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Event:
CEC 535
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Sokol looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego connects with a jab.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sokol. Sokol circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego throws a body kick that misses
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Spawn Diego has been cut.
Diego is looking to slow Sokol down with leg kicks.
Diego moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sokol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sokol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Sokol misses with a leg kick.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Sokol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diego thinking.
Spawn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Sokol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Sokol misses with a wild combination.
Sokol misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Diego motions for Sokol to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Sokol walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Sokol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokol is able to avoid easily.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Sokol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Sokol misses with a straight right.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from Diego lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it.
Sokol throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Sokol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diego works the jab nicely.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Sokol shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Nice cross by Diego.
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Diego.
Sokol 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.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokol.
Diego half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diego misses the body punch
and Sokol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Sokol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego throws a leg kick that misses.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Sokol lands with an overhand left.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego cracks Sokol with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws a leg kick that misses.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Sokol jabs Diego right on the nose. Diego blinks but takes it well.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Sokol down.
Sokol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Sokol saw it coming and moves away.
Sokol throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
Sokol might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol checks a leg kick.
Diego throws a series of punches but Sokol moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sokol takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sokol throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spawn Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spawn Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diego throws out a loose jab but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Diego.
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego 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.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego slips under a jab.
It looked like Diego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sokol.
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego connects with a leg kick. Sokol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokol counters with a three punch combo that has Diego backing up. Diego nods at Sokol to acknowledge the strikes.
Sokol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sokol can do to turn this around?
Sokol walks into a jab.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sokol might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diego has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokol looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Diego lands with a right hand. #T1#
Sokol throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Sokol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diego misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Sokol. Those never looked like landing.
Diego moves forwards but Sokol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sokol tries to work over Diego's front leg with a kick but Diego checks it.
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sokol takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sokol! But no joy.
Diego misses the jab.
Sokol thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diego if he has to take too many more of those.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Sokol tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokol.
Spawn Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Diego misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sokol misses.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego misses the jab.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Diego stuns Sokol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sokol 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Sokol as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sokol! But no joy.
Diego misses with a looping right.#T3#
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Sokol lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diego backs up against the cage.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sokol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
A clash of legs there as Sokol blocks the low kick.
Nice cross by Diego.
Diego with a hook.
Sokol throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Diego.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Sokol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sokol tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Sokol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Sokol scores with a jab. Diego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sokol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Sokol connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego thuds a left hand into Sokol's body.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Sokol should have avoided that one.
Donk. Sokol catches Diego right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokol throws an overhand right that has Diego reeling! Sokol follows up with more punches and Diego is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcin Sokol!
Marcin Sokol is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
CEC 531
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Sokol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Korek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sokol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sokol connects with a superb combination that knocks Korek out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Sokol before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Korek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcin Sokol!
In defeat, Michal Korek stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to apologise to my manager for letting him down. A dominating win would have matched hes heart of gold and kindness, He truly is the most humble man alive. Please forgive me'.
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Event:
CEC 528
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Olofson.
An attempted straight right counter from Sokol misses the target.
Olofson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Sokol's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Olofson does it's job there.
Olofson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Olofson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sokol is looking to counter with head kicks.
Olofson looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
Olofson misses with a body kick.
It looked like Sokol was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sokol drops his hands momentarily and Olofson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sokol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olofson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olofson throws a body kick that misses
and Sokol counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokol swings for the body but Olofson moves out of range.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Olofson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Olofson ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Olofson ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Olofson connects with a leg kick. Sokol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Olofson throws a right hand that Sokol ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokol also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Sokol misses its target.
Sokol throws a chopping leg kick but Olofson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Olofson blocks the leg kick.
Leif Olofson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol drops his hands momentarily and Olofson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Olofson checks a leg kick.
Olofson slips a straight right by Sokol.
Sokol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olofson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olofson scores with a jab to the body.
Olofson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sokol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olofson misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
Sokol checks the leg kick.#T2#
Sokol scores with a kick to the body.
Sokol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olofson. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Olofson.
Sokol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Olofson.
Sokol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Olofson cracks the inside of Sokol's front leg.
Sokol throws a lazy uppercut
and Olofson counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Olofson.
Olofson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sokol misses with an uppercut. Olofson saw that one coming.
Olofson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olofson moves out of range as Sokol throws a body kick.
#T3#
Sokol throws a low kick but Olofson moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Olofson misses.
Olofson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sokol sizes up Olofson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Olofson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokol throws out the jab.
Olofson thows a body kick. Sokol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Olofson tries to land a body kick
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Olofson can pounce on him.
Olofson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Olofson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Olofson throws a leg kick which misses Sokol's front leg but catches the back leg as Sokol tries to avoid it.
Sokol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy body kick from Olofson
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olofson throws a push kick but Sokol slaps the foot to one side.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Olofson manages to avoid it.
Sokol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olofson on the side of the head.#T4#
Olofson staying out of range there.
Olofson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick from Olofson misses
and Olofson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokol takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sokol scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#
Olofson is rocked!
Olofson throws a hook but Sokol blocks it.
Olofson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sokol eats them both and turns towards Olofson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Olofson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sokol circles away quickly and effectively.
Olofson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olofson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Sokol blocks the low kick.
Sokol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Sokol checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leif Olofson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Olofson misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Olofson.
Sokol moves away from the strike by Olofson.
Olofson misses the jab.
Leif Olofson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Olofson.
Olofson works Sokol's body with a nice hook.
Olofson 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.
Sokol lets loose with a powerful body kick. Olofson will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olofson.
Good shot there by Olofson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olofson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol thows a leg kick but Olofson checks it
and Olofson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olofson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Olofson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Olofson connects with a solid leg kick.
Good shot there by Olofson.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Sokol throws a big counter combination but Olofson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sokol lands with a hook. Olofson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Olofson throws a body punch but Sokol moves out of range.
Olofson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sokol misses with a looping left.
Olofson misses with a lunging right hand
and Sokol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olofson thinking.
A nice combination there by Sokol.
#KD#
Sokol cracks Olofson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sokol has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Olofson to stand back up!
Olofson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sokol finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol cracks Olofson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcin Sokol!
Leif Olofson was interviewed post fight and said 'At least I have a pair of blue socks'.
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Event:
EVO 317: Obliteratii vs Todd
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Sokol takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Sokol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Keenan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Sokol throws a front kick that sends Keenan stumbling back into the cage.
Sokol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sokol misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back.
Keenan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan 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.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Sokol moves away from the strike by Keenan.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sokol avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sokol's head backwards.
Sokol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokol.
Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Keenan backs away, Sokol returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sokol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokol is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Keenan.
Sokol moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Sokol misses.
Sokol misses with an uppercut
and Keenan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Sokol scores with a four punch combination!
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokol's sensitive parts.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Sokol.
Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Sokol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Sokol moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcin Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Keenan connects with a jab.
Sokol takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Sokol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sokol sizes up Keenan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body punch from Keenan.
Keenan throws the left hand but Sokol avoids the punch easily.
Keenan cracks the inside of Sokol's front leg.
Sokol's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sokol misses the jab.
Sokol throws a right hand that misses
and Keenan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sokol thinking. #T3#
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Sokol connects with a looping right hand.
Sokol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sokol throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely.
Sokol stuns Keenan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sokol misses with a right hand
and Keenan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sokol on the side of the head.
A low kick from Sokol misses
and Keenan counters with a body kick that stops Sokol in his tracks momentarily.
Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
Sokol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keenan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Keenan.
Keenan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sokol had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sokol checks a low kick from Keenan.
Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sokol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Sokol avoids it.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sokol throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Sokol off balance momentarily.
Sokol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Keenan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sokol counters with an outside leg kick.
Keenan scores with a jab. Sokol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keenan throws a hook but Sokol avoids it easily.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Sokol thuds a left hand into Keenan's body.
Keenan cracks a nice hook into Sokol's ribs.
Sokol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sokol misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sokol throws a leg kick
and Keenan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Keenan scores with a jab.
Sokol misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan is looking to slow Sokol down with leg kicks.
Sokol scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sokol throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side.
Sokol slips a jab from Keenan.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sokol might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sokol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Sokol steps away.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Sokol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan.
Sokol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sokol lands a nice looking body shot.
Sokol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sokol checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol moves out of range of the strikes.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Sokol lands with a nice combination. Keenan backs away looking to recover.
Sokol throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol throws an off balance right hand
and Keenan counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sokol.
#T1#
A big right from Keenan misses.
Sokol tried to counter with a leg kick but Keenan avoided it.
Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sokol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sokol walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sokol. That's going to slow Keenan down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sokol.
Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off.
Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan.
Sokol misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Sokol has Keenan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sokol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sokol.
Keenan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sokol.#BC2#
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Sokol cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs.
Sokol avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sokol throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sokol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Sokol misses.
A jab lands there for Keenan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sokol.
Keenan with a hook.
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol moves to clinch but Keenan breaks away
and Keenan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sokol's knee momentarily.
Sokol misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. #T3#
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Sokol checks it.
Sokol lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily.
Sokol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan jabs at Sokol's body.
Sokol misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Keenan unleashes a big counter combination but Sokol bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sokol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokol.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Keenan thuds his right hand into Sokol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sokol has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan connects with a jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Keenan catches Sokol right on the button with a cross.
Sokol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sokol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokol.
Sokol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sokol tried to counter with a leg kick but Keenan avoided it.
Keenan throws a body punch but Sokol moves out of range.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan tries to work over Sokol's front leg with a kick but Sokol checks it.
Sokol jabs at Keenan's body.
Sokol keeps Keenan at a distance using the push kick.
Keenan misses the jab.
Keenan throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sokol is out of range and Keenan settles back down.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Sokol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sokol slips a straight right by Keenan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Keenan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sokol doesn't seem phased though.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sokol is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
Keenan scores with a jab.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sokol.
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan jabs Sokol right on the nose. Sokol blinks but takes it well.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Sokol.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan lands with a cross.
Keenan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Nice jab there from Keenan. #T1#
Sokol tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sokol takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sokol throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
Sokol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sokol will feel that in the morning.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokol lands with a straight right. Keenan didn't see that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sokol.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Keenan throws out a powerful jab.
A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Sokol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Keenan.
Sokol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand.
Keenan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sokol swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sokol 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.
Nice shot lands for Keenan.
Keenan works the jab nicely.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Sokol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sokol moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sokol.
Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy.
Keenan jabs Sokol right on the nose. Sokol blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Sokol scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Sokol looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sokol's calf.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keenan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sokol wants to clinch but Keenan slips to the side
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keenan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Sokol throws a leg kick
and Keenan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keenan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sokol.
Sokol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sokol.#T4#
Keenan lands with a cross.
Keenan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sokol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Sokol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keenan tries to work over Sokol's front leg with a kick but Sokol checks it.
Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokol swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokol blocks a jab.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
Sokol throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it.#CL#
Sokol pushes Keenan up against the cage in a clinch.
Keenan wants to get back to striking at distance but Sokol won't allow it.
Keenan misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Sokol lands with a light punch inside.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan really 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.
#R4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sokol.
Keenan throws a hook but Sokol blocks it.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sokol will feel that in the morning.
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokol.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan cracks a nice hook into Sokol's ribs.
Sokol defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Sokol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keenan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sokol as Keenan tries to tie him up.
Sokol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Sokol blocks a low kick nicely.
Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokol cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sokol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sokol's corner calls for a 1-2. Sokol obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Sokol lands a jab to the head.
Sokol cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs.
Sokol moves away from the strike by Keenan.
Sokol thumps Keenan with a low kick.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Sokol there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sokol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokol is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Keenan. That snapped Sokol's head back.
Keenan throws a low kick but Sokol avoids it.
Sokol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sokol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Sokol tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
Keenan lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Sokol moves out of range of the body kick.
Sokol tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sokol.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keenan throws a low kick but Sokol avoids it.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokol throws a quick counter head kick but Keenan was just out of range.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan feints a counter leg kick.
Keenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan lands a body shot.
#T4#
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokol is able to avoid easily.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Sokol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Keenan thows a body kick. Sokol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sokol moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keenan tries a low kick but Sokol avoids it.
As Keenan tries to get set, Sokol tries to push him back and clinch up but Keenan manages to avoid the attempt.
Sokol cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keenan throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Keenan avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Sokol lands a jab.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Sokol blocks the low kick.
Sokol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sokol looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Sokol wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan misses with a looping left.
Keenan misses the jab.
Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan throws a low kick but Sokol avoids it.#T1#
Sokol lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target.
A jab from Sokol misses.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sokol jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Sokol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokol.
Keenan lands with a nice body punch.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sokol goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marcin Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokol throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it.
It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokol falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keenan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sokol tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan.
Sokol scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target.
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan scores with a body shot.
Sokol swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keenan counters with a good, hard body kick but Sokol shrugs it off.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sokol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
A cross from Keenan lands.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan with a hook.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Sokol lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sokol lands a high kick!
Sokol misses with a hook.
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Keenan both land. Nice combination.
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!
Keenan lands with a shot to the body.
Keenan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.#T4#
Keenan scores with the left hand. Sokol knows he should have avoided that one.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokol's sensitive parts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keenan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sokol - the referee stops the clock and Keenan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sokol. Keenan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sokol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sokol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan works the jab nicely.
Keenan lands a nice looking body kick.
Sokol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sokol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Sokol. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sokol, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan!
Gareth Keenan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EVO 311: Garcon vs Puno2
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Sokol.
Sokol plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Ridgeway staying out of range there.
Sokol misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Ridgeway clinches.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Sokol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokol misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ridgeway avoids a wild elbow strike from Sokol.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Sokol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Sokol manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Ridgeway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sokol, pushing him back against the cage.
Ridgeway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sokol up against the cage.
Sokol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Sokol controls the action.
Ridgeway avoiding damage as Sokol throws knees to the body.
Ridgeway stalling.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sokol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ridgeway can turn it around.
Ridgeway tries to work over Sokol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol.
Sokol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sokol manages to break the clinch.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Ridgeway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sokol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgeway.
Sokol takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Sokol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridgeway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sokol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sokol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
A jab from Sokol does it's job there.
Ridgeway moves forwards but Sokol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Sokol's legs.
Sokol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridgeway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Sokol moves his leg out of the way.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ridgeway misses.#T3#
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it.
Sokol connects with a looping right hand.
Sokol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Sokol.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sokol checks a leg kick.
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a really nice looking cross but Sokol seems unphased.
Sokol fakes the leg kick and cracks Ridgeway in the body.
Sokol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ridgeway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sokol moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Ridgeway swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
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!
