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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Altair coming out on top.
Basington swings for the body but Altair moves out of range.
Altair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Basington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Altair connects with a nice looking jab.
Altair throws a nice outside leg kick.
Basington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Altair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Basington under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Altair.
Altair lands a nice looking kick to the body. Basington takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basington.
Basington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Basington throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range.
Altair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Basington gets tackled into the cage by Altair. Altair maintains the clinch.
Altair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Basington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair pushes Basington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Altair scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Altair as the two fighters clinch.
Altair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Altair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Altair.
Basington tries to score a body lock takedown but Altair shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Basington takes a shot to the head.
Altair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Altair as Basington tries to tie him up.
Altair lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Basington or not.
Altair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Altair.
Altair manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Basington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altair lands a shot to the body.
Altair pushes Basington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altair lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Altair scores with a shot to the side of Basington's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Altair.
Basington is breathing heavily.
Altair lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Basington or not. #T2#
Altair lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Altair.
Basington takes a shot to the head.
Altair digs a right hand into Basington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Basington's gas tank.
Altair lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Altair.
Altair lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Altair.
Altair presses Basington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Altair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Altair lands a body punch.
Altair works on Basington's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Altair.
Altair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Basington backwards.
Altair lands a nice shot to the body.
Altair is leaning against Basington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Altair works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Altair lands a nice shot to the body.
Altair works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Altair lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Altair.
Altair lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Altair.
Altair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Altair lands an uppercut.
Altair scores with a hook to the body.
Altair works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Altair.
Basington letting Altair take a breather here.
Altair is working Basington over against the cage.
Altair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altair lands a right hand.
Altair taking a breather.
Altair pushes Basington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Altair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Altair lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altair is working Basington over against the cage.
Altair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Basington backwards.
Altair scores with a hook to the body.
Altair pushes Basington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Basington is rocked!
Altair manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Altair.
Oh Basington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Altair lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altair.
Altair lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Altair.
Altair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Basington backwards.
A shot in the inside from Altair.
Altair presses Basington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Altair stalls.
Altair is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Altair lands a left hand.
Basington can't find room to land a body shot as Altair controls the action.
Altair lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Come on Altair - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right handed body shot lands from Altair.
A right handed body shot lands from Altair.
Altair lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Basington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Altair. Altair obviously looking to wear him down.
Basington seems to have got his legs back now.
Altair connects with an inside leg kick.
Altair lands a head kick!
Altair scores with a punch to the head.
Basington tries for a takedown but Altair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Altair goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Altair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Basington throws an off balance right hand
and Altair counters with a leg kick.
Altair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Altair getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altair throws a quick inside leg kick.
Altair scores with a hook.
Altair walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Basington drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Altair swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Basington's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Altair!
Anton Altair tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
MMMA 90 Take Vs Moors
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Tiili.
Nice shot lands for Tiili.
An inside leg kick from Altair misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tiili.
Tiili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Altair can pounce on him.
Tiili scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Altair.
Altair cracks the inside of Tiili's front leg.
Tiili misses with a hook. Altair ducked under it nicely.
Tiili throws a lazy right hand but Altair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Tiili dives in and scores a takedown into Altair's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Altair pushes Tiili off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tiili looks to land a left hand but Altair moved out of range nicely.
Altair avoids the head kick by Tiili.
Altair seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tiili connects with a looping right hand.
Altair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Altair misses with a low kick.
Tiili pushes Altair away with a front kick.
Altair throws a nice inside leg kick.
Altair lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Altair gets caught flat footed, as Tiili shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tiili slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tiili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Altair is keeping the position for now.
Tiili throwing strikes from guard but Altair blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiili trying to control but Altair is working from the bottom.
Tiili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tiili throws a big right hand that misses.
Tiili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tiili wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili postures up and lands a big shot to Altair's brow.
Tiili pushing down on Altair's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tiili throws a strike but Altair avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Altair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Altair utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Tiili postures up in Altair's guard and throws a big left but Altair blocks it.
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Altair tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Tiili finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Altair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Altair really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tiili keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tiili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Altair has time to react.
Tiili lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Altair moves into the clinch.
Altair lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
A head punch on the inside from Tiili fails to land.
Tiili is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Altair.
Tiili prevents a body shot from Altair. #BC2#
Tiili breaks the clinch.
Altair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiili tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Altair appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiili throws a low kick, looking for Altair's leg but Altair calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Altair clinches.
Altair can't find room to land a body shot as Tiili controls the action.
Tiili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiili lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Altair backwards.
Altair tries to throw a body punch but Tiili avoids it by throwing Altair back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tiili fails to land.
Tiili tries a knee to the head but Altair blocks it.
Altair takes a shot to the head.
Altair is leaning against Tiili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Altair.
Altair stalling in the clinch but Tiili improves position.
Altair throws a head punch that misses.
Tiili lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
Altair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Tiili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roko Tiili dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Altair misses its intended target.
Altair throws a leg kick but Tiili moved away.
Tiili throws a poor cross that misses
and Altair counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Tiili manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Altair on his heels. He'll look to pass Altair's guard now, I'm sure.
Tiili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiili with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tiili has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Altair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tiili is working Altair over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tiili passes Altair's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Altair defending well though.
Altair looks like he's trying to stand up.
Altair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tiili.
Roko Tiili has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Tiili takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tiili thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tiili stalling away here and it's allowed Altair to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tiili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili is looking to work some ground and pound but Altair has wrist control.
Tiili throws a strike but Altair rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tiili is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Tiili trying to control the position.
Tiili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Altair manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tiili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Altair has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tiili has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tiili using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Altair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altair throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiili.
Altair takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Tiili manages to break the clinch.
Tiili avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tiili swats away the attempt to clinch by Altair.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Altair.
Tiili throws a head kick but Altair moves out of range.
Tiili looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Altair throws a shot from downtown. Tiili moves away and avoids it.
Tiili looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Altair closes the distance and clinches.
Altair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow.
Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Altair controls his hands.
Tiili throws a punch but it's blocked by Altair.
Altair lands a shot to the body.
Altair misses with a body punch.
Altair gets underhooks to prevent Tiili's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Altair.
Altair is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tiili is keeping busy.
Tiili takes a shot to the head.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Altair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow.
Tiili goes for a takedown attempt but Altair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Altair throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiili throws a low kick, looking for Altair's leg but Altair calmly moves out of range.
Tiili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Altair.
It seemed like Tiili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roko Tiili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiili.
Tiili throws a shot from downtown. Altair moves away and avoids it.
Altair moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Altair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Altair misses
and Tiili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Altair misses with a straight right.
Altair backing away here, and Tiili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Altair throws a leg kick but Tiili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tiili blocks a low kick nicely.
Tiili throws a sloppy head kick and Altair moves out of range easily.
Tiili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tiili swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Altair to counter with a crisp jab.
Altair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiili throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roko Tiili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Altair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Altair.
Altair jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiili misses with an uppercut. Altair saw that one coming.
Altair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Altair getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Altair tenderised Tiili's leg. Tiili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Altair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Altair throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tiili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Altair is able to avoid easily.
Altair just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair throws a head kick that misses.
Tiili appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiili throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair misses with a leg kick.
Altair just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair misses with an uppercut. Tiili saw that one coming.
Tiili misses with a body kick.
Altair tries to score with a low kick but Tiili moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Altair. #T1#
Tiili misses with a straight left.
Altair walks into a jab.
Tiili tries a head kick but it misses.
Altair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tiili checks a low kick from Altair.
Tiili walks into a straight right hand from Altair.
Altair moves out of range of the body kick from Tiili.
Altair throws a counter high kick but Tiili was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tiili is looking to slow Altair down with leg kicks.
Tiili looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Altair tries to clinch up but Tiili circles away and keeps his distance.
Altair wants to clinch up but Tiili keeps it at a distance.
Altair takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Altair 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 Tiili has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tiili and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Altair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiili missing with a left hand there. Altair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Tiili.
Altair throws a sloppy head kick and Tiili moves out of range easily. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altair manages to avoid it.
Tiili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Altair throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiili throws a jab when Altair was well out of range.
Altair thuds his shin into the meat of Tiili's side.
Altair misses with a two punch combination.
Tiili now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Altair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiili throws the left hand but Altair avoids the punch easily.
Altair throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiili is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Altair with a body shot.
Tiili checks a low kick from Altair.
Good shot there by Tiili.
Altair throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Altair checks a leg kick.
Tiili throws a nice head kick!
Tiili scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiili walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Altair.
Tiili goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Tiili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiili goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiili attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tiili throws a lazy uppercut
and Altair counters with a nice body shot.
Altair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiili.
Tiili checks a leg kick.
Altair moves out of range of the strikes.
Roko Tiili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Altair tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tiili is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Altair clinches up against the cage.
Anton Altair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Altair.
Altair working aggressively here.
Tiili scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Tiili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altair misses with a low kick as Tiili jumps back.#T4#
Tiili throws a shot from downtown. Altair moves away and avoids it.
Tiili is looking to chop away at Altair's legs.
Altair scores with a hook to the body. Tiili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by Tiili as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Altair has closed the distance and engaged Tiili in a clinch.
A short left from Altair.
Tiili being controlled against the cage.
Altair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anton Altair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiili blocks a body shot from Altair.
Tiili lands a left hand.
Altair takes a shot to the head.
Altair swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altair working aggressively here.
Tiili's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Altair has a couple of punches blocked by Tiili.
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 Anton Altair.
I think Tiili has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anton Altair!
Anton Altair tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
MMMA 84 Kelly Vs Kocur
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Monteban gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Monteban ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Monteban no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Monteban seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Altair got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monteban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Altair has managed to get both his arms back between Monteban's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Altair got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monteban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Altair has managed to get both his arms back between Monteban's legs - danger averted.
Altair has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Monteban is proving hard to escape from.
Altair really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Altair stands up from Monteban's guard - Altair perhaps looking for a knockout.
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
Monteban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Altair throws out the jab.
Monteban tries a quick counter leg kick but Altair is wise to it.#T1#
Monteban with a lazy takedown attempt
and Altair counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good exchange - Altair coming out on top.
Monteban tries a low kick but Altair avoids it.
Nice body punch from Monteban.
Anton Altair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Altair.
Altair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monteban throws out a counter right but Altair avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monteban lands a hook that snaps the head of Altair backwards.
Monteban can't find room to land a body shot as Altair controls the action.
Monteban tries to score a body lock takedown but Altair shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Altair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altair working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monteban blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Monteban as Altair tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Monteban gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Altair regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monteban stops Altair from standing up. #T2#
Monteban throws a strike but Altair rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Monteban is looking to sweep but instead, Altair has passed into half guard.
Altair tries to stand but can't do so whilst Monteban controls his leg.
Monteban is looking to control Altair's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monteban avoid being mounted?
Monteban gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Monteban is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Altair wanted to stand there but Monteban had control of the position. #SUB2#
Monteban isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Altair stacks Monteban on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Altair!
Monteban can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monteban manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Monteban is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Altair decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Altair lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monteban slips under a jab from Altair.
Altair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Altair throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monteban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Altair as he jumps to the side.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Monteban.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monteban jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monteban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Anton Altair will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Altair does no damage.
Good exchange - Altair coming out on top.
