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Event:
RS Friday Fight Night IV
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Madakassan throws a solid leg kick but Seffu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Madakassan.
Madakassan misses with a right hand
and Seffu counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Seffu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Madakassan.
Madakassan misses with a two punch combination.
Madakassan lands a jab to the head.
Madakassan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seffu.
Madakassan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Ray Seffu has been cut.
Madakassan connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madakassan throws a head kick that misses
and Seffu counters with a straight right hand.
Madakassan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seffu defends well and Madakassan ends up having to push Seffu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Madakassan tries to land a leg kick but Seffu saw it coming and moves away.
Madakassan looks to land a combination but Seffu avoids it well.
Seffu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Madakassan manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Madakassan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Seffu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Madakassan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seffu keeps working. #T1#
Madakassan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seffu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Seffu keeping moving, preventing Madakassan from controlling successfully.
Seffu has his hands on Madakassan's head, controlling the position.
Madakassan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Seffu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Madakassan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seffu is refusing to be controlled, as Madakassan sits in half guard. #T2#
Madakassan thows a huge punch but Seffu dodges it nicely.
Seffu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Madakassan is working away from the top position though.
Madakassan wants to control but Seffu is keeping him busy.
Madakassan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Madakassan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Madakassan is taking a breather. Seffu 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seffu wants to control but Madakassan is keeping busy.
Seffu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3#
Seffu trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Seffu is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Madakassan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Seffu is looking for a sweep. Madakassan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madakassan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Madakassan is nestled in close to Seffu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Seffu tries to roll over but Madakassan keeps him under control.
Seffu is looking to control Madakassan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seffu avoid being mounted?
Madakassan slips a nice elbow through Seffu's hands, connecting with Seffu's forehead.#T4#
Madakassan trying to control the action but Seffu is working from the bottom.
Seffu is trying to control but can't.
Madakassan trying to control the action but Seffu is working from the bottom.
Madakassan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Madakassan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Seffu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Madakassan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Seffu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Madakassan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seffu is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moloch Madakassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Seffu'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.
#R2#
Seffu slips a jab and a cross from Madakassan.
Madakassan moves in looking to clinch but Seffu pushes him off.
Seffu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moloch Madakassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madakassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seffu at a distance.
Madakassan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Seffu counter with a right hand.
Madakassan scores with a decent looking hook.
Seffu misses with a body shot.
Madakassan throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Seffu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Seffu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Madakassan wants a takedown but no success here.
Madakassan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madakassan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seffu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moloch Madakassan.
A head kick misses from Seffu.
A bone on bone clash there as Madakassan blocks the leg kick.
Madakassan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seffu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Madakassan. #T1#
Seffu tries to buck Madakassan off but Madakassan is having none of it.
Madakassan wants to take a breather but Seffu manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Madakassan.
Seffu trying to keep a closed guard but Madakassan is proving a slippery customer.
Madakassan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seffu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seffu wants to control but Madakassan passes easily into half guard.
Seffu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T2#
Madakassan controlling his opponent.
Madakassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madakassan with a couple of short strikes.
Madakassan lands with some strikes.
Madakassan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Madakassan lands a big shot there that rocks Seffu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Madakassan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Seffu?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madakassan avoids the attempt from Seffu to control.#SUB2#
Madakassan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Madakassan punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Madakassan is landing with some decent strikes but Seffu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Madakassan blocks Seffu's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Seffu taking shots to the head.
Seffu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Madakassan trying to mount his opponent but Seffu defends it.
Seffu is looking to improve his position.
Madakassan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Madakassan trying to control from Seffu's half guard. Seffu has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4##SUB#
Madakassan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Madakassan wants to control from the top but Seffu keeps moving.
Madakassan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Madakassan prevents Seffu from getting back to his feet.
Madakassan controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moloch Madakassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Seffu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Seffu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Seffu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Madakassan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Seffu finds it's target.
Madakassan thumps Seffu with a low kick.
Seffu wants to clinch up but Madakassan keeps it at a distance.
Seffu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seffu wants it to stay on the feet.
Seffu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madakassan doesn't seem bothered though.
Madakassan misses with a takedown attempt - Seffu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madakassan is looking to chop away at Seffu's legs.
Seffu looks to land a right hand but Madakassan moved out of range.
Madakassan fails to land with a series of punches.
As Madakassan tries to get set, Seffu tries to push him back and clinch up but Madakassan manages to avoid the attempt.#T1##CL#
Seffu rushes Madakassan and presses him up against the cage.
Seffu lands with a light punch inside.
Seffu landing knees to the head.
Seffu misses with a punch on the inside.
Seffu lands with a light punch inside.
Madakassan is looking for a takedown.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moloch Madakassan.
Madakassan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seffu prevents it.
Seffu scores with a shoulder strike.
Seffu lands a right hand.
Madakassan wants a takedown but no success here.
Seffu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Madakassan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seffu is defending well.
Seffu just leaning against Madakassan, taking a breather.
Seffu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Seffu lands a nice knee to the body.
Madakassan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Seffu looking to throw knees to the head but Madakassan is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seffu scores with a shoulder strike.
Seffu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madakassan backwards.
Madakassan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madakassan is trying to drag Seffu to the mat but Seffu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seffu with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Moloch Madakassan has been cut.
Seffu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Madakassan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seffu smiles and moves away.
Madakassan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seffu counters with a stiff right hand.
Madakassan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seffu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Seffu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Madakassan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Madakassan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Seffu moves into the clinch.
Seffu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Seffu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Madakassan goes for a takedown attempt but Seffu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick by Madakassan misses
and Seffu counters with a nice uppercut.
Seffu slips a jab and a cross from Madakassan.
Madakassan misses with the combination.
Seffu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madakassan's head.#T4#
Seffu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seffu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seffu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Madakassan in his tracks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madakassan or perhaps it was just good defense by Seffu, which made it look bad.
Madakassan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seffu is able to avoid easily.
No luck for Madakassan with that takedown attempt.
Moloch Madakassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Madakassan misses
and Seffu counters with a nice leg kick.
Madakassan tries to clinch there but Seffu circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Seffu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seffu.
Moloch Madakassan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Seffu. No joy for Madakassan on that attempt.
A cross from Seffu lands.
Ray Seffu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madakassan looks to land a combination but Seffu avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Seffu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Madakassan 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moloch Madakassan!
Our winner, Moloch Madakassan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
D48 Barrientos v Lopez
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Teebs.
Seffu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teebs throws a counter high kick but Seffu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Seffu throws a hook but Teebs avoids it easily.
It looked like Teebs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Seffu misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Seffu.
Seffu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Teebs tries to work over Seffu's front leg with a kick but Seffu checks it.
Teebs misses with a hook
and Seffu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seffu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Teebs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Teebs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Teebs lands with a kick to the temple. Seffu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fight stays on the outside here - Seffu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bo Teebs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teebs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seffu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Seffu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Teebs on the side of the head.
Teebs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seffu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Seffu wants to counter with a clinch but Teebs pushes him away.
Seffu misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seffu. Teebs does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Seffu lands.
Teebs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Teebs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seffu.
Teebs throws a right hand that Seffu ducks under and follows up with a left that Seffu also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Seffu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seffu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seffu throws a shot from downtown. Teebs moves away and avoids it.
Teebs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Teebs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teebs throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Seffu connects with a jab.
Teebs stuns Seffu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Teebs throws out a loose jab but Seffu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seffu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seffu lands a jab to the nose.
Teebs moves out of range as Seffu strikes.
Teebs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seffu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teebs.
Seffu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seffu misses with a hook.
Teebs throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Seffu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Seffu scores with a shoulder strike.
Teebs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seffu throws a punch but it's blocked by Teebs. #T3#
Teebs misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Teebs manages to break the clinch.
