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Event:
PFC 41 Brophy vs Dmitrov
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but Kwon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Date slips a straight right by Kwon.
Date walks into a jab.
Date throws a lazy uppercut
and Kwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Date lands with an overhand left.
Date misses with a straight right.
Kwon unleashes a big counter combination but Date bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kwon lands with a nice body punch.
Kwon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Sol Kwon has been cut.
Date looks to land a left hand but Kwon moved out of range nicely.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kwon counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Lee Date has been cut.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date misses with a hook.
Kwon throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Kwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Date tries to clinch but Kwon moves out of range.
Kwon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Date with a body shot.
Date jabs at Kwon's body.
Kwon walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kwon lands a nice hook to Date's body. Date takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kwon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date misses with a body shot.
Kwon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Date fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kwon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kwon scores with a shot to the body.
Kwon misses with a shot to the body
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Date throws a series of punches but Kwon moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kwon! But no joy.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
Date tries to clinch up but Kwon circles away and keeps his distance.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwon.
Kwon lands a nice looking body shot.
Date misses with a hook.
Kwon lands a slapping body shot.
Kwon throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
Kwon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Kwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwon takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Kwon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Kwon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Kwon moves away and avoids it.
Kwon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
A nice side step and Kwon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Date throws a right hand that Kwon ducks under and follows up with a left that Kwon also avoids with ease.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwon.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kwon throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Date has taken the fight to the clinch.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwon.
Kwon blocks a body shot from Date. #T4#
Date misses with some punches.
Kwon blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Date manages to break the clinch.
Date throws a combination that misses
letting Kwon counter with a right hand.
Date avoids the body shot from Kwon.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Kwon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kwon misses the shot to the body.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwon is just out of range.
Date walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Date lands a body shot.
Date misses with an uppercut
and Kwon scores with a counter punch that sends Date to the canvas! Kwon smells blood - he's punishing Date with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Date has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Kwon!
Sol Kwon 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:
PFC 34: Revolution*
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Date pushes him off.
Date avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Date checks it.
Date checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Date checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries a low kick but Date avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands an overhand right.
Date misses with a looping right.
McGuire jabs Date right on the nose. Date blinks but takes it well.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date blocks a jab.
Date takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Date swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and McGuire counters by clinching up.
Date blocks an uppercut.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Date lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date misses with a body punch.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
A hook to the body from Date.
I was talking to Date's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Date saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
McGuire looks for the body kick but Date saw that one coming.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Date jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Date is looking to wear down McGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date misses with a straight left.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Date's leg. Date is trying to keep his angry face on.
Date misses the jab.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Date's head back.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Date takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Date moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Date was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Date wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Date, pushing him back against the cage.
Date has McGuire pushed against the cage.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Date.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. #T4##BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Date 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.
Date fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Date connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryer McGuire will probably get the nod.
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#
McGuire moves to clinch but Date breaks away
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Date is avoiding it.
Date lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Date.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Date. Date circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Date.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryer McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Date doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Date.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire lands with a slapping head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Date blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Date's head. #T2##CL2#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Date manages to break the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Date takes a step back to recover.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire scores with a jab. Date acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Date checks a leg kick.
Date checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date is looking to counter punch.#T3#
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Date swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Date counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.#T4#
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date misses the shot to the body.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Date's ribs.
Date takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Date swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date misses with the combination.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Date takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Date's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Date stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Date lands with an overhand left.
McGuire cracks Date with a good jab.
Date misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Date.
Date avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Date showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Date lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Date misses with a body punch
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Date.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Date gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Date breaks the clinch.
McGuire throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire moves forwards but Date connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Date lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
McGuire misses with the body kick
and Date counters with a one-two to the body.
McGuire is looking to slow Date down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Date swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Date throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
Date takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lee Date did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
McGuire rushes Date and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Date. #T1#
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Date is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Date is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
#BC#
Date's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Date connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
McGuire throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Date defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Date is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Date jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.#T2#
Date blocks a low kick nicely.
Date connects with a nice looking jab.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Date throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date checks a leg kick.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Date is out of range.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3##CL2#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Date in a clinch.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date misses with some punches.
Date blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Date scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head. #BC#
Date pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Date is wise to it.
Date swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Date swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Date swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire is looking to slow Date down with leg kicks.
Date's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Date misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date had his way with Bryer McGuire in that round.
That's time! Date's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Date throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Date throws a shot to the body.
McGuire is looking to slow Date down with leg kicks.
Date lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
McGuire working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Date works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date wants to break free but McGuire has control.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire is working Date over against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
McGuire tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Bryer McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Date. #T3#
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land. #BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire digs a good hook to Date's body.
Date blocks a jab.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Date.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Date pushes him away.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Date's body.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Date connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Date makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Date moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Date blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryer McGuire.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bryer McGuire! Bryer McGuire retains his light heavyweight title!
Bryer McGuire took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
*PPV: EVOLUTION
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Saiarr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saiarr in his tracks.
Saiarr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Saiarr is just out of range.
