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Event:
Pulse 54: Yuesheng/Dassler III
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Bidam tries to bum rush Perry with a series of wild strikes but Perry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bidam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bidam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perry misses with a body kick.
Bidam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bidam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bidam scores with a one two! Perry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry scores with a one two! Bidam had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bidam lands a nice shot to the body.
Perry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Perry.
Bidam misses with a few strikes there.
Bidam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bidam swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Perry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
Bidam is looking to counter with head kicks.
Perry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bidam appears to be looking for a big counter.
Perry throws a poor cross that misses
and Perry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Perry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bidam.
A punch combination from Bidam misses.
Bidam misses with a series of wild punches.
Bidam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bidam connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perry's hands.
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bidam tries to counter by clinching up but Perry breaks away and moves out of range.
Perry is looking to score with low kicks.
Perry scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Perry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bidam.
A punch combination from Bidam misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perry tries to land a front kick but Bidam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bidam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Perry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Perry.
Perry throws a leg kick but Bidam moved away.
Bidam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bidam moves out of range of the body kick.
Bidam appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bidam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bidam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perry. That did some damage!
Perry wants to slow Bidam down by chopping away at his legs.
Bidam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bidam blocks a head kick by Perry.
Bidam throws a series of punches but Perry moves out of range.
Perry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bidam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Perry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bidam circles away quickly and effectively.
Bidam misses with a hook. Perry ducked under it nicely.
Bidam scores with a hook to the body. Perry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bidam throws the kick towards the body but Perry avoids it.
Perry is looking for the big counter here.
Perry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bidam throws a series of punches but Perry avoids them all with ease.
Bidam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perry circles away quickly and effectively.
Bidam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bidam throws a head kick that Perry semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Scott Perry has been cut.
Bidam throws a series of punches but Perry avoids them all with ease.
Perry throws a body punch but Bidam moves out of range.
Bidam blocks a head kick by Perry.
Bidam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bidam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bidam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bidam misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Perry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Perry misses.
Perry thumps Bidam with a low kick.
Bidam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bidam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bidam on the side of the head.
Bidam connects with a high kick.
Bidam dodges the punch combination from Perry.
Perry lands with a nice combination. Bidam backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bidam throws out a powerful jab.
Perry scores with a punch to the head.
Perry takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwoarang Bidam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Perry's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bidam lands a jab to Perry's midsection.
Bidam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Perry is rocked!
Perry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bidam is out of range and Perry settles back down.
Bidam rushes Perry with punches - Perry moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Perry goes down! Bidam follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hwoarang Bidam!
A relieved looking Hwoarang Bidam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Pulse 46
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Ja takes a swing at Bidam's ribcage but misses.
Bidam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ja circles away quickly and effectively.
Bidam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bidam throws out the jab.
Bidam scores with a three punch combo!
Bidam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bidam throws a solid leg kick but Ja takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bidam.
Bidam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ja blocks a low kick nicely.
Ja throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bidam counters with a left and a right that stings Ja.
Bidam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ja swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ja misses the shot to the body.
Bidam throws a series of punches but Ja moves out of range.
Ja tries to close the distance and clinch but Bidam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ja misses with an uppercut. Bidam saw that one coming.
Ja sets himself, and Bidam steps forward looking for the clinch! Ja avoids it this time.
Bidam punishes Ja's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Ja scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ja. Bidam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bidam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hwoarang Bidam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ja misses with a head kick.
Bidam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bidam tries a head kick but it misses.
Ja feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bidam looks to land a combination but Ja avoids it well.
Hwoarang Bidam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bidam misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Bidam misses.
Ja was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bidam misses with a body punch
and Ja counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ja is looking to wear down Bidam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ja scores with a decent looking hook.
Bidam misses with a double jab.
Ja avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Ja there.
Ja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bidam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Bidam is rocked!
Ja cracks Bidam's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Bidam slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Ja can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hwai Ja!
Post fight, Hwai Ja stared into the camera and said 'Don't worry. Your only 18...'.
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Event:
Pulse 43
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Bidam connects with a right hand. Midget shakes it off.