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokol.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sokol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
Sokol on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Sokol misses with a body kick.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Ridgeway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ridgeway misses with a right hand
and Sokol counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Sokol gets tackled into the cage by Ridgeway. Ridgeway maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ridgeway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sokol or not.
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 Marcin Sokol will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway connects with a high kick.
Ridgeway with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Ridgeway needs to keep his hands up - Sokol had a free shot at his head there.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway connects with a looping right hand.
Ridgeway blocks a low kick nicely.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it.
Sokol misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot.
Sokol throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sokol.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Sokol.
Marcin Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokol misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway wants to slow Sokol down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T1#
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Sokol's leg but Sokol calmly moves out of range.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Sokol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridgeway motions for Sokol to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokol throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sokol throws a series of punches but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sokol moves out of range as Ridgeway throws a body kick.
Sokol cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sokol blocks a head kick by Ridgeway.
Sokol misses with the combination.
Ridgeway tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Sokol moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sokol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ridgeway scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokol is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sokol lands with a shot to the body.
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway tried to score with a low kick but Sokol checks it.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Ridgeway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sokol misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Sokol thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Sokol's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Sokol as he connects with a hook.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Sokol avoids it.
A lazy left from Ridgeway finds it's target.#T3#
Ridgeway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sokol. Sokol obviously looking to wear him down.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway wants to counter the offense by Sokol and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sokol avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Sokol misses.
A leg kick checked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sokol lands a front kick.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the body.
Sokol checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Sokol throws a body kick that misses.
Sokol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway cracks Sokol with an open hand slap.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway thumps Sokol with a low kick.
Sokol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ridgeway scores with a body shot.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ridgeway digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.
Sokol lands with a nice body punch.
Sokol checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Sokol's front leg but catches the back leg as Sokol tries to avoid it.
Sokol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ridgeway.
Nice uppercut there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway with a jab.
Sokol needs to keep his hands up - Ridgeway had a free shot at his head there.
Ridgeway throws a front kick aimed at Sokol's knee but Sokol avoids it well.
Sokol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol dips to his left and cracks Ridgeway with an uppercut!
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Sokol misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Sokol.
Ridgeway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sokol throws a series of punches but Ridgeway avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Ridgeway closes the distance and pushes Sokol back into the cage.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Sokol lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ridgeway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sokol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Ridgeway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sokol lands with a light punch inside.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway dodges an elbow strike from Sokol.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol throws an elbow that misses.
Sokol works on Ridgeway's body with a couple of short punches.
Sokol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway lands with a left to the head.
Ridgeway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sokols head. #T2#
A short left from Sokol.
Sokol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Sokol back against the cage.
Sokol lands a shot to the body.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokol's elbow.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway. #BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch.
Sokol walks into a jab.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Sokol misses with a hook.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
And Sokol counters with a quick kick to the body but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sokol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sokol lunges at Ridgeway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ridgeway's hand. #T3#
Sokol tries to work over Ridgeway's front leg with a kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Sokol tries to land a leg kick but Ridgeway saw it coming and moves away.
Ridgeway cracks Sokol with a good jab.
Sokol throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sokol scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeway should have avoided that one.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy right hand. Sokol should have avoided that one.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Sokol.
Ridgeway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Ridgeway closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Sokol manages to break the clinch.
Sokol slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Sokol throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sokol feints and then cracks Ridgeway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ridgeway down.
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!
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Ridgeway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Ridgeway swings widly with a right hand
and Sokol counters with a left and a right that stings Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sokol is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Ridgeway lands with a straight right. Sokol didn't see that one coming.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokol takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokol is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Sokol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokol throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Sokol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ridgeway takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Sokol.
Ridgeway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Sokol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Marcin Sokol 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#
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Sokol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ridgeway as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Sokol tried to score with a low kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Sokol misses with a hook.
Ridgeway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Donk. Sokol catches Ridgeway right on the button with a cross.
Sokol connects with a leg kick. Ridgeway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway lands a glancing blow to the side of Sokol's head.
Sokol misses the jab.
Sokol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ridgeway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokol tries to work over Ridgeway's front leg with a kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Sokol misses the shot to the body.
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ridgeway throws a front kick aimed at Sokol's knee but Sokol avoids it well.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway tests Sokol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sokol checks a leg kick nicely.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Ridgeway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol avoids the head kick by Ridgeway.
#T2#
Sokol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sokol throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sokol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Sokol takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
letting Sokol counter with a right hand.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ridgeway has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ridgeway connects with a single shot there.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway lands with a slapping head kick.
Sokol scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokol misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Sokol avoids the punch easily.
Sokol half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Sokol throws a big counter combination but Ridgeway scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sokol shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ridgeway eats them both and turns towards Sokol to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokol misses the shot to the body.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ridgeway misses with a head kick.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Ridgeway misses with the combination.
Sokol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Sokol connects with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sokol.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Sokol blocks it.
Ridgeway throws a front kick aimed at Sokol's knee but Sokol avoids it well.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway wants to clinch up but Sokol keeps it at a distance.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sokol.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Sokol checks it.
Sokol tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sokol blocks it well.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokol throws out the jab.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Sokol's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sokol duly obliges.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Marcin Sokol will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sokol cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sokol looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokol's sensitive parts.
A jab from Ridgeway finds it's way through Sokol's defenses.
Sokol misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Sokol. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Sokol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Sokol connects with a crisp jab.
Sokol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.#T1#
Sokol throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Sokol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
Ridgeway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some bone on bone action there as Sokol checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Sokol strikes.
Ridgeway connects with a nice looking jab.
Ridgeway lands a slapping body shot.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Sokol checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sokol throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Sokol avoids the head kick by Ridgeway.
Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ridgeway misses with a head kick.
Sokol lands with a nice combination. Ridgeway backs away looking to recover.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Sokol's leg. Sokol is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Sokol takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sokol throws a head kick that Ridgeway semi-blocks.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sokol takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sokol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sokol throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Sokol moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Danga de danga de dang - Sokol scores with a four punch combination!
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Sokol.
Sokol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Ridgeway.
Nice uppercut there from Ridgeway.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses. #T3#
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ridgeway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathew Ridgeway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
A big right from Sokol misses.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
Sokol half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sokol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sokol swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sokol scores with a nice head shot.
Sokol blocks the body kick.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokol throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ridgeway.#T4#
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!
Sokol with a nice cross.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Sokol throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sokol checks the leg kick.
Sokol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sokol misses with a jab to the body
and Ridgeway counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcin Sokol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway tries to clinch there but Sokol circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridgeway thuds his right hand into Sokol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sokol throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.
Sokol moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Sokol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mathew Ridgeway.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
EVO 304: Bashorov vs Kakoullis
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Volkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sokol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Sokol 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Sokol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Volkov gets tackled into the cage by Sokol. Sokol maintains the clinch.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.
Sokol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sokol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sokol lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokol.
Volkov tries to work over Sokol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol.
#T1#
Sokol lands a shoulder strike.
Sokol lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
Sokol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sokol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
Volkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sokol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Volkov can turn it around.
Sokol lands a nice shot to the body.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Sokol as the two fighters clinch.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Volkov works on Sokol's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov presses Sokol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Volkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Sokol lands a nice elbow.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
Sokol leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Sokol landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokol creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volkov's defenses.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokol lands a nice shot to the body.
Sokol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov. #T3##BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sokol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Volkov tries to keep at a distance but Sokol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Sokol lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov tries a body shot but Sokol blocks it.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Volkov gets through Sokol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Sokol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sokols head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sokol just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volkov's brow.
