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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Shepherd Bushiri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bushiri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoyle's waist but Hoyle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bushiri off to one side. #TD#
Bushiri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bushiri showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bushiri (2) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle is not content to let Bushiri control the position.
Bushiri passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (5) vs (0) Hoyle
Bushiri is looking to take a break and control but Hoyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bushiri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Bushiri trying to mount his opponent but Hoyle defends it.
Hoyle is trying to get back to full guard.
Bushiri is looking to advance position but Hoyle won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushiri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoyle trying to control from the bottom.
Bushiri is looking to advance position but Hoyle won't allow it. #T2#
Hoyle is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bushiri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoyle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bushiri.
Hoyle wants to control but Bushiri is keeping busy.
Bushiri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoyle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bushiri stalling.
Bushiri is looking to stall here but Hoyle recovers full guard.
Hoyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoyle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bushiri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hoyle trying to hold on to Bushiri's head to control him but Bushiri postures up.
Hoyle is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bushiri jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (8) vs (0) Hoyle#T4#
Hoyle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bushiri (8) vs (2) Hoyle#SUB#
Bushiri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hoyle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bushiri is trying to control but can't.
Bushiri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bushiri is trying to keep Hoyle in close.
#T5#
Hoyle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bushiri's guard.
Bushiri wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy.
Hoyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoyle keeps trying to improve his position.
Hoyle is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Hoyle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bushiri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoyle. #T6##SUB#
Bushiri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
Hoyle is pressing down on Bushiri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bushiri is holding on for now.
Bushiri is pressing down on Hoyle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Hoyle stays in close to Bushiri's body and controls the position.
Bushiri looking for a sweep. Not yet Bushiri, not yet.
Hoyle slips nicely into half guard.
Bushiri wants to get back to full guard.
Hoyle is trying to control. Bushiri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoyle prevents Bushiri from improving his position.
Bushiri is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Bushiri is working away.
Bushiri trying to control but Hoyle postures up.
Bushiri is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Hoyle moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (8) vs (5) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to advance to mount but Bushiri instead regains half guard. #T9#
Bushiri is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Bushiri trying to control but Hoyle postures up.
Bushiri won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Well, if Hoyle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bushiri tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.#T10#
Hoyle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bushiri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Bushiri is working away. #SUB2#
Hoyle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bushiri trying to hold on to Hoyle's head to control him but Hoyle postures up.
Bushiri is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Hoyle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bushiri! Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (8) vs (8) Hoyle
Hoyle controlling from the full mount.
Hoyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bushiri is looking to escape.
Hoyle controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Bushiri can't escape the position.
Bushiri gets back to half guard.
Bushiri wants to improve his position but Hoyle is controlling well.
Bushiri won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Bushiri is pressing down on Hoyle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bushiri is trying to keep Hoyle in close.
Bushiri looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Hoyle postures up.
Bushiri is really struggling to control Hoyle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hoyle stopping the sweep attempt from Bushiri.
Bushiri can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoyle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bushiri trying to hold on to Hoyle's head to control him but Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Bushiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Bushiri wants to improve his position but Hoyle is controlling well.
Bushiri is looking to control Hoyle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bushiri avoid being mounted?
Hoyle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bushiri! Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (8) vs (11) Hoyle
Bushiri is trying desperately to improve position.
Bushiri is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bushiri manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle wins on points by 11 to 8.
After the big win, Aaron Hoyle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Bushiri fails to land the takedown.
Bushiri has a takedown stuffed.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bushiri dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frost steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bushiri.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shepherd Bushiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushiri tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Bushiri is trying to trip Frost. He has hold of a leg but Frost is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bushiri persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bushiri advances to half guard.
Frost is looking for a sweep. Bushiri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri is taking a breather. Frost says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bushiri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Bushiri prevents Frost from improving his position.#SU#
Bushiri stands up and beckons Frost to join him on the feet.
Robert Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri throws a front kick that sends Frost stumbling back into the cage.
Frost tries to clinch but Bushiri is having none of it.
Bushiri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bushiri gets slowly back to his feet.
Bushiri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frost is fending him off so far but Bushiri persists. Nope, Frost circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushiri swinging wildly here.
Robert Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL2#
Frost rushes Bushiri and presses him up against the cage.
Frost tries a knee to the head but Bushiri blocks it.
Bushiri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Frost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bushiri blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frost as Bushiri tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Frost.
Frost cracks Bushiri with a nice body shot.
Frost digs a right hand underneath Bushiri's ribcage. Bushiri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bushiri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Bushiri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost avoids a kick to the body.
Bushiri keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Bushiri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frost.#TD#
Bushiri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Frost is not content to let Bushiri control the position. #T3#
Frost is looking for a sweep.
Frost takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Frost is looking for a sweep.
Frost manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Frost wants to improve his position but Bushiri is controlling well.
Frost is controlling Bushiri's trapped leg to prevent Bushiri from advancing to side control.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Frost looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bushiri 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushiri stalling.
Frost keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Frost looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bushiri works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bushiri prevents Frost from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shepherd Bushiri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bushiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Bushiri shoots for a double leg takedown but Frost sprawls well. He's pushed Bushiri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frost pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bushiri is out of range and Frost settles back down. #CL2#
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frost misses with some punches.
Bushiri avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bushiri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bushiri jumps guard but Frost stands there with Bushiri around his waist. Bushiri gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shepherd Bushiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bushiri avoids it.
Bushiri takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Shepherd Bushiri has been cut.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Frost misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Bushiri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Frost rushes Bushiri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frost using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bushiri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frost looking to throw knees to the head but Bushiri is blocking nicely.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Bushiri wants a takedown but no success here.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Frost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Bushiri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bushiri is working for takedown but Frost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frost has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bushiri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frost can turn it around.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Frost.
Frost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robert Frost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Bushiri breaks from the clinch.
Frost wants to clinch.
Bushiri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Bushiri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bushiri showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Bushiri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frost is just riding it out for now. Bushiri eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Bushiri is trying to control the action in half guard but Frost is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shepherd Bushiri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Frost looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frost wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Frost has one foot on Bushiri's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bushiri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frost tries to clinch but Bushiri moves out of range.
Frost tries to clinch up but Bushiri circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost throws a chopping leg kick but Bushiri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
A body shot lands from Frost.
Bushiri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bushiri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bushiri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bushiri lands a knee to the head.
Frost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost misses with a knee to the head.
Bushiri avoiding damage as Frost throws knees 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!
Bushiri managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
Bushiri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
Frost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bushiri.
Frost tries a knee to the head but Bushiri blocks it.
#BC#
Bushiri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
That's time! Bushiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bushiri checks a low kick from Frost.
Bushiri dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frost lands a knee to the body.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bushiri is defending well for now.
Frost pushes Bushiri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bushiri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frost gets underhooks to prevent Bushiri's takedown attempt.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bushiri is defending well for now.
Bushiri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shepherd Bushiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Frost instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost scores a nice knee to the body.
Frost lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bushiri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Bushiri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frost prevents it.
Frost lands an elbow inside.
Frost pushes Bushiri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bushiri avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Frost misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Bushiri lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frost is trying to keep Bushiri in close.
Frost might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bushiri haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Bushiri won't allow Frost to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Frost has his foot on Bushiri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bushiri works his way back into a safe position though.
Bushiri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bushiri content to stall in guard here.
Bushiri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bushiri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bushiri works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Frost wants to improve his position but Bushiri is controlling well.
Frost won't allow Bushiri to pass to mount.
Bushiri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Frost moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU#
Bushiri stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Bushiri is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Frost can't fight it off and eventually Bushiri manages to take the fight to the floor. Frost looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Frost is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Bushiri works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bushiri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Frost looking for submissions off his back.
Bushiri lands strikes from half guard.
Frost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Frost looking for submissions off his back.
Bushiri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frost 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Frost!
A very excited looking Robert Frost made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Bushiri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Xxx's guard.
Bushiri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bushiri pushes down on Xxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Bushiri 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushiri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bushiri is trying to work for a kimura but Xxx is defending well.
Bushiri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Bushiri postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Xxx to stand up. #T2#
Bushiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Xxx tries to sprawl but Bushiri drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bushiri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bushiri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Xxx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bushiri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Bushiri seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Xxx for as long as he can get away with.
Xxx flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bushiri controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Bushiri's head coaches at Aloha MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bushiri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shepherd Bushiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri lands a brutal head kick. Xxx looks out on his feet and Bushiri throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Shepherd Bushiri! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shepherd Bushiri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ryoto Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bushiri clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Bushiri has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Takahashi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bushiri (4) vs (0) Takahashi
Bushiri is trying to stick to Takahashi's back but Takahashi is turning into Bushiri. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bushiri's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Takahashi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bushiri (4) vs (2) Takahashi
Bushiri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bushiri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Bushiri is keeping the position.
Takahashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri looking for a sweep. Not yet Bushiri, not yet. #T1#
Bushiri is trying to keep Takahashi in close.
Bushiri pulls Takahashi in close to prevent any damage.
Takahashi stays in close to Bushiri's body and controls the position.
Bushiri is controlling Takahashi's posture.
Bushiri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.#SUB#
Bushiri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takahashi defends it easily.
Bushiri looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB#
Bushiri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bushiri is adopting a defensive guard.
Takahashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Bushiri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takahashi is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi won't allow Bushiri to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushiri pulls Takahashi in close to prevent any damage.
Takahashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bushiri keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Bushiri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takahashi defends well.
Bushiri keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bushiri looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Bushiri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bushiri is adopting a defensive guard.
Takahashi controlling from the top position.
Bushiri keeping full guard, as Takahashi tries to pass. #T6#
Bushiri working a defensive guard here.
Bushiri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bushiri wants to control the position but Takahashi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bushiri is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takahashi in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Takahashi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Bushiri is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bushiri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
Bushiri tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Bushiri trying to control here.
#T8#
Bushiri is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Takahashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takahashi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bushiri! Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (4) vs (5) Takahashi
Takahashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bushiri regains half guard.#T9##SUB#
Bushiri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Bushiri is having none of it.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but Bushiri defending well.
Bushiri wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
Well, if Takahashi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T10#
Bushiri moves into full guard.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Bushiri keeps moving.
Bushiri being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Bushiri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takahashi defends it easily.#T11#
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bushiri's guard.
Takahashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Bushiri actively working from the bottom here.
Bushiri is trying to maintain the position but Takahashi is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Takahashi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (4) vs (8) Takahashi
Takahashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bushiri wants to control but Takahashi is having none of it.
Bushiri working to try and regain half guard.
Takahashi controlling his opponent. #T13#
Bushiri tries to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
Bushiri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bushiri tries to hold on but Takahashi postures up.
Bushiri bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bushiri (6) vs (8) Takahashi#T14#
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Bushiri from controlling successfully.
Bushiri postures up.
Bushiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takahashi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bushiri (6) vs (10) Takahashi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bushiri controls Takahashi momentarily but Takahashi frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi wins on points by 10 to 6.
Ryoto Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 815 Zulu vs. Kerr III
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Lamalmar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamalmar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamalmar tries a low kick but Bushiri avoids it.
Bushiri throws a head kick but Lamalmar moves out of range.
Bushiri shoots in but Lamalmar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bushiri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamalmar as he jumps to the side.
Bushiri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamalmar as he avoids it easily.
Leeroy Lamalmar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shepherd Bushiri.
Bushiri looks for a takedown but Lamalmar sprawls well.
Lamalmar lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Lamalmar.
Bushiri throws a lazy right hand but Lamalmar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bushiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Lamalmar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bushiri wants to clinch but Lamalmar slips to the side
and Lamalmar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Lamalmar looks to throw the jab but Bushiri is out of range.
Lamalmar swings for the body but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri avoids the head kick by Lamalmar.
Bushiri with a poor takedown
and Lamalmar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lamalmar connects with a body shot.
Bushiri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lamalmar tries to avoid it but Bushiri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lamalmar to the ground. Lamalmar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bushiri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bushiri looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lamalmar.
Lamalmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamalmar looks to land a right hand but Bushiri moved out of range.
Lamalmar sets himself, and Bushiri steps forward looking for the clinch! Lamalmar avoids it this time.
Lamalmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamalmar throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Bushiri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lamalmar's guard.
Bushiri is fighting to break Lamalmar's control of his arms but Lamalmar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lamalmar keeping moving, preventing Bushiri from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lamalmar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bushiri being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamalmar being controlled here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamalmar controlling Bushiri's posture. #SU2#
Bushiri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Lamalmar connects with a nice looking jab.
Lamalmar misses the shot to the body.
Lamalmar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bushiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lamalmar misses the jab.
Lamalmar cracks Bushiri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bushiri shoots and misses
and Lamalmar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lamalmar misses with a straight right.
Leeroy Lamalmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri with a poor takedown
and Lamalmar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bushiri thinking.
Bushiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Leeroy Lamalmar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Bushiri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamalmar's waist but Lamalmar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bushiri off to one side.
Lamalmar looks to land a right hand but Bushiri moved out of range.
Bushiri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lamalmar.
Lamalmar connects with a looping right hand.
Lamalmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lamalmar lunges at Bushiri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bushiri's hand.
Bushiri dives in and grabs Lamalmar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lamalmar pushes down on Bushiri's head and hops out.
Lamalmar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lamalmar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bushiri.
Lamalmar catches Bushiri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bushiri wants to slow Lamalmar down by chopping away at his legs.
Lamalmar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bushiri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamalmar cracks Bushiri with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leeroy Lamalmar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamalmar.
Lamalmar scores with a hook.
Bushiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lamalmar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Bushiri is rocked!
Lamalmar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bushiri can do to turn this around?
Lamalmar throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it.
Bushiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Lamalmar finish him?
Bushiri shoots for a takedown but Lamalmar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bushiri seems to have recovered his senses.
Bushiri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamalmar is fending him off so far but Bushiri persists. Nope, Lamalmar circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Bushiri closes the distance and pushes Lamalmar back into the cage.
Lamalmar lands a right hand.
Lamalmar blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lamalmar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lamalmar.
Lamalmar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamalmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Lamalmar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Lamalmar stalling against the cage.
Lamalmar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Come on Lamalmar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lamalmar lands with a short shot to the head.
Lamalmar lands a hook that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Lamalmar misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Lamalmar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamalmar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bushiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamalmar throws out the jab.
Bushiri tries to clinch but Lamalmar is having none of it.
Bushiri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leeroy Lamalmar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shepherd Bushiri.#T2#
Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamalmar.
Bushiri is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lamalmar lands a jab to the nose.
Bushiri dives in and grabs Lamalmar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lamalmar pushes down on Bushiri's head and hops out.
Bushiri is breathing heavily.
Bushiri walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamalmar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamalmar just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bushiri avoids the head kick by Lamalmar.
Bushiri slips under a jab from Lamalmar.
Bushiri tries for a takedown but Lamalmar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bushiri moves in looking to clinch but Lamalmar pushes him off.
Lamalmar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bushiri. Bushiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lamalmar throws an overhand right that lands on Bushiri's shoulder, as Bushiri tries to avoid the shot.
Lamalmar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bushiri unleashes a big counter combination but Lamalmar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Lamalmar.
Bushiri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Lamalmar throws a hook but Bushiri blocks it.
Bushiri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Lamalmar as he connects with a hook.
Lamalmar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lamalmar misses with a kick to the body.
Lamalmar throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
Lamalmar lands with a cross.
Lamalmar looks to land a right hand but Bushiri moved out of range.
Bushiri wants to clinch but Lamalmar slips to the side
and Lamalmar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bushiri thinking.
A punch lands to the side of Bushiri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamalmar throws a sloppy body shot
and Bushiri counters with a three punch combo that has Lamalmar backing up. Lamalmar nods at Bushiri to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamalmar misses the jab.#TD2#
Bushiri is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lamalmar's half guard.
Bushiri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lamalmar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Lamalmar tries to get to full guard but Bushiri has control of the leg.
Bushiri passes to side control.
Bushiri wants to control but Lamalmar is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamalmar can't do much from the bottom here.
Bushiri tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leeroy Lamalmar 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bushiri moves out of range as Lamalmar throws a body kick.
Bushiri with the counter takedown but Lamalmar avoids it easily.
Bushiri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamalmar circles away.
Lamalmar missing with a left hand there. Bushiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamalmar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bushiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lamalmar scores with the left hand. Bushiri knows he should have avoided that one.
Lamalmar misses with a two punch combination.
Leeroy Lamalmar is winning the standup battle so far.
Bushiri shoots in for a takedown but Lamalmar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bushiri misses with a head kick.
Bushiri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bushiri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lamalmar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bushiri takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamalmar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lamalmar throws a combination. Bushiri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamalmar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bushiri's head backwards.
A good leg kick by Lamalmar.
Bushiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lamalmar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bushiri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lamalmar throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Lamalmar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBushiri.
Lamalmar lands a right hook to the body.
Lamalmar connects with a nice looking jab.
Lamalmar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Lamalmar backs off Bushiri throws a huge counter combo but Lamalmar manages to avoid it all.
Lamalmar cracks Bushiri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lamalmar scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Lamalmar.
Lamalmar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bushiri fails with the takedown.
Lamalmar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leeroy Lamalmar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shepherd Bushiri.
Lamalmar is looking to slow Bushiri down with leg kicks. #T2#
Lamalmar scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bushiri has closed the distance and engaged Lamalmar in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lamalmar.
Bushiri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Lamalmar manages to break the clinch.
Lamalmar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bushiri. That did some damage!
Bushiri shoots in but no luck this time.
Lamalmar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lamalmar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lamalmar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bushiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lamalmar finds it's way round the side to connect with Bushiri's head.
Bushiri shoots in looking for a takedown. Lamalmar tries to sprawl out of it but Bushiri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lamalmar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamalmar misses with an uppercut. Bushiri saw that one coming.#T3#
Bushiri looks for the body kick but Lamalmar saw that one coming.
Bushiri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lamalmar sprawls well. Lamalmar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bushiri gets slowly back to his feet.
Lamalmar throws a body punch but Bushiri moves out of range.
Nice shot by Lamalmar.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bushiri.
It looked like Lamalmar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lamalmar throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lamalmar.
Lamalmar lunges at Bushiri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bushiri's hand.
Lamalmar sizes up Bushiri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Lamalmar.
Lamalmar throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Bushiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bushiri gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Lamalmar gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bushiri 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 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leeroy Lamalmar!
A very excited looking Leeroy Lamalmar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ALPHA-1: Clash Of Champions
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Bushiri.
And Clarks responds with a good body kick, but Bushiri manages to step out the way in time.
Bushiri tries to clinch up but Clarks circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Bushiri rushes Clarks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clarks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clarks working aggressively here.
Bushiri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC#
Bushiri breaks the clinch.
Clarks throws out a leg kick but Bushiri moves out of range and Clarks only half commits.
Bushiri throws a head kick but Clarks moves out of range.
Clarks swats away the attempt to clinch by Bushiri.
A head kick misses from Clarks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks misses the jab.
Bushiri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clarks defends well and Bushiri ends up having to push Clarks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Clarks jumps guard and drags Bushiri to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bushiri wants to control from the top but Clarks keeps moving.