Altair stuffs the takedown.
Altair throws a nice head kick!
Monteban misses with an uppercut.
Anton Altair is winning the standup battle so far.
Altair throws a head kick but Monteban moves out of range.
Altair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monteban can do to turn this around?
Altair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monteban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Altair moves away from the strike by Monteban.
Altair throws a nice looking combination but Monteban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Altair throws a hook to the side of Monteban's head but Monteban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Altair cracks Monteban with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Altair does no damage.
Monteban blocks a leg kick.
Altair ducks under a wild hook from Monteban.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Altair clinches up with Monteban and pushes him back against the ropes.
Altair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monteban blocks a body shot from Altair. #T1#
Altair scores with a hook to the body.
Altair misses with a punch to the body.
Monteban lands with a right to the head.
Monteban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Altair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Monteban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Altair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Monteban.
Altair misses with a punch to the body.
Monteban has a couple of punches blocked by Altair.
Altair lands a body punch.
Altair lands an uppercut.
Monteban lands an uppercut.
Altair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monteban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Altair.
Altair tries a body shot but Monteban blocks it.
Anton Altair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monteban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Altair prevents the takedown attempt.
Altair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monteban scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monteban is looking to control Altair's arms but Altair gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monteban has his back to the ropes.
Altair scores with a shot to the side of Monteban's head.
Monteban trying to control the position but instead, Altair has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monteban into the ropes.
Monteban lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monteban backwards.
Monteban blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Monteban manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Monteban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Altair gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Altair lands a head kick!
Monteban is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Monteban tries a low kick but Altair avoids it.
Altair throws a quick counter head kick but Monteban was just out of range.#CL2#
Monteban gets a clinch. #BC2#
Monteban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Monteban misses the target.
Altair throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monteban.
Altair looks to score with a jab to the body but Monteban is just out of range.
Monteban throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Monteban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monteban 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.
Altair scores with a sloppy right hand. Monteban should have avoided that one.
Altair is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Altair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monteban throws a chopping leg kick but Altair manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Monteban misses its intended target.
Altair works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monteban looks to throw a body kick
and Altair counters with an outside leg kick.
Altair lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Monteban fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Altair, pushing him back against the ropes.
Monteban lands a nice uppercut.
Altair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altair is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Altair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Monteban has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Altair is trying to keep an underhook but Monteban manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Altair makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Altair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monteban.
Altair loads up on a big right hand but Monteban slips the punch.
Monteban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Altair looks to land a left hand but Monteban moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altair is looking to chop away at Monteban's legs.
Monteban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Monteban.
Altair tried to counter with a leg kick but Monteban avoided it.
Altair throws a leg kick but Monteban checks it.
Monteban drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Altair defends it well.
Monteban shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Altair defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that second round.
That's time! Altair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Altair lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monteban tries for a takedown but Altair circles away easily
and Altair counters with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Altair.
Altair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monteban.
Altair throws a nice looking combination but Monteban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monteban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Altair connects with an inside leg kick.
Altair throws a head kick that misses.
Altair looks to land a left hand but Monteban moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Monteban misses its intended target.
Altair appears to be looking for a big counter.
Monteban fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Altair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monteban momentarily.
Monteban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altair.
#CL2#
Monteban moves into range and clinches up with Altair.#T1#
Monteban is trying to pull guard but Altair has him pressed against the ropes.
Monteban lands a right hand that snaps the head of Altair backwards.
Nice body punch from Altair.
Altair struggles to land a body shot inside as Monteban controls his hands.
Altair working aggressively here.
Altair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monteban backwards.
Monteban wants a takedown.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Monteban.
Monteban is looking to control Altair's arms but Altair gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monteban has his back to the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altair.
Altair misses with a body punch.
Altair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monteban being controlled against the ropes.
Altair takes a shot to the head.
Altair can't find room to land a body shot as Monteban controls the action.
#BC2#
Monteban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Altair throws a right hand that Monteban ducks under and follows up with a left that Monteban also avoids with ease.
Altair cracks the inside of Monteban's front leg.
Monteban stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Altair.
Monteban shoots in but Altair avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Monteban rushes Altair and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altair lands an uppercut.
Monteban blocks a body shot from Altair.
Monteban tries a body shot but Altair blocks it.
Monteban goes for a takedown in the clinch but Altair prevents it.
Monteban's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Altair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monteban looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ricardo Monteban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monteban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monteban throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altair.
Altair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Altair.
Monteban blocks a body shot from Altair.
Altair swings wildly with an uppercut but Monteban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monteban jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Altair walks away with a smile on his face. Monteban gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Altair tests Monteban's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monteban throws a left and a right that both miss
and Altair counters with a nice leg kick.
Monteban stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Altair.
Altair keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altair avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Altair clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Monteban has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Altair uses from the top position. #SU#
Altair gets to his feet. Monteban looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice takedown defense from Altair. No joy for Monteban on that attempt.
Anton Altair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monteban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Altair. Those never looked like landing.
Monteban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monteban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Altair.
Monteban throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monteban attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Altair tenderised Monteban's leg. Monteban is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Altair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monteban manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Monteban can't find room to land a body shot as Altair controls the action.
Monteban taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altair.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Altair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Altair has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!
Anton Altair spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
MMMA 81 Head Vs Spector 2
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Cartwright drops his hands momentarily and Altair takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Altair cracks the inside of Cartwright's front leg. #CL2#
Cartwright rushes Altair and presses him up against the cage.
Cartwright's coach down at IC&E Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Altair lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Altair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Altair.
Altair lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cartwright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Altair.
Altair tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Altair back against the cage.
Altair presses Cartwright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Altair pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Altair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Altair.
Altair misses with a body punch.
Altair stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Cartwright.
Cartwright is trying to drag Altair to the mat but Altair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Altair trying to stall but Cartwright improves his position.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Altair is trying to stall.
Altair working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cartwright.
Altair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartwright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Altair after a bit of a struggle.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Altair.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Altair pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Cartwright lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Altair pushes Cartwright off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Altair. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Altair seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Altair sprawls well.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altair connects with a solid leg kick.
Altair throws a leg kick but Cartwright sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cartwright tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Altair chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
A solid body kick from Altair.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Altair, right into the meat.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Altair.
Altair connects with the punch.#CL2#
Cartwright clinches up with Altair and pushes him back against the cage.
Cartwright jumps guard but Altair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altair cracks Cartwright with a nice body shot.
Altair has Cartwright pressed against the cage.
Altair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altair tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Cartwright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Altair clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Well, with Cartwright on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Altair is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Cartwright throws strikes from the back but Altair rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Altair.#T3#
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Altair blocks nicely. #ES#
Altair kicks Cartwright off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Altair, pushing him back against the cage.
Altair has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Altair stalling the fight.
Altair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cartwright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Altair prevents it.
Altair prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Altair is defending well.#T4#
Altair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Altair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Altair darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Altair cracks Cartwright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Altair misses with a two punch combination.
Altair thuds his right hand into Cartwright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Altair with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from Altair.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Altair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartwright or perhaps it was just good defense by Altair, which made it look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Altair defends it nicely.
Altair feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that round.
That's time! Altair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Altair pinned against the cage. Altair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Altair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Altair buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Altair gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage. #CL2#
Cartwright moves into the clinch successfully.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altair fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Cartwright.
Altair lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cartwright's sensitive parts.
Altair lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair throws a leg kick but Cartwright moved away.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Altair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Altair misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Altair. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Altair digs a good hook to Cartwright's body.
#T1#
Altair leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Altair connects with the punch.
Altair 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.
Altair lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cartwright's sensitive parts.
Altair thumps Cartwright with a low kick.
Cartwright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Altair sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Altair lands with a kick to the temple. Cartwright shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Altair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cartwright.
Altair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Altair is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cartwright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Altair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Altair pushes Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altair has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown.
Altair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartwright's elbow. #T2#
Cartwright is trying to drag Altair to the mat but Altair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Altair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altair is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Altair down to the mat. Altair avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Altair is looking to score with low kicks.
Cartwright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cartwright takes one on the button.
Cartwright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cartwright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Altair can pounce on him.
Altair feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Altair misses with an attempted mid kick.
Altair getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Altair clinches.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Altair is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Altair misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Altair is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Altair tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Altair back against the cage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altair.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Altair.
Altair lands a shot to the body.
Anton Altair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altair lands a left hand.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Altair is defending well.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Altair misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Cartwright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Altair clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Altair manages to stand up with Cartwright still on his back. Eventually Cartwright drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Altair really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anton Altair is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Cartwright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Altair bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Altair avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Altair continues to drive forward.
Cartwright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Altair connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cartwright scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Altair there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Altair!
Altair cracks Cartwright with a good jab.
Cartwright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Cartwright clinches up with Altair and pushes him back against the cage.
Altair struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartwright controls his hands.
Altair lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Cartwright tightens his grip and picks Altair up, before dumping him to the ground. Altair manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Altair is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartwright is controlling him.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Altair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Altair throws a series of strikes that have Cartwright backpedaling.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Altair.
A head kick misses from Altair.
Altair doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Altair misses with a body kick.
Cartwright dives in and grabs Altair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Altair pushes down on Cartwright's head and hops out.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Cartwright.
Cartwright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright misses with a few strikes there.
Cartwright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Altair slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Altair connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Altair finds it's way through Cartwright's defenses.
Altair 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.
Cartwright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Cartwright gets tackled into the cage by Altair. Altair maintains the clinch.
A short right from Altair. #TD2#
Cartwright works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Altair has wrist control.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright throws a strike but Altair rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright has control of Altair's left arm, preventing Altair from doing any damage.
Altair has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Altair defends well.#T2#
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Altair stands up from Cartwright's guard - Altair perhaps looking for a knockout.
Anton Altair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Altair avoids it really well and circles away.
Altair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Altair lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cartwright's sensitive parts.
Cartwright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cartwright fails with the takedown.#T3#
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altair sprawls well. Altair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Altair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Altair dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cartwright. That did some damage!
Altair looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Altair - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Altair turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Altair lands with a light punch inside.
Altair has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Altair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Altair pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cartwright walks into a stiff left hand from Altair.
Clint Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Altair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Altair throws a leg kick but Cartwright checks it.
Altair fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Altair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Altair with a hook.
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!
Altair throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Altair is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Altair clinches up against the cage.
Altair misses with a body punch.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Altair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Altair cracks Cartwright with a nice body shot.
Altair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Altair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Altair has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!
After the fight, Anton Altair was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Altair throws a low kick, looking for Beltran's leg but Beltran calmly moves out of range.
Altair misses with a hook.
Altair swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Altair goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Beltran closes the distance and pushes Altair back into the cage.#BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Altair has closed the distance and engaged Beltran in a clinch.
Altair can't find room to land a body shot as Beltran controls the action.
Altair lands a body shot.
Altair is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Beltran gets control of Altair's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beltran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beltran wants to sweep here but Altair controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair is fighting to break Beltran's control of his arms but Beltran is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Beltran wants to get back to his feet but Altair passes into half guard.
Beltran keeping control of the position.
Beltran wants to control the action here but instead Altair manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Altair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Beltran looking to pass the guard.
Altair is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beltran is controlling him.
Beltran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Altair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beltran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Altair is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Beltran dives into side control.