Seffu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teebs manages to avoid it.
Teebs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Teebs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seffu was well out of range. Poor timing from Teebs.
Seffu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teebs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seffu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teebs was well out of range. Poor timing from Seffu.
Seffu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Seffu misses with a kick to the body.
Teebs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seffu misses with a combination
and Teebs counters with a right hand to the body.
Teebs checks a leg kick. #T4#
Teebs throws a nice looking combination but Seffu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seffu throws a sloppy head kick and Teebs moves out of range easily.
Seffu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teebs moves away.
Teebs throws a big counter combination but Seffu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Teebs misses with a wild body shot.
Seffu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Teebs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seffu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Teebs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seffu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Teebs.
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!
Teebs is looking to land body kicks.
Seffu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teebs manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Teebs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Teebs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Seffu.
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 Bo Teebs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Seffu cracks Teebs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Teebs throws a right and a left that Seffu avoids nicely.
Teebs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Teebs - just one landing.
Seffu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teebs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seffu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seffu avoids the head kick by Teebs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seffu wants to clinch up but Teebs keeps it at a distance.
Seffu throws a hook but Teebs blocks it.
Teebs throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Seffu moves into the clinch.
Teebs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seffu tries to land a knee to the head but Teebs blocks with his arms.
#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Seffu.
Teebs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teebs blocking some punches.
Teebs has a couple of punches blocked by Seffu.
Teebs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teebs has Seffu pushed against the cage.
Teebs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seffu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Seffu missing with knees to the body.
Teebs misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Seffu 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.
Seffu misses with some punches.
Teebs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Teebs misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Seffu fails to land.
Seffu throws a punch but it's blocked by Teebs. #T2#
Seffu missing with knees to the body.
Teebs lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Teebs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teebs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teebs misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Seffu counters by clinching up.
Seffu misses with a knee strike.
Teebs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seffu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Teebs blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teebs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teebs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teebs pushes Seffu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray Seffu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Teebs can't find room to land a body shot as Seffu controls the action.
Teebs swings wildly with an uppercut but Seffu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Teebs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seffu backwards.
Seffu has a couple of punches blocked by Teebs.
Teebs is struggling to control the position.
Seffu blocks a body shot from Teebs.
Seffu missing with knees to the body.
Teebs avoiding damage as Seffu throws knees to the body.
Seffu misses with a knee strike.
Teebs tries to work over Seffu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teebs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seffu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teebs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teebs.
Seffu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Teebs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4#
Seffu misses with a knee strike.
Teebs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seffu lands a shoulder strike.
Teebs is trying to break the clinch but Seffu has him pressed against the cage.
Teebs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teebs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Seffu.
Seffu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teebs lands a hook that snaps the head of Seffu backwards.
Seffu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Teebs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Teebs tries to throw a body punch but Seffu avoids it by throwing Teebs back against the cage.
Teebs tries a body shot but Seffu blocks it.
Seffu 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.
A close second round but Ray Seffu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Teebs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Seffu avoids the head kick by Teebs.
Teebs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Teebs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seffu was well out of range. Poor timing from Teebs.
Teebs misses with a leg kick.
Teebs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seffu misses the body punch
and Teebs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teebs scores with a jab to the body.
Seffu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Teebs. Beautiful body shot.
Seffu scores with a nice strike.
Teebs 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.
Seffu moves out of range as Teebs strikes.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Teebs, as that shot connected.
Seffu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bo Teebs is winning the standup battle so far.
Seffu throws a looping overhand right but Teebs ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Teebs misses #CL2#
and Seffu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seffu scores with a knee to the head.
Seffu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teebs avoids it.
Seffu misses with a knee to the head.
Teebs is trying to push Seffu away but Seffu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Teebs is looking to control Seffu's arms but Seffu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Teebs has his back to the cage.
A short left from Teebs.
Teebs lands with a left to the head.
Seffu missing with knees to the body.
Teebs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Seffu tries to land knees in the clinch but Teebs avoids the damage to the body.
Seffu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teebs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seffu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Seffu throws a punch but it's blocked by Teebs.
Teebs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Teebs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seffu connects with a nice looking jab.
Teebs is looking to wear down Seffu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Teebs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Teebs takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Teebs misses.
Seffu avoids the body shot from Teebs.
Seffu tries to counter with a clinch but Teebs shakes him off and moves away.
Teebs lands a body shot.
Seffu takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Teebs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teebs lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Seffu.
Seffu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seffu throws a body kick that misses
and Teebs counters with a nice uppercut.
Seffu moves out of range as Teebs throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Teebs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Teebs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seffu.
Seffu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Teebs delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Teebs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seffu. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Teebs.
Seffu throws the left hand but Teebs avoids the punch easily.
Teebs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seffu walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seffu tried to score with a low kick but Teebs checks it.
Teebs cracks Seffu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seffu throws a hook but Teebs avoids it easily.
Teebs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seffu.
Seffu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Teebs.
Ray Seffu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teebs fakes the leg kick and cracks Seffu in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Teebs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Teebs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Bo Teebs!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Bo Teebs!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Bo Teebs!
Bo Teebs wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Bo Teebs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 31
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boes, as that shot connected.
Seffu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boes swats away the attempt to clinch by Seffu.
Boes loads up on a big right hand but Seffu slips the punch.
Boes cracks Seffu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boes misses with a hook
letting Seffu counter with a right hand.
Boes defending well as Seffu loads up on a big left hand.
Seffu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boes.
Boes misses with an uppercut.
Seffu throws a body punch but Boes moves out of range.
Boes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Seffu.
Boes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boes throws a sloppy body shot
and Seffu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seffu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boes.
Seffu throws a fast counter high kick but Boes manages to duck under it in time.
Boes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seffu cracks Boes with an open hand slap.#T1#
Seffu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seffu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seffu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boes swings widly with a right hand
and Seffu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seffu misses with a series of wild punches.
Seffu throws a body shot but no joy.
Seffu's coach down at Killer Instinct ☠ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seffu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Seffu misses with a left hand
and Boes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seffu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boes cracks Seffu with a good jab.
Boes misses with a low kick.
Boes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Seffu moves away from the strike by Boes.
Seffu misses with a wild body shot.
Seffu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seffu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Seffu wants to clinch.#T2##KD#
Boes lands a big uppercut and Seffu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Seffu looks OK. Boes waves Seffu back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Ray Seffu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Boes moves into the clinch.
Boes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seffu lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Boes on the inside.
Boes lands a left hand.
Boes lands with a light punch inside.
Boes managing to block the knees to the body from Seffu.
Boes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boes scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boes.
Seffu working aggressively here.
#T3#
Boes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seffu or not.
A shot in the inside from Boes.
Seffu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boes blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boes.
Boes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seffu.
Seffu looks winded!
Boes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seffus head.
A short body shot lands from Boes as the two fighters clinch.
Boes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boes lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Boes as the two fighters clinch.
Boes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boes tries a body shot but Seffu blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boes. #ROC#
Seffu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seffu backwards.
Seffu is still on wobbly legs! Can Boes finish him?#T4#
Boes lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Seffu to his knees! Boes keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allen Boes!
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Event:
Primal 58 Hardy vs Warror 2
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Seffu wants to clinch up but Teebs keeps it at a distance.
Teebs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seffu scores with a decent looking hook.
Teebs connects with a leg kick. Seffu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seffu misses with a looping left.
Teebs throws a hook but Seffu avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Seffu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Teebs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Teebs swinging wildly here.
Seffu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Teebs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teebs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seffu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teebs looks to score with a jab to the body but Seffu is just out of range.
Seffu throwing a counter right hand but Teebs manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Seffu's head coaches at Killer Instinct that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bo Teebs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seffu.
Seffu blocks a head kick by Teebs.