Good body shot from Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Sokol lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol blocks a body shot from Volkov.
A left hand lands to the body for Sokol.
#T4#
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Sokol controls the action.
Sokol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Volkov blocks an elbow strike.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokol blocks an uppercut.
Sokol lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sokol blocks an uppercut.
Sokol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Sokol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Volkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Sokol.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Sokol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokol.
Sokol blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov feints and then cracks Sokol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sokol down.
Sokol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good exchange - Volkov coming out on top.
Sokol moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Sokol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Sokol moved away.
Sokol moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Volkov throws a jab when Sokol was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Sokol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokol.
A big left from Sokol misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokol lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Sokol's front leg but catches the back leg as Sokol tries to avoid it. #T1#
Sokol connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Volkov backs away, Sokol returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sokol misses with a low kick.
Volkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Volkov swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
Sokol connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sokol throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sokol doesn't seem phased though.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov 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 Sokol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sokol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left and a right from Sokol both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sokol throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
A big right from Sokol misses.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol walks into a jab.
Sokol checks a leg kick nicely.
Sokol wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Sokol takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sokol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Sokol connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov tries to clinch but Sokol moves out of range.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Sokol swinging wildly here.
Sokol tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Sokol sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Sokol catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokol 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.
Sokol scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol checks a leg kick.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Sokol has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sokol lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sokols head.
Sokol trying to stall but Volkov improves his position.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Volkov as the two fighters clinch.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sokol lands an uppercut.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Good body shot from Volkov.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Sokol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sokol unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sokol blocks an uppercut.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokol blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sokol.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Sokol pushes him off.
Volkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Volkov misses with the combination.
Sokol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Sokol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Sokol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Sokol saw it coming and moves away.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sokol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Sokol.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Sokol lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Sokol checks the leg kick.
Sokol lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Volkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sokol slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Sokol feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Sokol counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sokol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sokol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkov.
Sokol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Sokol rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
Sokol blocks a body shot from Volkov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sokol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcin Sokol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov works on Sokol's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov lands a shot to the body.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sokol.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokol scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Volkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokol.
Volkov trying to control the position but instead, Sokol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkov into the cage.
Sokol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
#T3#
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
Sokol working aggressively here.
Sokol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol blocking some punches.
Sokol lands an elbow just above Volkov 's eye.
Sokol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Volkov is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Sokol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sokol scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sokol finish him?
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Sokol creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Volkov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Volkov drops to his knees and Sokol pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcin Sokol!
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Event:
EVO 298:
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol slips under a jab from Kenway.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Sokol wants to slow Kenway down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenway 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 Sokol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sokol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kenway lands a jab-cross combination.
Sokol cracks the inside of Kenway's front leg.
The crowd cheers as Kenway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sokol doesn't seem phased though.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Sokol's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kenway tried to score with a low kick but Sokol checks it.
Sokol throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Edward Kenway has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway is looking to chop away at Sokol's legs.
Sokol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Sokol throws a right and a left that Kenway avoids nicely.
Sokol backing away here, and Kenway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenway.
Kenway 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.
Kenway throws a poor cross that misses
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenway lands a nice shot that snaps Sokol's head back.
Sokol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenway throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenway throws a big shot that misses.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway lands a slapping body shot.
Sokol throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Kenway thinks about the counter body kick.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Kenway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sokol's calf.
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sokol is looking to wear down Kenway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sokol throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.#T2#
Kenway connects with a solid leg kick.
Kenway connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcin Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kenway lands with a nice body kick.
Sokol blocks a leg kick.
Kenway scores with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sokol. Those never looked like landing.
Sokol throws out a powerful jab.
Kenway tries to clinch but Sokol is having none of it.
Kenway throws a leg kick which misses Sokol's front leg but catches the back leg as Sokol tries to avoid it.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Kenway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Sokol finds it's target.
Kenway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sokol. That did some damage!
Kenway moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sokol slips under a jab from Kenway.
Sokol takes one to the chin there.#T3#
A jab from Kenway misses.
Kenway tries a low kick but Sokol avoids it.
Sokol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sokol.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokol throws out the jab.
Kenway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sokol throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Sokol misses with a straight right.
Sokol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Kenway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Kenway.
Kenway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sokol checks it well.
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Kenway tries to keep at a distance but Sokol has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Sokol. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Kenway.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
Kenway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sokol lands a nice uppercut.
Kenway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sokol.
Sokol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokol's elbow.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sokol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Kenway - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Kenway.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Kenway on the inside.
Sokol wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Sokol misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokol moves out of range of the leg kick from Kenway.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sokol.
Nice jab there from Sokol.
Kenway tries to score with a low kick but Sokol moves his leg out of the way.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Sokol.
Sokol lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.
Sokol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kenway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sokol is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sokol takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
Kenway slips a jab from Sokol.
Sokol smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sokol misses with a body kick.
Sokol throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol misses with a body shot.
Kenway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Kenway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sokol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenway scrambles back to his feet.
Kenway scores with a push kick.
Kenway tries to clinch but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenway.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kenway.
Kenway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sokol to score with a decent uppercut.
Kenway tries to land a front kick but Sokol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenway throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kenway misses its intended target.
Kenway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Sokol clinches up against the cage.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sokol.
Sokol with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kenway lands a body shot.
Edward Kenway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Sokol scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Sokol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Kenway is stalling here.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway avoids the elbow strike from Sokol, against the cage.
Kenway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sokol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Kenway.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Sokol controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Sokol blocks an uppercut.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Sokol lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kenway - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Kenway.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol. #BC#
Sokol breaks from the clinch.
Sokol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokol throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sokol scores with a jab. Kenway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenway looks for the body kick but Sokol saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Kenway finds it's target.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sokol blocks a leg kick.
Kenway misses with a body shot
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sokol if he has to take too many more of those.
Kenway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol misses the shot to the body.
Kenway is looking to clinch.
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Sokol finds it's way through Kenway's defenses. #CL2#
Kenway moves into the clinch.#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
Sokol is struggling to control the position.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
Sokol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sokol throws an elbow but it misses.
Sokol working aggressively here.
Sokol tries to land knees in the clinch but Kenway avoids the damage to the body.
Sokol misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kenway.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sokol throws an elbow that misses.
Sokol tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenway is trying to stall.
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 Marcin Sokol will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sokol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenway at a distance.
Kenway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A leg kick checked by Sokol.
Kenway throws a low kick but Sokol moves out of range easily.
Sokol closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kenway slips a straight right by Sokol.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenway.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
Sokol throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kenway. #CL#
Sokol moves into the clinch.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Sokol blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Sokol is leaning against Kenway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sokol 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.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage. #T1#
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Kenway tries a body shot but Sokol blocks it.
Kenway takes a shot to the head.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kenway.
Nice body punch from Kenway - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Sokol.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
#BC2#
Kenway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sokol misses with a body shot.
Sokol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sokol misses with a hook to the body
and Kenway counters with a good low kick that Sokol was not able to check.
Sokol throws a push kick but Kenway slaps the foot to one side.
Sokol slips a jab from Kenway.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kenway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sokol swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Sokol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokol.
Sokol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sokol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenway scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sokol checks a leg kick nicely.
Sokol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kenway throws a leg kick but Sokol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway throws a head kick but Sokol moves out of range.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kenway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenway fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Kenway ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenway throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sokol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kenway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kenway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway tries to score with a low kick but Sokol moves his leg out of the way.