#SU#
Beltran stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Altair scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Beltran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Altair's guard.#ES2#
Altair is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Altair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beltran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altair lands a body shot.
Altair is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Altair.
Beltran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Beltran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Beltran is standing up over Altair. Altair looks to escape but Beltran dives into side control.
#T4##REVB#
Beltran tries to score with some ground and pound. Altair controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU#
Beltran stands up. #CL2#
Altair clinches.
Beltran blocks a body shot from Altair.
Altair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Beltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Altair moves into the clinch.
Altair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beltran's elbow.
Beltran blocking some punches.
Altair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beltrans head.
Altair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beltran backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Altair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beltran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Altair pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Altair.
Beltran is trying to maintain a safe position but Altair gets an underhook and turns Beltran into the cage.
Altair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beltrans head.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Beltran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Altair smiles and moves away.
Altair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beltran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beltran moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair scoring well with a low kick there.
Beltran swings for the body but Altair moves out of range.
Beltran takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Altair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beltran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Altair.
Altair misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Beltran shoots in and drives through. Altair sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Altair scores with a hook.
Altair scores with a head kick. Beltran tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Beltran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altair scores with the left hand. Beltran knows he should have avoided that one.
Altair just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beltran was well out of range. Poor timing from Altair.
Beltran moves out of range of the leg kick from Altair.#TD#
Beltran drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Altair sneaks out the side door and pushes Beltran away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Altair moves into the clinch.
Altair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altair lands a hook that snaps the head of Beltran backwards. #T2#
Beltran throws an elbow that misses.
Altair prevents Beltran from breaking the clinch.
Beltran is leaning against Altair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Altair.
Altair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beltran's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Altair on the inside.
Altair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beltran lands a body shot.
Altair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beltran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anton Altair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Altair gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beltran.
Altair struggles to land a body shot inside as Beltran controls his hands.
Beltran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Altair pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Altair scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Altair looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anton Altair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Altair scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Beltran.
Altair throws a shot to the body.
Beltran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Beltran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Altair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beltran can't break the clinch.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Beltran tries a knee to the head but Altair blocks it.
Altair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Altair.
Altair lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altair tries to work over Beltran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beltran goes for a takedown attempt but Altair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anton Altair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altair fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beltran is out of range. #CL#
Beltran clinches.
Beltran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beltran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beltran tries to break the clinch but Altair is controlling the position.
Beltran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Altair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Altair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beltran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Altair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Altair manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Altair moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Altair fails to land.
Beltran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altair stalling the fight.
Altair swings wildly with an uppercut but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beltran tries to pull guard but Altair holds him up against the cage and eventually Beltran drops back down to his feet.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Altair leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beltran prevents a body shot from Altair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch.
Altair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beltran.
#T1#
No joy there for Altair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Altair digs a good body shot into Beltran's ribs.
Altair throws a head kick that misses.
Beltran throws a sloppy head kick
and Altair counters with a three punch combo that has Beltran backing up. Beltran nods at Altair to acknowledge the strikes.
Altair misses with the combination.
Beltran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Altair.
A big right from Altair misses.
Altair looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltran is just out of range.#CL#
Altair tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Altair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Altair digs a right hand underneath Beltran's ribcage. Beltran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beltran wants a takedown.
Altair misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Beltran fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Altair after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Altair.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Altair.
Beltran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Altair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beltran prevents a body shot from Altair.
Beltran blocking some punches.
#TD#
Beltran manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Altair decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beltran, up you get! #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Altair enables Beltran to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Altair manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Altair scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beltran darts in looking for a takedown but Altair gets double underhooks and turns Beltran into the cage.
Altair connects with a leg kick. Beltran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beltran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Altair rushes Beltran and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Beltran blocks a body shot from Altair.
Beltran is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Altair is defending well.
Altair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beltran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Altair to keep the fight standing.
Altair stalls.
Altair scores with a shoulder strike.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Carlos Beltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Altair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beltran backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Altair.
Altair misses with a punch to the body.
Altair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altair misses with a body punch.
Altair leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beltran blocking some punches.
Anton Altair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Altair has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Altair slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Altair fails to land.
Beltran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Altair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beltran has had enough of the clinch but Altair keeps him there for the moment.
Altair prevents Beltran from breaking the clinch.
Beltran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Altair.
Beltran is trying to pull guard but Altair turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beltran misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Altair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Altair has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!
In his post fight interview, Anton Altair started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC 345: Pera vs Imbula
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Altair takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbados moves out of range of the body kick from Altair.
Altair doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbados circles away.
Altair lands a jab to Barbados's midsection.
Barbados misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbados rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Altair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Altair cracks Barbados with a good jab.
A solid body kick from Altair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbados throws a wild body kick that Altair sees coming a mile off.
Altair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Altair keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbados loads up on a big right hand but Altair slips the punch.#T1#
Barbados looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Altair looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbados appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbados digs a good body shot into Altair's ribs.
Barbados misses with a double jab
letting Altair counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Altair.
Altair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbados misses with a lunging right hand
and Altair counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbados takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Altair thuds a left hand into Barbados's body.
Altair connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
A head kick by Barbados misses
and Altair counters with a slapping leg kick.
Altair scores with a nice body kick.
Barbados seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbados misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Altair tries to land a front kick but Barbados steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbados fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbados fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altair manages to avoid it.
Altair is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbados with a body shot.
Barbados clobbers Altair with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbados throws a head kick that misses.
Altair ducks right into an uppercut from Barbados.
Altair avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Nice jab there from Altair. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Altair lands a left hand.
Altair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altair misses with some punches.
Barbados tries to circle away but Altair has him pinned against the cage.
Altair tries a body shot but Barbados blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Altair.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altair.
Altair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altair dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Altair fails to land.
Altair prevents Barbados from breaking the clinch.
Altair pushes Barbados back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altair lands a shoulder strike.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Altair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Altair lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Barbados breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbados on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbados throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Altair stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbados circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Altair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Barbados lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Altair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbados misses with a looping left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Altair in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barbados misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Altair rushes Barbados and presses him up against the cage.
Altair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altair lands with a light punch inside.
Altair swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbados uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altair pushes Barbados back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Altair fails to land.
Barbados has had enough of the clinch but Altair keeps him there for the moment.
Altair lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Altair throws a head punch that misses.
Barbados is trying to force a seperation but Altair has the dominant position.
Barbados can't break the clinch.
Barbados looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Altair fails to land.
Barbados blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altair lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Altair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altair tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Altair back against the cage.
Altair working aggressively here.
#BC#
Barbados pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Altair staying out of range there.#T2#
Altair throws a leg kick but Barbados moved away.
Altair throws a sloppy head kick and Barbados moves out of range easily.
Barbados swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Altair moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbados sizes up Altair with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbados throws a series of punches but Altair avoids them all with ease.
Altair throws out a counter right but Barbados avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Altair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbados is looking to counter punch.
Barbados throws a sloppy head kick and Altair moves out of range easily.
Barbados throws a head kick but Altair moves out of range.
Barbados thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbados lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Altair at a distance.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Altair misses the target.
As Altair looks to move away, Barbados throws a big counter combo but Altair just gets out of the way.
Barbados ducks under a wild hook from Altair.
Barbados misses with a straight left.
Altair misses with a body kick.
Altair misses with a hook.
Altair staying out of range there.
Barbados scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altair doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Altair.
Altair takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Altair throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Barbados misses with a double jab
and Altair counters with a good, hard body kick but Barbados shrugs it off.
Altair ducks under a wild hook from Barbados.
Barbados checks a low kick from Altair.
Altair throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Altair there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbados will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbados lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Altair throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barbados turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Altair is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Altair is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anton Altair will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbados misses with a double jab.
Altair was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbados looks to land a combination but Altair avoids it well.
A lazy body kick from Altair
enabling Barbados to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbados throws the left hand but Altair avoids the punch easily.
Barbados scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Altair.
Altair misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair connects with a high kick.
Altair scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbados uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Altair has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Altair moves into the clinch.#T1#
Barbados prevents a body shot from Altair.
Barbados blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbados blocking some punches.
Altair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbados's elbow.
Anton Altair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Altair misses with the head strike.
Barbados wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Barbados manages to break the clinch.
Barbados throws a low kick but Altair avoids it.
Altair swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbados.
Altair takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Altair is rocked!
Altair looks to land a left hand but Barbados moved out of range nicely.
Altair is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbados finish him?
Barbados pounces like a tiger and cracks Altair with a vicious hook! Altair is down but not out! Barbados follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aldo Barbados!
Aldo Barbados decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Anton Altair stepped up to the mic, saying 'His manager better pay me my money he promised for me to throw this fight....'.
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Event:
OFC 337: Ribber vs Tonon
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Altair throws a sloppy head kick and Halleck moves out of range easily.
Halleck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Halleck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Altair. Altair obviously looking to wear him down.
Altair misses with a body shot.
Altair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halleck misses with a straight left.
Halleck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halleck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Altair is out of range.
Halleck misses with an uppercut.
Altair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Altair cracks Halleck with a good jab.
Altair is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Halleck throws an off balance right hand
and Altair makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Halleck really felt that one!
Altair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halleck.
Altair misses with a left hand
and Halleck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Halleck misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Altair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Altair follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Halleck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Altair doesn't seem phased though.
Halleck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Halleck throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Altair crashing down! Altair tries to stagger back to his feet but Halleck just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Altair asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gurney Halleck!
Gurney Halleck looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
In defeat, Anton Altair stepped up to the mic, saying 'His manager better pay me my money he promised for me to throw this fight....'.
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Event:
OFC 331: Black Christmas VI
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones dodges the punch combination from Altair.
As Altair backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jones blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Altair. #TD#
Jones feints and as Altair raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones won't allow Altair to sweep him here.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Altair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Altair desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Altair wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Altair's thigh. Altair counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Altair is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones stalling.
Altair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jones passes into half guard.
Altair is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Altair holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Altair doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Altair is defending the position. #T3#
Altair tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #SUB#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Altair is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Altair is holding on to half guard well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Altair defends it.
Altair trying to control but Jones postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Altair attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Altair misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Altair throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altair throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Altair let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Altair. Jones shrugs it off though.
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 Brian Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Altair attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Altair lands with an overhand left.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Altair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Altair is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Altair misses.
Altair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair thinks about the counter body kick.
Altair tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids the head kick by Altair.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altair scores with a nice right hand.
Jones slips under a jab from Altair.
Altair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Altair connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Altair.
Altair misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Altair connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Altair.
Altair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Altair.
Altair changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Altair throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anton Altair seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Altair misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Altair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Altair looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Altair just gets out of the way.
Jones misses with a low kick as Altair jumps back.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones moves forwards but Altair connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Altair scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Altair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Altair throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Altair manages to avoid it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Altair on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Altair swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Altair 's knee.
Good leg kick by Altair there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Altair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones moves out of range as Altair throws a body kick.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Altair counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anton Altair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altair punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Altair keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Altair has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Altair thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Jones moves out of range as Altair strikes.
Nice jab there from Altair.
Altair bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Altair lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Altair looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Altair throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Altair shrugs it off though.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Jones.