Seffu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teebs is out of range and Seffu settles back down. #T1#
Teebs throws a combination that misses
and Seffu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Teebs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Teebs throws a lazy head kick
and Seffu counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Seffu misses.
Seffu doesn't manage to clinch there - Teebs circles away.
A head kick misses from Teebs.
Seffu throws an off balance right hand
and Teebs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teebs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seffu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teebs scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Teebs.
Seffu is looking to score with low kicks.
Seffu connects with an inside leg kick.
Teebs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seffu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Seffu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teebs. #T2#
Seffu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teebs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teebs throws a leg kick but Seffu checks it.
Seffu throws out a loose jab but Teebs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teebs is looking for the big counter here.
Teebs throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Seffu.
Seffu throws a jab but it's blocked by Teebs.
Teebs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Seffu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teebs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teebs looks to land a right hand but Seffu moved out of range.
Teebs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Teebs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seffu manages to avoid it.#CL#
Seffu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teebs, pushing him back against the cage.
Teebs misses with a body punch.
Teebs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Teebs wants to get back to striking at distance but Seffu won't allow it.
Teebs's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Seffu looking to throw knees to the head but Teebs is blocking nicely.
Teebs swings wildly with an uppercut but Seffu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teebs looking to slow down the pace here.
Teebs misses with the head strike.
Seffu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Teebs is defending well for now.
Seffu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Teebs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Teebs avoiding damage as Seffu throws knees to the body.
Seffu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Teebs blocks it with crossed arms.
Seffu lands with a right to the head.
Teebs misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Seffu misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seffu. #BC2#
Teebs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seffu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seffu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teebs.
Teebs fails to land with a series of punches.
Seffu misses with a wild body shot.
Teebs throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Seffu counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seffu misses with the head strike.
Seffu working aggressively here.
Seffu throws a head punch that misses.
Teebs trying to control the position but instead, Seffu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Teebs into the cage.
Teebs stalling in the clinch but Seffu improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Seffu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Seffu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Seffu - just one landing.
Teebs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seffu.
Seffu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teebs.
Nice cross by Teebs.
Teebs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seffu.
Seffu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Teebs manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Seffu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teebs, pushing him back against the cage.
Seffu lands a hook that snaps the head of Teebs backwards.
Seffu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seffu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seffu pushes Teebs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seffu landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Seffu fails to land.
Come on Teebs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ray Seffu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seffu stalls. #T1#
Teebs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seffu scores with a shoulder strike.
Teebs lands with a light punch inside.
Seffu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seffu tries a knee to the head but Teebs blocks it.
Teebs tries a body shot but Seffu blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Seffu.
Seffu throws a head punch that misses.
Seffu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teebs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seffu or not.
Teebs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seffu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seffu missing with knees to the body.
Teebs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seffu misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Teebs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seffu misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Seffu on the inside.
Teebs digs a right hand underneath Seffu's ribcage. Seffu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Seffu is stalling here.
Seffu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teebs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teebs struggles to land a body shot inside as Seffu controls his hands.
Teebs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teebs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teebs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seffu is keeping busy.
Seffu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seffu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
A short right from Teebs on the inside.
Knees to the body from Seffu.
Seffu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Teebs blocks an uppercut.
Seffu misses with some punches.
Seffu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Seffu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Teebs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Teebs lands with a right to the head.
Teebs is pushing Seffu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Seffu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teebs misses with a body punch.
Teebs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teebs blocks an uppercut.
Seffu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Teebs's face.
#T4#
Teebs can't find room to land a body shot as Seffu controls the action.
Teebs avoiding damage as Seffu throws knees to the body.
Seffu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teebs controlling the action here for a moment.
Teebs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teebs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seffu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teebs avoids it.
Seffu misses with a knee to the head.
Seffu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teebs backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teebs.
Seffu tries a knee to the head but Teebs blocks it.
Seffu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Teebs lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Seffu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Teebs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seffu is looking to counter the offense by Teebs and move into the clinch.
Crunch! Teebs slams his shin into Seffu's torso.
Teebs moves away from the strike by Seffu.
Nice body punch from Teebs.
Teebs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seffu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seffu connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teebs.
#CL#
Seffu clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teebs can't find room to land a body shot as Seffu controls the action.
Seffu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seffu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seffu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seffu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Teebs digs a right hand underneath Seffu's ribcage. Seffu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Teebs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Teebs.
Teebs misses with a body punch.
Seffu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seffu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teebs tries to throw a body punch but Seffu avoids it by throwing Teebs back against the cage.
Teebs misses with some punches.
Teebs lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Teebs.
A shot in the inside from Teebs.
Seffu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seffu blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Seffu.
Teebs tries to work over Seffu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bo Teebs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Seffu prevents a body shot from Teebs.
Seffu scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Seffu.
Seffu tries a body shot but Teebs blocks it.
Teebs can't find room to land a body shot as Seffu controls the action.
Seffu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teebss head.
Teebs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teebs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seffu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Teebs is defending well for now.
Teebs works on Seffu's body with a couple of short punches.
Seffu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teebs working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Teebs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Teebs misses.
Seffu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Teebs.#T3#
Seffu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teebs just misses with a punch to the body.
Teebs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seffu misses with a hook
and Teebs counters with a nice body shot.
Teebs throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Teebs cracks the inside of Seffu's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seffu. Teebs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bo Teebs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teebs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Seffu counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Teebs.
Seffu slowing the pace effectively.
Teebs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seffu.
Teebs throws a punch but it's blocked by Seffu.
Teebs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Seffu scores with a shot to the side of Teebs's head.
Teebs lands a nice shot to the body.
Teebs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teebs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seffu lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seffu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Teebs tries to throw a body punch but Seffu avoids it by throwing Teebs back against the cage.
Seffu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Seffu looking to slow down the pace here.
Seffu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Teebs.
Seffu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Teebs.
Ray Seffu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teebs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seffu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Teebs.
I think Seffu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Seffu!
In his post fight interview, Ray Seffu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Primal 50 Green v Pants
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Rios moves away from the strike by Seffu.
Rios throwing a counter right hand but Seffu manages to avoid it.
Rios throws an off balance right hand
and Seffu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios looks for the body kick but Seffu saw that one coming.
Seffu throws a wild body kick that Rios sees coming a mile off.
Seffu tries to close the distance and clinch but Rios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seffu.
Seffu slips a straight right by Rios.
Seffu misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rios sets himself, and Seffu steps forward looking for the clinch! Rios avoids it this time.
Seffu throws a hook but Rios avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Rios there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rios looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Rios checks the leg kick.
Seffu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rios's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seffu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rios scrambles back to his feet.
Manuel Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seffu blocks the body kick.
Seffu misses with a straight right.
Seffu misses with an uppercut.
Rios thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rios goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seffu staying out of range there.
Rios jabs Seffu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rios throws a wild body kick that Seffu sees coming a mile off.
Seffu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rios swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Rios cracks Seffu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Seffu finds it's target.
Rios scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seffu in his tracks.
Seffu looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios misses with a straight right.
Seffu throws the left hand but Rios avoids the punch easily.
Rios connects with a looping right hand.
Rios misses with an uppercut. Seffu saw that one coming.
Seffu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rios throws a hook but Seffu blocks it.#T3#
Rios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seffu throws a poor cross that misses
and Rios counters with a straight right hand.
Rios jabs Seffu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rios throws a jab but it's blocked by Seffu.
Seffu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rios throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Seffu throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Seffu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rios lands a head shot.
Seffu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rios scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Seffu tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
Rios throws a jab but it's blocked by Seffu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seffu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Seffu throws a chopping leg kick but Rios manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seffu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Seffu slips a jab from Rios.
Seffu just misses with a punch to the body.
Seffu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rios.