Clarks keeping full guard, as Bushiri tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Clarks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bushiri passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bushiri misses with a head shot. Clarks uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bushiri wants to stand and escape but instead Clarks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Clarks preventing the sweep.
Bushiri looking to control.
#T2#
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bushiri is keeping the position for now.
Clarks with a nice head shot there.
Clarks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bushiri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clarks trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bushiri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bushiri keeping full guard, as Clarks tries to pass.
Clarks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bushiri looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Clarks with a nice head shot there.
Clarks preventing the sweep.
Bushiri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clarks advances position into side control!
Bushiri takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bushiri is trying to escape the position but Clarks is controlling the position.
Bushiri is looking to reverse the position.
Clarks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bushiri some visible discomfort.
#T4#
Bushiri is trying to get back to his feet.
Bushiri wants to control but Clarks postures up.
Bushiri throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Clarks working the ground and pound but Bushiri is defending the strikes.
Bushiri is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Clarks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bushiri is trying to improve his position.
Clarks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Clarks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bushiri keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bushiri defending against the ground and pound.
Bushiri is looking to regain half guard here but Clarks keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Clarks closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clarks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bushiri tries to pull guard but Clarks holds him up against the cage and eventually Bushiri drops back down to his feet.
Bushiri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clarks after a bit of a struggle.
Clarks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushiri can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shepherd Bushiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushiri blocks an uppercut.
Bushiri blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Clarks gets control of Bushiri's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clarks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bushiri chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Clarks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bushiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bushiri stays in close to Clarks's body and controls the position. #T1#
Bushiri trying to control but Clarks is working from the bottom.
Clarks working a defensive guard but Bushiri passes into half guard.
Clarks wants to get back to full guard.
Clarks is looking to control Bushiri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarks avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clarks is pressing down on Bushiri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bushiri trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clarks's guard.
Clarks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bushiri is one step ahead there.
Elroy Clarks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clarks keeping moving, preventing Bushiri from controlling successfully.
Clarks trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bushiri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Clarks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bushiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarks.
Good shot there by Clarks.
Bushiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clarks dips to his left and cracks Bushiri with an uppercut!
Clarks just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bushiri shoots in and drives through. Clarks sprawls well.
Clarks scores with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Bushiri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clarks struggling a bit here.
Bushiri looks up at the clock and then as Clarks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bushiri smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarks can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Clarks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clarks scores with a few weak punches. #SUB2#
Clarks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bushiri tries to stand and escape but Clarks is controlling the position.
Clarks wants to improve his position but Bushiri is controlling well.
Clarks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Clarks keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bushiri is thwarting Clarks's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bushiri throws a leg kick
and Clarks counters with a series of strikes. Bushiri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bushiri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bushiri blocks a head kick by Clarks.
Clarks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clarks.
Clarks lands a nice looking body shot.
Clarks lands a slapping body shot.
Bushiri has his takedown stuffed
and Clarks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bushiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Bushiri gets tackled into the cage by Clarks. Clarks maintains the clinch.
Clarks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bushiri tries to pull guard but Clarks won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shepherd Bushiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bushiri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Bushiri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elroy Clarks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bushiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clarks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clarks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Bushiri misses #TD2#
and Clarks counters with a takedown into side control.
Clarks just content to control the position.
Clarks cracks Bushiri with a big elbow.
Clarks working the head and body with strikes.
Bushiri is looking for a sweep.
Bushiri struggling a bit here.#T2#
Clarks wants to control but Bushiri is keeping him busy.
Clarks controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarks landing strikes.
Clarks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bushiri down.
#SUB2#
Clarks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clarks wants to control but Bushiri is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bushiri struggling a bit here.
Elroy Clarks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clarks controlling the position from side mount.
Clarks is looking to take a break and control but Bushiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clarks working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clarks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bushiri some visible discomfort.
Clarks working the ground and pound.
Bushiri struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Clarks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bushiri is not content to let Clarks control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Clarks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clarks 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Clarks!
Elroy Clarks thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shepherd Bushiri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 16 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bushiri (0) vs (2) Morrison
Bushiri is controlling Morrison's trapped leg to prevent Morrison from advancing to side control.
Bushiri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bushiri is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Morrison is working for a submission of some sort.
Morrison prevents Bushiri from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morrison is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Bushiri is trying to control but can't.
Morrison trying to control the pace.
Morrison is looking to advance position but Bushiri won't allow it.
Bushiri trying to hold on to Morrison's head to control him but Morrison postures up.
#SUB2#
Morrison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bushiri sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Morrison is looking to advance position but Bushiri won't allow it.
Bushiri is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard.
Morrison passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (0) vs (5) Morrison
Morrison fails to advance to Bushiri's back.
Morrison tries to take his opponent's back but Bushiri turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bushiri (2) vs (5) Morrison
Bushiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bushiri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison 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.
Bushiri trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Bushiri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Bushiri is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bushiri (2) vs (7) Morrison
Bushiri working a defensive guard here.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Bushiri keeps moving.
Bushiri is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Bushiri wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Bushiri is retaining full guard.
Bushiri looking to control.
Bushiri keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bushiri is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bushiri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Bushiri is keeping the position.#T6#
Morrison advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (2) vs (10) Morrison
Bushiri is not content to let Morrison control the position.
Morrison tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bushiri's legs.
Bushiri seems a little lost for a moment, as Morrison dominates the positioning.
Bushiri can't do much from the bottom here.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Bushiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Bushiri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bushiri regains half guard there - taking advantage of Morrison's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bushiri is not content to let Morrison control the position.
Bushiri is in trouble now - Morrison has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (2) vs (13) Morrison#T8#
Morrison seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bushiri is holding on tight.
Bushiri is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Bushiri is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
Morrison controlling from the full mount.
Morrison trying to control but Bushiri is having none of it. #T9##SUB2#
Morrison is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bushiri to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bushiri shrugs it off.
Bushiri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morrison wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Morrison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison trying to control but Bushiri is having none of it. #T10#
Morrison controlling the position easily from mount.
Bushiri stops Morrison from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bushiri slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Morrison wants to work for an arm triangle but Bushiri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Morrison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bushiri tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Bushiri won't allow Morrison to pass to mount.
Bushiri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Morrison is keen to just control but Bushiri is a slippery customer.
Morrison controlling the action here.
Bushiri wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
Morrison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Bushiri is trying to control Morrison's posture. Morrison takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Bushiri! Morrison is rotating here... this could be the end... Bushiri is out! Morrison has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Morrison!
David Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RS TBA
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Mirowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bushiri avoids the body shot from Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a hook but Bushiri blocks it.
Bushiri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mirowski sprawls well. Mirowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bushiri gets slowly back to his feet.
As Bushiri backs away, Mirowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bushiri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mirowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bushiri has his takedown stuffed
letting Mirowski counter with a right hand.
Karol Mirowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shepherd Bushiri.
Mirowski misses with an uppercut.
Mirowski stuffs the takedown.
Mirowski misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mirowski.
Mirowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bushiri.
Mirowski wants to slow Bushiri down by chopping away at his legs.
Mirowski scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Bushiri shoots in looking for a takedown. Mirowski tries to sprawl out of it but Bushiri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mirowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mirowski stuffs the takedown.
Mirowski throws a big shot that misses.
Mirowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mirowski scores with a jab. Bushiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mirowski scores with a punch to the head.
Mirowski throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it.
Mirowski scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Bushiri rushes Mirowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mirowski scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Bushiri pulls guard.
Mirowski passes Bushiri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mirowski wants to free his trapped foot but Bushiri 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mirowski in particular looking to stall.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri trying to hold on to Mirowski's head to control him but Mirowski postures up.
Bushiri is trying to stand up here but Mirowski is controlling him well.
Mirowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mirowski is thwarting Bushiri's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushiri is looking to clinch but Mirowski is avoiding it.
Bushiri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mirowski circles away.
Mirowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mirowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bushiri shoots for a double leg takedown but Mirowski sprawls well. He's pushed Bushiri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mirowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Bushiri avoided it.
Bushiri checks the leg kick.
Bushiri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mirowski pinned against the cage. Mirowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mirowski.
#T4#
Bushiri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bushiri tries to clinch there but Mirowski circles away.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Mirowski misses with a hook.
Bushiri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mirowski's head.
Bushiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mirowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karol Mirowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Bushiri has his takedown stuffed
and Mirowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bushiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mirowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Bushiri's head.
Bushiri tries to clinch there but Mirowski circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mirowski misses the target.
Mirowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Mirowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Bushiri is rocked!
Mirowski misses with an uppercut.
Bushiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirowski finish him?
Mirowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri seems to have recovered his senses.
Mirowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mirowski misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Mirowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bushiri moves in looking to clinch but Mirowski pushes him off.
Bushiri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirowski swivels and escapes.
Mirowski throwing a counter right hand but Bushiri manages to avoid it.
Mirowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bushiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab.
Mirowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mirowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Bushiri counters with a body kick.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Bushiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Bushiri tries to clinch
letting Mirowski counter with a right hand.
Mirowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bushiri can do to turn this around?
Mirowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Bushiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski tries to work over Bushiri's front leg with a kick but Bushiri checks it.
Bushiri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mirowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bushiri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mirowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Bushiri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mirowski is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SU#
Mirowski stands up and waves to Bushiri to follow him.
Bushiri tries to clinch there but Mirowski circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bushiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bushiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bushiri or perhaps it was just good defense by Mirowski, which made it look bad.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mirowski - that will leave a mark!
Mirowski scores with a nice right hand.
Bushiri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mirowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karol Mirowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shepherd Bushiri.#T2#
Mirowski wants to slow Bushiri down by chopping away at his legs.
Mirowski misses the jab.
Bushiri wants to counter the offense by Mirowski and move into the clinch position.
Bushiri misses with a takedown attempt - Mirowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mirowski misses the target.
Bushiri tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Mirowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mirowski.
A big left from Mirowski misses.
Bushiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bushiri tries for a takedown but Mirowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mirowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mirowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Bushiri drives through and clinches with Mirowski against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bushiri.
Stalling in the clinch from Bushiri.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirowski.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Mirowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri wants a takedown but no success here.
Bushiri tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirowski avoids the damage to the body.
Bushiri tries to pull guard but Mirowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Mirowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirowski lands with a right to the head.
Bushiri tries for a takedown but Mirowski manages to get underhooks.
Mirowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri tries to pull guard but Mirowski won't allow it.
#T4#
Bushiri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mirowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Bushiri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirowski misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Mirowski.
Mirowski misses the jab.
Karol Mirowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mirowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Bushiri counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bushiri blocks a jab.
Mirowski cracks Bushiri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mirowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bushiri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mirowski looks to land a right hand but Bushiri moved out of range.
Bushiri wants to counter with a clinch but Mirowski pushes him away.
Karol Mirowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mirowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mirowski lands a nice hook to Bushiri's body. Bushiri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mirowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Mirowski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mirowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mirowski throws a nice looking combination but Bushiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bushiri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mirowski but Mirowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mirowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mirowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bushiri.
Mirowski lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Bushiri is looking for the big counter here.
Mirowski misses with a looping left.
As Mirowski backs off Bushiri throws a huge counter combo but Mirowski manages to avoid it all.
Bushiri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mirowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Mirowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karol Mirowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shepherd Bushiri.#T1#
Bushiri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mirowski pinned against the cage. Mirowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bushiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bushiri defending well as Mirowski loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Mirowski misses.
Mirowski throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it.
Bushiri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mirowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bushiri somewhat.
Mirowski throws the kick towards the body but Bushiri avoids it.
Bushiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirowski wants to land a leg kick but Bushiri is out of range.
Good leg kick by Mirowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mirowski throws a jab when Bushiri was well out of range.#T2#
Bushiri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mirowski tries to avoid it but Bushiri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mirowski to the ground. Mirowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Mirowski.
Mirowski misses with a straight left.
Bushiri is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bushiri has his takedown stuffed
and Mirowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bushiri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirowski swivels and escapes.
It looked like Mirowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirowski misses with a looping right.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Bushiri goes for a double leg but Mirowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mirowski continues to drive forward.
Mirowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bushiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mirowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Bushiri.
Mirowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirowski loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Bushiri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mirowski circles away.
Mirowski misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Bushiri counters by clinching up. #T3#
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Mirowski.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski lands with a right to the head.
Mirowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Bushiri jumps into guard, dragging Mirowski to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mirowski continues to stall.
Bushiri keeping moving, preventing Mirowski from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mirowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mirowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bushiri is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bushiri shoots in and drives through. Mirowski sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Mirowski misses
and Bushiri counters with a left and a right that stings Mirowski.
Mirowski misses the jab.#CL2#
Bushiri rushes Mirowski and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Shepherd Bushiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Bushiri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Mirowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mirowski, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Mirowski!
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Event:
DFN#56 Fakiiri vs Napoleon
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Bushiri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bushiri down.
Bushiri checks a leg kick.
Bushiri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bushiri misses with a low kick as Ridgeway jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridgeway.
Bushiri throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bushiri feints and then cracks Ridgeway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ridgeway down.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway sets himself, and Bushiri steps forward looking for the clinch! Ridgeway avoids it this time.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Bushiri avoids it.
Ridgeway thows a leg kick but Bushiri checks it
and Bushiri counters with a body kick that stops Ridgeway in his tracks momentarily.
Bushiri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Bushiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ridgeway scores with a spinning back kick!
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Bushiri moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushiri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Bushiri throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Bushiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Bushiri saw that one coming.
Ridgeway sets himself, and Bushiri steps forward looking for the clinch! Ridgeway avoids it this time.
Bushiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Ridgeway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bushiri's hands.
Ridgeway misses with a lunging right hand
and Bushiri counters with a low kick, right behind Ridgeway 's knee.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Bushiri rushes Ridgeway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bushiri lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ridgeway.
Bushiri digs a right hand underneath Ridgeway's ribcage. Ridgeway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Bushiri lands a body shot.
Ridgeway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ridgeway lands a right hand.
Ridgeway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards. #T2#
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Bushiri 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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ridgeway.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri cracks Ridgeway with a nice body shot.
Ridgeway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bushiri.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
#T3#
Bushiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ridgeway.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Ridgeway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway gets through Bushiri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway stalling in the clinch but Bushiri improves position.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Bushiri lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Bushiri.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Ridgeway cracks Bushiri with a nice body shot.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Nice body punch from Ridgeway.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bushiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice uppercut.
Bushiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
A body shot lands from Bushiri.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a right hand.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway 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#
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Bushiri's front leg.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ridgeway backing away here, and Bushiri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Bushiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Bushiri misses.
Bushiri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri 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.
Bushiri drops his hands momentarily and Ridgeway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ridgeway lands with an uppercut that bounces Bushiri off the cage and back into range.
Bushiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Bushiri as he checks the leg kick.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ridgeway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bushiri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ridgeway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ridgeway throws an off balance right hand
and Bushiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ridgeway thinking.
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
and Bushiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bushiri is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
Bushiri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ridgeway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bushiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Bushiri misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ridgeway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Nice defenses there by Bushiri.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway thows a leg kick but Bushiri checks it
and Bushiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bushiri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Bushiri moves his leg out of the way.
Bushiri flicks out a counter leg kick but Ridgeway steps away.
Ridgeway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bushiri can do to turn this around?
Bushiri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Bushiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bushiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Bushiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bushiri checks it well.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Bushiri.
A big right from Bushiri misses. #T2#
Ridgeway scores with a spinning back kick!
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridgeway.
Bushiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bushiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ridgeway catches Bushiri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway thumps Bushiri with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Bushiri avoids it.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Bushiri.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bushiri just manages to avoid it.
Bushiri looks to land a body kick but Ridgeway moved away.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushiri feints a counter leg kick.
Bushiri moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Bushiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bushiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bushiri. That snapped Ridgeway's head back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ridgeway - that will leave a mark!
#T3#
Bushiri throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Bushiri.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Bushiri wants to counter with a clinch but Ridgeway pushes him away.
Bushiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bushiri misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Bushiri was well out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bushiri. Bushiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bushiri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ridgeway with a jab.
Bushiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Bushiri takes one to the chin there.
Bushiri checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
And Bushiri responds with a good body kick, but Ridgeway manages to step out the way in time.
Bushiri tried to score with a low kick but Ridgeway checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.#T4#
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Bushiri.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Bushiri throws a lazy uppercut
and Ridgeway counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bushiri is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway thumps Bushiri with a low kick.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Bushiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Bushiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bushiri throws out a counter right but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bushiri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands an overhand right.
Bushiri tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Bushiri down.
Some bone on bone action there as Bushiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ridgeway throws a sloppy body shot
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway tries to work over Bushiri's front leg with a kick but Bushiri checks it.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bushiri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ridgeway.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bushiri.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Bushiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bushiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Bushiri throws a sloppy head kick and Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway throws a poor cross that misses
and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bushiri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway jabs at Bushiri's body.#T1#
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bushiri blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bushiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Nice cross by Bushiri.
Ridgeway keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Bushiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ridgeway 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 Bushiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bushiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Despite the aggression on Bushiri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice defenses there by Bushiri.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bushiri throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bushiri.
Ridgeway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bushiri tries to clinch but Ridgeway is having none of it.
Ridgeway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bushiri counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Bushiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shepherd Bushiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushiri thuds his right hand into Ridgeway'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.
Bushiri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Bushiri throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ridgeway is looking to counter punch.
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ridgeway throws out a leg kick but Bushiri moves out of range and Ridgeway only half commits.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bushiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway throws a push kick but Bushiri slaps the foot to one side.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Bushiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushiri.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ridgeway.#T3#
Bushiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bushiri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bushiri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ridgeway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bushiris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ridgeway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Bushiri saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a body kick that misses.
Ridgeway tries to work over Bushiri's front leg with a kick but Bushiri checks it.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bushiri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ridgeway misses with a double jab.
Ridgeway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ridgeway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bushiri in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Bushiri. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bushiri checks it well.
A big left from Bushiri misses.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bushiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bushiri connects with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a hook.
Ridgeway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Bushiri saw it coming and moves away.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bushiri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Bushiri.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Bushiri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Ridgeway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Mathew Ridgeway.
Well Ridgeway 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
A relieved looking Mathew Ridgeway thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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DUEL#181 Napolean vs Vee 4
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Kenway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kenway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bushiri takes one to the side of the head.
Kenway tests Bushiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bushiri wants to slow Kenway down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Bushiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushiri.
Kenway throws a shot to the body.
Kenway tried to score with a low kick but Bushiri checks it.
Bushiri lands with a straight right. Kenway didn't see that one coming.
Edward Kenway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushiri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bushiri is looking to chop away at Kenway's legs.
Kenway is looking for a counter combo.
A clash of legs there as Kenway blocks the low kick.
Bushiri throws a head kick but Kenway moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kenway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Bushiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Bushiri slips under a jab from Kenway.
Kenway is looking to clinch.
Bushiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bushiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bushiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bushiri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kenway throws a leg kick that misses.
Bushiri misses with a right hand
and Kenway counters with a good low kick that Bushiri was not able to check.