Altair slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Altair tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Altair backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Altair throws a body kick that misses.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Altair
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Altair lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Altair takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altair throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Altair is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Jones takes a little break here. Altair wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones wants to control but Altair is keeping him busy.
Altair wants to control but Jones postures up.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Altair has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Altair, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Altair is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Altair is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Altair is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Altair is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Altair keeps working.
Altair gets back to half guard.
Altair is looking to improve his position.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Altair defends it.
Altair tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones trying to control the action but Altair is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Altair throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones thumps Altair with a low kick.
Altair throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Altair cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Altair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Altair has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!
A victorious Anton Altair thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
OFC 327: Barca vs Barathian
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Altair takes a swing at Holgersson's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Altair checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Altair looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holgersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Altair is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holgersson throws a body kick that misses.
Altair tries a quick counter leg kick but Holgersson is wise to it.
Altair throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD#
Holgersson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Altair has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Holgersson is on him like a limpet, forcing Altair back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair is trying to force a seperation but Holgersson has the dominant position.
Altair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altair misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holgersson.
Holgersson misses with some punches.
Holgersson tries for a takedown but Altair manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altair.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holgersson.
#BC2#
Altair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Altair throws a head kick but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson throws a jab when Altair was well out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Holgersson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Altair scores with the left hand. Holgersson knows he should have avoided that one.
Holgersson blocks a low kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holgersson. Altair shrugs it off though.
Nice body punch from Holgersson.
Altair just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair blocks a head kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Holgersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altair sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Altair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holgersson.
Altair looks to land a body kick but Holgersson moved away.
Holgersson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Altair misses with the body kick#TD#
and Holgersson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holgersson working Altair over with strikes. #SUB#
Holgersson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Altair is trying to stand up here but Holgersson is controlling him well.
Holgersson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Altair to regain full guard. #T3#
Holgersson stopping the sweep attempt from Altair.
Altair working a defensive guard here.
Altair lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Holgersson trying to control the position.
Altair trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Altair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holgersson has a closed guard, preventing Altair from standing up.
Holgersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Altair slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holgersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Altair is pulling down on Holgersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Holgersson, at least for the moment.
Holgersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holgersson won't allow Altair to get back to his feet.
Holgersson with a nice head shot there.
Holgersson working some strikes from top position.
Our spies down at at Gym 412-RoaR sponsored training facility inform us that Altair has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Altair keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Holgersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anton Altair will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Altair keeps the fight on the outside.
Altair stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Altair wants it to stay on the feet.
Holgersson tries to land a leg kick but Altair saw it coming and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holgersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holgersson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Altair counter with a right hand.
Holgersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Altair sprawls well. He's pushed Holgersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Altair follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Altair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson scores with a punch to the head.
Altair is looking to score with low kicks.
Holgersson takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Holgersson throws a sloppy head kick and Altair moves out of range easily.
Holgersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holgersson ducks right into an uppercut from Altair. #TD#
Holgersson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Altair's guard.
Holgersson postures up in Altair's guard and throws a big left but Altair blocks it.
Holgersson throws a strike but Altair rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Altair looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Altair must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holgersson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Holgersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holgersson trying to control but Altair is working from the bottom.
Holgersson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holgersson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Altair's head.#SUB#
Holgersson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holgersson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Altair wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Altair keeps trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altair wants to stand up but Holgersson is controlling him.
Altair utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holgersson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Altair utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holgersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
Holgersson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Altair's head.
Holgersson postures up in Altair's guard and throws a big left but Altair blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Altair is trying to keep Holgersson in close.
Altair is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Holgersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holgersson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Altair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holgersson looking to sit in guard and control but Altair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Holgersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Altair won't allow Holgersson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Holgersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Altair defends well.
Holgersson wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod.
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#
Holgersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altair.
Altair missing with a left hand there. Holgersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Altair tries to sprawl but Holgersson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Holgersson is working for a kimura but Altair is defending it quite comfortably.
Altair is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holgersson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holgersson is pressing down on Altair's thigh, looking to free his foot. Altair is holding on for now.
Holgersson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Altair with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Altair trying to control but Holgersson postures up.
Altair is positioning himself well to prevent Holgersson advancing to mount.
Holgersson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holgersson controlling the action here.
Altair is looking to control Holgersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Altair avoid being mounted?
Holgersson trying to mount his opponent but Altair defends it.
Holgersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Altair wants to control but Holgersson is keeping busy.
Holgersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Altair avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holgersson.
Holgersson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holgersson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Holgersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holgersson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holgersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Altair is trying to get back to full guard.
Holgersson prevents Altair from standing back up.
Altair is holding on to half guard well.
Altair moves into full guard.
Holgersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holgersson throwing strikes but missing.
Holgersson postures up.
#T4#
Holgersson looking to sit in guard and control but Altair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Holgersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Altair is staying active underneath Holgersson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holgersson slips a nice elbow through Altair's hands, connecting with Altair's forehead.#SUB#
Holgersson seems to be looking for submissions.
Holgersson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Altair is looking to escape.
Holgersson is looking to advance position but Altair won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Holgersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holgersson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nils Holgersson!
A less than humble Nils Holgersson 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:
OFC: Blood Night XLV
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Kure misses with a lunging right hand
and Altair counters with a straight right hand.
Altair fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kure on the side of the head.
Kure throws a lazy right hand but Altair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kure digs a good body shot into Altair's ribs.
A big left from Kure misses.
Altair flicks out a counter leg kick but Kure steps away.
Kure misses with a looping left.
Altair throws a solid leg kick but Kure takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Altair.#TD#
Kure closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Altair quickly recovers to half guard.
Kure thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Altair's head.
Altair told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kure seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altair has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kure is working away from the top position though.
Altair has his hands clasped together around Kure's back. He's all about the action.
Altair is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Kure is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Altair moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kure accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Altair keeping full guard, as Kure tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Altair utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kure is in close to Altair's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Altair keeping moving, preventing Kure from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kure postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kure throwing strikes from guard but Altair blocks nicely.
Altair pulls Kure in close to his closed guard and prevents Kure from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kure keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Altair's head.
Altair looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Altair holds on and takes a little breather.
Kure throws a big right hand that misses.
Kure throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Altair works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Kure wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
Kure pushing down on Altair's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kure stops Altair from getting back to his feet.
Kure is thwarting Altair's attempts to control the position.
Kure throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Altair is pressing down on Kure's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Altair trying to keep a closed guard but Kure is proving a slippery customer.
Kure stopping the sweep attempt from Altair.
Kure with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kure accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Altair is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kure postures up in Altair's guard and throws a big left but Altair blocks it.
Altair is adopting a defensive guard.
Altair is trying to control the position but Kure postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kure misses with a hook to the body
enabling Altair to counter with a crisp jab.
Altair throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Krejzi Kure has been cut.
Kure closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krejzi Kure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kure takes one on the button.
Altair blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kure fails to land the takedown.
Altair follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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 Krejzi Kure will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krejzi Kure's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Altair takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kure moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kure throws a big shot that misses.
Altair throws a big shot that misses.
Altair scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Altair lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kure doesn't seem phased though.
Kure looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Altair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kure shoots in looking for a takedown but Altair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kure's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kure jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kure throws a poor cross that misses
and Altair counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kure thinking. #TD#
Kure manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Altair on his heels. He'll look to pass Altair's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kure wants to pass the guard but Altair is keeping the position.
Kure trying to control but Altair is working from the bottom.
Altair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kure throws a big right hand that misses.
Kure trying to control the position from guard on top but Altair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Altair uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Altair misses with an uppercut. Kure saw that one coming.
Kure looks to land a combination. Altair sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Kure misses the jab.
Krejzi Kure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kure looks to score with a jab to the body but Altair is just out of range.
Altair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kure is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Altair's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kure swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Altair takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kure swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Altair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Altair! But no joy.
Altair has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kure walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altair lands with a cross.
Kure looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Altair is fending him off so far but Kure persists. Nope, Altair circles away and we're back to standing.
Kure scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kure gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Altair.
Kure tests Altair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kure throws a hook but Altair blocks it.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Altair.
Altair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Kure.
Kure throws a shot from downtown. Altair moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Kure, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kure moves away from the strike by Altair.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Altair - that will leave a mark!
Kure swings for the body but Altair moves out of range.
Kure tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Kure.
Kure swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Altair counters with a leg kick.
Kure lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Altair circles away quickly and effectively.
Kure throws a right hand that misses
and Altair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kure.
Altair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Altair misses the shot to the body.
Kure throws an off balance right hand
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altair throws a big shot that misses.
Altair throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kure was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kure takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kure rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Altair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Altair throws a push kick but Kure slaps the foot to one side.
Kure waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Altair.
Kure takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Kure catches Altair right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kure crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Altair - the referee stops the clock and Kure gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Altair. Kure manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kure misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anton Altair will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Krejzi Kure's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Altair connects with a solid leg kick.
Altair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kure takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kure moves out of range of the strikes.
Kure looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Kure.
A little jabbing left from Altair on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Altair delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kure blocks a jab.
Altair throws a body shot but no joy.
Kure lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Kure will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Altair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kure momentarily.
Kure loads up on a big right hand but Altair slips the punch.
Altair throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloppy strikes from Kure. Those never looked like landing.
Kure throws a lazy uppercut
and Altair counters with a straight right hand.
Altair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anton Altair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kure bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Altair's head backwards.
Altair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kure has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Altair finds it's way round the side to connect with Kure's head.
Kure swinging wildly here.
Altair misses with an uppercut. Kure saw that one coming.#T2#
Kure has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Altair.
Kure lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Kure misses with a two punch combination.
Altair lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kure looks to land a right hand but Altair moved out of range.
Kure throws a lazy right hand but Altair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kure connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kure tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Altair defends well and Kure ends up having to push Altair into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krejzi Kure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kure. Altair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kure gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Altair.
A swing and a miss from Kure.#T3#
Altair throws a half hearted mid kick.
Altair lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kure misses with a straight left.
A combination from Kure does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kure on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Altair. Altair obviously looking to wear him down.
Kure misses with an uppercut. Altair saw that one coming.
Altair chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kure fails to land the takedown.
Altair tries to land a front kick but Kure steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kure shoots for a takedown but Altair saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kure swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Altair gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kure.#TD#
Altair gets caught flat footed, as Kure shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altair is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Altair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kure wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
Altair pulls Kure in to control the position.
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kure.
Altair seems keen to control Kure's posture.
Kure preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Altair.
I think Altair has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!
In his post fight interview, Anton Altair started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC 316: Fei Chung vs Ribber
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Altair 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.
Stone blocks a jab.
Altair misses with a straight left.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Altair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Altair counters with a stiff right hand.
Vic Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Altair scores with the left hand. Stone knows he should have avoided that one.
Stone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Altair's waist but Altair gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stone off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Altair defends well and Stone ends up having to push Altair into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Altair throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone wants to free his trapped foot but Altair is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Stone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Altair has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stone trying to pass the guard but Altair defending well.
Altair keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Altair is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Stone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Altair sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Altair is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
Stone trying to pass the guard but Altair defending well.
Altair has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Altair looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Altair cracks the inside of Stone's front leg.