Rios sets himself, and Seffu steps forward looking for the clinch! Rios avoids it this time.
Seffu needs to keep his hands up - Rios had a free shot at his head there.
Rios tries to bum rush Seffu with a series of wild strikes but Seffu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Seffu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rios throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Rios dominated that round.
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 Rios.
Seffu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rios.
Seffu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rios.
Rios scores with a jab. Seffu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seffu tries to counter with a clinch but Rios shakes him off and moves away.
Rios throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seffu on the side of the head.
Manuel Rios is winning the standup battle so far.
Seffu misses with an uppercut.
Seffu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seffu misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Rios.
Seffu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rios.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Seffu as he connects with a hook.
Seffu defending well as Rios loads up on a big left hand.
Rios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Seffu misses.
Rios throws a body kick that misses.
Rios throws a head kick that misses.
Rios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seffu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rios connects with a right hand. Seffu shakes it off.
Rios misses with a body kick.
Seffu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rios looks for the body kick but Seffu saw that one coming. #T2#
Rios pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rios misses the jab.
Rios looks to throw the jab but Seffu is out of range.
Seffu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rios.
Seffu wants to counter the offense by Rios and move into the clinch position.
Seffu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rios.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios misses with a body shot.
Seffu throws the left hand but Rios avoids the punch easily.
Rios jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rios with a jab.
Seffu tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rios takes a swing at Seffu's ribcage but misses.
Seffu lands the left hand.#T3#
Seffu misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Rios.
Rios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seffu.
Seffu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rios throws a wild body kick that Seffu sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rios.
Seffu throws a big shot that misses.
Rios cracks Seffu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Seffu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rios has got the better of the exchanges.
Seffu tries to clinch but Rios moves out of range.
Rios thinks about countering with a body kick.
Seffu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Seffu misses the jab.
Seffu misses with a straight left.
Rios throws out a loose jab but Seffu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Seffu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rios avoids the body shot from Seffu.
Seffu moves out of range as Rios strikes.
Rios throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seffu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rios.
Seffu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seffu wants to clinch
and Seffu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rios catches Seffu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Rios.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Rios dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rios throws a body punch but Seffu moves out of range.
Seffu tries to clinch there but Rios circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Rios finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Rios.
Seffu throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
It looked like Rios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seffu throws a right hand that misses
and Rios counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seffu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seffu throws a lazy right hand but Rios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rios pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seffu staying out of range there.#T1#
Seffu slips under a jab from Rios.
Seffu looks to score with a jab to the body but Rios is just out of range.
Rios tried to score with a low kick but Seffu checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rios.
Rios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rios misses with a double jab.
Seffu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rios is looking to counter punch.
Rios blocks a jab.
Rios throwing a counter right hand but Seffu manages to avoid it.
Rios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seffu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seffu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seffu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Seffu wants to land a leg kick but Rios is out of range. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rios. Seffu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seffu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seffu slips a straight right by Rios.
Seffu throws a big shot that misses.
Seffu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rios connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seffu scrambles back to his feet.
Good work by Seffu as he checks the leg kick.
Rios misses with a hook. Seffu ducked under it nicely.
Seffu wants to counter with a clinch but Rios pushes him away.
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!
Seffu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seffu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rios scores with a jab.#T3#
Good shot there by Rios.
Seffu missing with a left hand there. Rios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seffu looks to land a left hand but Rios moved out of range nicely.
Seffu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rios.
Seffu avoids the head kick by Rios.
Seffu is looking to clinch.
Rios lands the left hand.
Seffu misses with a straight left.
Rios lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rios sets himself, and Seffu steps forward looking for the clinch! Rios avoids it this time.#T4#
The fighters circling - Rios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seffu tries to counter with a clinch but Rios shakes him off and moves away.
Rios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rios throws out a loose jab but Seffu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios moves out of range as Seffu strikes.
Rios scores with a leg kick.
Rios misses with an uppercut. Seffu saw that one coming.
Seffu jabs Rios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios slips under a jab from Seffu.
Seffu throws an off balance right hand
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rios.
Ray Seffu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seffu.
An attempted straight right counter from Rios misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Rios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rios 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Rios!
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Event:
Primal 43 Mostert v Salavez
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Seffu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalambayo.
Seffu tries to move into range but Kalambayo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seffu throws a hook but Kalambayo blocks it.
Seffu avoids the body shot from Kalambayo.
Seffu swings for the body but Kalambayo moves out of range.
Kalambayo lands with a nice combination. Seffu backs away looking to recover.
Seffu lands with a cross.
Kalambayo defending well as Seffu loads up on a big left hand.
Kalambayo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seffu moves away from the strike by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a good cross that connects.
Seffu slips a jab from Kalambayo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Seffu pushes Kalambayo up against the cage in a clinch.
Seffu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kalambayo's face.
#T1##BC#
Kalambayo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seffu misses with a hook. Kalambayo ducked under it nicely.
Kalambayo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Seffu misses the target.
Kalambayo blocks a jab.
Kalambayo takes a swing at Seffu's ribcage but misses.
Kalambayo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Seffu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kalambayo cracks Seffu with a good jab.
Seffu 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.
Kalambayo throws an overhand right that lands on Seffu's shoulder, as Seffu tries to avoid the shot.
Seffu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seffu moves away from the strike by Kalambayo. #T2#
Kalambayo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalambayo feints and then cracks Seffu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seffu down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seffu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice straight punches there by Kalambayo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kalambayo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seffu manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kalambayo.
Seffu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seffu slips a straight right by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a shot from downtown. Seffu moves away and avoids it.
Seffu misses with an uppercut
and Kalambayo counters with a leg kick.
Kalambayo slips under a jab from Seffu.#T3#
Kalambayo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalambayo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Seffu misses.
Kalambayo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kalambayo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Kalambayo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seffu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambayo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Seffu misses.
Kalambayo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seffu ducks under a wild hook from Kalambayo.
Seffu throws a lazy right hand but Kalambayo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalambayo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambayo defending well as Seffu loads up on a big left hand.
Kalambayo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sumbu Kalambayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seffu takes a swing at Kalambayo's ribcage but misses.
Seffu blocks a head kick by Kalambayo.
#T4#
Kalambayo ducks under a wild hook from Seffu.
Kalambayo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've been told by Kalambayo's head coaches at The Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seffu slips a straight right by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kalambayo 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 Seffu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seffu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seffu wants to counter the offense by Kalambayo and move into the clinch position.
Kalambayo throws a jab when Seffu was well out of range.
Kalambayo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seffu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kalambayo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kalambayo ducks under a wild hook from Seffu.
Kalambayo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalambayo misses with a straight left.
Kalambayo's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalambayo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kalambayo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sumbu Kalambayo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kalambayo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kalambayo lands a nice hook to Seffu's body. Seffu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalambayo scores with a jab to the head.
Kalambayo thuds a left hand into Seffu's body.
Kalambayo digs a good body shot into Seffu's ribs.
Seffu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalambayo.
Seffu lands a head shot.
Seffu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalambayo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seffu misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seffu tries to clinch but Kalambayo moves out of range.
Kalambayo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalambayo, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Kalambayo looks to land a left hand but Seffu moved out of range nicely.
Kalambayo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seffu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalambayo scores with a nice right hand.
Kalambayo connects with a body shot that sends Seffu's belly button to the back.
A jab from Kalambayo misses.
Seffu throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambayo counters with a nice uppercut.
Seffu dodges the punch combination from Kalambayo.
Seffu misses with a straight left.
Kalambayo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Seffu avoids it.#KD#
Kalambayo lands a big head kick that sends Seffu tumbling to the mat! Kalambayo takes a step backwards and waves Seffu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Ray Seffu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalambayo.#T2#
Kalambayo looks to land a combination but Seffu avoids it well.
Seffu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Seffu is rocked!