Bidam throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bidam wants to stand back up but Midget manages to pass into side control.
Bidam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bidam tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Midget is trying to get an arm triangle but Bidam is defending well. #SUB2#
Midget tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Midget has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bidam is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Midget is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bidam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Midget is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bidam has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Bidam is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Midget is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bidam looks calm but he's in trouble here. Midget gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bidam is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Midget lets go of the hold and Bidam can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Midget!
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Event:
Pulse 40
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Bidam scores with a body shot.
Tevez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bidam lands with a right hand.
Hwoarang Bidam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bidam throws a series of punches but Tevez moves out of range.
Bidam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tevez.
Tevez avoids the body shot from Bidam.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bidam!
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tevez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bidam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidam throws a combination that misses
and Tevez counters with a nice uppercut.
Bidam misses with a two punch combination.
Tevez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bidam misses with a few strikes there.
As Bidam backs away, Tevez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bidam swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Bidam throws a series of punches but Tevez avoids them all with ease.
Bidam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tevez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bidam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tevez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tevez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bidam closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bidam keeps the fight on the outside.
Bidam misses with the combination.
Tevez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bidam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Bidam finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bidam throws out a powerful jab.
Tevez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bidam as he avoids it easily.
Bidam is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bidam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Tevez counters by moving into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tevez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bidam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Tevez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bidam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tevez fails with the takedown.
Bidam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bidam.
Bidam lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bidam scores with a nice head shot.
Tevez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bidam.
A nice combination there by Bidam.
Sloppy strikes from Bidam. Those never looked like landing.
Tevez tries to counter by clinching up but Bidam breaks away and moves out of range.
Bidam scores with a hook to the body. Tevez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bidam lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bidam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Tevez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bidam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
Bidam looks to land a combination but Tevez avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Tevez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bidam.
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
Tevez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bidam sprawls and moves away.
Tevez avoids the head kick by Bidam.
Tevez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwoarang Bidam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tevez goes for a double leg but Bidam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Bidam continues to drive forward.
Bidam lands with a slapping head kick.
Bidam cracks the inside of Tevez's front leg.
Bidam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tevez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bidam.
Tevez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tevez avoids the head kick by Bidam.
Sloppy strikes from Bidam. Those never looked like landing.
Tevez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidam throws a series of punches but Tevez avoids them all with ease.
Bidam scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bidam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tevez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bidam throws a head kick that misses.
Tevez tries to counter by clinching up but Bidam breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Bidam fails to land with a series of punches.
Bidam swinging wildly here.
Bidam throws a series of punches but Tevez avoids them all with ease.
Bidam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tevez is looking for a counter combo.
Bidam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bidam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bidam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tevez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bidam sprawls and moves away.
Hwoarang Bidam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bidam lands a body shot.
Bidam scores with the left hand. Tevez knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
#T2#
Bidam connects with an inside leg kick.
Tevez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bidam.
Tevez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bidam lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bidam misses with the combination.
#T3#
Tevez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bidam.
Tevez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid body kick from Bidam.
Tevez avoids the head kick by Bidam.
Hwoarang Bidam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bidam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tevez.
Tevez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bidam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bidam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bidam has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bidam shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tevez eats them both and turns towards Bidam to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bidam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Tevez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bidam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Tevez throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bidam trying to control the position here.
Tevez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bidam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tevez landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tevez works over Bidam with some ground and pound from guard.
Tevez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Tevez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bidam, up you get!
Bidam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tevez dodges the punch combination from Bidam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwoarang Bidam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bidam stalks Tevez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tevez's face. Tevez staggers backwards, shaken.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bidam.
Bidam looks to throw the jab but Tevez is out of range.
A nice combination there by Bidam.
Bidam throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bidam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bidam connects with a leg kick. Tevez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Bidam.
Tevez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tevez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Bidam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Bidam. Those never looked like landing.
Tevez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Bidam. Those never looked like landing.
Tevez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bidam.
Bidam throws a combination. Tevez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bidam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bidam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bidam throws a head kick that misses.
Bidam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Bidam. #T2#
Bidam misses with a double jab.