It appears Sokol was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kenway misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sokol.
Sokol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenway can pounce on him.
Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sokol moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenway scores with the left hand. Sokol knows he should have avoided that one.
Sokol throws a jab when Kenway was well out of range.
Sokol connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway throws a front kick aimed at Sokol's knee but Sokol avoids it well.
Sokol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.#CL#
Sokol forces Kenway back against the cage and clinches.
Kenway tries to work over Sokol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kenway stalling in the clinch but Sokol improves position.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Sokol misses with an elbow strike.
Sokol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Kenway blocks an elbow strike.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway blocking some punches.
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 Marcin Sokol.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Sokol!
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MFN 366: End of an Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Fray shoots in looking for a takedown but Sokol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fray fails with the takedown
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
Fray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sokol.
Sokol connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Fray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sokol's guard.
Fray is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokol has wrist control.
Fray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sokol holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sokol trying to control but Fray postures up.
#SUB2#
Fray wants to work for an arm triangle but Sokol is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sokol wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Sokol is trying to maintain the position but Fray is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokol tries to get to full guard but Fray has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sokol defends it well.
Sokol keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fray prevents Sokol from improving his position.
Fray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sokol is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at School Of Fighting that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sokol is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Fray is working for a kimura here but Sokol manages to reverse the position and he's now in Fray's guard.
#SUB2#
Fray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sokol is looking to stand up but Fray won't let him.
Sokol looking to pass the guard.
Fray is looking to sweep but instead, Sokol has passed into half guard.
Fray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokol's back!
Fray wants to control but Sokol is keeping busy.
Well, with Fray on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sokol is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sokol looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Sokol trying to get back to his feet but Fray is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Fray is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Sokol is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonqw Fray!
Jonqw Fray took some time post fight to say the following; 'You were saying Mon Ami.'.
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MFN 363
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Sokol misses with a looping left.
Douglas slips a jab and a cross from Sokol.
Sokol throws a right hand that misses
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sokol falls off balance throwing a combination
and Douglas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Douglas counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
Sokol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Douglas at a distance.
Sokol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Douglas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Douglas as he connects with a hook.
Sokol throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Douglas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sokol takes a step back to recover.
We've been informed that Douglas 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.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Douglas connects with a single shot there.
Sokol misses with a hook to the body
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Marcin Sokol has been cut.
A low kick from Douglas misses #CL#
and Sokol counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Douglas has Sokol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sokol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut.#T2##BC2#
Douglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Sokol.
Nice shot lands for Sokol.
Sokol misses with a right hand
and Douglas counters with a body kick.
Douglas scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Sokol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Douglas doesn't seem phased though.
Sokol avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Sokol throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.#T3#
Sokol misses with a straight right.
Sokol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target.
Douglas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Sokol checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Sokol. Those never looked like landing.
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
A big right from Sokol misses.
Douglas lands with a straight right. Sokol didn't see that one coming.
Douglas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sokol had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sokol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sokol misses with a leg kick
and Douglas counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sokol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Douglas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sokol scores with a hook to the body. Douglas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Douglas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Douglas will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Douglas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Douglas is looking to slow Sokol down with leg kicks.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Douglas slips the punch.
Douglas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokol pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Douglas thinks about the counter body kick.
Sokol wants to clinch.
Douglas feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Douglas.
Sokol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglas counters with a left to the body.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol is looking to counter the offense by Douglas and move into the clinch.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Sokol.
Sokol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sokol looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
Douglas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Douglas - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglas.
Sokol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Sokol misses #TD2#
and Douglas counters with a single leg into guard. Sokol didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Douglas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokol looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Douglas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sokol tries to get to full guard but Douglas has control of the leg.
Douglas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Douglas is keen to just control but Sokol is a slippery customer.
Sokol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Douglas is trying to control the action in half guard but Sokol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Douglas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Douglas prevents Sokol from improving his position.
Douglas throwing shots but Sokol is blocking nicely.
Douglas not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Sokol is looking to improve his position.
Sokol is looking to get back to is feet but Douglas passes into side control.
Douglas working the ground and pound from side control.
Sokol tries to improve position but can't.
Douglas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sokol is working to avoid the ground and pound but Douglas connects with a decent elbow.
Sokol can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Douglas lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol is trying to escape the position but Douglas is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Douglas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sokol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Sokol throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Douglas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sokol.
Douglas throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sokol misses with a leg kick
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Douglas.
Sokol scores with a jab. Douglas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sokol will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Sokol.
Sokol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Douglas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sokol on the side of the head. #T1#
Sokol throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sokol throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglas! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Sokol misses
and Douglas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sokol really felt that one!
Sokol moves to clinch but Douglas breaks away
and Douglas counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokol tries to land a body kick
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Douglas stuns Sokol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sokol jabs Douglas right on the nose. Douglas blinks but takes it well.
Sokol slips under a jab.#T2#
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sokol throws a sloppy head kick
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokol misses with a body shot.
Sokol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Douglas counters with a thumping low kick.
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses
and Douglas counters with a thumping low kick.
Sokol blocks the body kick.
Sokol half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol misses with a jab to the body
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Douglas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sokol defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sokol. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Douglas motions for Sokol to come forward. Douglas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
Sokol throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglas counters with a low kick, right behind Sokol 's knee.
Sokol throws a right hand that misses
and Douglas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Sokol misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sokol clobbers Douglas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sokol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Douglas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Douglas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Douglas. That's going to slow Sokol down.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas thows a leg kick but Sokol checks it
and Sokol counters with a thumping low kick.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Sokol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol misses with a shot to the body
and Douglas counters with a solid body kick.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
And Douglas responds with a good body kick, but Sokol manages to step out the way in time.
Douglas scores with a jab.
Sokol throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol 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.
Sokol smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sokol misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Douglas counters with a head kick that drops Sokol - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! #ROC2#
Sokol is rocked!#T1#
Douglas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oh Sokol is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Douglas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokol is trying to stand.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Sokol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sokol is trying to control but can't.
Douglas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sokol is not content to let Douglas control the position.
Sokol has hold of Douglas's hands but Douglas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jack Douglas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Douglas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2##SUB2#
Douglas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sokol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Douglas.
Sokol tries to roll over but Douglas keeps him under control.
Douglas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Douglas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokol keeps working.
Douglas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Douglas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Douglas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Douglas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sokol is holding on to half guard well.
Douglas is looking to advance position but Sokol won't allow it.
Sokol is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Douglas scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Douglas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sokol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Douglas. #T4#
Douglas is keen to just control but Sokol is a slippery customer.
Sokol is positioning himself well to prevent Douglas advancing to mount.
Douglas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sokol tries to reverse the position but Douglas maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Douglas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Sokol moves out of range easily.
Douglas slips a jab from Sokol.
Sokol throws a jab when Douglas was well out of range.
Douglas throws out a counter right but Sokol avoids it with no problem.
Sokol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sokol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas digs a good hook to Sokol's body.
#T1#
A jab from Sokol misses.
Douglas only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Douglas tries to keep at a distance but Sokol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
Sokol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Douglas lands a nice uppercut.
Douglas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sokols head.
Sokol working aggressively here.
Sokol blocks an uppercut.
Sokol lands an uppercut.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sokol on the inside.
Sokol throws an elbow but it misses.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcin Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sokol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Douglas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douglas cracks Sokol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Douglas throws a lazy body kick
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Sokol throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Sokol misses with a right hand
and Douglas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A big left from Douglas misses.