Kalambayo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seffu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Kalambayo does no damage.
Kalambayo connects with a jab.
Seffu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalambayo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalambayo lands an overhand right.
Kalambayo lands an overhand right.
Seffu loads up on a big right hand but Kalambayo slips the punch.
Kalambayo lands with a right hand. #T3#
Seffu misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Kalambayo finds it's target.
Sumbu Kalambayo is winning the standup battle so far.
Seffu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Seffu misses.
Kalambayo works over Seffu's head and body with a nice combination.
Kalambayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seffu moves away.
Kalambayo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Seffu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalambayo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalambayo lands a slapping body shot.
Kalambayo looks to land a right hand but Seffu moved out of range.
Kalambayo lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambayo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Kalambayo throws a series of punches but Seffu avoids them all with ease.
Kalambayo throws a lazy right hand but Seffu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalambayo lands a head shot.
Kalambayo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seffu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalambayo. Seffu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seffu lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalambayo off the cage and back into range.
Seffu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kalambayos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seffu tries to clinch but Kalambayo moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seffu misses with a left hand
enabling Kalambayo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalambayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seffu moves away.
Kalambayo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seffu can do to turn this around?
Seffu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sumbu Kalambayo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Seffu's cut.
That's time! Kalambayo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Seffu throws out a loose jab but Kalambayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seffu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalambayo was well out of range. Poor timing from Seffu.
Kalambayo is looking to counter punch.
Seffu misses with a hook. Kalambayo ducked under it nicely.
Seffu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalambayo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seffu throws a hook but Kalambayo blocks it.
Kalambayo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalambayo misses with a wild body shot.
Seffu throws a big counter head kick but Kalambayo avoids it with no problem.
Seffu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seffu slips under a jab.
Kalambayo connects with a looping right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kalambayo, right into the meat.
Kalambayo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kalambayo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seffu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kalambayo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalambayo throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Seffu backs up against the cage.
Seffu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seffu throws an overhand right that lands on Kalambayo's shoulder, as Kalambayo tries to avoid the shot.
Seffu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo misses with a kick to the body.
Seffu misses with an uppercut.
Seffu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seffu throws an overhand right that lands on Kalambayo's shoulder, as Kalambayo tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Kalambayo lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Seffu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Seffu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seffu slips a straight right by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Seffu misses the target.
It looked like Kalambayo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Seffu swings for the body but Kalambayo moves out of range.
Kalambayo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Seffu manages to circle out of the way.
Seffu wants to clinch up but Kalambayo keeps it at a distance.
Seffu moves out of range as Kalambayo throws a body kick.
Seffu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalambayo lands with a nice body punch.
Kalambayo takes a swing at Seffu's ribcage but misses.
Kalambayo lands a nice hook to Seffu's body. Seffu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Seffu throws a hook to the side of Kalambayo's head but Kalambayo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalambayo misses the target.
A jab lands there for Kalambayo.
Kalambayo lands with a good body shot.
Seffu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Seffu finds it's way through Kalambayo's defenses.
Kalambayo throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Seffu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kalambayo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seffu tries to clinch up.
Seffu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalambayo was well out of range. Poor timing from Seffu.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Kalambayo.
Seffu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalambayo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seffu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kalambayo tests Seffu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seffu moves out of range as Kalambayo throws a body kick.
Kalambayo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seffu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalambayo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambayo throws a leg kick but Seffu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kalambayo misses with a few strikes there.
Seffu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kalambayo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ray Seffu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sumbu Kalambayo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalambayo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seffu has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambayo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalambayo, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambayo!
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Event:
Primal 40
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Wright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Seffu misses.
Wright throws a fast counter high kick but Seffu manages to duck under it in time.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Seffu avoids it.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seffu throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Seffu's head.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Wright tries to get set, Seffu tries to push him back and clinch up but Wright manages to avoid the attempt.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seffu tries to clinch up
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wright throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Seffu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright is trying to maintain a safe position but Seffu gets an underhook and turns Wright into the cage.#T1#
Seffu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Seffu.
#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Seffu won't allow it.
Seffu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Seffu.
Wright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seffu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seffu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seffu on the side of the head.
Wright checks a low kick from Seffu.
Wright misses with the body kick
and Seffu counters with a straight right hand.
Seffu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright throws out a counter right but Seffu avoids it with no problem.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Seffu.
Seffu tries to counter by clinching up but Wright breaks away and moves out of range.
Seffu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Seffu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seffu misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seffu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seffu misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Wright 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.
A leg kick checked by Seffu.
Seffu misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Seffu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Seffu finds it's target.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seffu throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Seffu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Seffu walks into a straight right hand from Wright.
Seffu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Wright.
Wright lands a right hook to the body.
Seffu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright at a distance.
Seffu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright lands with an overhand left.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seffu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Wright's corner calls for a 1-2. Wright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seffu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Seffu. Beautiful body shot.
Seffu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Seffu slips the punch.
Seffu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright throws the left hand but Seffu avoids the punch easily.
Seffu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seffu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright'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.
#R2#
Wright jabs Seffu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seffu manages to avoid it.
Seffu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seffu throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
Seffu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright throws a leg kick but Seffu moved away.
Seffu staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seffu misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright lunges at Seffu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seffu's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Seffu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Wright defending well as Seffu loads up on a big left hand.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Seffu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seffu checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Seffu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seffu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seffu manages to avoid it.
Seffu misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Seffu checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Seffu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Seffu. Beautiful body shot.
Seffu misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Seffu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright wants to slow Seffu down by chopping away at his legs.
Seffu tries to counter by clinching up but Wright breaks away and moves out of range.
Seffu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Seffu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Seffu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Seffu is just out of range.
Seffu cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Seffu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seffu catches Wright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seffu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Seffu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Seffu staying out of range there.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Seffu is out of range.
Seffu is looking to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch.
Seffu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright throws a solid leg kick but Seffu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seffu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Seffu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seffu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seffu scrambles back to his feet.
Seffu throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seffu. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright connects with a nice looking jab.
Wright thuds his shin into the meat of Seffu's side.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seffu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Seffu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wright - the referee stops the clock and Seffu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wright. Seffu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Wright misses with a body shot
and Seffu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seffu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seffu moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Seffu stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright throws a low kick but Seffu moves out of range easily.
Seffu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seffu. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seffu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright throws a hook but Seffu blocks it.
Seffu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wright manages to circle out of the way.
Wright looks to land a combination. Seffu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Seffu misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#
It looks like Ray Seffu has been cut.
Wright slips a straight right by Seffu.
Seffu avoids the body shot from Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Seffu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seffu.
Seffu drops his hands momentarily and Wright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seffu fails to land with a series of punches.
Seffu throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright works Seffu's body with a nice hook.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seffu.
Seffu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wright connects with a body shot.
Seffu tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seffu connects with the punch.
Wright works over Seffu's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Seffu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seffu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Seffu avoids the body shot from Wright.
#T1#
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seffu.
Seffu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Seffu closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Seffu crunches a lovely knee into Wright's ribcage.
Seffu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Seffu tries a knee to the head but Wright blocks it.
Wright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seffu.
Seffu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Seffu rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Seffu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Seffu keeps him there for the moment.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Seffu won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Seffu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seffu working aggressively here.
Seffu just leaning against Wright, taking a breather. #BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Seffu.
Wright looks for the body kick but Seffu saw that one coming.
Seffu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Seffu misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Seffu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Seffu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
Wright leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seffu throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright swings for the body but Seffu moves out of range.
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seffu momentarily.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Seffu moves away and avoids it.
Seffu misses with a looping left.
Seffu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seffu throws out the jab. #T4#
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seffu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wright manages to circle out of the way.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Seffu moves away and avoids it.