Altair leaves Stone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Stone looking to score a takedown here. Altair is defending well but Stone drives through and ends up in Altair's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Altair looking to control.
Altair pulls Stone in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Stone has gone for a leg lock! Altair slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stone's guard.#REVB#
Altair tries to stand but Stone is controlling from the bottom.
Altair wants to stand and escape but instead Stone has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Altair is keeping the position for now.
Altair is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Altair swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
Altair keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anton Altair will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Altair throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.
Altair connects with an inside leg kick.
Altair lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.
Altair has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Stone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Altair makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altair fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Altair as Stone shoots in.
Altair throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Altair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stone has a takedown stuffed.#T1##TD#
Stone fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Altair to the ground. Stone is now in Altair's guard.#ES2#
Altair manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Altair sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altair scores with a nice right hand.
Altair lands with a kick to the ribs.
Altair keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anton Altair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Altair - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Altair throws a nice inside leg kick.
Altair lands a leg kick that knocks Stone off balance momentarily.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt
and Altair counters with a stiff right hand.
Altair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stone momentarily.
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Altair sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Altair finds it's target.
Altair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Altair stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Altair wants it to stay on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Altair as he connects with a hook.
Altair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stone.
Altair moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altair sprawls well. Altair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Altair fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Altair can pounce on him.
Stone dives in and grabs Altair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Altair pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.
Nice jab there from Altair.
Stone tries for a takedown but Altair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Altair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone fails with the takedown.
Altair is trying to counter with his kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Altair.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Altair throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it.#T4#
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.
Altair now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Altair circles away.
Stone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Altair avoids it really well and circles away.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Altair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone misses with a takedown
and Altair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Altair sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stone somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stone tries for a takedown but Altair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Altair.
Altair lands with a thumping leg kick.
Altair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Stone drives through with a takedown into Altair's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Altair looking for a sweep. Not yet Altair, not yet.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Altair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Altair is pulling down on Stone's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is pushing down on Altair's leg trying to pass to half guard. Altair is fighting to maintain full guard but Stone has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Stone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Altair keeps working.
Altair has his hands clasped together around Stone's back. He's all about the action.
Stone is looking to advance position but Altair won't allow it.
Stone stops Altair from getting back to his feet.
Altair tries to get to full guard but Stone has control of the leg.
Vic Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Altair on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stone drops his hands momentarily and Altair takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Altair throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Altair tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stone is able to avoid easily.
Nice takedown defense from Altair. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
Stone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Altair swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Altair lands a two punch combo.
Altair leaves Stone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Altair appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Stone has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Altair counters with a crisp one two that drops Stone! Altair thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stone to his feet! Stone is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Stone is rocked!
Altair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Altair.
Altair thows a body kick. Stone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Altair throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
BOOM! Altair lands a beautiful left hook that drops Stone. Stone tries to recover but Altair is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Stone lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Altair!
Anton Altair decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Vic Stone spoke after the fight, saying 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Garrett tries to clinch but Altair moves out of range.
Altair scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Garrett moves into the clinch.
Altair misses with the head strike.
Altair is leaning against Garrett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Altair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garrett tries to pull guard but Altair won't allow it.
#BC#
Altair manages to break the clinch.
Garrett throws a push kick but Altair slaps the foot to one side.
Altair half committed to a counter leg kick.
Altair swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrett.
Altair half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wade Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Garrett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Altair's guard.
Altair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garrett is one step ahead there.
Garrett looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Altair has control of Garrett's left arm, preventing Garrett from doing any damage.
Altair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Altair wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Altair has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Altair wants to stand up but Garrett is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garrett looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garrett tries to clinch up but Altair circles away and keeps his distance.
Altair throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrett.
Altair throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Garrett counter with a right hand.
Altair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garrett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garrett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Altair gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garrett.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Altair but Altair pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Altair throwing a counter right hand but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Garrett moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Altair shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Garrett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Garrett moves out of range as Altair strikes.
Garrett with the counter takedown but Altair avoids it easily.
Altair slaps away a takedown attempt from Garrett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Altair thinks about countering with a body kick.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Garrett.
Garrett fails with the takedown
letting Altair counter with a right hand.
Garrett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Altair scores with a head kick. Garrett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Garrett dives in for a single leg takedown but Altair sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garrett thuds his shin into the meat of Altair's side.
Altair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garrett thinks about the counter body kick.
Altair cracks the inside of Garrett's front leg.
Altair scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Garrett has his takedown stuffed
and Altair counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrett shoots and misses
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Garrett moves out of range of the body kick.
Altair misses with a hook.
Altair delivers a nice body kick.
Garrett has a takedown stuffed.
Altair quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Altair throws a big shot that misses.
Garrett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altair sprawls well. Altair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garrett gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Altair.
#TD2#
Garrett dives in and scores a takedown into Altair's guard.
Garrett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garrett wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
Altair has control of Garrett's left arm, preventing Garrett from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garrett wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving. #T1#
Altair is trying to control the position but Garrett postures up.
Garrett won't allow Altair to sweep him here.
Altair seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Garrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Altair has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Altair throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Garrett pushes Altair up against the cage in a clinch.
Garrett tries for a takedown but Altair manages to get underhooks.
Altair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Altair throws a head punch that misses.
Altair misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Garrett jumps into guard, dragging Altair to the mat.
Altair won't allow Garrett to sweep him here. #T2#
Altair being controlled here momentarily.
Garrett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Altair controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Garrett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garrett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Altair showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garrett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Altair is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garrett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Altair but Altair pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Garrett.
Altair throws the kick towards the body but Garrett avoids it.
Altair is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Garrett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Altair looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Altair wants to control but Garrett postures up.
Garrett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Altair keeps working.
Altair is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altair is trying to control Garrett's posture but Garrett avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Altair tries to buck Garrett off but Garrett is having none of it.
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 Anton Altair will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Garrett avoids the body shot from Altair.
And Garrett tries to counter it with a takedown but Altair pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anton Altair is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Altair swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garrett.
Altair misses with a looping right.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altair sprawls well. Altair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garrett gets slowly back to his feet.
Garrett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Altair wants it to stay on the feet.
Garrett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrett is looking to slow Altair down with leg kicks. #T1#
Altair cracks the inside of Garrett's front leg.
Garrett slips under a jab from Altair.
A punch lands to the side of Garrett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Altair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett drops his hands momentarily and Altair takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garrett fails with the takedown
and Altair counters with a straight right hand.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Garrett.
A good leg kick by Altair.
A jab from Altair misses.
Garrett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Altair throws a quick counter kick to the body but Garrett avoids it.
Altair throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garrett tries to clinch there but Altair circles away.
Altair looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Altair thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Altair misses the target.
Altair throws a big shot that misses.
Garrett has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrett digs a good body shot into Altair's ribs.
Garrett shoots for a double leg takedown but Altair sprawls well. He's pushed Garrett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Altair lands a jab to Garrett's midsection.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Altair. #TD2#
Garrett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Altair tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garrett is in Altair's guard.
Altair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrett can do to turn this around?
Garrett wants to pass the guard but Altair is keeping the position.
Garrett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SU2#
Garrett stands up from Altair's guard - Garrett perhaps looking for a knockout.
Altair lands with a straight right. Garrett didn't see that one coming.
Garrett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wade Garrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Altair.
Garrett dives in for a single leg takedown but Altair sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garrett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Altair sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garrett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Altair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Altair works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
Garrett is rocked!#T4#
Garrett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garrett is still on wobbly legs! Can Altair finish him?
Garrett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Altair swivels and escapes.
Garrett seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Altair tries to keep at a distance but Garrett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Altair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altair.
Altair lands a right hand.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Altair scores with a shot to the side of Garrett's head.
A nice left hand lands by Altair.
Garrett tries to land a knee to the head but Altair blocks with his arms.
Garrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Altair.
Garrett is looking for a takedown.
Altair throws a punch but it's blocked by Garrett.
Anton Altair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Altair.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Altair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Altair, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!
Anton Altair managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Takada.
Altair throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takada throws an overhand right that lands on Altair's shoulder, as Altair tries to avoid the shot.
Altair quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Takada blocks the body kick.
Takada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Altair misses with an attempted mid kick.
Altair throws a solid leg kick but Takada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Altair.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
As Takada backs away, Altair returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been informed that Takada 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.
Takada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altair manages to avoid it.
Altair is looking to land body kicks.
Takada 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.
Takada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altair doesn't seem bothered though.
Altair throws a half hearted mid kick.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
Altair takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Altair lands the left hand.
Altair throws a leg kick
and Altair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Altair tries to work over Takada's front leg with a kick but Takada checks it.
Altair misses with a leg kick
and Takada counters with a nice body shot.
Altair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takada thuds a left hand into Altair's body.
A low kick from Altair is predictable there
and Takada counters with a right hand to the body.
Altair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Altair circles away from the clinch attempt
and Altair makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Satoru Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada throws a jab but it's blocked by Altair.
Takada throws a jab but it's blocked by Altair. #T2#
Takada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takada moves out of range as Altair throws a body kick.
Altair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takada. Takada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takada cracks Altair with an open hand slap.
Takada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Altair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takada wants to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Takada.
Takada misses the body punch
letting Altair counter with a right hand. #T3#
Altair throws a body kick that misses
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.
Takada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Altair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Altair.
Takada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Altair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altair moves away.
Crunch! Altair slams his shin into Takada's torso.
Altair misses with a looping left.
Takada lands with a right hand.
Altair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Takada looks to throw the jab but Altair is out of range.
It appears Altair was looking to counter with a kick there.
Altair lands an overhand right.
A big left from Takada misses.
It looked like Altair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Altair lunges at Takada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takada's hand. #T4#
Takada connects with a body shot that sends Altair's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takada moves out of range as Altair throws a body kick.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but Altair pushes him away.
Altair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Altair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takada throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Altair counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Altair.
Altair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Altair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altairs head.
Takada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Altair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altair's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satoru Takada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Takada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takada scores with a jab.
Takada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Takada backs away, Altair returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takada looks to land a left hand but Altair moved out of range nicely.
Takada is looking to clinch.
And Altair counters with a quick kick to the body but Takada blocks it.
Takada throws a shot from downtown. Altair moves away and avoids it.
Takada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Altair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Altair counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Altair is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada misses with a hook to the body
and Altair counters with a nice body kick.
Takada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Altair counters with a solid body kick.
Takada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altair.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Altair - the referee stops the clock and Takada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Altair. Takada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Altair slips under a jab.
That kick from Altair tenderised Takada's leg. Takada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Altair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takada throws a sloppy body shot
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Altair pushes Takada away with a front kick.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Altair.
Altair throws an off balance right hand
and Takada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takada.
It looks like Altair has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Takada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Altair jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Altair pushes Takada away with a front kick.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Altair counters with a straight right hand.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Altair.
Takada misses with an uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altair lands a really nice looking cross but Takada seems unphased.
Takada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Altair throws a leg kick which misses Takada's front leg but catches the back leg as Takada tries to avoid it.
Takada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Altair.
Takada throws a lazy uppercut
and Takada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Satoru Takada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takada misses with a body shot
and Altair counters with a two punch combo.
Takada misses with a body shot
and Altair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Altair cracks Takada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Altair looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Takada backs away, Altair returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Takada.
Altair tries to score with a low kick but Takada moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Takada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Altair.
