone Jr.
Bryant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malone Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Malone Jr avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Malone Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Malone Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
Malone Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Malone Jr blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Zoey Malone Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Malone Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bryant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Malone Jr.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malone Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Malone Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Bryant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malone Jr backwards.
Malone Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Malone Jr blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr lands a right hand.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone Jr's elbow.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malone Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malone Jr as Bryant tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
Malone Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Malone Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malone Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Malone Jr.
Malone Jr misses with some punches.
Bryant lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Malone Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Malone Jr fails to land.
Malone Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant lands a left hand.
Malone Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Malone Jr fails to land.
Malone Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bryant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Malone Jr can turn it around.
Malone Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Bryant works on Malone Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Malone Jr gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bryant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bryant.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Malone Jr controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
Malone Jr lands a left hand.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Malone Jr.
#TD#
Bryant lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bryant wants to work for an arm triangle but Malone Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Malone Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bryant is working away from the top position though.
Bryant trying to mount his opponent but Malone Jr defends it.
Malone Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malone Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malone Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bryant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Malone Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Bryant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone Jr is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zoey Malone Jr.
I think Malone Jr 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoey Malone Jr!
After the big win, Zoey Malone Jr made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
gc123
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Bryant checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyrma as he avoids it easily.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Tyrma's body. Tyrma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyrma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bryant lands a leg kick that knocks Tyrma off balance momentarily.
Tyrma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Bryant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bryant.
Bryant connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Tyrma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyrma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tyrma working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
A right hand to the body from Bryant.
Bryant scores with a shot to the side of Tyrma's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrma stops a takedown attempt from Bryant.
Bryant working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant lands a left hand.
A short left from Bryant.
Tyrma takes a shot to the head.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrma controls his hands.
Tyrma is pressed up against the cage. Bryant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyrma down to the mat. Tyrma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kurko Tyrma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Bryant.
Tyrma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyrma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bryant moves out of range as Tyrma strikes.
A good leg kick by Tyrma.
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Tyrma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyrma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bryant! But no joy.#CL#
Tyrma darts in and clinches Bryant up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Bryant lands a shot to the body.
Bryant is leaning against Tyrma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bryant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bryant scores with a shot to the side of Tyrma's head.
Tyrma is trying to stall.
Tyrma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bryant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tyrma misses with a body punch.
Bryant lands a nice shot to the body.
Bryant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
Tyrma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryant controlling the action here for a moment.
Tyrma gets underhooks to prevent Bryant's takedown attempt.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrma.
Tyrma tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Tyrma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bryant tries a body shot but Tyrma blocks it.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrma's elbow.
Tyrma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bryant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyrma up against the cage.
Tyrma swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant lands a left hand.
Bryant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant lands a nice uppercut.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrma.
Tyrma effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Tyrma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bryant - that landed with a thud.
Tyrma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyrma lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrma controls the action.
A short right from Bryant on the inside.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrma's elbow.
Tyrma presses Bryant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyrma.
Bryant pushes Tyrma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrma pushes off an throws an elbow but Bryant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tyrma throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bryant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bryant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant clobbers Tyrma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bryant cracks Tyrma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Bryant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyrma slowing the pace effectively.
Bryant swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyrma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Tyrma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrma.
Bryant lands with a light punch inside.
Tyrma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyrma up against the cage.
Bryant tries a body shot but Tyrma blocks it.
Tyrma leaning against his opponent.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Tyrma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Tyrma.
Bryant lands a body punch.
Bryant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrma is looking to control Bryant's arms but Bryant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tyrma has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tyrma scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bryant.
Tyrma blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Kobe Bryant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bryant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bryant lands with a light punch inside.
Tyrma misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyrma.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrma blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Tyrma tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Tyrma tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Bryant.
#T2#
Bryant lands a nice uppercut.
Tyrma misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bryant.
Tyrma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrma missing with knees to the body.
Bryant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bryant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bryant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bryant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrma backwards.
Tyrma taking a breather.
Tyrma blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Tyrma looking to throw knees to the head but Bryant is blocking nicely.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrma.
Tyrma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrma's elbow. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Tyrma fails to land.
Bryant avoiding damage as Tyrma throws knees to the body.
Bryant digs a right hand underneath Tyrma's ribcage. Tyrma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyrma prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant lands a left hand.
Bryant stalling the fight.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tyrma tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Tyrma blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Tyrma. #TD2#
Bryant has hold of one of Tyrma's legs. Tyrma is fighting the takedown attempt but Bryant gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bryant trying to control but Tyrma is working from the bottom.