Seffu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wright manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Seffu instigates a clinch.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seffu is looking to counter punch.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Seffu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seffu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.
Wright throws a hook but Seffu avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Wright.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seffu.
Ray Seffu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seffu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cleon Wright.
I've got Wright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!
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Event:
Primal 34
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hofstder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seffu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT in the buildup to the fight.
Hofstder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hofstder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seffu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wahoo Hofstder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hofstder misses.
Seffu tries to counter by clinching up but Hofstder breaks away and moves out of range.
Hofstder lands a nice hook to Seffu's body. Seffu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seffu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hofstder has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Seffu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Seffu lands a jab.
Seffu slips a jab from Hofstder.
Seffu works Hofstder's body with a nice hook.
Hofstder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofstder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seffu defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hofstder. #T1#
Seffu staying out of range there.
Seffu avoids the head kick by Hofstder.
Seffu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hofstder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seffu counters with a straight right hand.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wahoo Hofstder.
Hofstder misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Seffu counters by moving into the clinch.
Seffu blocks a body shot from Hofstder.
Still in the clinch, Seffu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hofstder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seffu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hofstder.
Hofstder slows down the pace here.
Hofstder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seffu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hofstder can't break the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Hofstder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hofstder thuds his right hand into Seffu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seffu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hofstder misses with a right hand
letting Seffu counter with a right hand.
Hofstder misses with an uppercut.
Hofstder throws a hook but Seffu blocks it.
Hofstder staying out of range there.
Seffu throws out a loose jab but Hofstder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hofstder was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hofstder looks to land a right hand but Seffu moved out of range.
Seffu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hofstder.
Seffu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seffu tests Hofstder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hofstder throws out a loose jab but Seffu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hofstder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seffu swivels and escapes.
Seffu misses with a looping left.
Hofstder throws a jab but it's blocked by Seffu.
Hofstder sizes up Seffu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seffu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Hofstder tries to get set, Seffu tries to push him back and clinch up but Hofstder manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab, jab by Seffu - just one landing.
Hofstder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Seffu counter with a right hand. #CL#
Seffu clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Seffu.
Seffu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hofstder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Seffu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hofstder backwards.
Seffu landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hofstder misses with the head strike.
Seffu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Seffu fails to land.
Seffu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seffu is stalling here.
Hofstder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seffu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hofstder's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seffu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hofstder tries to break the clinch but Seffu is controlling the position.
Hofstder misses with some punches.
Hofstder is trying to push Seffu away but Seffu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hofstder pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hofstder can't find room to land a body shot as Seffu controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Hofstder scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hofstder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seffu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seffu throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Seffu 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#
Hofstder scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Seffu.
Seffu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seffu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hofstder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hofstder slips a jab from Seffu.
Hofstder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seffu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hofstder dives in and grabs Seffu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seffu pushes down on Hofstder's head and hops out.
It looked like Seffu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hofstder.
Good shot there by Seffu.
Seffu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hofstder throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Seffu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seffu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hofstder is trying to push Seffu away but Seffu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hofstder has had enough of the clinch but Seffu keeps him there for the moment.
Hofstder throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seffu. #T1#
Hofstder has a couple of punches blocked by Seffu.
Come on Seffu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Hofstder breaks the clinch.
Hofstder swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Seffu moves into the clinch.
Hofstder misses with some punches.
Seffu misses with the head strike.
Seffu prevents Hofstder from breaking the clinch.
Hofstder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seffu lands a left hand.
Seffu blocking some punches.
Hofstder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hofstder lands a shoulder strike.
Seffu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hofstder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Seffu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Hofstder pushes Seffu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seffu has a couple of punches blocked by Hofstder.
Hofstder is trying to maintain a safe position but Seffu gets an underhook and turns Hofstder into the cage.
Seffu landing knees to the body.
Hofstder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hofstder takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Hofstder manages to break the clinch.
Hofstder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seffu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hofstder.
Hofstder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seffu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seffu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seffu lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Seffu takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Seffu lands a left hand.
Seffu stalling in the clinch but Hofstder improves position.
Hofstder working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Seffu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seffu.
A short left from Seffu.
Hofstder trying to control the position but instead, Seffu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hofstder into the cage.
A short uppercut from Hofstder.
Hofstder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seffu lands a nice uppercut.
Hofstder takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seffu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hofstder backwards.
Seffu has a couple of punches blocked by Hofstder.
#T4#
Hofstder is trying to break the clinch but Seffu is controlling him.
Hofstder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Hofstder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hofstder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hofstder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seffu circles away.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wahoo Hofstder.
Seffu lands a jab to the head.
Hofstder shoots in but Seffu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seffu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hofstder manages to circle out of the way.
Seffu scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Seffu finds it's target.
Seffu wants to clinch.
Hofstder is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Seffu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Seffu connects with the punch.
Hofstder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seffu counters with a right hand to the body.
Seffu wants to clinch
and Hofstder counters with a right hand to the body.
Hofstder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seffu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hofstder on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofstder throws an off balance right hand
and Seffu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hofstder throws a right hand that misses
and Hofstder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hofstder tries for a takedown but Seffu circles away easily
enabling Seffu to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hofstder has a takedown stuffed.
Seffu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Seffu is looking to clinch but Hofstder is avoiding it.
Hofstder throws a body kick that misses.
Seffu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hofstder.
Seffu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hofstder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seffu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hofstder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hofstder misses with an uppercut.
As Hofstder tries to get set, Seffu tries to push him back and clinch up but Hofstder manages to avoid the attempt.
Seffu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hofstder can do to turn this around?
Seffu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seffu throws out a loose jab but Hofstder uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Seffu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hofstder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Seffu as he jumps to the side.
Seffu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wahoo Hofstder.
Hofstder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hofstder swats away the attempt to clinch by Seffu.
Hofstder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seffu.
Hofstder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seffu.
Hofstder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seffu's waist but Seffu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hofstder off to one side.
Seffu digs a good hook to Hofstder's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seffu throws a lazy right hand but Hofstder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Seffu throws a shot from downtown. Hofstder moves away and avoids it.
Seffu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hofstder.
Seffu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hofstder.
Hofstder throws a poor cross that misses
and Seffu counters with a stiff right hand.
Seffu lands with an uppercut that bounces Hofstder off the cage and back into range.
Ray Seffu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hofstder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hofstder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Seffu misses its target.
Ray Seffu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hofstder throws the left hand but Seffu avoids the punch easily.
Seffu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hofstder.
Nice defenses there by Hofstder.
Seffu throws an overhand right that lands on Hofstder's shoulder, as Hofstder tries to avoid the shot.
Seffu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hofstder's head.
Wahoo Hofstder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hofstder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seffu as he avoids it easily.
Hofstder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seffu defends it nicely.
Hofstder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Seffu drives through and clinches with Hofstder against the cage.
Seffu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hofstder lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hofstder.
Seffu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hofstder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hofstder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ray Seffu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hofstder lands a right hand.
Seffu blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Seffu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seffu 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Seffu!
A very excited looking Ray Seffu 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:
Primal 27
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Seffu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wu.
Wu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seffu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seffu slips under a jab from Wu.
Seffu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wu ducks under a wild hook from Seffu.#CL#
Seffu pushes Wu up against the cage in a clinch.
Seffu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seffu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Seffu throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Seffu lands a hook that snaps the head of Wu backwards. #T1#
Wu avoiding damage as Seffu throws knees to the body.
Seffu misses with the head strike.
Seffu tries to land a knee to the head but Wu blocks with his arms.
Wu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seffu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wu blocks it with crossed arms.
Seffu misses with a knee strike.
Wu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seffu tries to land knees in the clinch but Wu avoids the damage to the body.
Wu taking a breather.
Seffu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wu stalling in the clinch but Seffu improves position. #T2#
Seffu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Seffu stalling.