Tevez staying out of range there.
Bidam works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bidam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tevez feinted with a counter takedown.
Bidam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tevez tries to clinch up but Bidam circles away and keeps his distance.
Bidam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tevez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bidam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bidam keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Tevez rushes Bidam and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tevez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3##BC2#
Bidam breaks the clinch.
Bidam throws a right and a left that Tevez avoids nicely.
As Bidam tries to get set, Tevez tries to push him back and clinch up but Bidam manages to avoid the attempt.
Tevez dodges the punch combination from Bidam.
Tevez darts in looking for a takedown but Bidam gets double underhooks and turns Tevez into the ropes.
A head kick from Bidam lands but Tevez takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Bidam. Those never looked like landing.
Bidam looks to land a combination. Tevez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tevez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tevez 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.#T4#
Jab by Bidam.
Bidam stuns Tevez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bidam is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tevez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bidam lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bidam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bidam throws a right hand that Tevez ducks under and follows up with a left that Tevez also avoids with ease.
Bidam throws a right and a left that Tevez avoids nicely.
Tevez attempts a counter takedown but Bidam avoids it well and moves away.
Bidam looks to score with a jab to the body but Tevez is just out of range.
Carlos Tevez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hwoarang Bidam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy body kick from Bidam #TD#
and Tevez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bidam!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hwoarang Bidam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bidam 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hwoarang Bidam!
An out of breath Hwoarang Bidam 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:
Pulse 37
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Bidam throws a series of punches but Westjoin avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Westjoin has Bidam up against the ropes in a clinch.
Westjoin holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bidam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Westjoin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bidam.
#BC2#
Bidam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bidam misses with a body kick.
Westjoin dodges the punch combination from Bidam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westjoin ducks right into an uppercut from Bidam.
Bidam misses with the combination.
Westjoin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bidam looks to land a combination but Westjoin avoids it well. #T1#
Bidam throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab by Westjoin.
Westjoin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bidam throws a right hand that Westjoin ducks under and follows up with a left that Westjoin also avoids with ease.
Westjoin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bidam.
Bidam feints the counter takedown.
Bidam looks to throw the jab but Westjoin is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Westjoin misses the target.#CL#
Westjoin rushes Bidam and presses him up against the ropes.
Westjoin tries to work over Bidam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bidam prevents a body shot from Westjoin.
Westjoin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bidam backwards. #BC#
Westjoin breaks the clinch.
Bidam ducks under a wild hook from Westjoin.
Despite the aggression on Bidam's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bidam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bidam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westjoin misses the shot to the body.
Bidam tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Westjoin throws a right and a left that Bidam avoids nicely.
Bidam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westjoin.
Westjoin swings for the body but Bidam moves out of range.
Bidam connects with a single shot there.
Bidam just misses with a punch to the body.
Westjoin looks to land a combination but Bidam avoids it well.
Bidam is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bidam misses with a body shot.
Bidam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bidam throws a poor cross that misses
and Westjoin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Westjoin thuds his right hand into Bidam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Bidam does no damage.
Bidam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bidam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bidam throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Westjoin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Westjoin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bidam moves away.
Westjoin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bidam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bidam slips a straight right by Westjoin.
Bidam lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bidam slips a straight right by Westjoin.
Nice uppercut lands for Westjoin. That snapped Bidam's head back.
Bidam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bidam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hwoarang Bidam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westjoin blocks a jab.
Westjoin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bidam throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Westjoin's head.
Westjoin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bidam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bidam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westjoin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bidam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bidam 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.
Westjoin slips a jab from Bidam.
Bidam misses with a double jab
and Westjoin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bidam connects with a leg kick. Westjoin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Westjoin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bidam moves away.
Bidam unleashes a big counter combination but Westjoin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Westjoin clobbers Bidam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Bidam. Those never looked like landing.
Westjoin lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Westjoin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bidam backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bidam blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hwoarang Bidam will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Westjoin swings for the body but Bidam moves out of range.