Bryant is pushing down on Tyrma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tyrma is fighting to maintain full guard but Bryant has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tyrma!
Bryant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyrma is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at $1000 Crouching Stoner Hidden Ground Game, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bryant with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tyrma swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tyrma tries to reverse the position but Bryant maintains control.
Tyrma holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bryant tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Bryant is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tyrma has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tyrma! #SUB2#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryant 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#
Tyrma ducks right into an uppercut from Bryant.
Tyrma throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant throws a low kick, looking for Tyrma's leg but Tyrma calmly moves out of range.
Bryant throws a hook but Tyrma blocks it.
Bryant throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Kobe Bryant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Bryant tries to keep at a distance but Tyrma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrma controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Bryant on the inside.
Tyrma can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Bryant.
Bryant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyrma or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Bryant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyrma misses with the head strike.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant lands a right hand.
Tyrma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryant is defending well for now.
Bryant stalling against the cage.
Tyrma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Bryant.
#ROC2#
Tyrma is rocked!
Bryant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyrma backwards.
Oh Tyrma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bryant scores with a shot to the side of Tyrma's head.
Bryant creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tyrma's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tyrma drops to his knees and Bryant pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GAMMA#586 Gage v Richards 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Bryant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ono on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bryant. Bryant obviously looking to wear him down.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ono is just out of range.
Ono takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bryant falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ono counter with a right hand.
Ono takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ono slips a straight right by Bryant.
Ono blocks a jab.
Bryant checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ono counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Ono does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant avoids a kick to the body.
Bryant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ono throws a shot to the body.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Bryant there.#T1#
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ono throws out the jab.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ono misses the shot to the body.
Ono has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Ono throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryant misses with a body kick.
Bryant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ono jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ono thuds his shin into the meat of Bryant's side.
Bryant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ono misses the shot to the body.
Ono takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Bryant clinches up against the cage.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Bryant.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Ono controls his hands.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ono.
Ono misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ono swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ono makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ono working aggressively here.
Ono digs a right hand into Bryant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bryant's gas tank.
Good body shot from Ono.
A short uppercut from Ono.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ono's elbow.
Ono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Ono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ono tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ono.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Ono has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Ono.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Ono controls the action.
Ono tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ono misses with some punches.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ono.
A right hook to the body lands for Ono.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Ono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ono swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ono creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Ono prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Ono.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Ono.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bryant.
Ono lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body.
Ono prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Ono controls his hands.
Bryant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ono backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ono. #T4#
Ono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body.
Ono scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Bryant.
Bryant pushes Ono back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ono misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ono.
A left hand lands to the body for Ono.
Bryant tries a body shot but Ono blocks it.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ono misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bryant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ono.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ono misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ono swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ono swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Ono.
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 Its Ono 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#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ono scores with a nice body kick.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant takes a swing at Ono's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Bryant drops Ono with a beautiful combination! Ono stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryant is looking for the KO!
Kobe Bryant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant defending well as Ono loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ono throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ono looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ono throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ono misses with a straight left.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ono moves away.
Bryant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ono rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ono swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bryant.
Bryant throws a right hand that Ono ducks under and follows up with a left that Ono also avoids with ease.
Bryant connects with a body shot that sends Ono's belly button to the back.
Ono works Bryant's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Ono blocks a jab.
Ono blocks the body kick.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Ono keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bryant takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Bryant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ono throws a chopping leg kick but Bryant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Ono.
Ono lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.
Bryant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ono was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant swings for the body but Ono moves out of range.
Ono throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bryant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ono defends it nicely.#T2#
Ono throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ono throws a leg kick which misses Bryant's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryant tries to avoid it.
Ono fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Ono on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bryant. Bryant obviously looking to wear him down.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant lands a leg kick that knocks Ono off balance momentarily.
Ono throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ono takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ono lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Bryant goes for a double leg but Ono avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ono continues to drive forward.
Bryant avoids a kick to the body.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick.
Ono moves out of range of the strikes.
Ono takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ono lands a head shot.#T3#
Bryant blocks a head kick by Ono.
A little jabbing left from Bryant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ono.
Ono takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ono on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bryant. Bryant obviously looking to wear him down.
Bryant with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Ono.
Ono throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
Ono avoids the body shot from Bryant.
A clash of legs there as Ono blocks the low kick.
Bryant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bryant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ono's calf.