Bushiri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bushiri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bushiri thuds his right hand into Kenway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Edward Kenway has been cut.
Kenway scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway misses with a shot to the body
and Bushiri counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kenway lands the left hand.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bushiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenway is looking to clinch but Bushiri is avoiding it.
Bushiri takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
Kenway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenway scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenway ducks right into an uppercut from Bushiri.
Bushiri feints and then cracks Kenway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenway down.
Kenway checks a low kick from Bushiri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bushiri. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway is looking to counter punch.
Kenway lands a high kick!
#T3#
Bushiri throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a body kick.
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway throws a body kick that misses
and Bushiri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bushiri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenway is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kenway blocks a low kick nicely.
Kenway lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Kenway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenway throws a lazy body kick
and Bushiri counters with a straight right hand.
Kenway sizes up Bushiri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bushiri throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Bushiri is just out of range.
Bushiri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kenway checks it well. #T4#
Bushiri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kenway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bushiri dips to his left and cracks Kenway with an uppercut!
Kenway misses with a kick to the body.
Bushiri walks into a jab.
Kenway misses with a straight right.
Kenway throws a front kick that sends Bushiri stumbling back into the cage.
Bushiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bushiri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bushiri thows a leg kick but Kenway checks it
and Kenway counters with a thumping low kick.
Kenway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kenway cracks Bushiri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid body kick from Kenway.
Kenway throws out a loose jab but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bushiri.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bushiri might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kenway has got the better of the exchanges.
Bushiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bushiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bushiri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kenway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bushiri can do to turn this around?
Bushiri cracks Kenway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bushiri tries a low kick but Kenway avoids it.
Bushiri misses with a left hand
letting Kenway counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Bushiri.
Kenway cracks the inside of Bushiri's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway checks a low kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kenway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Kenway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body.
Kenway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kenway connects with a solid leg kick.
Bushiri wants to land a leg kick but Kenway is out of range.
Kenway is looking for a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from Kenway.
Bushiri blocks a head kick by Kenway.
Kenway lands a nice shot that snaps Bushiri's head back.
Bushiri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenway.
Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bushiri.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenway checks a leg kick nicely.
Bushiri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bushiri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bushiri throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kenway misses its target.
Bushiri throws a leg kick
letting Kenway counter with a right hand.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.#T2#
Bushiri throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway slips a straight right by Bushiri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri is looking to score with low kicks.
Kenway dips to his left and cracks Bushiri with an uppercut!
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bushiri manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kenway closes the distance and pushes Bushiri back into the cage.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Kenway lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Kenway to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Kenway blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Kenway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bushiri scores with a shot to the side of Kenway's head.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway takes a shot to the head.
Bushiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenway takes a shot to the head.
Kenway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Bushiri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kenway lands a left hand.
Kenway tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway working aggressively here.
Kenway lands with a light punch inside.
Kenway tries to work over Bushiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards. #ROC#
Bushiri is rocked!
Kenway lands with a short shot to the head.
Bushiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenway finish him?
Kenway tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Kenway looking to stall.
Bushiri seems to have recovered his senses.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Kenway lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A slow jab from Kenway misses its intended target.
Bushiri tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kenway cracks Bushiri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bushiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bushiri 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 Kenway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kenway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenway. That's going to slow Bushiri down.
Bushiri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kenway makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Kenway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bushiri takes a shot to the head.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kenway.
Kenway looking to stall.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Bushiri tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bushiri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
Bushiri lands a left hand.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri lands a right hand.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Bushiri is leaning against Kenway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
Kenway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bushiri cracks Kenway with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Bushiri.
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kenway.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway controls his hands.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
Edward Kenway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenway is stalling here.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenway lands with a short shot to the head.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kenway.
Kenway slowing the pace effectively.
Kenway looking to stall.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
Kenway lands a right hand.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Bushiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushiri controls his hands.
A short right from Kenway.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Bushiri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Kenway moves into the clinch.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Bushiri lands a left hand.
Bushiri gets through Kenway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bushiri.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Bushiri works on Kenway's body with a couple of short punches.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway lands a right hand. #T1#
Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
Bushiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kenway.
A right hook to the body lands for Bushiri.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri lands with a right to the head.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway lands a hook that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bushiri misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Kenway.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Bushiri.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri.
Kenway tries to work over Bushiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri.
Kenway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway works on Bushiri's body with a couple of short punches.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenway tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Bushiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Bushiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenway.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bushiri.
Nice body punch from Bushiri.
Bushiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway misses with some punches.
#T4#
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway lands a nice uppercut.
Kenway slowing the pace effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway presses Bushiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Kenway.
Bushiri misses with the head strike.
Bushiri misses with the head strike.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenway.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri digs a right hand underneath Kenway's ribcage. Kenway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenway.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
An inside leg kick from Kenway misses.
Bushiri darts in trying to clinch
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenway scores with a shot to the body.
Kenway misses with an uppercut. Bushiri saw that one coming.
Kenway tries to clinch up
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Kenway instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kenway.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Kenway lands a hook that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
Bushiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Kenway works on Bushiri's body with a couple of short punches.
Bushiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
Bushiri lands with a right to the head.
Shepherd Bushiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Stalling in the clinch from Kenway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri.
Nice body punch from Kenway.
Kenway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
Bushiri gets through Kenway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenway.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Kenway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
Kenway pushes Bushiri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Bushiri lands a left hand.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenway.
Kenway scores with a shoulder strike.
Bushiri misses with the head strike.
Kenway creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bushiri's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bushiri drops to his knees and Kenway pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Kenway!
Edward Kenway retains his lightweight title!
Edward Kenway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFN#48 Turner vs Sin
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Dignity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Bushiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dignity throws a hook to the side of Bushiri's head but Bushiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dignity misses with a hook
and Bushiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dignity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Reggies in the buildup to the fight.
Dignity throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it.
Dignity moves out of range of the leg kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dignity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Dignity.
Nice body punch from Dignity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dignity throws a shot from downtown. Bushiri moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bushiri.
Dignity ducks under a wild hook from Bushiri.
Dignity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dignity scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Bushiri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dignity needs to keep his hands up - Bushiri had a free shot at his head there.
Bushiri misses with a body shot.
Dignity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bushiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Bushiri misses.
Dignity tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bushiri manages to circle out of the way.
Dignity throws an overhand right that lands on Bushiri's shoulder, as Bushiri tries to avoid the shot.
Bushiri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bushiri misses with an uppercut. Dignity saw that one coming.
Dignity seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bushiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dignity throws an overhand right that lands on Bushiri's shoulder, as Bushiri tries to avoid the shot.
Dignity lands with a straight right. Bushiri didn't see that one coming.
Bushiri throws a leg kick which misses Dignity's front leg but catches the back leg as Dignity tries to avoid it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Shepherd Bushiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dignity's sensitive parts.
Dignity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bushiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bushiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bushiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dignity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bushiri throws a body punch but Dignity moves out of range.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bushiri thows a leg kick but Dignity checks it #CL#
and Dignity counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dignity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Dignity.
Dignity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dignity. #T3#
Dignity tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Dignity back against the cage.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Dignity uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
A short left from Dignity.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dignity.
A head punch on the inside from Dignity fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bushiri. #ROC2#
Dignity is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bushiri.
Oh Dignity is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bushiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bushiri dips a shoulder and cracks Dignity with a mighty uppercut! Dignity falls back against the cage and Bushiri unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dignity is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bushiri screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
A very excited looking Shepherd Bushiri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DFLLA#1 Furia vs Trew
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Bushiri throws a hook but Zhai avoids it easily.
Bushiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bushiri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.
Bushiri slips a jab from Zhai.
A slow jab from Zhai misses its intended target.
Bushiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bushiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bushiri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bushiri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhai.
Zhai misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai with a jab.
Bushiri throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bushiri manages to avoid it.
Zhai tries to work over Bushiri's front leg with a kick but Bushiri checks it.
Bushiri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Zhai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bushiri checks a leg kick.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Zhai.
Bushiri looks to throw the jab but Zhai is out of range.
As Bushiri backs off Zhai throws a huge counter combo but Bushiri manages to avoid it all.
Zhai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bushiri avoids the body shot from Zhai.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bushiri.
Bushiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai feints a counter leg kick.
Bushiri throws a leg kick but Zhai checks it.
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
As Zhai looks to move away, Bushiri throws a big counter combo but Zhai just gets out of the way.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Bushiri.
Bushiri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Zhai.#T2#
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushiri misses with a body shot.
Bushiri lands with a hook. Zhai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bushiri connects with a right hand. Zhai shakes it off.
A big left from Zhai misses.
As Zhai tries to get set, Bushiri tries to push him back and clinch up but Zhai manages to avoid the attempt.
Zhai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bushiri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bushiri scores with a sloppy right hand. Zhai should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Zhai blocks the leg kick.
Bushiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bushiri blocks the leg kick.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bushiri's calf.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. Zhai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Zhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Zhai misses with a looping right.
Bushiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhai can pounce on him.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhai throws a good cross that connects.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bushiri misses with a head kick.
Zhai flicks out a counter leg kick but Bushiri steps away.
Bushiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Bushiri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bushiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Zhai avoided it.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Bushiri.
Zhai wants to land a leg kick but Bushiri is out of range.
Zhai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushiri, right into the meat.
Zhai throws a body kick that misses
and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Bushiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Zhai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses.
Bushiri blocks a low kick nicely.
Zhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhai cracks the inside of Bushiri's front leg.
Zhai blocks the body kick.
Zhai tried to score with a low kick but Bushiri checks it.
Zhai misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Bushiri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zhai is looking to clinch.
Bushiri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bushiri avoids the head kick by Zhai.
A bone on bone clash there as Zhai blocks the leg kick.
Bushiri misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Zhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bushiri is looking to score with low kicks.
Zhai throws out a counter right but Bushiri avoids it with no problem.
Zhai throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhai.
Bushiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bushiri walks into a left hand.
Zhai misses with a straight left.
Bushiri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zhai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bushiri takes one to the side of the head.
Bushiri throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Zhai counter with a right hand.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
#CL#
Bushiri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhai, pushing him back against the cage.
Zhai tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Zhai back against the cage.
Zhai lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bushiri.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai misses with the head strike.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Zhai.
#T1#
Bushiri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Zhai.
Bushiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bushiri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Zhai avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Zhai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bushiri.
Nice body punch from Zhai - that landed with a thud.
Zhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhai lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Zhai manages to break the clinch.
Bushiri pushes Zhai away with a front kick.
Bushiri throws a leg kick but Zhai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bushiri tries to clinch but Zhai is having none of it.
Zhai lands with a cross.
Zhai throws a jab when Bushiri was well out of range.
Bushiri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zhai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zang Zhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
A good leg kick by Zhai.
Zhai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhai thuds his shin into the meat of Bushiri's side.
Zhai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses.
Zhai scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Bushiri is rocked!
Bushiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Bushiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bushiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bushiri seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhai throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
Zhai misses with a left hand
and Bushiri counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bushiri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bushiri lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhai off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Bushiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhai.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bushiri.
Sloppy strikes from Bushiri. Those never looked like landing.
Zhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Bushiri throws a leg kick that misses.
Bushiri tries to clinch but Zhai moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zhai looks for the body kick but Bushiri saw that one coming.
Zhai connects with a single shot there.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhai lands a jab to Bushiri's midsection.
Zhai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhai blocks a leg kick.
Bushiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai lands the left hand.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Bushiri.
Bushiri works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zang Zhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bushiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bushiri's calf.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Zhai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bushiri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zhai checks it well.
Bushiri tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Zhai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zhai misses the body punch
and Bushiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhai wants to clinch up but Bushiri keeps it at a distance.
Bushiri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zang Zhai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bushiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Bushiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bushiri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhai slips under a jab from Bushiri.
Nice shot by Zhai.
Zhai scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Bushiri misses
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bushiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bushiri looks to throw the jab but Zhai is out of range.
Zhai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bushiri.
Zhai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bushiri.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai throws a low kick but Bushiri avoids it.#T1#
Zhai scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bushiri misses.
Zhai feints and then cracks Bushiri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bushiri down.
Bushiri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bushiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bushiri walks into a left hand.
Zhai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bushiri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Bushiri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Bushiri 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.
Zhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bushiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Zhai avoided it.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai avoids the head kick by Bushiri.
A swing and a miss from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a looping right.#T2#
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhai misses with a left hand
and Bushiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhai lands a really nice looking cross but Bushiri seems unphased.
Zhai lands a nice hook to Bushiri's body. Bushiri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Zhai lands.
Bushiri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bushiri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bushiri is looking to chop away at Zhai's legs.
Zhai throws out a loose jab but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Bushiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bushiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bushiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhai misses with a body shot
and Zhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhai loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Bushiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhai.
Zhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhai throws a jab when Bushiri was well out of range.
A big left from Bushiri misses.
Zhai moves away from the strike by Bushiri.
Zhai missing with a left hand there. Bushiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhai misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Zhai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bushiri doesn't seem phased though.
Bushiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice combination there by Zhai.
Bushiri is looking to chop away at Zhai's legs. #T4#
Zhai scores with a hook to the body. Bushiri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Zhai is predictable there
enabling Bushiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Bushiri throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
Zhai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bushiri throws a solid leg kick but Zhai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bushiri.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bushiri.
Zhai flicks out a counter leg kick but Bushiri steps away.
Zhai scores with a leg kick.
Bushiri slips under a jab.
Bushiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bushiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhai throws a leg kick
and Bushiri counters with an outside leg kick.
Bushiri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhai misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Zhai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zang Zhai really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Bushiri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhai momentarily.
Zhai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bushiri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Zhai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Zhai blocks the leg kick.
Zhai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushiri.
Zhai lands an overhand right.
Zhai lands with a hook. Bushiri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bushiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bushiri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bushiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Bushiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bushiri manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Zhai.
Zhai connects with a body shot that sends Bushiri's belly button to the back.
Bushiri checks a leg kick.
Bushiri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zhai throws a body kick that misses
and Bushiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bushiri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhai throws a leg kick
and Bushiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhai takes one to the side of the head.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Bushiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
Zhai works Bushiri's body with a nice hook.
Bushiri throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Zhai looks for the body kick but Bushiri saw that one coming.
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!
Zhai throws a sloppy head kick and Bushiri moves out of range easily.
Zhai digs a good body shot into Bushiri's ribs.
Zhai fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bushiri.
Bushiri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bushiri works the jab nicely.
Zhai moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhai looks to land a body kick but Bushiri moved away.
As Zhai tries to get set, Bushiri tries to push him back and clinch up but Zhai manages to avoid the attempt.
Zhai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bushiri slips a jab from Zhai.
Bushiri throwing a counter right hand but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Bushiri checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zhai - that will leave a mark!
#T3##CL#
Bushiri moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bushiri.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhai.
Zhai lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bushiri - that landed with a thud.
Zhai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhai lands a body shot in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zhai lands with a left to the head.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushiri gets through Zhai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhai's elbow.
Zhai lands with a short shot to the head.
Bushiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
Bushiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Zhai.
#T4#
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Zhai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushiri controls his hands.
Zang Zhai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zhai pushes Bushiri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Zhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushiri controls his hands.
Zhai has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Zhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhai has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Bushiri blocks an elbow strike.
Bushiri tries to work over Zhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri tries to work over Zhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri lands a nice uppercut.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Zhai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zang Zhai dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Bushiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhai.
Zhai scoring well with a low kick there.
Bushiri throws an off balance right hand
and Zhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bushiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bushiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zhai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Zhai avoids the head kick by Bushiri.
It seemed like Zhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bushiri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bushiri lands an overhand right.
Zhai takes a swing at Bushiri's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhai as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Bushiri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zhai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bushiri has time to react.
Zhai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bushiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhai delivers a nice body kick.
Bushiri tries to clinch up but Zhai circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bushiri.
Bushiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Bushiri avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Bushiri half committed to a counter leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bushiri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Bushiri misses the target.
Bushiri swings widly with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bushiri clinches up against the cage.
Shepherd Bushiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bushiri blocks an elbow strike from Zhai.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Zhai blocks it.
Bushiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhai can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri lands a right hand.
Zhai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhai controls his hands.
Zhai misses with the head strike.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Zhai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Zhai. #BC2#
Zhai breaks from the clinch.
Bushiri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bushiri walks into a stiff left hand from Zhai.
Bushiri tries a low kick but Zhai avoids it.
Bushiri throws out a leg kick but Zhai moves out of range and Bushiri only half commits.
Bushiri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zhai punishes Bushiri's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhai lands a leg kick that knocks Bushiri off balance momentarily.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Zhai throws a front kick that sends Bushiri stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Zhai misses.
Bushiri takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Zhai lands a jab to the head.
Bushiri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
Zhai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zhai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Bushiri.
Zhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bushiri.
Zhai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bushiri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhai is out of range.
Bushiri looks to land a right hand but Zhai moved out of range.
And Zhai responds with a good body kick, but Bushiri manages to step out the way in time.
Bushiri checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Zhai misses.
Bushiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bushiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!
Zang Zhai is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Zang Zhai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DUEL#161 Bushiri vs Von Ketler
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Von Ketler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bushiri quickly recovers to half guard.
Bushiri tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Ketler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bushiri's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bushiri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bushiri tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Bushiri pushes Von Ketler off and gets back to his feet.
Bushiri cracks the inside of Von Ketler's front leg.
Bushiri lands a nice shot that snaps Von Ketler's head back.
Von Ketler blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler walks into a left hand.
Bushiri throws a leg kick but Von Ketler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt - Bushiri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Von Ketler 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.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. Von Ketler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've been informed that Von Ketler 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.
Bushiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Von Ketler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bushiri.
Von Ketler scores with a jab to the body.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Bushiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Ketler scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Ketler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bushiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ketler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Ketler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Von Ketler persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Ketler cracks Bushiri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Von Ketler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Bushiri misses
and Von Ketler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bushiri thinking.
Bushiri leaves Von Ketler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a series of strikes. Von Ketler will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler misses with a hook
and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Ketler misses with a low kick.
Von Ketler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bushiri eats them both and turns towards Von Ketler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Bushiri gets caught napping as Von Ketler dives in and scores a takedown. Bushiri manages to retain guard.
Von Ketler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Ketler throwing strikes from guard but Bushiri blocks nicely.
Bushiri is looking to stand up but Von Ketler isn't so interested in that idea.
Von Ketler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bushiri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Ketler is controlling him.
Bushiri trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ketler is proving a slippery customer.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bushiri works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Bushiri wants to stand up but Von Ketler is controlling him.
Bushiri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bushiri has Von Ketler pulled in close to control his posture.
Von Ketler content to stall in guard here.
Bushiri working a defensive guard here.
#ES#
Bushiri is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bushiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike.
Von Ketler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bushiri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bushiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Ketler can pounce on him.