Bidam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Westjoin looks to land a right hand but Bidam moved out of range.#CL#
Westjoin moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bidam takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Westjoin struggles to land a body shot inside as Bidam controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Westjoin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Westjoin trying to stall but Bidam improves his position.
Bidam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bidam can't break the clinch.
Bidam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westjoin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bidam.
Bidam working hard to break the clinch.
Westjoin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bidam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Westjoin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Westjoin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westjoin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Westjoin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bidam can't break the clinch.
Bidam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Westjoin misses with some punches.
Westjoin prevents Bidam from breaking the clinch.
Westjoin stalls.
Westjoin working aggressively here.
Westjoin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bidam gets through Westjoin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bidam blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Bidam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bidam throws a nice looking combination but Westjoin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Westjoin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Westjoin's corner calls for a 1-2. Westjoin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Westjoin misses with a hook.#CL#
Westjoin has Bidam up against the ropes in a clinch.
Westjoin misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westjoin lands a right hand. #ROC#
Bidam is rocked!
Westjoin blocks a body shot from Bidam.
Bidam is still on wobbly legs! Can Westjoin finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Westjoin.
Westjoin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Westjoin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bidam to his knees! Westjoin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oregano Westjoin!
A relieved looking Oregano Westjoin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Pulse 35
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bidam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram walks into a left hand.
Rram defending well as Bidam loads up on a big left hand.
Bidam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Rram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bidam misses with a double jab.
Bidam throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidam throws a right hand that Rram ducks under and follows up with a left that Rram also avoids with ease.
Bidam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
Bidam slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Bidam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Bidam is looking for a counter combo.
Bidam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Bidam avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Rram looks to move away, Bidam throws a big counter combo but Rram just gets out of the way.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Rram throws a series of punches but Bidam moves out of range.
Bidam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rram scores with a body shot.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bidam.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bidam circles away quickly and effectively.
Bidam tries to bum rush Rram with a series of wild strikes but Rram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Rram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Bidam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bidam misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Bidam misses.
Rram lands a jab to Bidam's midsection.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bidam throws a series of punches but Rram avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Rram throws a right hand that Bidam ducks under and follows up with a left that Bidam also avoids with ease.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bidam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bidam lands with a nice combination. Rram backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
Rram is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bidam.
Bidam misses with the combination.
Bidam just misses with a punch to the body.
Bidam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rram counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bidam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bidam throws a combination that misses
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Bidam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bidam dodges the punch combination from Rram.
#T3#
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Rram avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Bidam.
Rram throws a right hand that Bidam ducks under and follows up with a left that Bidam also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bidam avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Rram.
#T4#
Bidam tries a head kick but it misses.
Rram unleashes a big counter combination but Bidam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rram lands a nice hook to Bidam's body. Bidam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bidam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bidam lands with a kick to the temple. Rram shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Crunch! Bidam slams his shin into Rram's torso.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rram throws a right and a left that Bidam avoids nicely.
Bidam tries to bum rush Rram with a series of wild strikes but Rram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bidam.
Bidam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bidam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosyaj Rram 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#
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
A jab lands there for Rram.
Bidam swinging wildly here.
As Bidam backs off Rram throws a huge counter combo but Bidam manages to avoid it all.
Bidam throws a looping overhand right but Rram ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Bidam saw that one coming.
Bidam throws a right and a left that Rram avoids nicely.
Rram throws a series of punches but Bidam avoids them all with ease.
Bidam is looking for a counter combo.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Bidam's head coaches at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rram tries to bum rush Bidam with a series of wild strikes but Bidam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bidam feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bidam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bidam fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Bidam.
Rram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Bidam is rocked!
Bidam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Bidam takes one on the button.
Oh Bidam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bidam seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Rram shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bidam is backing up but Rram catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bidam covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Rram Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Pulse 32
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Bidam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paschal.
Bidam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paschal is looking to clinch.
Bidam is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Paschal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bidam misses with a series of wild punches.
Bidam throws a right and a left that Paschal avoids nicely.
Paschal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice sprawl there from Bidam as Paschal shoots in.
Paschal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bidam cracks Paschal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bidam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paschal on the side of the head.