Ono tries to land a front kick but Bryant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ono connects with a jab.
Bryant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant connects with a right hand. Ono shakes it off.#T4#
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ono moves away.
Ono lands a jab.
Ono chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bryant can pounce on him.
Ono throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ono tries a head kick but it misses.
Ono blocks a leg kick.
Ono takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ono throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ono misses with a lunging right hand
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Ono throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ono.
Bryant defending well as Ono loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bryant! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bryant misses with a body kick.
Bryant is looking to score with low kicks.
Bryant misses with a low kick as Ono jumps back.
Ono throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Ono's shoulder, as Ono tries to avoid the shot.
Ono throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Bryant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bryant tried to score with a low kick but Ono checks it.
Ono ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant moves out of range as Ono throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bryant - that will leave a mark!
Ono is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bryant tries to clinch
enabling Ono to counter with a crisp jab.
Ono throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ono buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Bryant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ono's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryant.
Bryant connects with an inside leg kick.
Bryant misses with a body kick.
Ono throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bryant.
Ono misses with a body kick.
Ono wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ono takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Ono tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ono's hands.
Ono loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Ono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ono throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bryant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ono closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
and Ono counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ono looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Ono is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Ono tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Ono's shoulder, as Ono tries to avoid the shot.
Ono throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
Bryant slips a jab from Ono.
Ono throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bryant on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ono 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 Bryant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bryant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ono misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Bryant digs a good hook to Ono's body.
Bryant misses with a low kick as Ono jumps back.
Bryant throws a leg kick but Ono checks it.
Ono was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ono is just out of range.
Ono throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bryant avoids it.
Ono walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.
Bryant connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Ono throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Its Ono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ono keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ono manages to avoid it.
Bryant scores with a hook.
Ono scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Ono counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Bryant misses.
Bryant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ono lands a head shot.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ono.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bryant cracks the inside of Ono's front leg.
Ono connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bryant's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ono misses. #T4#
Ono displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Bryant lands a right hook to the body.
Ono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick from Bryant misses.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Bryant is looking to slow Ono down with leg kicks.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Ono throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Ono connects with an inside leg kick.
Ono throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant wants to land a leg kick but Ono is out of range.
Ono was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bryant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kobe Bryant.
I think Bryant 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Its Ono!
Its Ono spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
GAMMA#578 Gunnar v Jordan 3
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Bryant does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Strapp misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strapp throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.#CL2#
Strapp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Strapp misses with the head strike.
Strapp stalling in the clinch but Bryant improves position.
Bryant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strapp throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strapp avoids it really well and circles away.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strapp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Bryant throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Strapp moves into the clinch.
Strapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bryant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strapp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strapp's elbow.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Strapp controls the action.
Bryant looking to stall.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bryant as Strapp tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Strapp - that landed with a thud.
Strapp blocking some punches.
Strapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Strapp prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Still in the clinch, Bryant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bryant is trying to push Strapp away but Strapp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Strapp misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strapp.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strapp's elbow.
Strapp lands a right hand.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strapp working aggressively here.
#BC#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Strapp closes the distance and clinches.
Bryant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bryant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strapp.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant is leaning against Strapp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Bryant lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Bryant.
Bryant lands with a right to the head.
Strapp misses with a punch on the inside.
Strapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Strapp.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Strapp lands with a short shot to the head.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Bryant defending well as Strapp loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Strapp eats them both and turns towards Bryant to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Strapp closes the distance and clinches.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strapp blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Strapp lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strapp misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Strapp moves into range and clinches up with Bryant.
Bryant avoiding damage.
Bryant wants to stall.
Strapp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bryant scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strapp moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Strapp has managed to clinch.
Bryant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strapp lands with a light punch inside.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darwin Strapp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bryant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Strapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bryant, pushing him back against the cage.
Strapp lands with a right to the head.
Bryant stalling in the clinch but Strapp improves position.
Strapp slowing the pace effectively.
Bryant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strapp backwards.
Bryant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strapp or not. #BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strapp moves away from the strike by Bryant.
Strapp ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bryant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strapp in his tracks.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Strapp rushes Bryant and presses him up against the cage.
Strapp works on Bryant's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Bryant.
Strapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strapp blocking some punches.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch but Strapp keeps him there for the moment.
Strapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bryant as Strapp tries to tie him up.
Strapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryant working aggressively here.
Bryant working aggressively here.