#T4#
Von Ketler misses with a lunging right hand
and Bushiri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Ketler lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Von Ketler forces Bushiri back against the cage and clinches.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ketler is trying to pull guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Ketler is trying to pull guard but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Ketler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bushiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Bushiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bushiri feints a jab promting Von Ketler to slip. Bushiri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Von Ketler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Von Ketler darts in looking for a takedown but Bushiri gets double underhooks and turns Von Ketler into the cage.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushiri. Bushiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Bushiri misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Bushiri. #TD2#
Von Ketler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bushiri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Von Ketler is in Bushiri's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri is looking to stand up but Von Ketler isn't so interested in that idea.
Von Ketler trying to control but Bushiri is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bushiri working a defensive guard here.
#ES#
Bushiri has his feet on Von Ketler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bushiri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Ketler.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bushiri misses with a leg kick.
Bushiri misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Ketler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Von Ketler does it's job there.
Von Ketler throws a sloppy body shot
and Bushiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Ketler wants to clinch up but Bushiri keeps it at a distance.
Bushiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bushiri scores with the left hand. Von Ketler knows he should have avoided that one.
Bushiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Ketler circles away.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but Bushiri shows good takedown defense.
Bushiri digs a good hook to Von Ketler's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler cracks a nice hook into Bushiri's ribs.#T2#
Bushiri lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ketler's head.#TD2#
Von Ketler looking to score a takedown here. Bushiri is defending well but Von Ketler drives through and ends up in Bushiri's guard.
Von Ketler throwing strikes from guard but Bushiri blocks nicely.
Von Ketler throwing strikes from guard but Bushiri blocks nicely.
Bushiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ketler can do to turn this around?
Bushiri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Ketler won't allow Bushiri to get back to his feet.
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Bushiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Von Ketler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ketler fails to land.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Bushiri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Ketler or not.
Bushiri pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Bushiri lands a right hand.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
Von Ketler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bushiri gets underhooks to prevent Von Ketler's takedown attempt.
Von Ketler blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Ketler controls his hands.
Von Ketler prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Still in the clinch, Bushiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Von Ketler has clasped his hands together around Bushiri's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler prevents Bushiri from escaping the position.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but Bushiri slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bushiri is trying to control Von Ketler's posture but Von Ketler avoids it.
Von Ketler controlling the position from side mount.
Von Ketler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Bushiri's face as Von Ketler controls the position.
Von Ketler scoring with punches and elbows.
Bushiri is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Von Ketler is controlling him well.
Bushiri trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bushiri keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Von Ketler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bushiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shepherd Bushiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bushiri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Ketler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Bushiri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Ketler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bushiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler tries to clinch there but Bushiri circles away.
Bushiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Ketler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushiri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Bushiri tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Bushiri pushes Von Ketler off and gets back to his feet.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Bushiri takes a swing at Von Ketler's ribcage but misses.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Bushiri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Bushiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Ketler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Bushiri scores with a nice head shot.
Bushiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bushiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bushiri scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Von Ketler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bushiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bushiri moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushiri prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Von Ketler manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Bushiri gets to his feet. Von Ketler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushiri.
Bushiri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bushiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bushiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ketler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Ketler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Bushiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch but Bushiri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Ketler jabs Bushiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bushiri feints and then cracks Von Ketler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Ketler down.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Ketler lands with a hook. Bushiri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bushiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot by Von Ketler.
Bushiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Ketler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Von Ketler persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown.#T4#
Bushiri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bushiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Ketler.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
Bushiri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.
Von Ketler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown.#CL#
Bushiri drives through and clinches with Von Ketler against the cage.
Von Ketler is looking for a takedown.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A big left from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler digs a good body shot into Bushiri's ribs.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bushiri counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Bushiri has closed the distance and engaged Von Ketler in a clinch.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ketler is looking for a takedown.
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Still in the clinch, Bushiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Ketler is trying to pull guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Von Ketler jumps guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to pull guard but Bushiri holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Ketler drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Von Ketler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bushiri walks away with a smile on his face. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Von Ketler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bushiri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.
Bushiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Ketler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bushiri looks for the body kick but Von Ketler saw that one coming.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Bushiri staying out of range there.
Bushiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2##CL#
Bushiri rushes Von Ketler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Ketler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri. #BC2#
Von Ketler manages to break the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a straight left.
Jab from Von Ketler.
Bushiri throws an off balance right hand
and Von Ketler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bushiri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bushiri counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Bushiri tries to clinch up
and Von Ketler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Bushiri is having none of it. #T3#
Bushiri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bushiri throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses.
Bushiri stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Ketler. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet.
Bushiri misses with a body kick.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
Bushiri defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Bushiri scores with a nice head shot.
Von Ketler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Ketler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Von Ketler persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Bushiri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Ketler checks a low kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri lunges at Von Ketler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Ketler's hand.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Von Ketler scores with a nice head 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!
Von Ketler looks to land a right hand but Bushiri moved out of range.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bushiri.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Bushiri misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Ketler or perhaps it was just good defense by Bushiri, which made it look bad.
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri had his way with Eksem Von Ketler in that round.
That's time! Bushiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Von Ketler has closed the distance and engaged Bushiri in a clinch.
#TD2#
Von Ketler jumps guard.
#SU#
Bushiri stands up from Von Ketler's guard - Bushiri perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bushiri throws the kick towards the body but Von Ketler avoids it.
Bushiri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Ketler.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Ketler is defended easily by Bushiri.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Ketler or perhaps it was just good defense by Bushiri, which made it look bad.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Von Ketler misses.
The fighters circling - Bushiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bushiri defends it nicely.#T1#
Von Ketler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Ketler throws a jab when Bushiri was well out of range.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bushiri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Von Ketler looks to land a left hand but Bushiri moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bushiri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri lands a jab to the nose.
Von Ketler dives in and grabs Bushiri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bushiri pushes down on Von Ketler's head and hops out.
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushiri. Bushiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown.
Von Ketler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bushiri pinned against the cage. Bushiri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shepherd Bushiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bushiri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Ketler.
Bushiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ketler was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushiri.
Bushiri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Ketler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bushiri momentarily.
Von Ketler dives in for a single leg takedown but Bushiri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bushiri stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Ketler. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Ketler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Von Ketler misses with a body punch
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler is looking to clinch but Bushiri is avoiding it.
Bushiri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Von Ketler manages to circle out of the way.
Von Ketler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bushiri defends well and Von Ketler ends up having to push Bushiri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Ketler.
Bushiri is looking to counter the offense by Von Ketler and move into the clinch.#T3#
Von Ketler moves away from the strike by Bushiri.
Von Ketler tries to clinch there but Bushiri circles away.
Bushiri avoids the head kick by Von Ketler.
A little feinted left hand from Bushiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bushiri misses with a body shot.
Von Ketler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bushiri 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.
Bushiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Bushiri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
Bushiri throws a low kick but Von Ketler moves out of range easily.
Von Ketler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bushiri looks to land a combination but Von Ketler avoids it well.
Bushiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Von Ketler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Ketler fails to land the takedown.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Ketler slips under a jab from Bushiri.
Von Ketler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bushiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bushiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Bushiri throws a lazy head kick
and Bushiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Bushiri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bushiri throws a body punch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Bushiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Bushiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bushiri jabs at Von Ketler's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shepherd Bushiri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bushiri, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his featherweight title!
Shepherd Bushiri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.
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DUEL#158 Kuchar vs Ajax
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#R1#
Bushiri works Schulmann's body with a nice hook.
Schulmann throws a hook to the side of Bushiri's head but Bushiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schulmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Bushiri misses with a looping left.
Schulmann replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bushiri blocks it well.
A combination from Schulmann does no damage.
Schulmann swings for the body but Bushiri moves out of range.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bushiri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Schulmann cracks Bushiri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bushiri is looking to clinch but Schulmann is avoiding it.
Schulmann dips to his left and cracks Bushiri with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Shepherd Bushiri has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Schulmann finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schulmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schulmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bushiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schulmann swings widly with a right hand
and Bushiri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schulmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a head kick.
Bushiri lands a jab to Schulmann's midsection.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Schulmann.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bushiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bushiri avoids a kick to the body.
Bushiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schulmann is able to avoid easily.
Bushiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schulmann's sensitive parts.
Bushiri cracks Schulmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schulmann shoots in but no luck this time.
Schulmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bushiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheers as Bushiri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schulmann doesn't seem phased though.
Schulmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bushiri finds it's way round the side to connect with Schulmann's head.
Schulmann throws a push kick but Bushiri slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushiri works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Bushiri throws a hook but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann cracks a nice hook into Bushiri's ribs.
Schulmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bushiri has time to react.
Schulmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bushiri swivels and escapes.
Schulmann 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.
Bushiri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Schulmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schulmann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bushiri up against the cage.
Schulmann is looking to control Bushiri's arms but Bushiri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schulmann has his back to the cage.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Schulmann avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage. #T3#
Schulmann blocks an uppercut.
Schulmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Schulmann avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Schulmann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaniv Schulmann.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schulmann.
Bushiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
Schulmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schulmann tries to work over Bushiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Schulmann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushiris head.
Bushiri lands with a left to the head.
Schulmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schulmann is trying to stall.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with the head strike.
Bushiri digs a right hand underneath Schulmann's ribcage. Schulmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Schulmann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schulmann misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schulmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Bushiri cracks Schulmann with a nice body shot.
Bushiri lands a left hand.
Schulmann misses with some punches.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri gets through Schulmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri lands with a left to the head.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Bushiri.
Schulmann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bushiri or not.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
That's time! Bushiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Schulmann avoids the body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schulmann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schulmann tries to clinch but Bushiri moves out of range.
Schulmann doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Bushiri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Schulmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schulmann blocks an uppercut.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schulmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Schulmann tightens his grip and picks Bushiri up, before dumping him to the ground. Bushiri manages to land in guard. #ES#
Bushiri is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Schulmann presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bushiri.
Bushiri gets through Schulmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schulmanns head.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Schulmann avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Schulmann scores with a shot to the side of Bushiri's head.
Bushiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schulmann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bushiri is keeping busy.
Schulmann can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Bushiri is leaning against Schulmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
Bushiri lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Schulmann fails to land.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Bushiri tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Schulmann cracks Bushiri with a nice body shot.
Shepherd Bushiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Schulmann fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Bushiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schulmann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schulmann is trying to break the clinch but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage.
Bushiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann scores with a shot to the side of Bushiri's head.
Bushiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schulmann can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Schulmann.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schulmann.
Good body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Schulmann fails to land.
Schulmann lands an uppercut.
Schulmann prevents a body shot from Bushiri. #BC2#
Schulmann manages to break the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Schulmann misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Bushiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schulmann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yaniv Schulmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schulmann throws a solid leg kick but Bushiri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a kick to the body.
Schulmann swings for the body but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri moves away from the strike by Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Schulmann throws an off balance right hand
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schulmann shoots in and drives through. Bushiri sprawls well.
Bushiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schulmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schulmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bushiri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schulmann 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.
Schulmann shoots in for a takedown but Bushiri shows good takedown defense.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaniv Schulmann.
Bushiri keeps Schulmann at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schulmann.
Bushiri lands with a hook. Schulmann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bushiri staying out of range there.
Schulmann throws out a powerful jab.
Schulmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bushiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Schulmann is rocked!
Schulmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bushiri momentarily.
Bushiri cracks a nice hook into Schulmann's ribs.
Schulmann lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Bushiri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Schulmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Bushiri digs a right hand underneath Schulmann's ribcage. Schulmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri pushes Schulmann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri'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.
#R3#
That kick from Bushiri tenderised Schulmann's leg. Schulmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schulmann misses with a hook
enabling Bushiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Schulmann throws a push kick but Bushiri slaps the foot to one side.
Bushiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bushiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Schulmann counters with a three punch combo that has Bushiri backing up. Bushiri nods at Schulmann to acknowledge the strikes.
Schulmann throws a series of punches but Bushiri avoids them all with ease.
Schulmann swings for the body but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bushiri lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Schulmann clinches up against the cage.
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schulmann has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schulmann stalling in the clinch but Bushiri improves position.
Schulmann looking to stall.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow. #T1#
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Schulmann breaks from the clinch.
Schulmann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schulmann tries to clinch up
and Bushiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Schulmann.
Bushiri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bushiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bushiri lands a jab.
Schulmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schulmann tries to work over Bushiri's front leg with a kick but Bushiri checks it. #T2#
Schulmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schulmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri swings for the body but Schulmann moves out of range.
Schulmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bushiri is looking to slow Schulmann down with leg kicks.
Bushiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Schulmann is just out of range.
Schulmann takes one on the button.
Bushiri feints and then cracks Schulmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schulmann down.
Bushiri throws a hook but Schulmann avoids it easily.#CL2#
Schulmann clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bushiri.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schulmann taking a breather.
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage.
Schulmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schulmann lands a body shot. #T3#
Bushiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
#TD2#
Schulmann is trying to trip Bushiri. He has hold of a leg but Bushiri is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Schulmann persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Bushiri manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bushiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schulmann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bushiri lands a shot to the body.
Schulmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schulmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schulmann is looking to control Bushiri's arms but Bushiri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schulmann has his back to the cage.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Schulmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Schulmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Bushiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bushiri lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Bushiri.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schulmann trying to control the position but instead, Bushiri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schulmann into the cage.
Bushiri digs a right hand into Schulmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schulmann's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
Schulmann lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bushiri - that landed with a thud.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schulmann prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bushiri pushes Schulmann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schulmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
That's time! Bushiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Bushiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schulmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bushiri throws an overhand right that lands on Schulmann's shoulder, as Schulmann tries to avoid the shot.
Schulmann lands a nice shot that snaps Bushiri's head back.
Bushiri wants to clinch up but Schulmann keeps it at a distance.
Bushiri lands with a good body shot.
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schulmann keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Schulmann.
Bushiri lands a slapping body shot.
Bushiri throws the kick towards the body but Schulmann avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bushiri.
Bushiri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schulmann tries to bum rush Bushiri with a series of wild strikes but Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bushiri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schulmann manages to circle out of the way.
Schulmann fails to land with a series of punches.
Bushiri feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schulmann.
Bushiri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schulmann looks for a takedown but Bushiri sprawls well.
Schulmann is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bushiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shepherd Bushiri is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bushiri.
Yaniv Schulmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri scores with a jab to the body.
Schulmann misses with a body shot.
Schulmann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bushiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bushiri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schulmann's head.
Bushiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bushiri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bushiri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Schulmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Bushiri finish him?
Schulmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bushiri defends well and Schulmann ends up having to push Bushiri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schulmann seems to have recovered his senses.
Schulmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri lands a jab to the nose.
Schulmann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bushiri thinks about countering with a body kick.
Schulmann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Bushiri counter with a right hand.
Bushiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bushiri lands with a shot to the body.
Bushiri ducks right into an uppercut from Schulmann. #CL#
Bushiri has managed to clinch.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Schulmann controls his hands.
Good body shot from Bushiri.
Schulmann is looking for a takedown.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaniv Schulmann.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Schulmann. #T3#
Bushiri is leaning against Schulmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bushiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schulmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schulmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Bushiri.
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
Bushiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bushiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Bushiri throws a big uppercut that drops Schulmann! More strikes from Bushiri and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Schulmann lies dazed against the cage as Bushiri celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Shepherd Bushiri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFN#44 Picker vs Fagaro
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Bushiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Bushiri, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Bushiri against the cage but Bushiri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bushiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bushiri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bushiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Bushiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Bushiri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns misses with a hook.
Bushiri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bushiri throws out a leg kick but Burns moves out of range and Bushiri only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri is looking to chop away at Burns's legs.
Bushiri throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Bushiri throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bushiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bushiri connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the liver by Bushiri. Beautiful body shot.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bushiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bushiri loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Bushiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Bushiri gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bushiri wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Burns trying to control but Bushiri is working from the bottom. #T2#
Burns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bushiri haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bushiri wants to stand up but Burns is controlling him.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES#
Bushiri pushes Burns off and gets back to his feet.
Bushiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bushiri.
Burns blocks the body kick.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns misses with a right hand #CL#
and Bushiri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bushiri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Burns lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Bushiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Bushiri is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
A right hand to the body from Burns.
A right handed body shot lands from Bushiri.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bushiri.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Bushiri is controlling him.
Bushiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Burns.
#BC2#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bushiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushiri.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bushiri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Bushiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Bushiri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shepherd Bushiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns fails with the takedown.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Bushiri 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.
Bushiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Bushiri moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
Burns prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bushiri tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bushiri. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bushiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bushiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bushiri is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Burns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burns has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bushiri wants to stand but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
Burns connects with a couple of short punches.
Bushiri keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri has control of Burns's left arm, preventing Burns from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bushiri keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns stops Bushiri from standing up. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bushiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bushiri trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Bushiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Burns has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bushiri walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns staying out of range there.
Bushiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Bushiri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bushiri throws a low kick, looking for Burns's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Burns checks the leg kick.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushiri defends it well.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown but Bushiri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bushiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Burns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bushiri kicks Burns off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushiri motions for Burns to come forward. Bushiri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Burns slips under a jab from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bushiri as he jumps to the side.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Bushiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bushiri throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bushiri.
Bushiri scores with a leg kick.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bushiri avoids it really well and circles away.
Bushiri throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bushiri. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Bushiri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Burns shoots in but Bushiri avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bushiri can pounce on him.
Bushiri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Bushiri finds it's target.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.
It appears Bushiri was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bushiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bushiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns is able to avoid easily.
Bushiri is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bushiri closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Bushiri throws a big shot that misses.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bushiri to the ground. Burns is now in Bushiri's guard.
Burns landing some decent shots from guard.
Bushiri wants to stand but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns trying to control but Bushiri is working from the bottom. #ES#
Bushiri has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burns off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Bushiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bushiri slips a straight right by Burns.#T1#
Bushiri slips a jab from Burns.
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bushiri motions for Burns to come forward. Bushiri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bushiri.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushiri throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bushiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
A jab from Bushiri misses.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bushiri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Bushiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donk. Bushiri catches Burns right on the button with a cross.
Bushiri slips under a jab from Burns.
Bushiri half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Bushiri tries to sprawl but Burns drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Bushiri kicks Burns off and gets back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Bushiri. Beautiful body shot.
Bushiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Bushiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushiri.
Bushiri is looking to land body kicks.
Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jab by Burns.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bushiri.
Shepherd Bushiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Bushiri scores with a head kick.
Bushiri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bushiri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushiri. Bushiri obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Bushiri does no damage.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bushiri throws a low kick but Burns moves out of range easily.
Bushiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burns crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bushiri - the referee stops the clock and Burns gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bushiri. Burns manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4##TD2#
Burns drives through with a takedown into Bushiri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burns won't allow Bushiri to get back to his feet.
Burns wants to control from the top but Bushiri keeps moving.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bushiri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him.
Bushiri keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Bushiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns scores with the left hand. Bushiri knows he should have avoided that one.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Burns 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.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bushiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bushiri takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Bushiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bushiri is looking to clinch.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushiri defends it well.
Bushiri misses with the combination.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bushiri sprawls well. Bushiri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Bushiri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bushiri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Burns feints the counter takedown.