Bidam goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Paschal is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paschal feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Paschal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bidam lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Paschal can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Bidam and Paschal drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Bidam.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hwoarang Bidam!
A victorious Hwoarang Bidam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Pulse 29
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Bidam fails to land with a series of punches.
Coleman takes one to the side of the head.
Coleman looks to land a combination. Bidam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from Bidam. Those never looked like landing.
Bidam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coleman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Coleman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bidam as he avoids it easily.
Bidam appears to be looking for a big counter.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bidam as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
Coleman throws a counter combo.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bidam misses with the combination.
Coleman unleashes a big counter combination but Bidam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bidam misses with the combination.
Bidam misses with a wild combination.
Bidam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bidam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bidam blocks a head kick by Coleman.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
A jab from Bidam misses.
Bidam lands a high kick!
Bidam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bidam misses with the combination.
Coleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coleman throws a right and a left that Bidam avoids nicely.
Bidam tries to counter by clinching up but Coleman breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab from Bidam.
Coleman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice takedown defense from Bidam. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.
Hwoarang Bidam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Coleman.
Bidam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Coleman is rocked!
Coleman swinging wildly here.
Coleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Bidam finish him?#KD#
Bidam lands a big head kick that sends Coleman tumbling to the mat! Bidam takes a step backwards and waves Coleman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bidam throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Coleman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bidam counters with a low kick, right behind Coleman 's knee.
Bidam thumps Coleman with a low kick.
The fighters circle, before Bidam throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Coleman's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bidam lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Hwoarang Bidam!
A less than humble Hwoarang Bidam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Pulse FC 25
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Skandalaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bidam.
Skandalaki tries to counter with a clinch but Bidam shakes him off and moves away.
Bidam seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bidam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skandalaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skandalaki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bidam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Skandalaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bidam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skandalaki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bidam misses with a leg kick.
Bidam throws a hook but Skandalaki blocks it.
Skandalaki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bidam misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skandalaki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Skandalaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bidam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skandalaki.
Skandalaki counters with a body kick.#T1#
Bidam throws a leg kick but Skandalaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skandalaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bidam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skandalaki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A shot to the body from Bidam misses
and Skandalaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skandalaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bidam.
Bidam misses with a few strikes there.
Skandalaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bidam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bidam throws a head kick but Skandalaki moves out of range.
Skandalaki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bidam throws a sloppy head kick
and Skandalaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bidam lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bidam throws a body shot but no joy.
Skandalaki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Skandalaki checks a leg kick.
Bidam takes a swing at Skandalaki's ribcage but misses.
Bidam throws a combination that misses
and Skandalaki counters with a series of strikes. Bidam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bidam throws a jab when Skandalaki was well out of range.
Bidam misses with a wild combination.
Skandalaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skandalaki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skandalaki unleashes a big counter combination but Bidam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hwoarang Bidam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bidam thows a leg kick but Skandalaki checks it
and Skandalaki counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick by Bidam misses
and Skandalaki counters with a three punch combo that has Bidam backing up. Bidam nods at Skandalaki to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Bidam throws a body kick that misses
and Skandalaki counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Bidam misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bidam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bidam backing away here, and Skandalaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bidam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bidam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skandalaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bidam with a body shot.
Bidam misses with a body shot.
Skandalaki is looking for the big counter here.
Bidam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skandalaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Skandalaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bidam.
Bidam throws a leg kick but Skandalaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skandalaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Bidam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Skandalaki moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bidam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bidam displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bidam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bidam misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Skandalaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bidam misses with a double jab
and Skandalaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bidam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwoarang Bidam dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Skandalaki moves out of range of the body kick from Bidam.
Skandalaki throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Bidam.
Skandalaki counters with a body kick.
Bidam throws a combination that misses
and Skandalaki counters with a thumping low kick.
Hwoarang Bidam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bidam misses with the combination.
Skandalaki blocks a head kick by Bidam.
A countering left hand to the body from Skandalaki misses.
Bidam throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidam misses with a few strikes there.
Skandalaki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Skandalaki blocks a jab.
Bidam misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Bidam is looking to slow Skandalaki down with leg kicks.