Strapp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Strapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bryant.
Bryant lands with a light punch inside.
Strapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Strapp. #T2#
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strapp tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Strapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Strapp.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Strapp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant presses Strapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bryant.
Bryant works on Strapp's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant walks into a left hand.
Strapp walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.#CL2#
Strapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bryant, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
Strapp has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Bryant tries a body shot but Strapp blocks it.
Strapp throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Bryant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bryant lands a right hand.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Bryant slowing the pace effectively.
Bryant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Strapp presses Bryant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant lands a nice uppercut.
Strapp has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Strapp misses with the head strike.
Bryant gets through Strapp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strapp misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Strapp fails to land. #T4#
Bryant is looking to control Strapp's arms but Strapp gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bryant has his back to the cage.
Darwin Strapp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strapp working aggressively here.
Strapp has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Bryant tries to stall but Strapp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strapp lands a nice uppercut.
Strapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strapp struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
Strapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strapp leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Strapp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darwin Strapp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Strapp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryant on the side of the head.
Bryant thuds his shin into the meat of Strapp's side.
Bryant connects with a body shot that sends Strapp's belly button to the back.
Strapp throws a nice looking combination but Bryant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Strapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strapp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant jabs at Strapp's body.
Strapp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Bryant scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant throws a hook but Strapp blocks it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strapp throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Strapp clinches. #T1#
Strapp blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strapp.
Strapp throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Strapp.
Strapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Strapp.
A left hand lands to the body for Bryant.
Strapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant tries to work over Strapp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strapp backwards.
A hook to the body from Bryant.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Strapp has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strapp.
Bryant's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bryant lands a left hand.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strapp stalling in the clinch but Bryant improves position. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strapp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bryant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strapp scrambles back to his feet.
Strapp blocks a low kick nicely.
Bryant cracks Strapp with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strapp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Strapp misses.#CL2#
Strapp closes the distance and pushes Bryant back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strapp.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Bryant blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Bryant.
Strapp works on Bryant's body with a couple of short punches.
Strapp lands with a right to the head.
Strapp tries to stall but Bryant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
Strapp working aggressively here.
Strapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Strapp.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant swings widly with a right hand
and Strapp counters with a straight right hand.
Bryant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bryant misses with a hook.
A big left from Bryant misses.
A jab from Strapp does it's job there.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strapp counters with an outside leg kick.
Bryant misses with a hook. Strapp ducked under it nicely.
Bryant throws a body punch but Strapp moves out of range.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Strapp.
#CL2#
Strapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bryant, pushing him back against the cage.
Strapp misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant stalling in the clinch.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Strapp.
Strapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bryant presses Strapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bryant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bryant is looking to control Strapp's arms but Strapp gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bryant has his back to the cage.
Bryant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strapp backwards.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strapp misses with some punches.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strapp 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darwin Strapp!
Darwin Strapp was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
gc91
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bryant in his tracks.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
We've been told by McGobblecock, Jr.'s head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bryant throws a sloppy body shot
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGobblecock, Jr. has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bryant throws a wild body kick that McGobblecock, Jr. sees coming a mile off.
We've been informed that Bryant 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.
Bryant checks a leg kick.
Bryant misses with a body kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGobblecock, Jr.. Bryant shrugs it off though.
Bryant lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGobblecock, Jr. manages to avoid it.
Bryant on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to land a combination but Bryant avoids it well.
Bryant thumps McGobblecock, Jr. with a low kick.
Good leg kick by McGobblecock, Jr. there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGobblecock, Jr. stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
McGobblecock, Jr. staying out of range there.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses the jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryant misses with a hook. McGobblecock, Jr. ducked under it nicely. #CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. clinches with his opponent.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant is looking to break free of the clinch but McGobblecock, Jr. has double underhooks.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of McGobblecock, Jr.'s head.
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from McGobblecock, Jr. misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bryant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bryant lands a nice shot to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes one to the chin there.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a kick to the body.
Bryant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a looping left.
McGobblecock, Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant throws a body punch but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr.'s jab looks to have found its range, popping Bryant under the eye.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant slips a jab from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bryant throws a body punch but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bryant avoids the body shot from McGobblecock, Jr..
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. McGobblecock, Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a nice strike.#CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. clinches up against the cage.
Bryant tries to circle away but McGobblecock, Jr. has him pinned against the cage.
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but McGobblecock, Jr. is controlling him.
Bryant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bryant blocks a body shot from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bryant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. with a hook.