Seffu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seffu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wu's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Seffu misses with a punch on the inside.
Wu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wu stalling in the clinch but Seffu improves position.
Seffu has Wu pressed against the cage, preventing Wu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Seffu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wu tries to circle away but Seffu has him pinned against the cage.
Wu misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Wu trying to control the position but instead, Seffu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wu into the cage.
Seffu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wu backwards.
Seffu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wu tries a body shot but Seffu blocks it.
Wu struggles to land a body shot inside as Seffu controls his hands.
Seffu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seffu misses with the head strike.
Seffu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seffu misses with some punches.
#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seffu tries to land a knee to the head but Wu blocks with his arms.
Seffu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Seffu.
Seffu landing knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seffu.
A short uppercut from Seffu.
Wu blocking some punches.
Seffu working aggressively here.
Wu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Seffu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wu ducks under a wild hook from Seffu.
Seffu cracks Wu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seffu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seffu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wu misses the jab.
Wu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Seffu eats them both and turns towards Wu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wu connects with a looping right hand.
Wu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seffu is out of range and Wu settles back down.
Wu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seffu.
Wu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seffu. Seffu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wu throws a hook to the side of Seffu's head but Seffu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Wu tries to get set, Seffu tries to push him back and clinch up but Wu manages to avoid the attempt.
Wu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seffu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wu.
Seffu lands a nice shot that snaps Wu's head back.
Wu looks to throw the jab but Seffu is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Seffu.
Seffu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Wu swats away the attempt to clinch by Seffu.
Wu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Seffu.
Wu staying out of range there.
Wu throws a big shot that misses.
Seffu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wu.
Wu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Seffu throws a lazy right hand but Wu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seffu lands a lovely overhand right.
Seffu tests Wu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wu lands with a cross.
Seffu tries to close the distance and clinch but Wu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seffu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wu.
Zain Wu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seffu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wu.
#T2#
Seffu checks the leg kick.
Seffu moves in looking to clinch but Wu pushes him off.
A big right from Seffu misses.
Wu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seffu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wu scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wu connects with a body shot that sends Seffu's belly button to the back.
Seffu ducks right into an uppercut from Wu.
Seffu checks the leg kick.
Wu sizes up Seffu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wu motions for Seffu to come forward. Wu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wu swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Seffu counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Seffu swings wildly with an uppercut but Wu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seffu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wu slows down the pace here.
Seffu has a couple of punches blocked by Wu.
Seffu stalling the fight.
Seffu working Wu over with knees to the body.
Seffu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Seffu scores with a knee to the head.
Seffu lands an uppercut.
Seffu misses with a knee strike.
Seffu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seffu looking to throw knees to the head but Wu is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Seffu.
Seffu trying to land knees to the body.
Wu avoiding damage as Seffu throws knees to the body.
Wu effectively controlling the action here.
Seffu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zain Wu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seffu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Seffu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wu throws out a powerful jab.
Seffu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Seffu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seffu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Seffu takes the fight into the clinch.
Seffu tries a knee to the head but Wu blocks it.
Seffu misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Seffu.
Wu is looking to control Seffu's arms but Seffu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wu has his back to the cage.
Seffu crunches a lovely knee into Wu's ribcage.
Seffu working aggressively here.
Seffu lands a good knee to the midsection. Wu won't want to take too many of those.
Wu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seffu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seffu landing knees to the body.
Wu stalling in the clinch but Seffu improves position.
Wu wants to get back to striking at distance but Seffu won't allow it.
#T2#
Seffu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wu backwards.
Seffu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wu trying to stall but Seffu improves his position.
Seffu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seffu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wu blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seffu tries to land a knee to the head but Wu blocks with his arms.
Wu tries to circle away but Seffu has him pinned against the cage.
Wu tries to circle away but Seffu has him pinned against the cage.
Wu trying to control the position but instead, Seffu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wu into the cage.#T3#
Seffu throws a head punch that misses.
Seffu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Seffu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seffu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seffu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wu is looking to control Seffu's arms but Seffu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wu has his back to the cage.
Wu taking a breather.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wu wants to stall.
Wu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wu is trying to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zain Wu.
Wu lands a right hook to the body.
Wu lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Seffu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seffu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Seffu!
Ray Seffu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Primal FN 11
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Paelinck defending well as Seffu loads up on a big left hand.
Paelinck shoots in for a takedown but Seffu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paelinck slips a straight right by Seffu.
A big right from Seffu misses.
Seffu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seffu wants it to stay on the feet.
Seffu connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Seffu misses.
Paelinck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seffu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seffu is looking to counter the offense by Paelinck and move into the clinch.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Paelinck.
Paelinck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paelinck lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Paelinck coming out on top.
Seffu throws a looping overhand right but Paelinck ducks down to avoid it.
Seffu tries to clinch there but Paelinck circles away.
Paelinck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Paelinck swats away the attempt to clinch by Seffu.
Paelinck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seffu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paelinck manages to avoid it.
Paelinck lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seffu lands the left hand.
Paelinck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Seffu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Seffu. No joy for Paelinck on that attempt.
Seffu is looking to counter the offense by Paelinck and move into the clinch.
Seffu throws a leg kick but Paelinck sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paelinck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Seffu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paelinck feints the counter takedown.
Paelinck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paelinck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2##TD2#
Paelinck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Seffu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Paelinck moves away from the strike by Seffu.
Seffu swings for the body but Paelinck moves out of range.
Paelinck goes for a double leg but Seffu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seffu continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheers as Seffu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paelinck doesn't seem phased though.
Seffu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seffu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paelinck.
A shot to the liver by Seffu. Beautiful body shot.
Paelinck has a takedown stuffed.
Ray Seffu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Seffu clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Seffu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paelinck.
Paelinck is trying to pull guard but Seffu has him pressed against the cage.
Seffu misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Paelinck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seffu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paelinck checks it well.
Paelinck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seffu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paelinck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paelinck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seffu tries to avoid it but Paelinck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seffu to the ground. Seffu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paelinck keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seffu keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Seffu's head coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seffu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paelinck.
Paelinck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Paelinck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seffu wants to slow Paelinck down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Seffu gets caught flat footed, as Paelinck shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Seffu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paelinck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paelinck wants to pass the guard but Seffu is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paelinck stopping the sweep attempt from Seffu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Seffu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Paelinck moves away from the strike by Seffu.
Samu Paelinck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paelinck swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Paelinck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seffu, pushing him back against the cage.
Paelinck takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seffu misses with the head strike.
Seffu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paelinck blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Paelinck breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Seffu.
Seffu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seffu wants it to stay on the feet.
Samu Paelinck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paelinck fails with the takedown
and Seffu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seffu throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
so Paelinck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seffu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Paelinck sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Seffu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paelinck landing with the ground and pound.
Paelinck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paelinck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Paelinck stands and steps away. Seffu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A slow jab from Seffu misses its intended target.
Seffu scores with a kick to the body.
Seffu checks a low kick from Paelinck.
Paelinck checks a leg kick.
Seffu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paelinck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seffu.
Nice sprawl there from Seffu as Paelinck shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Seffu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Paelinck.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seffu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paelinck backwards.
Seffu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Seffu missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Paelinck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paelinck swings for the body but Seffu moves out of range.
Seffu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Seffu enables Paelinck to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Seffu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Seffu is wriggling around but Paelinck manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Seffu is trying to maintain the position but Paelinck is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seffu tries to get to full guard but Paelinck has control of the leg.
Seffu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paelinck can do to turn this around?
Seffu works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Seffu looking to control.
Paelinck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paelinck working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Seffu is looking for a triangle but Paelinck pushes his legs off easily.
Seffu controls Paelinck momentarily but Paelinck frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samu Paelinck 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!