Bushiri digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.#T2#
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bushiri misses with a looping left.
Bushiri tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
A big left from Burns misses.
Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Bushiri is predictable there #TD2#
and Burns counters with a shoot takedown. Bushiri fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Bushiri has his feet on Burns's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Bushiri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bushiri walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Bushiri slips a jab from Burns.
Bushiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it.
Bushiri takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Bushiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri scores with a leg kick.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand. #TD2#
Burns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bushiri pushes Burns off looking to stand but Burns dives back in and keeps control.
#T4##ES#
Bushiri kicks off Burns and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses the jab.#TD2#
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bushiri to the ground. Burns is now in Bushiri's guard.#ES#
Bushiri has his feet on Burns's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri. #TD2#
Bushiri gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Bushiri has his feet on Burns's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri had his way with Predator Burns in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bushiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bushiri looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bushiri throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Burns drives through with a takedown into Bushiri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bushiri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bushiri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet but Burns passes into half guard.
Burns stops Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
Bushiri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns. #ES#
Bushiri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Burns tries for a takedown but Bushiri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushiri.
Nice uppercut there from Burns.
Bushiri looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Bushiri blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
Shepherd Bushiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bushiri lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bushiri 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.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily.
Bushiri throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Bushiri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bushiri desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bushiri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bushiri tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Burns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bushiri's head.
Burns is pressing down on Bushiri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bushiri is holding on for now.
Predator Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Bushiri is working away.
Burns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bushiri moves into full guard.
Burns prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Bushiri wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet but Burns is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Bushiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Burns has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Shepherd Bushiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Burns decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bushiri trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burns's guard.#SU#
Bushiri gets to his feet. Burns looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bushiri thumps Burns with a low kick.
Bushiri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bushiri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shepherd Bushiri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bushiri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Shepherd Bushiri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Predator Burns had this to say: 'It's ok, i'm home.'.
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DUEL148
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Bushiri throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bushiri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burns connects with a right hand. Bushiri shakes it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushiri, right into the meat.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushiri defends it well.
An inside leg kick from Bushiri misses.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a right hand that Bushiri ducks under and follows up with a left that Bushiri also avoids with ease.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri 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.
Bushiri looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Bushiri is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burns has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Bushiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Bushiri connects with a jab.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses.
Bushiri looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.#TD2#
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bushiri is trying to stand up here but Burns is controlling him well.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Bushiri defends it.
Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Bushiri defends it. #T2#
Bushiri tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bushiri is trying to stand.
Bushiri trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Burns looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burns sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burns in particular looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Bushiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bushiri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burns scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bushiri is looking to escape.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Bushiri has one foot on Burns's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Burns scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bushiri is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bushiri is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Bushiri defending against the ground and pound.
Burns working away.
Bushiri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Burns lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bushiri parries the strikes from Burns easily there. Burns is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bushiri to escape.
Bushiri is not content to let Burns control the position.
Bushiri is trying to buck Burns off.#T4#
Bushiri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bushiri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burns.
Bushiri is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushiri can't do much from the bottom here.
Bushiri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Burns cracks Bushiri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burns taking a breather here.
Bushiri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Predator Burns 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#
Bushiri throws a low kick, looking for Burns's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Bushiri's shoulder, as Bushiri tries to avoid the shot.
Bushiri blocks the body kick.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bushiri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bushiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bushiri.
Bushiri walks into a left hand.
Burns looks for a takedown but Bushiri sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Bushiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bushiri as he jumps to the side.
Bushiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it.
Bushiri blocks a low kick nicely.
Predator Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Bushiri connects with a looping right hand.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Bushiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bushiri blocks a leg kick.
Bushiri slips under a jab.
Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Bushiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns tests Bushiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bushiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Bushiri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
Bushiri thows a leg kick but Burns checks it #TD2#
so Burns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Bushiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Burns has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Bushiri.
Burns jumps guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Bushiri being controlled against the cage.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3##TD2#
Burns manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Bushiri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burns looks to throw the jab but Bushiri is out of range.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it.
Bushiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns thuds his right hand into Bushiri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bushiri is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Bushiri moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Bushiri darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage.
Bushiri tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Burns.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Burns pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bushiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bushiri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bushiri wanted to stand there but Burns had control of the position. #SU#
Burns is working an open guard so Bushiri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bushiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bushiri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burns just manages to avoid 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 Shepherd Bushiri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Bushiri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Predator Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Bushiri off the cage and back into range.
Bushiri throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Bushiri moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burns.
Bushiri is pushing Burns's head away, looking to escape. Burns manages to hold on to the position though.
Burns works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Predator Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bushiri is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet but Burns drags him back down.#T1#
Bushiri dodges the ground and pound from Burns.
Bushiri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
Bushiri is trying to control but can't.
Bushiri is trying to stand back up but Burns is controlling him
#SUB2#
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bushiri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Burns prevents Bushiri from improving his position.
Burns lands with a punch from half guard.
Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
#T2#
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bushiri is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Bushiri trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bushiri is trying to stand up here but Burns is controlling him well.
Bushiri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns.
Burns not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES#
Bushiri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burns is on him like a limpet, forcing Bushiri back against the cage.#BC2#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Bushiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns throws a right and a left that Bushiri avoids nicely.
Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bushiri as he avoids it easily.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushiri.
#T3#
Bushiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.
Bushiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Bushiri jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bushiri tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushiri defends it well.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Bushiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushiri.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bushiri enables Burns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bushiri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burns wants to control from the top but Bushiri keeps moving.
Burns prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Burns wants to pass the guard but Bushiri is keeping the position.#ES#
Bushiri has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Burns is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
Burns tries to pull guard but Bushiri holds him up against the cage and eventually Burns drops back down to his feet.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Burns.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Burns jumps guard but Bushiri stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Bushiri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bushiri moves away from the strike by Burns.
A little feinted left hand from Bushiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Predator Burns just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Bushiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Bushiri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushiri is looking to clinch.
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns checks a low kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushiri scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bushiri is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Bushiri.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bushiri lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand. #T1#
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns moves forwards but Bushiri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bushiri throws a front kick aimed at Burns's knee but Burns avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushiri, right into the meat.
Bushiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Bushiri sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bushiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bushiri misses with a wild body shot.
Bushiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bushiri thumps Burns with a low kick.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Bushiri gets caught napping as Burns dives in and scores a takedown. Bushiri manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Burns is in close to Bushiri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burns prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Bushiri wriggles free and stands up.
Bushiri scores with a nice head shot.
Bushiri connects with a body shot.
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bushiri counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Bushiri.
Nice uppercut there from Burns.
Burns misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a nice body kick.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Bushiri.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Burns.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bushiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
That kick from Bushiri tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Bushiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bushiri lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bushiri counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri lands with a kick to the temple. Burns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Bushiri misses the target.#CL#
Bushiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns has Bushiri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bushiri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Bushiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bushiri smiles and moves away.
Burns is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bushiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri had his way with Predator Burns in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
#R5#
Bushiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body.
Burns misses with a hook
enabling Bushiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Bushiri cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Bushiri off the cage and back into range.
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns throws a hook but Bushiri avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Bushiri is out of range.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bushiri cracks Burns with a good jab.#T1#
A good leg kick by Bushiri.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Bushiri.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Bushiri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns's knee momentarily.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily.
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2#
Burns dives in and scores a takedown into Bushiri's guard.#ES#
Bushiri has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burns off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushiri throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Bushiri misses its target.
Bushiri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Bushiri slips under a jab.#TD2#
Burns gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bushiri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burns is on him like a limpet, forcing Bushiri back against the cage.
Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bushiri to keep the fight standing.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Burns tries to pull guard but Bushiri won't allow it.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Burns is trying to push Bushiri away but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bushiri lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bushiri avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
That kick from Bushiri tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Bushiri should have avoided that one.
Bushiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Bushiri moves away and avoids it.
Bushiri throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Bushiri blocks the low kick.
Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Bushiri throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bushiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
Bushiri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Bushiri throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bushiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bushiri throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Bushiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bushiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bushiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bushiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shepherd Bushiri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bushiri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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DUEL#144 Ajax vs Picker
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Bushiri lands with a nice body punch.
Schulmann scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Shepherd Bushiri has been cut.
Bushiri throws a body punch but Schulmann moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schulmann. Bushiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schulmann takes a swing at Bushiri's ribcage but misses.
Bushiri loads up on a big right hand but Schulmann slips the punch.
Bushiri scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Schulmann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schulmann showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Bushiri pushes Schulmann off and gets back to his feet.
Bushiri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schulmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Schulmann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushiri. Bushiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Schulmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Schulmann avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Schulmann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schulmann can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
#T1#
Schulmann is struggling to control the position.
Bushiri tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Schulmann lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bushiri is trying to stand up here but Schulmann is controlling him well.
Bushiri moves into full guard.
Schulmann won't allow Bushiri to get back to his feet. #ES#
Bushiri pushes Schulmann off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bushiri tries to land a front kick but Schulmann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schulmann has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schulmann misses the body punch #CL#
and Bushiri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bushiri.
Schulmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Schulmann misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Schulmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bushiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri lands with a light punch inside.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schulmann misses with the head strike.
Bushiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Bushiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schulmann tries to break free but Bushiri pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulmann.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schulmann prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Schulmann taking a breather.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Schulmann.
Schulmann looking to stall.
Bushiri cracks Schulmann with a nice body shot.#T3#
Schulmann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schulmann is working for takedown but Bushiri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Schulmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schulmann misses with the head strike.
Bushiri prevents the takedown attempt.
Schulmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushiri tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schulmann prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Schulmann.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Bushiri keeps control of Schulmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
Bushiri tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schulmann wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Bushiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schulmann.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaniv Schulmann.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bushiri.
Bushiri tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a shot to the body.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Bushiri.
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Schulmann controls his hands.
Schulmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Schulmann misses with some punches.
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!#TD2#
Schulmann pulls guard. #SU#
Schulmann is working an open guard so Bushiri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bushiri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bushiri throws a hook to the side of Schulmann's head but Schulmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bushiri connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bushiri.
Bushiri connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Schulmann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Schulmann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schulmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bushiri tries to kick Schulmann off but Schulmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Bushiri pushes Schulmann off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Schulmann.#TD2#
Schulmann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schulmann showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Bushiri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Bushiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Schulmann is just out of range.
Bushiri connects with the punch.
Bushiri scores with the left hand. Schulmann knows he should have avoided that one.
Schulmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Schulmann misses.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schulmann moves away.
Schulmann throws out a counter right but Bushiri avoids it with no problem.
Bushiri throws a jab when Schulmann was well out of range.
Bushiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a good body shot.
Bushiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schulmann can do to turn this around?
Bushiri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Schulmann.#CL#
Bushiri forces Schulmann back against the cage and clinches.
Bushiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards. #T2#
Schulmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Schulmann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bushiri.
Schulmann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bushiri.
Bushiri prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Bushiri.
Schulmann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bushiri is defending well.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
Schulmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bushiri misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Schulmann breaks the clinch.
Shepherd Bushiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Schulmann needs to keep his hands up - Bushiri had a free shot at his head there.
Bushiri swings for the body but Schulmann moves out of range.
Schulmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schulmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushiri.
Schulmann throws a leg kick but Bushiri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schulmann throws a leg kick but Bushiri moved away.
Bushiri is looking to wear down Schulmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Schulmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schulmann walks into a stiff left hand from Bushiri.
Schulmann tries a low kick but Bushiri avoids it.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schulmann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bushiri is looking to chop away at Schulmann's legs.
Bushiri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri slips under a jab from Schulmann.
The fighters circling - Schulmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schulmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schulmann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body kick there by Bushiri.
Schulmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Bushiri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaniv Schulmann.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Schulmann.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Schulmann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Schulmann.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bushiri.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schulmann scores with a shot to the side of Bushiri's head.
Schulmann tries to work over Bushiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body.
Bushiri pushes Schulmann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schulmann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Bushiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Bushiri.
Schulmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schulmann fails to land with a series of punches.
As Schulmann backs away, Bushiri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bushiri just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Schulmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schulmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bushiri - that will leave a mark!
Bushiri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri digs a good hook to Schulmann's body.
Schulmann throws an overhand right that lands on Bushiri's shoulder, as Bushiri tries to avoid the shot.
Bushiri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schulmann's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushiri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schulmann. #T1#
Bushiri punishes Schulmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Schulmann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bushiri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schulmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Schulmann misses.
Bushiri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bushiri tries to clinch but Schulmann moves away
and Schulmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schulmann tries to clinch but Bushiri is having none of it.
Schulmann works over Bushiri's head and body with a nice combination.
Schulmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bushiri.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bushiri.
A lazy left from Schulmann finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushiri defending well as Schulmann loads up on a big left hand.
Bushiri connects with a right hand. Schulmann shakes it off.
Bushiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Bushiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
Schulmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Schulmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bushiri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schulmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schulmann misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Schulmann loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Schulmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Schulmann throws an overhand right that lands on Bushiri's shoulder, as Bushiri tries to avoid the shot.
Schulmann shoots in but no luck this time.
Schulmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bushiri swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Schulmann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schulmann. #ES#
Bushiri scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Schulmann throws a low kick, looking for Bushiri's leg but Bushiri calmly moves out of range.
Schulmann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bushiri is out of range and Schulmann settles back down.
Schulmann tries to bum rush Bushiri with a series of wild strikes but Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bushiri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Schulmann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Schulmann blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bushiri.
An inside leg kick lands from Bushiri. #CL#
Bushiri forces Schulmann back against the cage and clinches.
Bushiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Shepherd Bushiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schulmann prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schulmann looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bushiri.
A left hand lands to the body for Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Schulmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bushiri. #T4#
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schulmann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaniv Schulmann.
Schulmann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bushiri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Schulmann controls his hands.
Bushiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Schulmann controls his hands.
Schulmann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bushiri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schulmann can't get the takedown.
Bushiri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bushiri pushes Schulmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Bushiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schulmann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bushiri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schulmann's knee momentarily.
Bushiri is looking to slow Schulmann down with leg kicks.
Schulmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri is looking to slow Schulmann down with leg kicks.
Bushiri lands a nice hook to Schulmann's body. Schulmann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Schulmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bushiri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Bushiri has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Schulmann is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schulmann wants a takedown.
Schulmann is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Schulmann is leaning against Bushiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schulmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Schulmann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Bushiri on the inside. #T1#
Schulmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
Schulmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri lands a left hand.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schulmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri is leaning against Schulmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schulmanns head.
Schulmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schulmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schulmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Schulmann fails to land.
Schulmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Bushiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
#T2#
Schulmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bushiri as Schulmann tries to tie him up.
Bushiri pushes Schulmann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike.
Bushiri lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schulmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
Schulmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
Schulmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushiri controls his hands.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schulmanns head.
Bushiri tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Bushiri.
Schulmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schulmann presses Bushiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bushiri prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Bushiri cracks Schulmann with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Bushiri.
#ROC#
Schulmann is rocked!
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
Schulmann has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri is working Schulmann over against the cage.
Bushiri lands a left hand.
Schulmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Bushiri finish him?
Schulmann wants a takedown but no success here.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaniv Schulmann.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
Bushiri scores with a shot to the side of Schulmann's head.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Bushiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bushiri lands with a right to the head.
Bushiri tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri is working Schulmann over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schulmanns head.
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
#T4#
Schulmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schulmann taking a breather.
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
Bushiri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schulmann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schulmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bushiri as Schulmann tries to tie him up.
Bushiri lands with a light punch inside.
Bushiri digs a right hand into Schulmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schulmann's gas tank.
Schulmann misses with a punch to the body.
Schulmann looking for a takedown.
Bushiri is working Schulmann over against the cage.
Schulmann prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Schulmann controls his hands.
Schulmann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schulmann tries for a takedown but Bushiri manages to get underhooks.
Bushiri lands a nice uppercut.
Bushiri lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bushiri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri had his way with Yaniv Schulmann in that round.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bushiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bushiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schulmann's calf.
Schulmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schulmann throws a low kick but Bushiri avoids it.
Schulmann misses with a hook
and Bushiri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schulmann's sensitive parts.
Bushiri drops Schulmann with a big left hand! Schulmann is injured, injured bad! Bushiri jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Shepherd Bushiri 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:
DUEL#137 Champion vs Champion
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Stenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenberg throws a right hand that Bushiri ducks under and follows up with a left that Bushiri also avoids with ease.
Stenberg tried to score with a low kick but Bushiri checks it.
As Stenberg backs away, Bushiri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bushiri misses with a hook
and Stenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Bushiri finds it's way through Stenberg's defenses.
Stenberg throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stenberg misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Bushiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bushiri fakes the leg kick and cracks Stenberg in the body.
Stenberg blocks a leg kick.
Stenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bushiri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stenberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stenberg's sensitive parts.
Stenberg avoids the body shot from Bushiri.
#T1#
Stenberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stenberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bushiri throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stenberg throws out a powerful jab.
Bushiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bushiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenberg doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Bushiri.
Bushiri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stenberg with a hook.
Stenberg looks for a takedown but Bushiri sprawls well.
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushiri is looking to wear down Stenberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Bushiri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stenberg is out of range.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bushiri tries to land a front kick but Stenberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stenberg throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Stenberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stenberg looks for a takedown but Bushiri sprawls well.
Stenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bushiri tries to counter by clinching up but Stenberg breaks away and moves out of range.
Bushiri is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushiri. Bushiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Bushiri scores with a body shot.
Stenberg moves out of range as Bushiri throws a body kick.
Stenberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stenberg throws a hook but Bushiri avoids it easily.#T3#
Bushiri throws a low kick but Stenberg avoids it.
Stenberg misses with a double jab.
Bushiri is looking to land body kicks.
Stenberg cracks Bushiri with a good jab.
Stenberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shepherd Bushiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenberg.
Bushiri throwing a counter right hand but Stenberg manages to avoid it.
Bushiri looks to land a body kick but Stenberg moved away.
The crowd cheers as Stenberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bushiri doesn't seem phased though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushiri, right into the meat.
Stenberg lands the left hand.
Stenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Jab by Stenberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Bushiri.#T4#
Bushiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenberg is looking to clinch but Bushiri is avoiding it.
Bushiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenberg is able to avoid easily.
Bushiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A cross from Bushiri lands.
Bushiri blocks a jab.
Bushiri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stenberg manages to circle out of the way.
Bushiri throws a leg kick
and Stenberg counters with a nice body shot.
Stenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg connects with a leg kick. Bushiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bushiri slips under a jab.
Bushiri misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenberg! But no joy.
Bushiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stenberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bushiri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Shepherd Bushiri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bushiri slips under a jab from Stenberg.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bushiri misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Stenberg checks the leg kick.
Stenberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stenberg goes for a double leg but Bushiri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bushiri continues to drive forward.
Stenberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenberg throws out a leg kick but Bushiri moves out of range and Stenberg only half commits.