Douglas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokol doesn't seem bothered though.
Sokol misses with a left hand
and Douglas counters with a thumping low kick.
Douglas staying out of range there.
Douglas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Sokol throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
Sokol misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglas counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Sokol thows a leg kick but Douglas checks it
and Douglas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sokol really felt that one!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sokol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Douglas throws a fast counter high kick but Sokol manages to duck under it in time.
Sokol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Douglas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokol.
Sokol throws an off balance right hand
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Douglas moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Sokol backing away here, and Douglas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Douglas as he connects with a hook.
Douglas staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Douglas.
I've got Douglas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Douglas!
Post fight, Jack Douglas stared into the camera and said 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.
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Event:
MFN 357
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Santos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santos throws a right hand that Sokol ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokol also avoids with ease.
Santos 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.
Santos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sokol scores with a jab to the body.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Sokol moves out of range easily.
Sokol lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Neymar Santos has been cut.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Santos is rocked!
Santos misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokol throws out the jab.
Santos motions for Sokol to come forward. Santos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Santos connects with a body shot.
Sokol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santos. Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Sokol is looking to counter punch.
Santos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Santos backs away, Sokol returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Santos misses with a straight left.
Sokol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Santos connects with a jab.
Santos throws a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos scores with a punch to the head.
Sokol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sokol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santos. Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sokol has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santos misses with a body punch
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
It looked like Sokol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santos.#T2#
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos wants to clinch
and Sokol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokol.
Santos connects with an inside leg kick.
Neymar Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sokol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sokol has time to react.
Sokol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sokol there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sokol misses the jab.
Santos flicks out a counter leg kick but Sokol steps away.
Santos throws a low kick but Sokol avoids it.
Sokol lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Good work by Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Santos throws a solid leg kick but Sokol takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santos.
Sokol looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.
Santos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Santos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sokol tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santos is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Santos.
Nice defenses there by Sokol.
Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Sokol finish him?
Santos throws a solid leg kick but Sokol takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santos.#T4#
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos misses with a right hand
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos misses with a double jab
and Sokol counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santos's knee momentarily.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Sokol scores with a counter punch that sends Santos to the canvas! Sokol smells blood - he's punishing Santos with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Santos has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcin Sokol!
Neymar Santos spoke after the fight, saying 'Merda!'.
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Event:
MFN 352: Burning the Hive
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Hussle misses with a looping right.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussle.
Hussle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Sokol slips a jab from Hussle.
Hussle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sokol thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sokol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hussle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hussle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hussle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokol's sensitive parts.
A big right from Hussle misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sokol looks to land a left hand but Hussle moved out of range nicely.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hussle.
#T1#
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokol checks a leg kick.
Sokol is looking to counter punch.
Sokol lands with a cross.
Sokol throws a leg kick that misses.
Hussle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hussle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sokol under the eye.
Sokol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sokol tries to move into range but Hussle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hussle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sokol has time to react.
Hussle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hussle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sokol sizes up Hussle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hussle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Good work by Sokol as he checks the leg kick.
Hussle connects with the punch.
Hussle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hussle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hussle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hussle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Hussle throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Hussle.
Hussle lands a glancing blow to the side of Sokol's head.#CL#
Sokol closes the distance and clinches.
Sokol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sokol lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Sokol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hussle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sokol is keeping busy.
Sokol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Hussle on the inside.
Hussle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Hussle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussle lands with a right to the head.
Hussle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hussle blocks an elbow strike.
Sokol misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hussle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hussle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussle.
Good body shot from Sokol.
A hook to the body from Sokol.
#T4#
Hussle misses with a punch on the inside.
Hussle avoids a wild elbow strike from Sokol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol lands a left hand.
Sokol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hussle stalls.
Hussle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Hussle effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Hussle scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussle.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sokol can't break the clinch.
Hussle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hussle stalling.
Sokol is trying to maintain a safe position but Hussle gets an underhook and turns Sokol into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hussle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sokol avoids the body shot from Hussle.
Sokol takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sokol looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hussle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hussle lands with a straight right. Sokol didn't see that one coming.
A solid body kick from Hussle.
Hussle throws a low kick, looking for Sokol's leg but Sokol calmly moves out of range.
Hussle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mike Hussle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Sokol misses
and Hussle counters with a leg kick.
Hussle misses with a body shot.
Hussle just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussle.
Hussle cracks a nice hook into Sokol's ribs.
Mike Hussle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussle connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hussle blocks the leg kick.
Hussle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sokol takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sokol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hussle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
As Hussle tries to get set, Sokol tries to push him back and clinch up but Hussle manages to avoid the attempt.
Hussle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hussle.
Hussle blocks the body kick.
Hussle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussle misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.#T2#
Sokol defending well as Hussle loads up on a big left hand.
Sokol feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sokol misses with a low kick.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussle is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Hussle.
Sokol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sokol blocks a jab.
Hussle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Marcin Sokol has been cut.
Hussle thuds a left hand into Sokol's body.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Hussle slips a jab from Sokol.
A nice side step and Hussle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hussle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussle.
Hussle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hussle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
#T3#
Hussle misses with a body kick.
Sokol throws a quick counter head kick but Hussle was just out of range.
Sokol clobbers Hussle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sokol will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hussle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussle lands a nice shot to the body.
Hussle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hussle misses with an uppercut
and Sokol finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hussle looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Hussle throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Hussle misses.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hussle misses with a straight left.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hussle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussle throws the kick towards the body but Sokol avoids it.#T4#
Hussle throws an off balance right hand
and Sokol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hussle has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol connects with an inside leg kick.
Hussle scores with a hook to the body. Sokol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hussle lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hussle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sokol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussle. Hussle obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussle loads up on a big right hand but Sokol slips the punch.
Hussle 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.
A combination from Sokol does no damage.
Sokol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sokol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussle. Hussle obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hussle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcin Sokol's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Hussle ducks right into an uppercut from Sokol.
Hussle with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hussle.
Hussle fakes the leg kick and cracks Sokol in the body.
Hussle misses with a body kick.
Hussle throws a leg kick but Sokol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokol with a hook.
Hussle takes a swing at Sokol's ribcage but misses.
Hussle is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussle catches Sokol with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hussle looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Sokol scores with a nice strike.
Hussle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Sokol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussle.
Hussle wants to slow Sokol down by chopping away at his legs.
Hussle just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hussle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussle missing with a left hand there. Sokol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokol throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sokol misses the jab.
Sokol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sokol misses the jab.
Hussle throws a poor cross that misses
and Sokol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hussle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sokol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Hussle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Hussle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussle delivers a nice body kick.
Hussle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sokol wants to clinch up but Hussle keeps it at a distance.
Sokol thows a body kick. Hussle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hussle connects with a body shot.
A jab from Hussle does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target.
Sokol avoids a kick to the body.
Hussle just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSokol.
Nice body kick from Hussle.#T3#
Sokol lands a slapping body shot.
Hussle lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hussle.
Hussle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hussle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sokol slips a straight right by Hussle.
Sokol tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hussle manages to circle out of the way.
Hussle throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol 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.
Hussle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sokol is out of range and Hussle settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Sokol misses the target.
Hussle scores with a hook to the body. Sokol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hussle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sokol misses with a body shot
and Hussle counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Hussle throws out a leg kick but Sokol moves out of range and Hussle only half commits.