Altair moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Takada misses.
Takada misses with an uppercut. Altair saw that one coming.
Altair throws a quick counter kick to the body but Takada avoids it.#CL2#
Takada closes the distance and pushes Altair back into the cage.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Altair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Altair. #BC#
Altair breaks the clinch.
Takada stuns Altair with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takada. Altair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Altair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Takada throws a hook to the side of Altair's head but Altair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Altair fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takada just manages to avoid it.
Takada is looking to clinch.
Takada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Takada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada misses the jab.
Takada tries to clinch
and Altair counters with a low kick, right behind Takada 's knee.
Altair blocks a jab.
Takada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Altair takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Altair scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Altair. Those never looked like landing.
Takada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Altair.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Altair finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Takada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takada looks to land a right hand but Altair moved out of range.
Takada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Altair misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Takada pushes Altair up against the cage in a clinch.
Altair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takada blocks an uppercut.
Altair misses with some punches.
Takada pushes Altair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Altair avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takada gets through Altair's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Altair.
Altair is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Altair. #T1##BC#
Altair breaks the clinch.
Takada avoids the body shot from Altair.
Takada tries to counter by closing the distance.
Altair misses with a hook.
Altair lands with an overhand left.
Takada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takada. Altair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Altair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Altair is looking to land body kicks.
Altair takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takada jabs at Altair's body.
A low kick from Altair is predictable there
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Altair is rocked!#T2#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Takada! Altair is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satoru Takada!
Satoru Takada gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
HFC 106:Sang Seok vs Scrubs
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Blitz looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Altair tests Blitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blitz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Altair pinned against the cage. Altair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Altair appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Altair scores with a jab.
Altair swats away the attempt to clinch by Blitz.
Altair tries to counter with a clinch but Blitz shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#
It looks like Anton Altair has been cut.
Blitz shoots in but Altair avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Altair is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Blitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Altair is fending him off so far but Blitz persists. Nope, Altair circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Altair. No joy for Blitz on that attempt.
Blitz slips a jab from Altair.
As Altair looks to move away, Blitz throws a big counter combo but Altair just gets out of the way.
Blitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Altair swats away the attempt to clinch by Blitz.
Altair swings for the body but Blitz moves out of range.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch but Altair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blitz wants to clinch but Altair slips to the side
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Altair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blitz tries to clinch up.#T2#
Blitz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Altair counters with a body kick.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Altair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blitz tries to clinch there but Altair circles away.
Altair throws out a powerful jab.
Altair lands with an overhand left.
Altair stuffs the takedown attempt from Blitz. Blitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Altair's corner calls for a 1-2. Altair obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altair lands a nice looking body kick.
Blitz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altair keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Altair on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blitz misses with a straight right.
Altair tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Blitz.
Good leg kick by Altair there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
John Blitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitz is looking to clinch but Altair is avoiding it.
Blitz scores with a head kick.
Blitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Altair is fending him off so far but Blitz persists. Nope, Altair circles away and we're back to standing.
Altair misses with a straight left.
Altair swats away the attempt to clinch by Blitz.
We've been told by Blitz's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Altair scores with a nice body kick.
Blitz avoids a kick to the body.
Blitz shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Blitz ducks right into an uppercut from Altair.
Blitz looks for the body kick but Altair saw that one coming.
Altair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blitz tries to clinch but Altair moves out of range.
Altair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blitz momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Altair takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Altair scores with a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Altair. No joy for Blitz on that attempt.
Altair connects with a looping right hand.
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Blitz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Altair's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Altair.
Altair stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Altair wants it to stay on the feet.
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Altair paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Altair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Blitz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blitz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz tries to clinch but Altair moves away
and Altair counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Altair.
#T1#
Altair takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Altair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Altair has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Altair thumps Blitz with a low kick.
Altair throws a front kick aimed at Blitz's knee but Blitz avoids it well.
Anton Altair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Altair connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blitz scrambles back to his feet.
Altair displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blitz.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitz is defended easily by Altair.
Altair only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blitz throws a sloppy head kick
and Altair counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Altair connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blitz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Altair scores with a push kick.
Blitz dives in for a single leg takedown but Altair sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Altair misses with a body kick.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Altair.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt.
As Blitz backs off Altair throws a huge counter combo but Blitz manages to avoid it all.
Altair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blitz tries to clinch there but Altair circles away.
Altair lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blitz moves in looking to clinch but Altair pushes him off.#T3#
Altair lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Altair bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blitz's head.
Altair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt
and Altair counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Altair.
A head kick misses from Altair.
Blitz tries to clinch but Altair is having none of it.
Altair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Altair shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Blitz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Altair sprawls well initially but Blitz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blitz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Altair to regain full guard.
Blitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blitz being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Blitz wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
Altair seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blitz trying to control but Altair is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Altair's cut.
That's time! Blitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Altair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blitz goes for a double leg but Altair avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Altair continues to drive forward.
Altair looks to score with a jab to the body but Blitz is just out of range.
Altair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Blitz moves in looking to clinch but Altair pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Altair connects with a body shot.
Blitz has his takedown stuffed
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Altair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blitz tried to counter with a leg kick but Altair avoided it.
Blitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Altair lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blitz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Altair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Altair throws a body kick that misses.
Blitz darts in looking for a takedown but Altair gets double underhooks and turns Blitz into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitz dives in and grabs Altair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Altair pushes down on Blitz's head and hops out.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Altair shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Altair lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Altair misses with a kick to the body.
Altair lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Blitz is rocked!
Blitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blitz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Altair uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blitz has time to react.
Oh Blitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blitz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Altair misses with an uppercut. Blitz saw that one coming.
Blitz seems to have got his legs back now.
Altair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blitz. Blitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Blitz. Those never looked like landing.
Blitz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blitz takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altair thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blitz if he has to take too many more of those.
Blitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Altair.
Altair connects with a single shot there.
Altair thows a body kick. Blitz tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Altair lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Altair connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid body kick from Altair.
Blitz looks for a takedown but Altair sprawls well.
Altair replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blitz blocks it well.
Blitz wants to clinch up but Altair keeps it at a distance.
Altair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blitz.
Blitz wants to clinch but Altair slips to the side
and Altair counters with a thumping low kick.
Blitz tries to clinch up.
John Blitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blitz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Blitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Altair quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Altair kicks Blitz off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blitz tries to clinch there but Altair circles away.
A head kick misses from Blitz.
Altair swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Altair connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Altair has closed the distance and engaged Blitz in a clinch.
Blitz is trying to stall.
#BC#
Blitz breaks from the clinch.
Blitz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blitz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Altair only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Altair throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by Altair!
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Altair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Altair has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anton Altair made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated John Blitz had this to say: 'Have to train my wrestling'.
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Event:
HFC 102:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
MacAuliffe misses with a few strikes there.
Altair is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacAuliffe misses with a wild combination.
Altair misses with a right hand
and MacAuliffe counters with a left and a right that stings Altair. #KD#
MacAuliffe lands a left and a right that sends Altair crashing to the canvas! MacAuliffe dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Altair is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anton Altair has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Altair defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from MacAuliffe.
Altair is still in real trouble! Can MacAuliffe finish him?
Altair tries to lock up and control but MacAuliffe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Altair is trying desperately to improve position.
MacAuliffe postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Altair in real trouble here! The ref calls for Altair to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Our winner, Baeddan MacAuliffe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
G #40 Beaumont vs Boagrius 2
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Tavares looks to land a combination but Altair avoids it well.
Altair misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Altair counters with a right hand to the body.
Tavares checks a low kick from Altair.
Tavares tried to counter with a leg kick but Altair avoided it.
A clash of legs there as Tavares blocks the low kick.
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tavares blocks a leg kick.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick.
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Altair's sensitive parts.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Altair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
Altair scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tavares cracks Altair with an open hand slap.
Altair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tavares seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Tavares misses with a hook. Altair ducked under it nicely.
Altair tries to land a body kick
and Tavares counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tavares 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 Altair has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Altair and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altair moves away.
Altair throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Altair stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
As Tavares backs off Altair throws a huge counter combo but Tavares manages to avoid it all.
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Altair with an uppercut!
Tavares misses with a body shot
and Altair counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tavares's knee momentarily.
Tavares connects with an inside leg kick.
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Altair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Altair tries a quick counter leg kick but Tavares is wise to it.
Tavares swings for the body but Altair moves out of range.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Altair.
Altair throws a head kick that half lands.
Altair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tavares rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Tavares with a jab.
Tavares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Altair moved out of range.
Altair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Altair shapes to counter with a head kick.
Altair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavares.
Altair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Altair looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Altair ducks right into an uppercut from Tavares.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Altair moved out of range.
Altair checks a leg kick.
Tavares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Altair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tavares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Altair checks it well.
Altair throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Altair scores with a push kick.
Tavares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Altair replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tavares blocks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Altair.
#T3#
Tavares throws a shot to the body.
Altair blocks a jab.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Altair throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tavares.
Altair slips under a jab.
Altair takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Altair is just out of range.
Altair throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Altair lands with a straight right. Tavares didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Altair misses.
Tavares thows a leg kick but Altair checks it
and Altair counters with a left to the body.
Tavares feints and then cracks Altair's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Altair down.
Tavares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Altair counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Altair is out of range.
Tavares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altair counters with a body kick.#T4#
Altair slips under a jab from Tavares.
Tavares moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Altair fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavares on the side of the head.
Altair lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
Tavares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Altair tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Altair is out of range and Tavares settles back down.
Tavares 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.
Cristian Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares walks forward, straight into a front kick from Altair.
Altair wants to land a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
Altair dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tavares. That did some damage!
Altair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavares.
A leg kick checked by Tavares.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altair doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altair connects with a leg kick. Tavares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Altair connects with a nice looking jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tavares checks a leg kick.
Tavares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 Cristian Tavares will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares throws a front kick aimed at Altair's knee but Altair avoids it well.
Altair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Altair misses.
Tavares lands a jab to the nose.
Altair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
Altair tried to score with a low kick but Tavares checks it.
Altair moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Cristian Tavares has been cut.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Altair connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tavares's hands.
Good work by Tavares as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Altair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Altair blocks the leg kick.
Altair moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
Tavares lands a nice looking body shot.
Altair has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Altair throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Altair takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Tavares misses
and Altair counters with a thumping low kick.
Altair stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavares cracks Altair with a right hand to the side of the head.
Altair misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Altair misses its intended target.
Tavares throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Altair misses with a wild body shot.
Altair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tavares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Altair scores with a nice right hand.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Altair is out of range.
Altair throws a sloppy head kick and Tavares moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altair throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Altair scores with the left hand. Tavares knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tavares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tavares 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.
Tavares 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.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Altair.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares throws a hook but Altair avoids it easily.
Altair throws out a counter right but Tavares avoids it with no problem.
Cristian Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Altair.
Altair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Altair looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Altair thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tavares if he has to take too many more of those.
Altair takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range.
Tavares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tavares scores with a punch to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tavares. That's going to slow Altair down.
Altair ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Altair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Altair walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.#T3#
Altair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Altair saw that one coming.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Altair moved out of range nicely.
Altair swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Altair moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Altair takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Altair misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Altair's head backwards.