Bushiri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shepherd Bushiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Bushiri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri wants to slow Stenberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Bushiri throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Stenberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stenberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushiri is working Stenberg over against the cage.#T1#
Bushiri lands a right hand.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenberg working aggressively here.
Stenberg misses with some punches.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Stenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenberg working aggressively here.
Stenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushiri controls his hands.
Stenberg blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Stenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Stenberg lands a shot to the body.
Stenberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Stenberg throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Stenberg.
Bushiri lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Stenberg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Bushiri has wrist control.#T2#
Bushiri wants to stand and escape but Stenberg is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Bushiri has wrist control.
Stenberg prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
Bushiri trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bushiri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stenberg landing with the ground and pound. #ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bushiri pushes Stenberg off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stenberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Bushiri bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3##TD2#
Bushiri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stenberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Bushiri has wrist control.
Stenberg lands a couple of elbows.
Fredrik Stenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet but Stenberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Bushiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stenberg cracks Bushiri with a solid left hand.#T4#
Bushiri wants to stand up but Stenberg is controlling him.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Bushiri is rocked!
Stenberg works over Bushiri with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Bushiri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bushiri controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Stenberg loads up on a big left hand. Bushiri felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Stenberg looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bushiri can't hide his disappointment, as Stenberg celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik Stenberg!
A relieved looking Fredrik Stenberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DUEL#130 Bushiri vs Saibot
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Saibot connects with the punch.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Bushiri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Saibot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot lands with an overhand left.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bushiri misses with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.
Saibot throws a body punch but Bushiri moves out of range.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bushiri is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Saibot with a nice cross.
Bushiri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bushiri wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot throws a jab when Bushiri was well out of range.
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot clobbers Bushiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1##TD2#
Saibot drives through with a takedown into Bushiri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saibot stops Bushiri from standing up. #ES#
Bushiri has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Saibot is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Saibot has hold of one of Bushiri's legs. Bushiri is fighting the takedown attempt but Saibot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Saibot throwing strikes from guard but Bushiri blocks nicely.
Saibot throwing strikes from guard but Bushiri blocks nicely.
Bushiri is looking to stand up but Saibot isn't so interested in that idea.
Saibot cracks Bushiri with a solid left hand.
Bushiri pulls Saibot in close to his closed guard and prevents Saibot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot won't allow Bushiri to get back to his feet.
Saibot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES#
Bushiri has his feet on Saibot's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bushiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Bushiri's head but Bushiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot throws a body punch but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Bushiri staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Bushiri. #TD2#
Saibot drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Bushiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saibot has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
Saibot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage. #T3#
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bushiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot lands a nice uppercut.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Bushiri.
A short uppercut from Saibot.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri presses Saibot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saibot tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saibot.
Bushiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushiri prevents the takedown attempt.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Saibot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bushiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shepherd Bushiri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Bushiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot lands with a right to the head.
Saibot lands a left hand.
Saibot is working for takedown but Bushiri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Shepherd Bushiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bushiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Saibot turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Saibot working his ground and pound in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri is looking for a sweep.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Bushiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saibot prevents Bushiri from escaping the position.
Saibot tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet.
Bushiri managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Saibot.
Saibot in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bushiri pushes Saibot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saibot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bushiri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saibot cracks Bushiri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bushiri takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bushiri is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bushiri can't do much from the bottom here.
Saibot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bushiri is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
Bushiri tries to bench press Saibot off him but Saibot keeps the position.
Bushiri is trying to get back to his feet.
Saibot lands some shots froms side control.
Bushiri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saibot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saibot misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bushiri managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Saibot.
Bushiri takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Saibot working the ground and pound.
Bushiri is pushing Saibot's head away, looking to escape. Saibot manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot trying to control the action but Bushiri is working from the bottom.
Saibot in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bushiri tries to bench press Saibot off him but Saibot keeps the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot wants to control but Bushiri is keeping him busy. #T3#
Saibot prevents Bushiri from escaping the position.
Saibot in side control lands a decent elbow.
Saibot scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bushiri to see if he's OK.
Saibot throws a strike aimed at the side of Bushiri's head but Bushiri avoids it well.
Bushiri is trying to get back to his feet.
Saibot postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saibot controlling the position.
Saibot lands some shots froms side control.
Saibot working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bushiri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Saibot throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Saibot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saibot advances to mount.
Saibot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saibot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bushiri hang on?
Saibot scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushiri is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bushiri working to try and regain half guard.
Bushiri reaches up and holds on to Saibot to control the position.
Saibot lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Saibot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saibot looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Saibot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#
Bushiri is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot 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.
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Bushiri.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bushiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bushiri takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot throws the left hand but Bushiri avoids the punch easily.
Bushiri throws a good cross that connects.
Some bone on bone action there as Saibot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Bushiri moves out of range.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Saibot.
A swing and a miss from Bushiri.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Bushiri counters with a straight right hand.
Bushiri moves away from the strike by Saibot. #T1#
Bushiri scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot digs a good body shot into Bushiri's ribs.
Bushiri lands with a good body shot.
Saibot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bushiri throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Bushiri only half commits.
A big right from Bushiri misses.
Bushiri throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Bushiri is out of range.
Saibot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Saibot does it's job there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body.
Bushiri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bushiri connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Bushiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saibot on the side of the head.
Bushiri tries a low kick but Saibot avoids it.#TD2#
Bushiri gets caught flat footed, as Saibot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Bushiri pushes Saibot off and scrambles back to his feet.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bushiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Saibot avoided it.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bushiri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bushiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Bushiri moves away and avoids it.
Bushiri misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Bushiri counters with an outside leg kick.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bushiri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Bushiri.
Bushiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.#T3#
Bushiri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saibot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot fails to land the takedown.
Bushiri throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bushiri misses the target.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Bushiri's defenses.
Bushiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bushiri scrambles back to his feet.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bushiri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bushiri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bushiri slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saibot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bushiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bushiri to score with a decent uppercut.
Saibot shoots and misses
and Bushiri counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Bushiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saibot throws a body punch but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri cracks Saibot with an open hand slap.
Bushiri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saibot checks it well.
Bushiri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saibot checks a low kick from Bushiri.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saibot checks a low kick from Bushiri.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushiri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saibot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushiri misses with a straight left.
Bushiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Bushiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot throws a hook but Bushiri avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Shepherd Bushiri did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Bushiri slips under a jab.
Bushiri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bushiri as he connects with a hook.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot moves out of range as Bushiri strikes.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Bushiri counters with a leg kick.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushiri.
Bushiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saibot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bushiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bushiri closes the distance but Saibot moves to the side
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saibot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Bushiri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bushiri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bushiri blocks a jab.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Saibot lands a nice looking body shot.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body.
Bushiri tries to clinch up.
Bushiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Bushiri misses.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushiri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Bushiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bushiri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bushiri 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!
Bushiri tries to clinch but Saibot moves away
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot throws a leg kick but Bushiri checks it.
Bushiri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saibot manages to circle out of the way.
Bushiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bushiri.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bushiri.
Saibot scores with a jab. Bushiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saibot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bushiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Bushiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Bushiri counters with a thumping low kick.
Bushiri moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot scores with a decent looking hook.
Bushiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot looks for the body kick but Bushiri saw that one coming.
Bushiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bushiri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Bushiri throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Saibot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushiri moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Bushiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bushiri stuffs the takedown attempt from Saibot. Saibot gets slowly back to his feet.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Bushiri moved out of range nicely.
Bushiri slips under a jab from Saibot.
Bushiri wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Saibot connects with a single shot there.
Saibot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bushiri tries to counter by clinching up but Saibot breaks away and moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Saibot misses
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Saibot punishes Bushiri's body with a nice straight punch.
Bushiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bushiri.
Bushiri jabs at Saibot's body.
Bushiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Bushiri moves into the clinch.
A short right from Saibot on the inside. #TD2#
Saibot has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bushiri clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Bushiri is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Saibot off. It looks like it's working - Saibot slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Bushiri displaying calm under pressure there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bushiri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bushiri looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Bushiri moved out of range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bushiri.
Bushiri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bushiri looks to land a body kick but Saibot moved away.
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bushiri.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Bushiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot with a nice cross.
Bushiri connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saibot.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Bushiri saw that one coming.
Bushiri tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saibot throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bushiri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bushiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bushiri blocks a jab.#T2#
Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Bushiri avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Saibot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Bushiri kicks Saibot off and gets back to his feet.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bushiri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bushiri lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Bushiri pushes Saibot up against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot presses Bushiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saibot is trying to pull guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
#T3#
Saibot is working for takedown but Bushiri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Saibot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bushiri blocks an uppercut.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushiri controls his hands.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
A short body shot lands from Bushiri as the two fighters clinch.
Saibot tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bushiri.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Bushiri.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Saibot.
Saibot gets through Bushiri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saibot.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saibot is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Saibot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Bushiri pushes Saibot off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shepherd Bushiri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bushiri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his featherweight title!
Shepherd Bushiri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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DUEL#125 Feltre vs Skrumbo
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Ohchooto just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bushiri tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ohchooto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohchooto blocks a leg kick.
Ohchooto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bushiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ohchooto is able to avoid easily.
Ohchooto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bushiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bushiri is looking for the big counter here.
Ohchooto throws a sloppy body shot
and Bushiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Ohchooto connects with a single shot there.
Ohchooto throws out a loose jab but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri tries to score with a low kick but Ohchooto moves his leg out of the way.
Ohchooto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bushiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ohchooto throws a lazy head kick
and Bushiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohchooto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bushiri connects with a body shot that sends Ohchooto's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses with a hook
and Bushiri counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Ohchooto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bushiri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohchooto manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Bushiri lands but Ohchooto takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Bushiri.
A combination from Bushiri does no damage.
Bushiri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bushiri wants to clinch up but Ohchooto keeps it at a distance.
Bushiri misses with a right hand
and Ohchooto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ohchooto lands a head shot.
Bushiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ohchooto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bushiri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohchooto throws a body punch but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri lands a body shot.
Ohchooto looks for the body kick but Bushiri saw that one coming.
Ohchooto throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it.
Ohchooto sets himself, and Bushiri steps forward looking for the clinch! Ohchooto avoids it this time.#T2#
Bushiri misses with a shot to the body
letting Ohchooto counter with a right hand.
Ohchooto scores with a spinning back kick!
Bushiri tries to clinch up but Ohchooto circles away and keeps his distance.
Ohchooto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Ohchooto instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bushiri.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the head.
Ohchooto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Bushiri lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bushiri.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bushiri avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Bushiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bushiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bushiri takes a shot to the head.
Ohchooto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ohchooto lands a shoulder strike.
Ohchooto tries a knee to the head but Bushiri blocks it.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Bushiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohchooto obliges.
Ohchooto swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Bushiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Ohchooto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bushiri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ohchooto landing knees to the head.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushiri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Bushiri takes a shot to the head.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bushiri.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
Bushiri digs a right hand into Ohchooto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ohchooto's gas tank.
Ohchooto lands with a right to the head.
Ohchooto blocks an uppercut.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Ohchooto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ohchooto scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohchooto gets through Bushiri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Still in the clinch, Bushiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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 Moses Ohchooto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ohchooto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bushiri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ohchooto rather than just go for the knockout.
Bushiri is looking to land body kicks.
Bushiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ohchooto misses with a body shot.
Bushiri slips a straight right by Ohchooto.
Bushiri wants to counter the offense by Ohchooto and move into the clinch position.
Bushiri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bushiri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Ohchooto finds it's target.
Ohchooto throws a lazy right hand but Bushiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bushiri lunges at Ohchooto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ohchooto's hand.
Bushiri misses with a straight right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bushiri 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushiri slips a jab from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri misses with the combination.
#T1#
Bushiri takes a swing at Ohchooto's ribcage but misses.
Bushiri throws the left hand but Ohchooto avoids the punch easily.
Bushiri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ohchooto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ohchooto checks the leg kick.
Ohchooto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ohchooto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses with a body shot.
Bushiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ohchooto.
Bushiri throws a series of strikes that have Ohchooto backpedaling.
Ohchooto throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushiri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto looks to land a right hand but Bushiri moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Bushiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushiri 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.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ohchooto has managed to clinch.
Bushiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ohchooto scores a nice knee to the body.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Ohchooto controls the action.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike.
Ohchooto misses with an elbow strike.
Ohchooto misses with a knee strike.
Ohchooto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bushiri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ohchooto blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ohchooto throws an elbow but misses.
Bushiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bushiri takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Shepherd Bushiri has been cut.
Bushiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ohchooto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bushiri avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Bushiri.
Moses Ohchooto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ohchooto misses with the head strike.
Ohchooto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ohchooto has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
Bushiri pushes Ohchooto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohchooto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Bushiri misses with the head strike.
Bushiri digs a right hand underneath Ohchooto's ribcage. Ohchooto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ohchooto blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Nice body punch from Ohchooto - that landed with a thud.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ohchooto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Ohchooto controls the action.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ohchooto controls his hands.
Ohchooto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Bushiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohchooto has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Ohchooto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bushiri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
Ohchooto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Ohchooto controls the action.
Ohchooto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohchooto's elbow.
Bushiri presses Ohchooto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Bushiri.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
Bushiri misses with the head strike.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Ohchooto missing with knees to the body.
Bushiri digs a right hand into Ohchooto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ohchooto's gas tank.
Bushiri blocks an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Bushiri swings for the body but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that misses
enabling Bushiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Bushiri wants to clinch.
Ohchooto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohchooto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bushiri avoids the head kick by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto throws a wild body kick that Bushiri sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Bushiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri scores with a body shot.
Ohchooto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohchooto avoids a kick to the body.
Ohchooto misses with a low kick.
Ohchooto digs a good body shot into Bushiri's ribs.#T1##CL2#
Ohchooto gets tackled into the cage by Bushiri. Bushiri maintains the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Ohchooto working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Bushiri managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries to land knees in the clinch but Bushiri avoids the damage to the body.
Bushiri tries to work over Ohchooto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ohchooto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ohchooto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ohchooto takes a shot to the head.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bushiri avoids it.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Ohchooto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri lands a left hand.
Bushiri lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bushiri.
Bushiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bushiri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Bushiri.
A short uppercut from Bushiri.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Bushiri lands with a right to the head.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Ohchooto avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Bushiri presses Ohchooto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bushiri lands a right hand.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Nice body punch from Bushiri.
Bushiri dodges an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohchooto.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Ohchooto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bushiri.
Ohchooto lands a left hand.
Bushiri blocks an uppercut.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Ohchooto controls the action.
Bushiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Ohchooto missing with knees to the body.
Bushiri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ohchooto is working Bushiri over against the cage.
Bushiri tries to work over Ohchooto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ohchooto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri tries to work over Ohchooto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bushiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohchooto's elbow.
Ohchooto tries to land knees in the clinch but Bushiri avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Ohchooto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bushiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ohchooto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ohchooto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bushiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ohchooto missing with knees to the body.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushiri lands a nice uppercut.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushiri tries to work over Ohchooto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ohchooto misses with the head strike.
Ohchooto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bushiri is defending well for now.
A short left from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri'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.
#R4#
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses
and Ohchooto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bushiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohchooto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bushiri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses the jab.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohchooto moves away.
Bushiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ohchooto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bushiri throws a chopping leg kick but Ohchooto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ohchooto jabs Bushiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ohchooto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bushiri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri tries a low kick but Ohchooto avoids it.
Bushiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ohchooto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good exchange - Bushiri coming out on top.
Bushiri slips under a jab from Ohchooto.
Bushiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Good shot there by Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a right hand that misses
and Ohchooto counters with a body kick that stops Bushiri in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Ohchooto has managed to clinch.
Bushiri blocks an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ohchooto prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Bushiri as the two fighters clinch.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike.
Ohchooto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ohchooto blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohchooto. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Bushiri.
Ohchooto working aggressively here.
Bushiri tries to work over Ohchooto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohchooto throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
Bushiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bushiri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Bushiri tries to work over Ohchooto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ohchooto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ohchooto tries a knee to the head but Bushiri blocks it.
Bushiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Bushiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ohchooto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries to land knees in the clinch but Bushiri avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Ohchooto looking to throw knees to the head but Bushiri is blocking nicely.
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bushiri cracks Ohchooto with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bushiri.
Bushiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Ohchooto blocks it.
Bushiri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ohchooto has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses with some punches.
Bushiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards. #T4#
Bushiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Ohchooto avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bushiri is leaning against Ohchooto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bushiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Bushiri pushes Ohchooto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bushiri.
Ohchooto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Ohchooto controls the action.
Bushiri tries to work over Ohchooto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ohchooto scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Bushiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bushiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto swats away the attempt to clinch by Bushiri.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ohchooto. That's going to slow Bushiri down.
Ohchooto misses the jab.
Ohchooto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ohchooto tries to clinch there but Bushiri circles away.
Ohchooto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohchooto throws a nice looking combination but Bushiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ohchooto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bushiri. Ohchooto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ohchooto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Bushiri throws an off balance right hand
and Ohchooto counters with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Bushiri.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohchooto moves away.
Bushiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ohchooto connects with a high kick.
Ohchooto cracks Bushiri with an open hand slap.#CL#
Bushiri gets tackled into the cage by Ohchooto. Ohchooto maintains the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Ohchooto misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ohchooto.
Bushiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ohchooto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bushiri lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohchooto swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moses Ohchooto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shepherd Bushiri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice body punch from Bushiri - that landed with a thud.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri.
Ohchooto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Ohchooto.
Bushiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bushiri tries to work over Ohchooto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ohchooto throws an elbow but misses.
Ohchooto lands a shoulder strike.
Ohchooto misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohchooto.
Good body shot from Bushiri.
Ohchooto missing with knees to the body.
Ohchooto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bushiri blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Bushiri scores with a shot to the side of Ohchooto's head.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Bushiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ohchooto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ohchooto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bushiri is defending well for now.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohchooto's elbow.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bushiri avoids it.
Ohchooto swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto takes a shot to the head.
Ohchooto lands a good knee to the midsection. Bushiri won't want to take too many of those.
Ohchooto lands a right hand.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bushiri avoids it.#T4#
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Ohchooto scores with a shot to the side of Bushiri's head.
Bushiri managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Bushiri.
Ohchooto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Ohchooto blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ohchooto controls his hands.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ohchooto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushiri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ohchooto lands a hook that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Ohchooto missing with knees to the body.
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 Moses Ohchooto.
Well Bushiri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Shepherd Bushiri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DUEL#120 Feltre vs Falcao
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Komaroff throws a low kick, looking for Bushiri's leg but Bushiri calmly moves out of range.
Bushiri wants to counter the offense by Komaroff and move into the clinch position.
Vasili Komaroff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff thows a leg kick but Bushiri checks it
and Bushiri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Komaroff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bushiri!
Bushiri wants to control but Komaroff postures up.
Komaroff in side control lands a decent elbow.
Komaroff lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bushiri takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Komaroff in side control, throwing shots but Bushiri defends.