Sokol looks to land a combination. Hussle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussle tests Sokol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sokol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hussle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussle tries a head kick but it misses.
Hussle throws a head kick but Sokol moves out of range.
Hussle thuds his shin into the meat of Sokol's side.
Sokol takes a swing at Hussle's ribcage but misses.
Hussle throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Hussle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hussle really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcin Sokol's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sokol.
Hussle missing with a left hand there. Sokol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Sokol is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hussle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hussle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Hussle.
Sokol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hussle throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussle lands a really nice looking cross but Sokol seems unphased.
Hussle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussle.
Sokol thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hussle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokol lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Hussle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sokol checks a leg kick.
Sokol throws a series of punches but Hussle avoids them all with ease.
Hussle scores with a sloppy right hand. Sokol should have avoided that one.
Hussle lands a nice hook to Sokol's body. Sokol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hussle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sokol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussle digs a good hook to Sokol's body.
Hussle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokol lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Sokol slips a jab from Hussle.
Sokol is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hussle wants to slow Sokol down by chopping away at his legs.
Hussle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hussle thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Sokol misses
enabling Hussle to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Hussle.
Hussle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sokol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Sokol gets a clinch.
Sokol struggles to land a body shot inside as Hussle controls his hands.
Sokol with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hussle throws a head punch that misses.
Hussle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sokol backwards. #T3#
Hussle avoids a wild elbow strike from Sokol.
Hussle taking a breather.
Sokol blocks a body shot from Hussle.
Hussle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussle blocking some punches.
Hussle misses with some punches.
Hussle misses with some punches.
Hussle has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol.
Hussle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hussle.
Sokol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussle.
Hussle has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sokol throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hussle has Sokol pushed against the cage.
Hussle working aggressively here.
#T4#
Hussle working aggressively here.
Sokol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sokol lands an elbow inside that Hussle shrugs off.
Sokol cracks Hussle with a nice body shot.
Hussle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hussle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sokol or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sokol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hussle misses with the head strike.
Hussle misses with a punch on the inside.
Sokol tries to work over Hussle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hussle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol being controlled against the cage.
Mike Hussle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sokol lands a body punch.
Hussle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Sokol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hussle misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hussle dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Marcin Sokol's cut.
That's time! Sokol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Sokol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hussle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sokol counters with a nice body kick.
Sokol tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hussle is able to avoid easily.
Hussle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sokol takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hussle throws a big shot that misses.
Sokol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hussle misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sokol misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussle throws a low kick but Sokol avoids it.
Hussle misses the shot to the body.
Hussle misses the jab.
Sokol scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Hussle lands with a good body shot.
Hussle digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussle.
Hussle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussle scoring well with a low kick there.
Sokol throws a shot from downtown. Hussle moves away and avoids it.
Hussle looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Sokol feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hussle looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Hussle staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hussle.
Hussle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marcin Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hussle cracks Sokol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid body kick from Hussle.
Sokol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
Hussle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussle misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hussle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hussle scores with a hook.
Hussle lands a lovely overhand right.
Hussle scores with a punch to the head.
Hussle throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Sokol lands with an uppercut that bounces Hussle off the cage and back into range.
Hussle blocks a low kick nicely.
Sokol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussle.
Hussle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hussle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sokol, right into the meat.
A jab lands there for Hussle.
Hussle 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Sokol misses the target.
Sokol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hussle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussle sizes up Sokol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sokol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hussle.
Hussle misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Hussle throws a hook but Sokol avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hussle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussle is looking to slow Sokol down with leg kicks.
Hussle cracks Sokol with an open hand slap.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussle throws out the jab.
Hussle ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Hussle throws a wild body kick that Sokol sees coming a mile off.
Hussle misses with a hook
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussle misses with a jab to the body
and Sokol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sokol pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hussle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokol.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hussle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hussle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hussle!
A less than humble Mike Hussle 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:
MFN 339: Manne vs. Del Toro
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Sokol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown tests Sokol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Sokol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown thumps Sokol with a low kick.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sokol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looks to land a combination but Sokol avoids it well.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sokol counters with a body kick.
Sokol checks a low kick from Brown.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sokol moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
#T1#
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Sokol counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Brown has been cut.
Brown avoids the body shot from Sokol.
Sokol tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marcin Sokol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokol seems to be stalking Brown here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Brown drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcin Sokol!
The defeated Daniel Brown had this to say: 'XxX'.
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Event:
MFN 334: jak sie masz
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Koski misses.
It appears Sokol was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Koski.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koski lands with a good body shot.
Koski takes a swing at Sokol's ribcage but misses.
Sokol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koski.
Sokol appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koski connects with a right hand. Sokol shakes it off.
Koski throws a body punch but Sokol moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koski.
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koski looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Koski misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Koski.#T1#
Sokol slips a straight right by Koski.
Sokol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
Marcin Sokol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koski swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Koski lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Koski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski misses with a hook.
Koski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sokol's head.
Koski lands a nice looking body shot.
Koski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Koski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sokol scores with a kick to the body.
Sokol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#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!
Koski misses the body punch
and Sokol counters with a thumping low kick.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokol.
Koski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sokol rather than just go for the knockout.
Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokol throws out the jab.
Sokol misses with a jab, cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Koski. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcin Sokol has been cut.
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sokol counters with a left to the body.
Koski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Sokol finds it's target.
Sokol tries to clinch up.
Koski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sokol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Koski with a nice cross.
Koski scores with a nice right hand.
Sokol lands a leg kick that knocks Koski off balance momentarily.
Sokol scores with a jab to the head.
Koski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sokol's head.
Koski misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Koski misses with a left hand
and Sokol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koski walks into a stiff left hand from Sokol.
Koski throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Sokol counters with a nice right hand that sends Koski toppling to the canvas! Koski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sokol finish him?!#ROC#
Koski is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokol is stalking Koski. Koski circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Sokol, and it's lights out! Koski really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcin Sokol!
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Event:
MFN 329
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokol pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santos is out of range and Sokol settles back down.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sokol avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Sokol was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Santos scores with a one two! Sokol had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sokol. Sokol circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokol feints a counter leg kick.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Sokol scores with a jab. Santos acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Neymar Santos has been cut.
Santos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sokol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santos misses with a combination
and Sokol counters with a good, hard body kick but Santos shrugs it off.
Sokol tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sokol only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Sokol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Sokol counters with a crisp one two that drops Santos! Sokol thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Santos to his feet! Santos is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Santos is rocked!
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sokol counters with a right hand from hell and Santos is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcin Sokol!
The defeated Neymar Santos had this to say: 'Merda!'.
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Event:
MFN 319: Gravity
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Ridgeway is looking to slow Sokol down with leg kicks.
Sokol scores with a nice head shot.
Ridgeway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokol doesn't seem bothered though.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokol connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Sokol throws a series of punches but Ridgeway avoids them all with ease.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ridgeway digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.
Sokol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Sokol is predictable there
and Ridgeway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Sokol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sokol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Sokol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ridgeway throws out a powerful jab.
Sokol checks a leg kick nicely.
Sokol is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ridgeway with a body shot.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ridgeway misses with a two punch combination.
Sokol moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Ridgeway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokol thinks about the counter body kick.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Sokol.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol 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.
Ridgeway misses with a hook
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokol moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Sokol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Ridgeway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Ridgeway moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Ridgeway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sokol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokol misses with an elbow strike.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokol tries to circle away but Ridgeway has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Sokol manages to break the clinch.