McGobblecock, Jr. jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a big shot that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bryant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGobblecock, Jr. moves away.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bryant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGobblecock, Jr. thuds his shin into the meat of Bryant's side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGobblecock, Jr..
A solid body kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bryant throws a wild body kick that McGobblecock, Jr. sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGobblecock, Jr..
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bryant digs a good hook to McGobblecock, Jr.'s body.
Bryant tries to score with a low kick but McGobblecock, Jr. moves his leg out of the way.
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 BJ McGobblecock, Jr. will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bryant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGobblecock, Jr. can pounce on him.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to land body kicks.
Bryant lands a nice shot to the body.
Bryant avoids the body shot from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bryant connects with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from McGobblecock, Jr.
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bryant looks to land a combination but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it well. #TD2#
Bryant looking to score a takedown here. McGobblecock, Jr. is defending well but Bryant drives through and ends up in McGobblecock, Jr.'s guard.
Bryant being controlled here momentarily.
Bryant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bryant won't allow McGobblecock, Jr. to sweep him here.
Bryant forces his way into half guard.
Bryant trying to mount his opponent but McGobblecock, Jr. defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGobblecock, Jr. has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to roll over but Bryant keeps him under control.
Bryant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGobblecock, Jr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bryant wants to work for an arm triangle but McGobblecock, Jr. is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bryant wants to free his trapped foot but McGobblecock, Jr. is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGobblecock, Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. is pressing down on Bryant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bryant preventing the sweep.
McGobblecock, Jr. is trying to control the position but Bryant postures up. #T3#
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bryant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGobblecock, Jr. rather than just go for the knockout.
Bryant is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body kick.
Bryant moves out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. strikes.
A head kick misses from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. slips a straight right by Bryant.
A cross from McGobblecock, Jr. lands.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a three punch combo that has Bryant backing up. Bryant nods at McGobblecock, Jr. to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGobblecock, Jr.. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for McGobblecock, Jr..
Bryant throws a series of punches but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids them all with ease.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Bryant looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Bryant lunges at McGobblecock, Jr. with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGobblecock, Jr.'s hand.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant feints a jab promting McGobblecock, Jr. to slip. Bryant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGobblecock, Jr. slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has been cut.
Bryant lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGobblecock, Jr. will feel that in the morning.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a head kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant throws a big counter head kick but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from McGobblecock, Jr. misses its intended target.
Bryant stuns McGobblecock, Jr. with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bryant goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
McGobblecock, Jr. is rocked!
Nice defenses there by McGobblecock, Jr..
Oh McGobblecock, Jr. is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
McGobblecock, Jr. seems to have got his legs back now.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to work over Bryant's front leg with a kick but Bryant checks it.
McGobblecock, Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant scores with a leg kick.
Bryant connects with a body shot.
Bryant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. thumps Bryant with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bryant there.
Bryant lands a front kick.
Bryant slips a straight right by McGobblecock, Jr..
An inside leg kick from McGobblecock, Jr. misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bryant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a leg kick but Bryant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGobblecock, Jr. looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a hook to the body
and Bryant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick.
Bryant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant takes a swing at McGobblecock, Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGobblecock, Jr. under the eye.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant throws the left hand but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids the punch easily.
Bryant avoids a kick to the body.
Bryant has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. slips under a jab.
Bryant thuds his right hand into McGobblecock, Jr.'s forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.#T2#
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bryant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGobblecock, Jr. with a body shot.
Bryant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. McGobblecock, Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock, Jr..
A decent looking cross lands there for McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
Nice uppercut lands for McGobblecock, Jr.. That snapped Bryant's head back.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a good cross that connects.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body shot.
#CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. gets a clinch. #T3#
Bryant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGobblecock, Jr..
Knees in the clinch landing for McGobblecock, Jr..
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bryant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a front kick but Bryant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bryant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bryant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGobblecock, Jr.. McGobblecock, Jr. obviously looking to wear him down.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Bryant scores with a shot to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.#T4#
Bryant scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant feints and then cracks McGobblecock, Jr.'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGobblecock, Jr. down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGobblecock, Jr..
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bryant, right into the meat.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. darts in trying to clinch
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bryant's hands.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGobblecock, Jr. was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Bryant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bryant, right into the meat.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.
Bryant throws out a counter right but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it with no problem.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bryant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kobe Bryant.
I think Bryant 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Bryant!
A less than humble Kobe Bryant misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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