Bushiri on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Komaroff misses with the ground and pound.
Bushiri is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Komaroff working away.
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet but Komaroff drags him back down.
Komaroff working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Bushiri takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bushiri is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Komaroff has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bushiri is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bushiri managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Komaroff.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komaroff is looking to take a break and control but Bushiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bushiri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Komaroff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#ES2#
Bushiri manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Komaroff keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Komaroff is stalling here.
Komaroff swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Bushiri.
#T2#
Komaroff has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Komaroff scores with a shoulder strike.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Komaroff controls the action.
Komaroff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Komaroff lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushiri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Komaroff.
Komaroff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bushiri pushes Komaroff off looking to stand but Komaroff dives back in and keeps control.
Komaroff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bushiri scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Komaroff manages to mount him!
Bushiri is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Bushiri is bucking up trying to escape but Komaroff cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bushiri is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Bushiri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Komaroff stops Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
Bushiri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bushiri.
Komaroff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bushiri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bushiri wants to stand and escape but Komaroff is having none of it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bushiri manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Komaroff is trying to break free.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Komaroff misses with a punch on the inside.
Komaroff misses with a body punch.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Bushiri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Komaroff can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Komaroff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Komaroff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Komaroff scores with a hook to the body.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Komaroff.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Komaroff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Komaroff's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Komaroff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Komaroff lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bushiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Komaroff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Komaroff tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Komaroff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bushiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Komaroff coming out on top.
Komaroff throws the kick towards the body but Bushiri avoids it.
The fighters circling - Komaroff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Bushiri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. Komaroff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Komaroff checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Komaroff scores with a four punch combination!
Komaroff misses with a body shot.
Komaroff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushiri blocks a jab.
Bushiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Komaroff throws out a loose jab but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bushiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Komaroff's sensitive parts.
Komaroff slips a jab from Bushiri.
Komaroff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komaroff misses the shot to the body.
Bushiri swings for the body but Komaroff moves out of range.
#T1#
Komaroff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bushiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Komaroff throws a series of punches but Bushiri moves out of range.
Komaroff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Komaroff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Komaroff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Komaroff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komaroff misses with a low kick as Bushiri jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Bushiri.
Komaroff scores with a one two! Bushiri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Bushiri finds it's target.
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!
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Bushiri rushes Komaroff and presses him up against the cage.
Komaroff struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushiri controls his hands.
#T2#
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Komaroff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Komaroff breaks from the clinch.
Komaroff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Komaroff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bushiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushiri lands a nice hook to Komaroff's body. Komaroff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bushiri stuffs the takedown.
Bushiri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shepherd Bushiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Komaroff misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Bushiri moves into the clinch.
Komaroff can't break the clinch.
Bushiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Komaroff is trying to break the clinch but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Komaroffs head.
Vasili Komaroff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Komaroff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Komaroff works on Bushiri's body with a couple of short punches.
Bushiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Komaroff backwards.
Komaroff has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Komaroff.
Bushiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Komaroff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Bushiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bushiri lands a body punch.
Bushiri gets through Komaroff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Bushiri digs a right hand into Komaroff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Komaroff's gas tank.
Bushiri lands a nice uppercut.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Komaroff throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
A short left from Bushiri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Komaroff.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Komaroff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bushiri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bushiri lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bushiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri tries to work over Komaroff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike.
Komaroff has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Komaroff wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Komaroff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komaroff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri tries to work over Komaroff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Komaroff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komaroff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Komaroff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bushiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komaroff.
Bushiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bushiri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Komaroff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bushiri misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Komaroff counters with a takedown into side control.
Bushiri is trying to get back to his feet.
Bushiri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Komaroff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet.
Komaroff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bushiri's head.
Komaroff stops Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Bushiri kicks Komaroff off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komaroff avoids the body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri scores with a nice head shot.
Bushiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Komaroff.
Bushiri avoids the body shot from Komaroff.
#T1#
Bushiri lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bushiri stuns Komaroff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bushiri.
Komaroff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bushiri throws a shot from downtown. Komaroff moves away and avoids it.
Bushiri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bushiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Komaroff lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Komaroff.
Komaroff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bushiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bushiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Komaroff misses its intended target.
Bushiri blocks a jab.
Bushiri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Komaroff.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komaroff tries a low kick but Bushiri avoids it.
Bushiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Komaroff in his tracks.
Bushiri scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Komaroff is rocked!
Bushiri scores with a jab.
Oh Komaroff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Bushiri. Beautiful body shot.
Komaroff looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bushiri lands a right hand from hell, dropping Komaroff. Bushiri pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
A victorious Shepherd Bushiri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Vasili Komaroff spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back stronger and stronger and that belt will be mine again!'.
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Event:
DUEL#114 Hoffman vs Chigg
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Bushiri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bushiri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bushiri closes the distance but Schulmann moves to the side
and Schulmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bushiri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Schulmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Bushiri is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Shepherd Bushiri has been cut.
Schulmann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bushiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Schulmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shepherd Bushiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schulmann's calf.
We've been hearing reports that Schulmann has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schulmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bushiri manages to avoid it.
Bushiri throws a jab when Schulmann was well out of range.
Schulmann feinted with a counter takedown.
Bushiri cracks Schulmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Schulmann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bushiri was covering up waiting for the punch and Schulmann finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Bushiri manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Bushiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bushiri scores with a leg kick.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Schulmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schulmann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bushiri avoids a kick to the body.
Schulmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schulmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bushiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Bushiri throws a leg kick
and Schulmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bushiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schulmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Bushiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schulmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Schulmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri throws a leg kick but Schulmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schulmann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bushiri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushiri throws a poor cross that misses
and Schulmann counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Bushiri tries to keep at a distance but Schulmann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schulmann has Bushiri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bushiri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bushiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bushiri scores with a shoulder strike.
Schulmann blocking some punches.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Schulmann.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage. #T3#
Bushiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Schulmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schulmann shoots in for a takedown but Bushiri shows good takedown defense.
Schulmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Bushiri.
Schulmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Schulmann persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaniv Schulmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schulmann throws the kick towards the body but Bushiri avoids it.
Bushiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schulmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Schulmann finds it's way through Bushiri's defenses.
Schulmann fakes the leg kick and cracks Bushiri in the body.
Bushiri takes one to the chin there.
Schulmann misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Bushiri closes the distance and pushes Schulmann back into the cage.
Schulmann tries to break free but Bushiri pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Bushiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schulmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schulmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Bushiri avoids the damage to the body.
Bushiri lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Schulmann.
Bushiri lands a shot to the body.
Schulmann has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri lands a left hand.
Schulmann tries to work over Bushiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Schulmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bushiri moves into the clinch.
Schulmann looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bushiri.
Schulmann stalling in the clinch but Bushiri improves position.
Bushiri blocks an uppercut.
Schulmann has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shepherd Bushiri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri'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#
Schulmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bushiri.
That kick from Bushiri tenderised Schulmann's leg. Schulmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schulmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schulmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bushiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Schulmann.
#CL2#
Bushiri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bushiri scores with a shot to the side of Schulmann's head.
Schulmann misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bushiri takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Schulmann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schulmann prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Shepherd Bushiri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bushiri stops a takedown attempt from Schulmann.
#T1#
Bushiri blocks an uppercut.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Bushiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bushiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bushiri lands a nice uppercut.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Schulmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schulmann tries to stall but Bushiri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bushiri.
A short left from Schulmann.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
Schulmann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schulmann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Schulmann controls his hands.
Schulmann has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schulmann lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Bushiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body.
Bushiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schulmann tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Bushiri misses with the head strike.
Schulmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Schulmann taking a breather.
Schulmann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schulmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schulmann is trying to drag Bushiri to the mat but Bushiri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaniv Schulmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schulmann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bushiri walks away with a smile on his face. Schulmann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schulmann checks a low kick from Bushiri.
An inside leg kick lands from Bushiri.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schulmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Bushiri, which made it look bad.
Schulmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Bushiri cracks a nice hook into Schulmann's ribs.
Bushiri lands a nice hook to Schulmann's body. Schulmann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schulmann moves away.
Schulmann throws a leg kick
and Bushiri counters with a straight right hand.
Schulmann throws a leg kick that misses.
Bushiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Bushiri stuffs the takedown attempt from Schulmann. Schulmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Bushiri cracks the inside of Schulmann's front leg.
Schulmann looks for the body kick but Bushiri saw that one coming.
Schulmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bushiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushiri tries to clinch up but Schulmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Schulmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schulmann.
Schulmann motions for Bushiri to come forward. Schulmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schulmann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bushiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schulmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schulmann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Schulmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schulmann attempts a counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it well and moves away.
Schulmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schulmann throws a wild body kick that Bushiri sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bushiri 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 Schulmann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schulmann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bushiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bushiri throws a hook but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bushiri avoids the body shot from Schulmann.
Schulmann lands a right hook to the body.
Bushiri tries to move into range but Schulmann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann lands with an overhand left.
Bushiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Bushiri staying out of range there.
Bushiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Schulmann is just out of range.
Schulmann attempts a counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Schulmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schulmann takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Bushiri closes the distance and pushes Schulmann back into the cage.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage.
Schulmann lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Schulmann fails to land.
Bushiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
Schulmann prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Schulmann is trying to maintain a safe position but Bushiri gets an underhook and turns Schulmann into the cage.
Schulmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bushiri.
Schulmann has Bushiri pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bushiri.
Shepherd Bushiri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulmann.
Schulmann presses Bushiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
Schulmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Schulmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulmann.
Schulmann tries to stall but Bushiri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Schulmann wants to stall.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schulmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Schulmann scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Schulmann lands a right hand.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Bushiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schulmann blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Schulmann - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Schulmann.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schulmann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schulmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schulmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
Schulmann is stalling here.
Schulmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushiri controls his hands.
Schulmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
#T4#
Schulmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Yaniv Schulmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schulmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards. #BC#
Schulmann manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Bushiri blocks the low kick.
Bushiri throws out a counter right but Schulmann avoids it with no problem.
Schulmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushiri.
Schulmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushiri throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Bushiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schulmann lands a shot to the body.
Schulmann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schulmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri.
Bushiri is working Schulmann over against the cage.
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 Yaniv Schulmann.
Well Bushiri 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shepherd Bushiri!
During a confident post fight interview, Shepherd Bushiri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #77
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Bushiri is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawk.
Bushiri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawk swings for the body but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Bushiri counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Bushiri.#CL#
Hawk tries to keep at a distance but Bushiri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Bushiri cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Bushiri manages to get underhooks.
Bushiri gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Hawk goes for a takedown attempt but Bushiri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lincoln Hawk.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bushiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lincoln Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Bushiri lands with a slapping head kick.
Hawk throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Bushiri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bushiri.
Hawk wants a takedown.
Hawk is trying to drag Bushiri to the mat but Bushiri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawk looks winded!
Bushiri is leaning against Hawk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
A short body shot lands from Bushiri as the two fighters clinch.
Bushiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri lands a body shot.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bushiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk is trying to maintain a safe position but Bushiri gets an underhook and turns Hawk into the cage.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bushiri.
A right hook to the body lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bushiri works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bushiri.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bushiri.
A short uppercut from Bushiri.
A nice left hand lands by Bushiri.
#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
Bushiri digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Bushiri finish him?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bushiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Hawk is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Bushiri.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a big right hand that drops Hawk! The killer instinct kicks in and Bushiri finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bushiri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his bantamweight title!
Shepherd Bushiri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Lincoln Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stellllla!'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #73
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Bushiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jameson.
A nice side step and Bushiri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bushiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jameson.
Jameson throws a shot from downtown. Bushiri moves away and avoids it.
Bushiri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bushiri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bushiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bushiri steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jameson digs a good hook to Bushiri's body.
Jameson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Jameson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bushiri.
Bushiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jameson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jameson throws a leg kick
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jameson throws a solid leg kick but Bushiri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jameson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson misses with a straight left. #T1#
Jameson throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it.
Bushiri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bushiri there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bushiri.
Bushiri slips a straight right by Jameson.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses.
Jameson misses with an uppercut
and Bushiri counters with an inside leg kick.
Jameson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jameson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Bushiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Jameson lands the left hand.
Jameson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bushiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jameson.
Jameson misses with a wild body shot.
Jameson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushiri's corner calls for a 1-2. Bushiri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bushiri takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Jameson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jameson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Jameson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jameson can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Jameson controls the action.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bushiri.
Jameson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jameson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushiris head.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Jameson controls his hands.
Jameson blocks an uppercut.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Jameson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jameson wants to break free but Bushiri has control.
Bushiri prevents Jameson from breaking the clinch.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
#BC#
Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Jameson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bushiri takes a swing at Jameson's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Bushiri closes the distance and clinches.
Jameson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Jameson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamesons head.
Jameson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Jameson.
Bushiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bushiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jameson backwards.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameson tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Jameson back against the cage. #T4#
Jameson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Jameson blocks it.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jameson misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bushiri.
A head punch on the inside from Jameson fails to land.
Jameson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Jameson blocks it.
Jameson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jameson slowing the pace effectively.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jameson's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
Bushiri lands a nice uppercut.
Bushiri misses with the head strike.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a shot to the body.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jameson's elbow.
Jameson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Bushiri blocks the leg kick.
Jameson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jameson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bushiri.
Jameson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bushiri lands an overhand right.
Bushiri misses with an uppercut. Jameson saw that one coming.
Jameson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bushiri connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Jameson misses
and Bushiri counters with an inside leg kick.
Jameson misses with a jab to the body
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jameson. Bushiri shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jameson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jameson misses with an uppercut
and Bushiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jameson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Bushiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jameson is able to avoid easily.
Jameson misses the shot to the body.
Bushiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Jameson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jameson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jameson throws a head kick that misses.
Jameson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Jameson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bushiri.
Jameson checks a leg kick.
Bushiri thumps Jameson with a low kick.
Jameson misses with a shot to the body
and Bushiri counters with a left to the body.
A lazy body kick from Jameson
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jameson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bushiri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jameson throws a sloppy head kick and Bushiri moves out of range easily.
Bushiri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jameson at a distance.
Jameson misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Bushiri misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Jameson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shepherd Bushiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bushiri cracks Jameson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bushiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jameson thows a leg kick but Bushiri checks it
and Bushiri counters with a thumping low kick.
Jameson feints and then cracks Bushiri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bushiri down.
Bushiri stuns Jameson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bushiri thumps Jameson with a low kick.
Jameson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bushiri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jameson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jameson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bushiri to score with a decent uppercut.
Jameson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bushiri cracks a nice hook into Jameson's ribs.
Bushiri scores with a decent looking hook.
Bushiri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bushiri takes a swing at Jameson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Bushiri slips under a jab.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the body
and Jameson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bushiri's knee momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jameson.
A head kick by Jameson misses
and Bushiri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bushiri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bushiri lands with a cross.
Bushiri is looking to clinch.
Jameson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bushiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Jameson.
Jameson tries to bum rush Bushiri with a series of wild strikes but Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bushiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bushiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jameson's calf.
Jameson throws a low kick but Bushiri avoids it.
Jameson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bushiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bushiri blocks a head kick by Jameson.
#T4#
Jameson tries to work over Bushiri's front leg with a kick but Bushiri checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jameson misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Jameson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bushiri lands with a good body shot.
Bushiri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bushiri throws a poor cross that misses
and Jameson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bushiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Bushiri slips a jab from Jameson.#CL2#
Bushiri rushes Jameson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jameson has had enough of the clinch but Bushiri keeps him there for the moment.
Jameson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri scores with a shoulder strike.
Bushiri lands a body shot.
Jameson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Nice cross by Bushiri.
Jameson misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Bushiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bushiri looks to throw the jab but Jameson is out of range.
Bushiri throws a body kick that misses.
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bushiri.
Jameson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jameson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Jameson cracks Bushiri with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri tries to land a leg kick but Jameson saw it coming and moves away.
Bushiri scores with a head kick. Jameson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jameson scores with the left hand. Bushiri knows he should have avoided that one.
Bushiri thuds a left hand into Jameson's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Bushiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Bushiri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bushiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jameson.
Bushiri throws a chopping leg kick but Jameson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jameson swings for the body but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Jameson is just out of range.
Bushiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bushiri slips under a jab from Jameson.
Bushiri connects with a body shot.
Jameson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jameson.
A leg kick checked by Jameson.
Jameson is looking to counter punch.
Bushiri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jameson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jameson misses with a two punch combination.
Jameson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bushiri lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson throws a big shot that misses.
Jameson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bushiri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bushiri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jameson will feel that in the morning.
Jameson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jameson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bushiri cracks Jameson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Jameson is rocked!
Bushiri connects with a body shot.
Oh Jameson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Bushiri. Beautiful body shot.
Jameson throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushiri, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from Jameson misses.
Jameson connects with a leg kick. Bushiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jameson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bushiri keeps Jameson at a distance using the push kick.
Jameson checks a leg kick.#T3#
Bushiri throws a big shot that misses.
Bushiri scores with a leg kick.
Jameson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bushiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Jameson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jameson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bushiri.
Jameson looks for the body kick but Bushiri saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Bushiri.
Jameson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a leg kick.
Bushiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jameson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Jameson misses
and Bushiri counters with a low kick, right behind Jameson 's knee.
Bushiri avoids the body shot from Jameson.
Jameson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jameson works over Bushiri's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bushiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jameson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jameson throws a head kick that misses.
Bushiri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jameson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jameson misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Bushiri scores with a jab to the body.
Jameson misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jameson.
Jameson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick from Bushiri misses.
Jameson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Bushiri.
Jameson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushiri.
Bushiri moves out of range as Jameson strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Jameson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bushiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bushiri tries to clinch but Jameson moves out of range.
Jameson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bushiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bushiri lands with a nice body punch.
Jameson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jameson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jameson throws a wild body kick that Bushiri sees coming a mile off.
Jameson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Bushiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bushiri.
Jameson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jameson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jameson misses with a wild body shot.
Bushiri tries a quick counter leg kick but Jameson is wise to it.#T1#
Bushiri sizes up Jameson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bushiri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jameson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Bushiri drives through and clinches with Jameson against the cage.
Jameson is looking to control Bushiri's arms but Bushiri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jameson has his back to the cage.
Jameson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jameson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bushiri is keeping busy.
Bushiri scores with a shot to the side of Jameson's head.
Jameson can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Bushiri digs a right hand underneath Jameson's ribcage. Jameson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
Jameson tries to work over Bushiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jameson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Bushiri has Jameson pressed against the cage, preventing Jameson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bushiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jameson misses with some punches.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamesons head.
Bushiri lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri lands a body punch.
Bushiri creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jameson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jameson drops to his knees and Bushiri pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Shepherd Bushiri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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#R1##CL2#
Lennon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Lennon prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lennon misses with a punch to the body.
Lennon blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Lennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Lennon avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Lennon is leaning against Bushiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lennon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bushiri misses with the head strike.
Lennon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Bushiri.
Lennon blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Lennon misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lennon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Bushiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lennon backwards.
Lennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Lennon - that landed with a thud.