Ridgeway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ridgeway stuns Sokol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sokol throws a leg kick
and Ridgeway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sokol's knee momentarily.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ridgeway thows a leg kick but Sokol checks it
and Sokol counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sokol throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ridgeway counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sokol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sokol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Ridgeway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
Ridgeway lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Sokol misses.
Sokol falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ridgeway counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Sokol counters with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ridgeway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Sokol saw that one coming.
Ridgeway throws a lazy body kick
and Sokol counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick from Sokol misses.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Sokol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sokol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sokol has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marcin Sokol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokol takes one on the button.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy body shot
and Sokol counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ridgeway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sokol counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol misses with a hook
and Ridgeway counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ridgeway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Sokol counters with a leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a jab.
Sokol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sokol lands a nice looking body shot.
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
letting Sokol counter with a right hand.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sokol is looking for the big counter here.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.#T2#
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch but Sokol is avoiding it.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sokol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokol checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokol's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol swats away the attempt to clinch by Ridgeway.#T3#
Sokol misses with a low kick as Ridgeway jumps back.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Sokol cracks Ridgeway with a good jab.
A lazy left from Ridgeway finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Sokol's ribcage but misses.
Sokol throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
A leg kick checked by Sokol.#T4#
Ridgeway throws a lazy body kick
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Ridgeway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Ridgeway is rocked!
Ridgeway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sokol counters with a monster head kick that knocks Ridgeway out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcin Sokol!
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Event:
MFN 314: Manne vs. Vovchanchyn
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Sokol works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Trent Cotchin has been cut.
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cotchin.
Sokol has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Cotchin lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Marcin Sokol has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Sokol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cotchin doesn't seem phased though.
Cotchin lands a right hook to the body.
Cotchin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cotchin throws a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cotchin 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.
Sokol 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!
Sokol on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cotchin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cotchin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sokol 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.
An inside leg kick from Cotchin misses.
Cotchin just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Cotchin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick from Cotchin misses.
Trent Cotchin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotchin throws a lazy uppercut
and Sokol counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol throws a series of punches but Cotchin avoids them all with ease.
Cotchin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cotchin walks into a left hand.
Sokol throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cotchin.
Cotchin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cotchin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotchin misses the target.
A slow jab from Cotchin misses its intended target.
Cotchin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcin Sokol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cotchin cracks a nice hook into Sokol's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotchin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sokol circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Cotchin looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
Cotchin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sokol is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Sokol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cotchin doesn't seem phased though.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Cotchin slips the punch.
Cotchin flicks out a counter leg kick but Sokol steps away.
Cotchin slips under a jab.
Cotchin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sokol scores with a jab. Cotchin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sokol misses with an uppercut.
Sokol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sokol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cotchin misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Sokol drops Cotchin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cotchin looks back up at him and smiles so Sokol waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Cotchin is rocked!
Cotchin looks to land a body kick but Sokol moved away.
Cotchin is still on wobbly legs! Can Sokol finish him?
Sokol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sokol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sokol tries to land a front kick but Cotchin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cotchin seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Sokol slips a straight right by Cotchin.
Cotchin staying out of range there.
Sokol throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotchin counters with a nice uppercut.
Cotchin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sokol on the side of the head.
Cotchin lands a jab to Sokol's midsection.
Cotchin lands with an uppercut that bounces Sokol off the cage and back into range.
Sokol misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cotchin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sokol defends well and Cotchin ends up having to push Sokol into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sokol blocks a jab.
Sokol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cotchin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sokol scores with a shot to the body.
Cotchin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cotchin looks to land a body kick but Sokol moved away.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cotchin.
Cotchin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Sokol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Cotchin slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Cotchin misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Sokol there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cotchin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cotchin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cotchin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sokol looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotchin throws a body punch but Sokol moves out of range.
Cotchin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sokol looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cotchin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trent Cotchin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sokol is looking to land body kicks.
Cotchin moves out of range as Sokol strikes.
Cotchin avoids the body shot from Sokol.
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Cotchin misses.
Cotchin misses with a wild body shot.
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cotchin! But no joy.
Cotchin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sokol. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Cotchin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sokol.
Sokol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotchin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Sokol misses with a straight right.
Sokol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sokol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cotchin can pounce on him.
#T1#
Cotchin swings widly with a right hand
and Sokol counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokol throws a jab when Cotchin was well out of range.
Cotchin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cotchin scores with a jab to the body.
Sokol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cotchin.
Cotchin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sokol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cotchin.
Cotchin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cotchin misses with a body shot.
Cotchin throws a lazy uppercut
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cotchin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Cotchin misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cotchin.
Sokol keeps Cotchin at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotchin misses with a wild body shot.
Cotchin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sokol's head.
Sokol tests Cotchin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotchin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Cotchin tries to land a front kick but Sokol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sokol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cotchin's hands.
Sokol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cotchin throws a sloppy head kick and Sokol moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cotchin throws out a counter right but Sokol avoids it with no problem.
Sokol misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Cotchin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cotchin prevents Sokol from improving his position.#T3#
Cotchin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokol taking some punishment here, with Cotchin in his half guard.
Sokol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cotchin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cotchin's back!
Sokol slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sokol has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sokol.
Cotchin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cotchin tries to escape but Sokol has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Sokol trying to control.
Sokol has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cotchin's body.
Cotchin breaks Sokol's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trent Cotchin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sokol throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sokol lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sokol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cotchin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sokol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cotchin throws a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Cotchin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cotchin tried to score with a low kick but Sokol checks it.
Cotchin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sokol counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotchin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotchin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cotchin misses with a low kick as Sokol jumps back.
Cotchin misses with a body kick.
Sokol throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cotchin avoids it.
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Cotchin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sokol.
Nice defenses there by Sokol.
Sokol moves out of range as Cotchin strikes.
Sokol misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sokol. Cotchin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cotchin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cotchin takes a swing at Sokol's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Cotchin misses.
Cotchin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sokol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cotchin misses with an uppercut
and Sokol counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cotchin.
Cotchin throws a right hand that misses
and Sokol counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sokol moves away from the strike by Cotchin.
Sokol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotchin throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcin Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cotchin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sokol blocks the leg kick.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Cotchin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotchin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Cotchin moved out of range.
Cotchin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cotchin throws a leg kick but Sokol moved away.
Sokol lands a jab to Cotchin's midsection.
Sokol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cotchin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sokol connects with a nice looking jab.
Cotchin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Cotchin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sokol. Sokol circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Cotchin there.
Cotchin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cotchin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sokol counters with a right hand to the body.
Cotchin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cotchin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sokol misses the target.
Sokol throws a head kick but Cotchin moves out of range.
Cotchin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sokol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cotchin.
The crowd cheers as Cotchin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sokol doesn't seem phased though.
Sokol throws a body punch but Cotchin moves out of range.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotchin.
Cotchin connects with a leg kick. Sokol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cotchin scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Cotchin tries to score with a low kick but Sokol moves his leg out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cotchin throws out a leg kick but Sokol moves out of range and Cotchin only half commits.
Sokol avoids a kick to the body.
Sokol drops his hands momentarily and Cotchin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Cotchin moved away.
Trent Cotchin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sokol checks the leg kick.
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotchin.
Sokol gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cotchin.
Sokol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Cotchin.
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotchin is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Cotchin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cotchin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Trent Cotchin!
Trent Cotchin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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