#R3#
Seffu throws a lazy right hand but Paelinck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seffu throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Seffu. No joy for Paelinck on that attempt.
Seffu lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick from Seffu misses.
Seffu misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Seffu closes the distance and pushes Paelinck back into the cage.
Seffu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seffu is pressed up against the cage. Paelinck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seffu down to the mat. Seffu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Paelinck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Seffu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Seffu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paelinck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Paelinck.#T1#
A knee to the head by Seffu.
Paelinck managing to block the knees to the body from Seffu.
Paelinck fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Paelinck breaks from the clinch.
Paelinck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seffu sprawls well. Seffu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paelinck gets slowly back to his feet.
Paelinck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paelinck throws a front kick aimed at Seffu's knee but Seffu avoids it well.
Paelinck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seffu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Seffu is looking to clinch.
Paelinck is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Paelinck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Seffu counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Paelinck forces Seffu back against the cage and clinches.
Seffu misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paelinck.#TD2#
Paelinck gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paelinck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Seffu keeping moving, preventing Paelinck from controlling successfully. #T3##SU2#
Paelinck decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Seffu works the jab nicely.
Paelinck swats away the attempt to clinch by Seffu.
The fighters circling - Seffu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paelinck dives in for a single leg takedown but Seffu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seffu is looking to counter the offense by Paelinck and move into the clinch.
Seffu misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Paelinck changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seffu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Seffu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SU2#
Paelinck decides to stand back up.
Paelinck closes the distance and clinches up with Seffu, looking for a takedown. Paelinck pushes Seffu against the cage but Seffu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Paelinck with that takedown attempt.
Seffu is looking to counter the offense by Paelinck and move into the clinch.
Paelinck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Seffu misses.
Seffu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seffu throws a shot from downtown. Paelinck moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seffu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paelinck manages to avoid it.
Paelinck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seffu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Seffu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seffu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Seffu!
A very excited looking Ray Seffu 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:
Primal 19
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Seffu moves in looking to clinch but Harper pushes him off.
Seffu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harper throws out the jab.
Seffu dips to his left and cracks Harper with an uppercut!
Harper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harper duly obliges.
An inside leg kick from Harper misses.
Harper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harper misses with a series of wild punches.
Harper scores with a body shot.
Seffu moves in looking to clinch but Harper pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper moves forwards but Seffu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seffu swings widly with a right hand
and Harper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seffu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Harper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seffu.
Harper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seffu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seffu misses with a looping right.
Corey Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seffu momentarily.
Seffu tries to clinch up.
Seffu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Harper.
Nice defenses there by Harper.
Seffu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harper.
Seffu misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harper checks a leg kick.
Harper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Seffu darts in trying to clinch
and Seffu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seffu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harper. Seffu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seffu wants to clinch up but Harper keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Harper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seffus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seffu misses with an uppercut. Harper saw that one coming.
Harper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seffu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Harper does it's job there.
A big left from Seffu misses.
Seffu throws a jab when Harper was well out of range.
Seffu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seffu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Harper misses.
Seffu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seffu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Harper misses with a straight left.
Seffu lands a nice shot to the body.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seffu.
Seffu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harper.
Seffu lands with an overhand left.
Some bone on bone action there as Seffu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seffu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harper swings for the body but Seffu moves out of range.
Harper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harper looks to throw the jab but Seffu is out of range.
Harper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seffu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seffu.
Seffu misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Seffu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seffu tries to clinch there but Harper circles away.
Seffu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seffu doesn't manage to clinch there - Harper circles away.
Seffu ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Seffu tries to clinch but Harper is having none of it.
Harper is looking to land body kicks.
Harper staying out of range there.
Seffu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harper, as that shot connected.
Harper throws a looping overhand right but Seffu ducks down to avoid it.
Harper jabs Seffu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Harper 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#
Harper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harper throws a looping overhand right but Seffu ducks down to avoid it.
Seffu avoids the body shot from Harper.
Seffu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harper.
Harper misses with a jab to the body
and Seffu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seffu.
Harper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seffu.
Seffu avoids the body shot from Harper.
A jab from Seffu misses.
Harper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper scores with a decent looking hook.
Harper blocks a jab.
Harper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seffu. Harper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harper jabs at Seffu's body.#T1#
Harper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seffu.
Harper looks to land a right hand but Seffu moved out of range.
Seffu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harper stuns Seffu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harper throws a right hand that Seffu ducks under and follows up with a left that Seffu also avoids with ease.
Seffu throws a looping overhand right but Harper ducks down to avoid it.
Seffu throws a hook but Harper avoids it easily.
Harper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harper takes one to the chin there.
Corey Harper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Seffu misses its intended target.
Harper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seffu slips under a jab from Harper.
Harper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harper throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Seffu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seffu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Harper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seffu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harper is defending well for now.
Harper pushes Seffu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seffu up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seffu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harper.
Harper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seffu misses with a knee strike.
Harper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harper lands a left hand.
Harper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Seffu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Seffu.
Seffu blocks a body shot from Harper. #T3#
Seffu tries to land a knee to the head but Harper blocks with his arms.
Seffu tries to land knees in the clinch but Harper avoids the damage to the body.
Harper avoiding damage as Seffu throws knees to the body.
Harper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harper lands with a right to the head.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike.
Seffu stalling in the clinch but Harper improves position.
Harper pushes Seffu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper managing to block the knees to the body from Seffu.
Seffu tries to land knees in the clinch but Harper avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Seffu fails to land.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harper tries a body shot but Seffu blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Seffu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Harper lands a nice shot to the body.
Corey Harper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Seffu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harper is defending well for now.#BC2#
Harper manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seffu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seffu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harper.
Harper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Harper.
Seffu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harper.
Seffu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harper.
Seffu throws a hook but Harper avoids it easily.
Seffu throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seffu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harper finds it's way round the side to connect with Seffu's head.
Harper takes one on the button.
Harper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seffu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Harper cracks a nice hook into Seffu's ribs.
Seffu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harper throws out the jab.
Harper keeps the fight on the outside.
Harper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Seffu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Harper as he connects with a hook.
Seffu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.
Seffu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harper counters with a nice uppercut.
Seffu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Harper misses.
Seffu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Seffu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seffu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper misses with a straight right.
Seffu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harper manages to circle out of the way.
Harper jabs Seffu to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Harper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seffu throws a jab but it's blocked by Harper.
Harper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seffu doesn't seem bothered though.
Harper lands with a shot to the body.
Harper misses with a few strikes there.
Seffu moves out of range as Harper strikes.
Seffu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harper staying out of range there.
Harper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seffu.
Harper lands a body shot.
A jab from Seffu misses.
Harper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Seffu misses.
Seffu slips a straight right by Harper.
Seffu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Harper lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harper just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seffu walks into a straight right hand from Harper.
Seffu swings for the body but Harper moves out of range.
Harper slips a jab from Seffu.
Harper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harper looks to score with a jab to the body but Seffu is just out of range.#CL#
Seffu has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Harper.
Harper blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Harper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harper throws a jab when Seffu was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Seffu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Harper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seffu in his tracks.
Harper throws a hook to the side of Seffu's head but Seffu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seffu throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seffu.
Harper lands a nice looking body shot.
Seffu throws a big shot that misses.
Seffu cracks Harper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seffu wants to clinch.
Harper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seffu throws out a loose jab but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper swats away the attempt to clinch by Seffu.
Seffu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Harper cracks Seffu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seffu blocks a jab.
Harper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harper misses with a wild body shot.
Harper misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Seffu counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Seffu.
Harper blocks an elbow strike.
Seffu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harper blocks it with crossed arms.
Harper gets through Seffu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray Seffu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Harper.
A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harper 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Harper!
Our winner, Corey Harper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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