Bushiri works on Lennon's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bushiri.
Lennon tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennon controls his hands.
Lennon stalls.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennon controls his hands.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Lennon.
Bushiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lennon blocking some punches.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Lennon blocks it.
#T2#
Lennon misses with a body punch.
Lennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Nice body punch from Bushiri - that landed with a thud.
Lennon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lennon blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lennon can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Lennon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
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!
Lennon prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lennon.
Lennon pushes Bushiri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lennon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennon controls his hands.
Lennon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bushiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lennon backwards.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lennon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lennon cracks Bushiri with a nice body shot.
Lennon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Lennon.
Bushiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lennon blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lennon. #CUT2#
It looks like Shepherd Bushiri has been cut.
Lennon stalls.
Lennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushiri controls his hands.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Lennon controls the action.
Lennon tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Bushiri lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lennon.
Lennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bushiri lands a right hand.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushiri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lennon or not.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lennon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennon controls his hands.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri pushes Lennon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Lennon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bushiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lennon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bushiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Lennon closes the distance and clinches.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Lennon scores with a hook to the body.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Lennon.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bushiri.
Lennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushiri controls his hands.
A short left from Bushiri.
Nice body punch from Bushiri - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennon can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Lennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri lands with a light punch inside.
Bushiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
Bushiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Lennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Lennon.
A short left from Lennon.
Lennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lennon's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Bushiri.
Lennon prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lennon blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennon controls his hands.
Lennon blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land. #T2#
Lennon can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Lennon throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lennon's elbow.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lennon can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Lennon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Bushiri lands a left hand.
Bushiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Lennon blocks it.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Lennon avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Shepherd Bushiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bushiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lennon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bushiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lennon tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
#T3#
Lennon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Lennon blocks it.
Bushiri blocks the elbow strike.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennon controls his hands.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lennon's elbow.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Lennon blocks it.
Bushiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Lennon backwards.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bushiri.
A hook to the body from Lennon.
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lennon lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Lennon.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lennon's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bushiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bushiri tries to work over Lennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennon controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Lennon.
A right handed body shot lands from Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Bushiri.
Lennon lands a body punch.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushiri lands a body shot.
Lennon misses with a punch on the inside.
Lennon tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Lennon misses with an elbow over the top.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lennon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lennon wants to clinch up but Bushiri keeps it at a distance.
Bushiri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lennon moves away.#CL2#
Lennon closes the distance and clinches.
Lennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lennon blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Lennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lennon stalling in the clinch but Bushiri improves position.
Lennon tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Lennon back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lennon tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Lennon back against the cage.
Lennon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lennon tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Lennon back against the cage.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Lennon misses with a body punch.
Lennon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Lennon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lennon.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lennon scores with a hook to the body.
Bushiri lands a left hand.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Lennon.
Lennon misses with the head strike.
Bushiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bushiri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lennon lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
A short right from Bushiri on the inside. #ROC#
Lennon is rocked!
Bushiri lands with a left to the head.
Lennon is still on wobbly legs! Can Bushiri finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bushiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bushiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Lennon backwards.
Bushiri pushes Lennon against the cage. Bushiri is working some dirty boxing. Bushiri pushes off with a quick right hook! Lennon goes down! Lennon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bushiri moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter tests Bushiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bushiri on the side of the head.
Fighter scores with a nice body kick.
Bushiri with a jab.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Bushiri.
Bushiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter. That did some damage!
Fighter moves away from the strike by Bushiri.
Fighter delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBushiri.
Fighter scores with a head kick. Bushiri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab from Bushiri misses.
Fighter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Fighter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bushiri misses with a body kick.
Fighter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bushiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bushiri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fighter lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Bushiri 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Bushiri is rocked!
Bushiri pushes Fighter away with a front kick.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bushiri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bushiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bushiri seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fighter misses the target.
Fighter scores with a leg kick.
Bushiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fighter.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Fighter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fighter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bushiri to score with a decent uppercut.
Bushiri punishes Fighter's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Fighter as he checks the leg kick.
Bushiri looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Fighter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fighter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Bushiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bushiri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
Fighter lands with a right hand.
Fighter takes a swing at Bushiri's ribcage but misses.
Fighter 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.
Bushiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter avoids the head kick by Bushiri.
Fighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushiri.
Fighter throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
Fighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bushiri counters with a good low kick that Fighter was not able to check.
Bushiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bushiri misses with a body kick.
Fighter throws a head kick but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tourney Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter defending well as Bushiri loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Bushiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Bushiri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Fighter defending well as Bushiri loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushiri. Bushiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Bushiri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bushiri tries to work over Fighter's front leg with a kick but Fighter checks it.
Bushiri throws a front kick aimed at Fighter's knee but Fighter avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Fighter blocks the low kick.
Bushiri tries a low kick but Fighter avoids it.
Bushiri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri unleashes a big counter combination but Fighter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Bushiri defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Bushiri off the cage and back into range.
Fighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by Bushiri.#ROC2#
Fighter is rocked!
Fighter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Fighter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fighter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fighter seems to have got his legs back now.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Fighter scores with a nice right hand.
Fighter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bushiri just manages to avoid it.
Fighter moves in looking to clinch but Bushiri pushes him off.
Fighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fighter scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushiri blocks a head kick by Fighter.
Fighter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fighter thuds his right hand into Bushiri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fighter throws out a loose jab but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tourney Fighter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bushiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Bushiri as he connects with a hook.
Bushiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bushiri.
Nice uppercut lands for Fighter. That snapped Bushiri's head back.
Fighter tries to land a leg kick but Bushiri saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Fighter.
Fighter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bushiri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bushiri slips a straight right by Fighter.
Fighter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bushiris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tourney Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushiri blocks a head kick by Fighter.
Bushiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Fighter blocks the low kick.#T1#
Bushiri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bushiri.
Fighter throws a good cross that connects.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bushiri can do to turn this around?
Bushiri misses with a straight right.
Bushiri missing with a left hand there. Fighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bushiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fighter is able to avoid easily.
Fighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Fighter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bushiri misses with a wild body shot.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter tries to move into range but Bushiri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bushiri wants to land a leg kick but Fighter is out of range.
Fighter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bushiri.
Fighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bushiri slips under a jab from Fighter.
Bushiri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bushiri throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Bushiri lands a slapping body shot.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Bushiri circles away.
Fighter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bushiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Bushiri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bushiri's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bushiri duly obliges.
Bushiri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bushiri throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Fighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bushiri takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fighter - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fighter looking to throw knees to the head but Bushiri is blocking nicely.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter pushes off an throws an elbow but Bushiri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bushiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fighter throws an elbow but it misses.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Bushiri scores with a shot to the side of Fighter's head.
Fighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bushiri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fighter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bushiri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter scores with a nice right hand.
Bushiri misses with an uppercut.
Fighter tried to counter with a leg kick but Bushiri avoided it.
Fighter throws a head kick but Bushiri moves out of range.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter slips under a jab from Bushiri.
Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fighter misses with a kick to the body
and Bushiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bushiri slips under a jab from Fighter.
Bushiri misses with an uppercut.
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 Tourney Fighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice straight punches there by Fighter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fighter.
A clash of legs there as Fighter blocks the low kick.
Fighter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fighter lands a leg kick that knocks Bushiri off balance momentarily.
Bushiri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fighter.
Fighter throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fighter moves away from the strike by Bushiri.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Bushiri moves away and avoids it.
Fighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bushiri.
An attempted straight right counter from Fighter misses the target.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bushiri blocks a leg kick.
Fighter backing away here, and Bushiri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bushiri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fighter slips a jab from Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bushiri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fighter is out of range. #T1#
Fighter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bushiri's head backwards.
Fighter misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Fighter is looking to land body kicks.
Bushiri avoids the head kick by Fighter.
Bushiri throws a head kick that Fighter semi-blocks.
Bushiri throws a chopping leg kick but Fighter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bushiri motions for Fighter to come forward. Bushiri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Fighter counters by clinching up.
Fighter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fighter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bushiri blocks it with crossed arms.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter scores with a shot to the side of Bushiri's head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Bushiri has Fighter pressed against the cage, preventing Fighter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Bushiri lands a nice uppercut.
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fighter as the two fighters clinch.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushiris head.
Fighter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bushiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shepherd Bushiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tourney Fighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
#T4#
Bushiri tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Fighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tourney Fighter.
Well Fighter 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tourney Fighter!
After winning the bout, Tourney Fighter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Yakuza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bushiri counters with a straight right hand.
Bushiri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle, before Bushiri throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Yakuza's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bushiri lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shepherd Bushiri!
A relieved looking Shepherd Bushiri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ichi Yakuza had this to say: 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
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Event:
BRFC 57
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tuft, right into the meat.
Tuft scores with a leg kick.
Tuft scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tuft stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bushiri.
An inside leg kick from Bushiri misses.
Bushiri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bushiri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bushiri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bushiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuft motions for Bushiri to come forward. Tuft throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tuft. Tuft obviously looking to wear him down.
Tuft swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bushiri throws a jab when Tuft was well out of range.
Bushiri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuft waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bushiri.
Tuft digs a good hook to Bushiri's body.
Tuft tries to score with a low kick but Bushiri moves his leg out of the way.
Bushiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tuft ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Tuft ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Tuft fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tuft bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuft tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Bushiri 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.
Tuft thumps Bushiri with a low kick.
Bushiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuft has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tuft there as he acknowledges the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tuft.
Tuft sizes up Bushiri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Tuft.
Tuft connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tuft blocks a jab.
Tuft wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bushiri cracks Tuft with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tuft finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tuft lands a right hook to the body.
Tuft lands a lovely overhand right.
Gunnar Tuft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuft moves away from the strike by Bushiri.
Tuft misses with a hook.#T2#
Bushiri throws a leg kick
letting Tuft counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Bushiri darts in and clinches Tuft up against the cage.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Tuft.
A head punch on the inside from Tuft fails to land.
Tuft swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuft lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuft swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Bushiri misses with the head strike.
Tuft is pushing Bushiri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Tuft misses with the head strike.
Tuft wants to get back to striking at distance but Bushiri won't allow it.
Tuft lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuft misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bushiri.
Tuft blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuft works on Bushiri's body with a couple of short punches.
Tuft misses with a punch on the inside.
Tuft lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuft has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Tuft.
Tuft can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
#BC2#
Bushiri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bushiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuft.
Bushiri throws a low kick but Tuft avoids it.#T4#
Tuft throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tuft throws a hook but Bushiri blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Tuft.
Tuft throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri with a hook.
Bushiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bushiri slips a jab from Tuft.
Nice uppercut there from Tuft.
Bushiri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bushiri misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Bushiri.
A leg kick checked by Bushiri.
Tuft has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bushiri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuft throws a lazy right hand but Bushiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tuft throws a shot from downtown. Bushiri moves away and avoids it.
Tuft catches Bushiri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bushiri moves away from the strike by Tuft.
Bushiri tries a quick counter leg kick but Tuft is wise to it.
Bushiri is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Tuft dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tuft throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Tuft moves out of range of the leg kick from Bushiri.
Tuft throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bushiri counters with an outside leg kick.
Tuft looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuft. Bushiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Bushiri misses.
Tuft is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bushiri can do to turn this around?
Tuft misses the jab.
Bushiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tuft keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tuft throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bushiri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A bone on bone clash there as Tuft blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri throws a leg kick that misses.
Bushiri lunges at Tuft with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tuft's hand.
Tuft walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bushiri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tuft buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Tuft.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuft. #T1#
Bushiri throws an off balance right hand
and Tuft counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tuft fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bushiri manages to avoid it.
Bushiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tuft.
Bushiri misses with a leg kick
and Tuft counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bushiri wants to land a leg kick but Tuft is out of range.
Good exchange - Tuft coming out on top.
Bushiri misses the jab.
Tuft lands an overhand right.
Bushiri drops his hands momentarily and Tuft takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bushiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gunnar Tuft is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuft lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuft moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tuft misses the shot to the body.
Bushiri motions for Tuft to come forward. Bushiri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tuft.
Bushiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuft throws out the jab. #T2#
Tuft misses with a hook to the body
and Bushiri counters with a leg kick.
Bushiri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Bushiri.
Tuft throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tuft throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushiri misses with a body shot.
Tuft is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tuft throws a solid leg kick but Bushiri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tuft.
Tuft throws a wild body kick that Bushiri sees coming a mile off.
Bushiri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tuft is out of range.
Bushiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuft.
Bushiri misses with a low kick as Tuft jumps back.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses
and Tuft counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bushiri's knee momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuft.
Good exchange - Bushiri coming out on top.
Tuft ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tuft was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bushiri throws a hook but Tuft avoids it easily.
Bushiri loads up on a big right hand but Tuft slips the punch.
That kick from Tuft tenderised Bushiri's leg. Bushiri is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Bushiri scores with a hook.
Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuft.
Tuft thuds a left hand into Bushiri's body.
A punch combination from Bushiri misses.
Bushiri checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Tuft.
Tuft checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tuft throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Bushiri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bushiri misses with a hook
and Tuft counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuft feints and then cracks Bushiri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bushiri down.
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuft motions for Bushiri to come forward. Tuft throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tuft avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tuft fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bushiri.
Tuft is looking to score with low kicks.
Bushiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tuft throws an overhand right that lands on Bushiri's shoulder, as Bushiri tries to avoid the shot.
Bushiri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tuft.#T4#
Tuft misses with a leg kick
and Bushiri counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuft.
Bushiri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tuft checks it well.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Tuft.
Bushiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Tuft.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuft.
Tuft lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tuft lands a jab to the head.
Tuft cracks Bushiri with a good jab.
Bushiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tuft throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tuft displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bushiri throws out the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bushiri 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.
Tuft misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuft lands the left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bushiri checks a leg kick.
Tuft connects with an inside leg kick.
Tuft tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bushiri is able to avoid easily.
Bushiri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Tuft dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tuft connects with a crisp jab.
Tuft throws a jab when Bushiri was well out of range.
Tuft staying out of range there.
Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuft manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Bushiri misses.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. Tuft looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tuft cracks Bushiri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bushiri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bushiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bushiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Tuft checks a leg kick nicely.
Bushiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tuft can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bushiri misses.
Tuft misses with an uppercut.
Tuft checks a leg kick.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Tuft was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tuft displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bushiri throws out the jab. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Tuft.
Bushiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuft.
Tuft misses with a hook.
Tuft lands with a cross.
Tuft lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Tuft finds it's way through Bushiri's defenses.
Tuft lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bushiri misses with an uppercut
and Tuft counters with a straight right hand.
Bushiri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tuft counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuft moves out of range of the strikes.
Tuft lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tuft uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bushiri.
Tuft misses with an uppercut. Bushiri saw that one coming.
Tuft fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tuft throws the left hand but Bushiri avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Tuft there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
Bushiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tuft throws a hook to the side of Bushiri's head but Bushiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tuft moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bushiri. Those never looked like landing.
Bushiri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bushiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bushiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuft chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bushiri can pounce on him.
Tuft blocks a leg kick.
Tuft blocks a head kick by Bushiri.
Bushiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tuft connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bushiri scrambles back to his feet.
Tuft motions for Bushiri to come forward. Tuft throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri walks into a left hand.
Bushiri wants to land a leg kick but Tuft is out of range.
Tuft scores with a hook.
Bushiri misses with a straight left. #T3#
Bushiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuft.
Shepherd Bushiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Bushiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tuft counter with a right hand.
Tuft throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Bushiri counters by clinching up.
Tuft tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Tuft back against the cage.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Tuft throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Tuft breaks the clinch.
Tuft slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tuft jabs Bushiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tuft.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tuft, right into the meat.
Bushiri misses with a lunging right hand
and Tuft counters with an inside leg kick.
Tuft keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tuft throws a lazy uppercut
and Bushiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuft bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Tuft is looking to score with low kicks.
Bushiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Bushiri misses with a straight right.
Tuft is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Tuft. That snapped Bushiri's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Bushiri misses the target.
Tuft misses with a hook.
Tuft scores with a nice strike.
Tuft lands a glancing blow to the side of Bushiri's head.
Tuft connects with a body shot that sends Bushiri's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Tuft gets tackled into the cage by Bushiri. Bushiri maintains the clinch.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Gunnar Tuft is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnar Tuft has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tuft throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushiris head.
Tuft is struggling to control the position.
Tuft blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Tuft showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tuft 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Tuft!
Gunnar Tuft made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Almost Davy, almost.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Flowers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bushiri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flowers somewhat.
Bushiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flowers's calf.
Flowers with a poor takedown
and Bushiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Flowers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bushiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bushiri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Flowers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bushiri cracks Flowers with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bushiri closes the distance and clinches.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bushiri lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri lands with a right to the head.
Bushiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Flowers is rocked!
Flowers can't get the takedown.
Oh Flowers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petey Flowers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bushiri lands a right hand.
Bushiri dips a shoulder and cracks Flowers with a mighty uppercut! Flowers falls back against the cage and Bushiri unloads with a barrage of strikes! Flowers is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bushiri screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
A victorious Shepherd Bushiri 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Bushiri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bushiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jag is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bushiri.
As Bushiri tries to get set, Jag tries to push him back and clinch up but Bushiri manages to avoid the attempt.
Jag has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bushiri looks to land a left hand but Jag moved out of range nicely.
Jag throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushiri.
An inside leg kick lands from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jag.
Jag ducks under a wild hook from Bushiri.
Jag is looking to clinch but Bushiri is avoiding it.
Jag slips a jab and a cross from Bushiri.
Bushiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jag.
Bushiri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jag takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bushiri lands a leg kick that knocks Jag off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bushiri. That's going to slow Jag down.
Jag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaromir Jag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bushiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Bushiri keeps Jag at a distance using the push kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bushiri!
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Bushiri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bushiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bushiri.
Jag moves in looking to clinch but Bushiri pushes him off.
Jag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bushiri lands a jab to Jag's midsection.
Bushiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jag takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bushiri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jag if he has to take too many more of those.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bushiri closes the distance and pushes Jag back into the cage.
Bushiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2##BC2#
Bushiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jag wants to clinch up but Bushiri keeps it at a distance.
Jag backing away here, and Bushiri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jag tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Jag is predictable there
and Bushiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bushiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bushiri feints and then cracks Jag's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jag down.
Jag wants to clinch but Bushiri slips to the side
letting Bushiri counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Bushiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bushiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Bushiri looks to throw the jab but Jag is out of range.
Jag wants to clinch but Bushiri slips to the side
and Bushiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bushiri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Jag is rocked!
Jag takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Jag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bushiri.
Bushiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bushiri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jag seems to have got his legs back now.
Jag tries to clinch up
and Bushiri counters with a huge left! Jag is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bushiri isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jag from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bushiri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Yakuza takes one on the button.
Yakuza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bushiri circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Yakuza to the canvas! Yakuza doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bushiri keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
After winning the bout, Shepherd Bushiri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ichi Yakuza spoke after the fight, saying 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
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