Tavares lands a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Altair.
Altair misses with a hook.
Tavares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Both fighters circling a little - Altair finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick.
Tavares throws a hook but Altair blocks it.
Altair has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Tavares lands a jab to the head.
Altair throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tavares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Altair moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Altair.
Altair lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Altair throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tavares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Altair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Altair throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Altair throws a right hand that misses
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares misses with a hook to the body
letting Altair counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares takes a jab right on the kisser.
Altair throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares tests Altair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tavares there.
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 Cristian Tavares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cristian Tavares's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tavares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Altair lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Altair checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Altair blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Tavares misses
and Altair counters with a nice body shot.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altair manages to avoid it.
Altair dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tavares. That did some damage!
Tavares swings away with a body shot that misses
and Altair counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Altair counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares cracks Altair with a good jab.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Tavares misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Altair.#T1#
Tavares avoids the body shot from Altair.
Tavares misses with a low kick as Altair jumps back.
Altair tries to land a front kick but Tavares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares defending well as Altair loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Altair.
Altair throws a lazy head kick
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Altair throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Altair thumps Tavares with a low kick.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Altair makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tavares checks a leg kick.
Tavares scores with a jab. Altair acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares checks a low kick from Altair.
Altair throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Tavares connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Altair. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Altair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tavares. Tavares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Altair comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tavares takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Altair takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Altair bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tavares connects with the punch.
Altair explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tavares wants to land a leg kick but Altair is out of range.
Tavares walks into a stiff left hand from Altair.
A low kick from Tavares misses
and Altair counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Tavares misses.
Tavares swings for the body but Altair moves out of range.
#T3#
Tavares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Altair counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Altair misses with a body shot.
Altair throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Altair throws a low kick, looking for Tavares's leg but Tavares calmly moves out of range.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Altair misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Tavares tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tavares.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Altair staying out of range there.
Altair looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Tavares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Altair jabs at Tavares's body.
Altair throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Tavares lands with a straight right. Altair didn't see that one coming.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range.
Tavares blocks a head kick by Altair.
Altair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Altair defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Altair scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Altair thumps Tavares with a low kick.
Tavares misses with a left hand
and Altair counters with a low kick, right behind Tavares 's knee.
Altair keeps Tavares at a distance using the push kick.
Tavares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anton Altair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares checks a leg kick.
Altair takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares thuds his right hand into Altair's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tavares checks a leg kick nicely.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Altair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavares has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Anton Altair spoke after the fight, saying 'Newcombe had luck this time. Next time I will Knock out his head. '.
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Event:
G #38 Karter vs Brophy
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Altair misses with a head kick.
Altair has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Keenan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Altair gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Altair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Altair.
Altair lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan dips to his left and cracks Altair with an uppercut!
Altair scoring well with a low kick there.
Altair slips under a jab.
Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Altair scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Altair.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Keenan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Altair swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Keenan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Altair connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Altair throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Keenan lands with a cross.
Altair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Altair checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Altair throws a half hearted mid kick.
Altair moves away from the strike by Keenan.
Altair on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Altair.
Altair throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it.
A cross from Keenan lands.
Altair connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Altair avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan throws a hook but Altair blocks it.
Altair with a jab.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Altair dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Altair just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keenan lands with a shot to the body.
Altair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altair.
Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Altair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
Altair throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it.
Altair misses with a body shot.
Altair throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
A jab from Altair misses.
Altair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Altair checks the leg kick nicely there.
Altair looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Altair bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Altair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Altair fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range.
Altair lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keenan takes a step back to recover.
Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Altair throws a right hand that Keenan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keenan also avoids with ease.
Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Altair manages to avoid it.
A jab from Altair misses.
Altair throws a head kick that misses.
Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Altair should have avoided that one.
Keenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Altair is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Altair finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Keenan scores with the left hand. Altair knows he should have avoided that one.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Altair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Altair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Altair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keenan misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Altair! But no joy.
Altair misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Altair misses the shot to the body.
Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Altair backs away, Keenan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Altair thows a body kick. Keenan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Altair momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altair tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it.
Keenan wants to slow Altair down by chopping away at his legs.
Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Altair in his tracks.
Altair slips a straight right by Keenan.
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 Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Altair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Keenan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Altair throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan cracks Altair with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Altair misses with a body punch
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Keenan is predictable there
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Altair.
Altair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair misses with a low kick.
Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Altair misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altair feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down. #T1#
A big left from Altair misses.
Keenan misses with the body kick
and Altair counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Altair throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Keenan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keenan.
Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keenan throws a hook but Altair blocks it.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altair doesn't seem bothered though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Altair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Altair. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan dips to his left and cracks Altair with an uppercut!#ROC#
Altair is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Keenan.
Altair is still on wobbly legs! Can Keenan finish him?#T2#
Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Altair misses with a head kick.
Keenan looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Keenan backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Altair's temple! It sends Altair violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Keenan celebrates and the doctors try to help Altair!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Gareth Keenan!
Our winner, Gareth Keenan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Anton Altair spoke after the fight, saying 'Newcombe had luck this time. Next time I will Knock out his head. '.
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Event:
G #35 KOIZUMI vs KURTZ
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Altair ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Altair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karter looks to land a combination but Altair avoids it well.
Karter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Altair lands with a nice body kick.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Altair.
Karter throws a leg kick but Altair moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Altair.
Karter misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Altair.
Altair checks a low kick from Karter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter swinging wildly here.
Karter is looking to chop away at Altair's legs.
Karter looks to throw the jab but Altair is out of range.
Karter lands the left hand.
Altair takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Karter misses with a body shot
and Altair counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Altair.
Karter with a nice cross.
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altair.
Altair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter connects with a crisp jab.
Karter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Altair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Altair moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karter connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#
Altair is rocked!
Karter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Altair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altair's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Altair scrambles back to his feet.
Altair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karter.
Altair avoids the head kick by Karter.
Altair appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Altair cracks the inside of Karter's front leg.
Karter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altair doesn't seem bothered though.
Altair scoring well with a low kick there.
Karter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Altair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Altair slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Altair misses the target.#T2#
Altair gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Karter gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Altair is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Karter!
Chris Karter is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Chris Karter said 'I piss excellence!'.
Anton Altair spoke after the fight, saying 'Newcombe had luck this time. Next time I will Knock out his head. '.
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Event:
G #28 CRESPO vs ALTAIR
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Crespo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Crespo.
Altair takes a swing at Crespo's ribcage but misses.
Crespo staying out of range there.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo misses with a jab to the body
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Altair tries to move into range but Crespo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crespo misses the jab.#CL#
Crespo closes the distance and clinches.
Altair tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Altair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Altair is just out of range.
Altair ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo misses the body punch
and Altair counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crespo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Axis of Evil in the buildup to the fight.
Crespo cracks a nice hook into Altair's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altair throws a wild body kick that Crespo sees coming a mile off.
Crespo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altair.
Altair was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Altair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Altair feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crespos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Altair swats away the attempt to clinch by Crespo.
Crespo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Altair.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altair sprawls well. Altair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crespo gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Crespo moves into the clinch.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Crespo tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Altair avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage.
Crespo tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altair is trying to maintain a safe position but Crespo gets an underhook and turns Altair into the cage.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo trying to land knees to the body.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altair blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Altair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Altair lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altair has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crespo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Altair can turn it around.
Altair misses with the head strike.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Crespo.
Altair scores with a shot to the side of Crespo's head.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Crespo lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Altair is trying to break free.
Altair is trying to push Crespo away but Crespo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Altair avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage.
Altair lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altair blocks an uppercut.
Altair is looking to control Crespo's arms but Crespo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Altair has his back to the cage.
Crespo tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Altair controls his hands.
Altair blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo tries a body shot but Altair blocks it.
Crespo blocks a body shot from Altair.
Crespo blocks a body shot from Altair.
Altair swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altair scores with a shot to the side of Crespo's head.
Altair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Altair blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Altair pushes Crespo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Altair gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Altair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crespo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Altair defends well and Crespo ends up having to push Altair into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crespo 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.
A low kick from Altair is predictable there
and Crespo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Altair throws a push kick but Crespo slaps the foot to one side.
Altair looks for the body kick but Crespo saw that one coming.
Crespo closes the distance and clinches up with Altair, looking for a takedown. Crespo pushes Altair against the cage but Altair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo swings for the body but Altair moves out of range.
Altair moves out of range of the strikes.
Altair moves out of range of the strikes.
Altair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crespo.
Crespo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
Altair tries to land a front kick but Crespo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crespo is looking to counter the offense by Altair and move into the clinch.
Crespo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crespo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Altair tries a head kick but it misses.
Altair walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Altair scores with a jab to the jaw.
Altair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Altair goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Altair is just out of range.#TD#
Crespo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Altair's half guard.
Crespo content to control rather than advance. #ES2#
Altair has one foot on Crespo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Altair throws a wild body kick that Crespo sees coming a mile off.
Altair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch but Altair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crespo tries to clinch up.
Altair fakes the leg kick and cracks Crespo in the body.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Altair misses with a low kick as Crespo jumps back.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Altair 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crespo is looking to wear down Altair with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crespo blocks a head kick by Altair.
Crespo is looking to counter punch.
Altair throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crespo.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altair.
Altair lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crespo will feel that in the morning.
Crespo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#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!
Altair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a hook
and Altair counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crespo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Altair moves away from the strike by Crespo.
Crespo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Altair.
Altair connects with a solid leg kick.
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altair counters with a body kick.
Crespo doesn't manage to clinch there - Altair circles away.
Crespo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Altair lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Altair throws a sloppy head kick and Crespo moves out of range easily.
It looked like Crespo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crespo blocks the body kick.
Altair misses with a leg kick
and Crespo counters with a stiff right hand.
Crespo misses with a combination
and Altair counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3#
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Altair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crespo throws a hook but Altair blocks it.
Altair throws a head kick that misses.
Crespo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Altair.
Altair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Altair throws the kick towards the body but Crespo avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Crespo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Altair counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab by Altair.
Altair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Altair attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo wants to clinch
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Altair fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crespo checks it well.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
Altair raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altair throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Altair on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Altair avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
Crespo closes the distance and clinches up with Altair, looking for a takedown. Crespo pushes Altair against the cage but Altair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altair blocks a jab.
Crespo dives in and grabs Altair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Altair pushes down on Crespo's head and hops out.
Crespo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crespo avoids the head kick by Altair.
Nice shot lands for Crespo.
Anton Altair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Altair comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Altair is just out of range.
Crespo checks a leg kick.
Altair lands with a shot to the body.
Crespo throws a sloppy body shot
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altair throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Altair.
Altair takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crespo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Altair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crespo connects with a jab.
Altair loads up on a big right hand but Crespo slips the punch.
Crespo defending well as Altair loads up on a big left hand.
Altair lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crespo moves out of range as Altair throws a body kick.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Altair is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair scores with a kick to the body.
Altair staying out of range there.
Crespo is looking to clinch.
Altair lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.#T1#
Altair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crespo throws out a powerful jab.
Crespo blocks a jab.
Altair lands with a kick to the temple. Crespo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Altair is just out of range.
Altair appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altair.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Altair misses.