Bidam misses with a double jab
and Skandalaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bidam cracks a nice hook into Skandalaki's ribs.
Bidam misses with a head kick.
Skandalaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bidam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bidam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bidam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skandalaki counters with a series of strikes. Bidam will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Bidam scores with a hook to the body. Skandalaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bidam is looking to wear down Skandalaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bidam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bidam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skandalaki can do to turn this around?
Skandalaki dodges the punch combination from Bidam.
Skandalaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skandalaki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bidam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skandalaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bidam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bidam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bidam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skandalaki tries to counter with a clinch but Bidam shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Bidam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skandalaki's head backwards.
Bidam scores with a kick to the body.
Bidam lands a nice hook to Skandalaki's body. Skandalaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
Bidam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skandalaki is looking for the big counter here.
Bidam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bidam throws a head kick but Skandalaki moves out of range.
Skandalaki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bidam 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bidam misses with a low kick.#T4#
Bidam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bidam misses with a head kick.
Skandalaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bidam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skandalaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skandalaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skandalaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skandalaki ducks under a wild hook from Bidam.
Bidam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bidam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skandalaki counters with a head kick. That will keep Bidam thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwoarang Bidam dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skandalaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Bidam.
Despite the aggression on Skandalaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bidam throws a right and a left that Skandalaki avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Skandalaki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bidam throws a right and a left that Skandalaki avoids nicely.
A low kick from Bidam misses
and Skandalaki counters with a nice body kick.
Bidam thows a leg kick but Skandalaki checks it
and Skandalaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bidam throws a right hand that Skandalaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Skandalaki also avoids with ease.
Skandalaki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Skandalaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skandalaki throws a fast counter high kick but Bidam manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidam throws a one two combo.
Bidam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skandalaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bidam with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skandalaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bidam.
#T1#
Bidam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bidam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skandalaki.
Bidam thows a leg kick but Skandalaki checks it
and Skandalaki counters with a three punch combo that has Bidam backing up. Bidam nods at Skandalaki to acknowledge the strikes.
Bidam misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Bidam. Those never looked like landing.
Bidam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bidam throws a right and a left that Skandalaki avoids nicely.
Bidam tries to bum rush Skandalaki with a series of wild strikes but Skandalaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skandalaki wants to counter with a clinch but Bidam pushes him away.
Bidam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skandalaki counters with a head kick. #T2#
Bidam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skandalaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Bidam throws a series of punches but Skandalaki moves out of range.
Skandalaki throws a fast counter high kick but Bidam manages to duck under it in time.
Bidam misses with a combination
and Skandalaki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bidam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skandalaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bidam swings for the body but Skandalaki moves out of range.
Skandalaki thinks about the counter body kick.
Bidam throws a body kick that misses
and Skandalaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bidam thinking.
Bidam misses with a head kick.
Skandalaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
Skandalaki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bidam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bidam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skandalaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Skandalaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bidam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gianni Skandalaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bidam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skandalaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bidam lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bidam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skandalaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bidam tried to score with a low kick but Skandalaki checks it.
As Bidam backs off Skandalaki throws a huge counter combo but Bidam manages to avoid it all.
Bidam misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Bidam misses with a wild combination.
Skandalaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skandalaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bidam.
Bidam motions for Skandalaki to come forward. Bidam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bidam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bidam just misses with a punch to the body.
Skandalaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Bidam is wise to it.
Skandalaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bidam.
Skandalaki wants to counter the offense by Bidam and move into the clinch position.
Hwoarang Bidam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bidam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hwoarang Bidam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bidam, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hwoarang Bidam!
Hwoarang Bidam was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Pulse 20
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Morinoivcus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bidam.
Bidam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morinoivcus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bidam works Morinoivcus's body with a nice hook.
Bidam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Stanislav Morinoivcus has been cut.
Bidam cracks a nice hook into Morinoivcus's ribs.
Bidam has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Morinoivcus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bidam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bidam goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bidam throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Morinoivcus's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Bidam dives in looking to finish as Morinoivcus flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Bidam's strikes! Bidam is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Morinoivcus's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Morinoivcus was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hwoarang Bidam!
In his post fight interview, Hwoarang Bidam started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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