Altair throws a lazy head kick
and Altair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crespo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo lands the left hand.
Altair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crespo scores with a shot to the body.
Altair thuds a left hand into Crespo's body.#T2#
Altair scores with a jab.
Crespo throws a big shot that misses.
Altair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Altair has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Altair circles away and keeps his distance.
Altair lands a front kick.
Altair throws a push kick but Crespo slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot lands for Altair.
Altair lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A lazy left from Crespo finds it's target.
Crespo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Altair as he avoids it easily.
Crespo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Altair takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crespo moves to clinch but Altair breaks away
and Altair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Altair.
Altair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crespo was well out of range. Poor timing from Altair.
Crespo lands a head shot.
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altair replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crespo blocks it well.
Altair throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crespo misses the target.
Altair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crespo takes one on the button.
Crespo scores with a sloppy right hand. Altair should have avoided that one.
Altair misses with a looping right.#CL#
Crespo forces Altair back against the cage and clinches.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Altair controls the action.
Altair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards. #T4#
Altair tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Altair back against the cage.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo missing with knees to the body.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Altair controls his hands.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair misses with the head strike.
Crespo tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Altair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Altair lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Altair scores with a punch to the head.
Crespo throws a poor cross that misses
and Altair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Altair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Anton Altair just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Altair.
Crespo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Altair tries a low kick but Crespo avoids it.
Altair jabs Crespo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Altair throws the left hand but Crespo avoids the punch easily.
Crespo looks to land a right hand but Altair moved out of range.
Crespo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Altair slips a straight right by Crespo.
Crespo blocks the body kick.
Crespo tries to clinch but Altair moves away
and Altair counters with a solid body kick.
Altair throws out a loose jab but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo throws a lazy uppercut
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Altair throws a hook but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Altair can pounce on him.
Crespo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Altair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Altair clobbers Crespo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Altair misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crespo cracks Altair with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crespo throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range.
Altair ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Altair flicks out a counter leg kick but Crespo steps away.
Altair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crespo swings widly with a right hand
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crespo throws a lazy uppercut
and Altair counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Altair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altair has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crespo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Altair ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Crespo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altair connects with a jab.
A big left from Crespo misses.
Crespo missing with a left hand there. Altair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altair throws a sloppy head kick and Crespo moves out of range easily. #CL#
Crespo moves into the clinch.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Altair controls the action.
Altair is looking to break free of the clinch but Crespo has double underhooks.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Altair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crespo tries a body shot but Altair blocks it.
Crespo gets through Altair's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Altair controls the action.
#T3#
Altair lands with a light punch inside.
Altair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Altair misses with a body punch.
Altair throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Altair tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Altair tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Anton Altair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Altair prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Altair blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Altair can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
Crespo is leaning against Altair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
Altair prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Altair swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altair wants to break the clinch but can't.
Altair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crespo has him pressed against the cage.
Altair pushes Crespo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Altair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Altair working aggressively here.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo tries a body shot but Altair blocks it.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Altair controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Crespo.
Altair misses with the head strike.
Crespo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altair's elbow.
Good body shot from Crespo.
Altair is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Altair prevents a body shot from Crespo.
A body shot lands from Crespo.
Crespo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altair tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Altair is defending well for now.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
Altair struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anton Altair will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Altair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Altair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Altair just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick.
Altair feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crespo's calf.
Altair is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crespo.
Altair is looking to land body kicks.
Crespo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Altair chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Altair moves out of range of the strikes.
Crespo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Altair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Altair. Crespo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Crespo misses with a body shot
and Altair counters with a stiff right hand.
Crespo connects with a body shot.
Altair is looking to chop away at Crespo's legs.
It looked like Crespo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Altair.
Altair misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Crespo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Altair.
Altair tries to land a front kick but Crespo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Altair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crespo wants to clinch up but Altair keeps it at a distance.
Altair only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crespo lands a jab to the nose.
Crespo misses with a hook
and Altair counters with a thumping low kick.
Altair throws a front kick that sends Crespo stumbling back into the cage.
Altair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Altair throws a looping overhand right but Crespo ducks down to avoid it.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crespo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Altair.#TD#
Crespo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altair keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo postures up.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crespo is fighting to break Altair's control of his arms but Altair is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Crespo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crespo. Altair does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Altair misses the target. #T3#
Crespo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Altair circles away.
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Crespo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crespo with a nice cross.
Crespo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Altair misses with a wild combination.
Altair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crespo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Altair. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Altair.
Nice body kick from Altair.
Crespo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Altair has time to react.
Altair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crespo is looking to counter the offense by Altair and move into the clinch.
A big right from Crespo misses.
Crespo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Altair walks into a stiff left hand from Crespo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Altair.
Crespo swings for the body but Altair moves out of range.
Altair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Altair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anton Altair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crespo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crespo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Altair. Altair obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Crespo.
Altair raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Altair slips a jab from Crespo.
Altair looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Crespo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Silvio Crespo.
I think Altair has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!
Anton Altair is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Anton Altair thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
G #23 KOIZUMI vs GASASPO
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Alsop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alsop tries to clinch but Altair is having none of it.
Fred Alsop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altair bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A leg kick checked by Altair.
Alsop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Altair.
Alsop wants to slow Altair down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice straight punches there by Altair. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Altair.
Alsop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Altair.
Alsop fails to land with a series of punches.
Altair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alsop throws a sloppy body shot
and Altair counters with a stiff right hand.
Alsop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alsop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alsop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Altair.
Altair misses with a body shot.
Alsop sizes up Altair with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alsop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Alsop.#T1#
Alsop walks into a left hand.
Altair throws a head kick that Alsop semi-blocks.
Altair throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alsop.
Altair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Altair throws out a powerful jab.
Alsop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alsop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Altair can pounce on him.
Altair connects with a leg kick. Alsop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alsop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Altair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alsop.
Alsop throws out a loose jab but Altair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alsop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Altair throws a nice head kick!
Altair scores with the left hand. Alsop knows he should have avoided that one.
Altair takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Altair connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Alsop throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range. #CL#
Alsop moves into the clinch.
Alsop tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altair tries a body shot but Alsop blocks it.
Altair is struggling to control the position.
Alsop misses with a body punch.
Alsop lands a left hand.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Altair.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alsop. #TD#
Alsop drags the fight down to the ground.
Altair sitting in guard here, content to control.
Altair looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Alsop is looking for a triangle but Altair pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Altair content to stall in guard here.
Alsop is trying to keep Altair in close.
Alsop is really struggling to control Altair but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Alsop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alsop working for a triangle but Altair defends it easily.
Altair controlling from the top position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alsop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Altair controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alsop throws a looping overhand right but Altair ducks down to avoid it.
Alsop throws a hook but Altair blocks it.
Altair feints a counter leg kick.
Alsop feints a jab promting Altair to slip. Alsop then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Altair slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alsop throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range.
Alsop backing away here, and Altair unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Altair swats away the attempt to clinch by Alsop.
Alsop takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Altair connects with the punch.
Alsop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Altair counters with a body kick that stops Alsop in his tracks momentarily.
Alsop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alsop tries to clinch but Altair moves away
and Altair counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A head kick from Altair lands but Alsop takes it in his stride.
Altair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Altair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alsop.
Alsop wants to clinch
and Altair counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alsop throws an off balance right hand
and Altair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Altair keeps Alsop at a distance using the push kick.
Alsop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Altair.
Altair displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Altair.
Alsop tries to close the distance and clinch but Altair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Altair looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Altair swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alsop.
Alsop punishes Altair's body with a nice straight punch.
Alsop throws a right hand that misses
and Altair counters with a good low kick that Alsop was not able to check.
Alsop throws a jab when Altair was well out of range.
Altair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alsop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Altair fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alsop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Altair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Altair connects with a solid leg kick.
Alsop misses with a left hand
and Altair counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altair throws a leg kick which misses Alsop's front leg but catches the back leg as Alsop tries to avoid it.
Altair throws a push kick but Alsop slaps the foot to one side.
Altair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Altair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alsop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Altair connects with a nice looking jab.
Altair lands a front kick.
Alsop avoids the head kick by Altair.
Alsop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy left from Altair finds it's target.
Alsop missing with a left hand there. Altair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Altair scores with a jab to the head.
Alsop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Altair slips a jab from Alsop.
Alsop is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Altair thuds his right hand into Alsop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alsop moves out of range of the body kick from Altair.
Altair lands a nice shot that snaps Alsop's head back.
Alsop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Altair.
Alsop moves to clinch but Altair breaks away
and Altair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alsop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Altair to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Alsop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Altair bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Altair connects with a single shot there.
Good exchange - Altair coming out on top.
Alsop misses with a body shot.
Altair moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alsop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alsop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Altair.
Altair follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Altair lands a nice hook to Alsop's body. Alsop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alsop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Altair throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alsop looks to land a combination. Altair sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alsop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Altair connects with a single shot there.
Alsop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alsop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Altair scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Alsop is rocked!
Altair goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oh Alsop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Altair lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alsop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Altair lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alsop thows a leg kick but Altair checks it
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alsop throws a low kick but Altair moves out of range easily.
Altair tries a quick counter leg kick but Alsop is wise to it.
Altair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alsop misses the body punch
and Altair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Altair throws a good cross that connects.
Altair misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alsop misses with a double jab
and Altair counters with a straight right hand.
Altair misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alsop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alsop seems to have got his legs back now.
Alsop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Altair.
Alsop misses with a double jab
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Altair catches Alsop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Altair jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Altair slips a straight right by Alsop.
Altair lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Altair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Altair attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Alsop misses.
Alsop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alsop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alsop is looking to clinch.
Altair throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altair scores with a punch to the head.
Altair lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Altair scores with a spinning back kick!
Alsop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alsop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Altair counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alsop 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.
Altair lands a front kick.
Altair tests Alsop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Altair lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alsop misses with an uppercut
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Altair blocks a low kick nicely.
Alsop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altair.
Alsop 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.
Altair just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Alsop as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altair throws a head kick that Alsop semi-blocks.
Fred Alsop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Alsop clinches with his opponent.
Altair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Altair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alsop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Altair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alsop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Altair lands a body punch.
Altair tries to work over Alsop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altair lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Altair.
Altair has Alsop pressed against the cage.
Alsop working aggressively here.
Altair has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alsop seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Altair can turn it around.
Altair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altair lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Altair breaks from the clinch.
Alsop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Altair lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Altair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anton Altair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Altair throws a front kick that sends Alsop stumbling back into the cage.
Good exchange - Altair coming out on top.
Altair scores with a nice body kick.
Altair listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alsop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Altair lands an overhand right.
Altair thuds his right hand into Alsop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Altair fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Altair wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altair fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alsop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Altair.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alsop.
Alsop lunges at Altair with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Altair's hand.
Altair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alsop.#T4#
Altair scores with a sloppy right hand. Alsop should have avoided that one.
Altair lands with a nice body punch.
Alsop wants to clinch.
Altair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alsop momentarily.
Anton Altair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Altair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alsop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alsop wants to clinch but Altair slips to the side
and Altair makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altair scores with a shot to the body.
Alsop 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.
Alsop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Alsop.
Altair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Altair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Altair 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!
An out of breath Anton Altair thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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