Saiarr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Date blocks a jab.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Saiarr.
Saiarr looks for the body kick but Date saw that one coming.
A big right from Date misses.
It looked like Saiarr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saiarr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saiarr loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Date throws a hook but Saiarr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saiarr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saiarr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saiarr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Saiarr throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Saiarr misses with a straight right. #T1#
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saiarr moves away.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saiarr.
Saiarr swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Date gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saiarr.
Kayring Saiarr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saiarr looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Saiarr throws a big shot that misses.
Saiarr misses with an uppercut
and Date makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Date connects with the punch.
A big right from Saiarr misses.
Saiarr looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Date! But no joy.
Saiarr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saiarr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saiarr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Date under the eye.
Saiarr wants to land a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Date lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Saiarr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saiarr misses with a straight left.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saiarr doesn't seem bothered though.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saiarr.
Saiarr missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Date lands.
Date looks to land a right hand but Saiarr moved out of range.
Date throws a right and a left that Saiarr avoids nicely. #CL2#
Date takes the fight into the clinch.
Saiarr misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Saiarr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saiarr throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date blocks a jab.#T3#
Date works Saiarr's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Date clinches up with Saiarr and pushes him back against the cage.
Date blocking some punches.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date pushes Saiarr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Date digs a right hand into Saiarr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saiarr's gas tank.
Saiarr takes a shot to the head.
Saiarr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Saiarr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saiarr misses with a punch on the inside.
Saiarr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Date has him pressed against the cage.
Saiarr tries to circle away but Date has him pinned against the cage.
Date scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Date - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Date tries to throw a body punch but Saiarr avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saiarr lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date stalls.
Saiarr jumps guard but Date turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saiarr misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
#TD#
Saiarr manages to pull guard.
Date stays in close to Saiarr's body and controls the position.
Saiarr controlling the position.
Date controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Date throws a hook to the side of Saiarr's head but Saiarr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Saiarr's shoulder, as Saiarr tries to avoid the shot.
Date lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Date takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Date missing with a left hand there. Saiarr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Saiarr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Saiarr tenderised Date's leg. Date is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saiarr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saiarr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saiarr throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Saiarr scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Saiarr.
Saiarr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saiarr takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saiarr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Saiarr slips the punch.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Saiarr.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Saiarr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saiarr throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saiarr slips under a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Date 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.
Saiarr throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Saiarr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saiarr.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saiarr throws out the jab.
Saiarr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Date stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Date moves out of range as Saiarr throws a body kick.
Date throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Date connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saiarr.
Saiarr avoids the body shot from Date.
#T2#
Date staying out of range there.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saiarr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Date.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saiarr throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Saiarr.
Saiarr looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Saiarr's shoulder, as Saiarr tries to avoid the shot.
Lee Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saiarr missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date connects with a nice looking jab.
Date lands a really nice looking cross but Saiarr seems unphased.
Saiarr throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Date scores with a nice strike.
Saiarr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Saiarr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Saiarr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Date throws out a loose jab but Saiarr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Saiarr throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Date misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Date as he connects with a hook.
Saiarr misses with a right hand
letting Date counter with a right hand.
A big right from Date misses.
Date connects with the punch.
Date misses with a left hand
enabling Saiarr to counter with a crisp jab.
Date scores with a body shot.
Date misses with an uppercut
and Saiarr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Date lands.
Date doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saiarr. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Date connects with a body shot that sends Saiarr's belly button to the back.
Saiarr looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Date cracks Saiarr with a good jab.
A jab from Date misses.
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saiarr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saiarr misses with a looping right.
Saiarr missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saiarr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Date closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Saiarr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Saiarr slips the punch.
Saiarr throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saiarr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Saiarr throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Saiarr misses with a hook.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saiarr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saiarr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Date in his tracks.
Date scores with a nice right hand.
Date throws a hook but Saiarr blocks it.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saiarr throws an off balance right hand
and Date counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saiarr thinking.
Date misses with a body shot
and Saiarr counters with a stiff right hand.
Date swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saiarr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date moves out of range as Saiarr strikes.
Date connects with a body shot.#T1#
Saiarr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Date counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saiarr defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saiarr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saiarr looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Saiarr blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Saiarr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date missing with a left hand there. Saiarr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Date looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Date slips under a jab from Saiarr.
Saiarr looks to land a combination but Date avoids it well.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saiarr throws out the jab. #T2#
Saiarr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Saiarr slips under a jab.
Saiarr throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Saiarr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Date.
Date looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Saiarr finds it's way through Date's defenses.
Date catches Saiarr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saiarr.
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!
Date tests Saiarr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saiarr throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saiarr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saiarr misses with a straight right.
Saiarr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.#T3#
Saiarr lands a lovely overhand right.
Date scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Date fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saiarr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Date throws a hook but Saiarr blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Saiarr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Date instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Date - that landed with a thud.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saiarr backwards.
Kayring Saiarr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Saiarr misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Saiarr.
Saiarr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saiarr misses with a punch on the inside.
Saiarr tries to break the clinch but Date is controlling the position. #T4#
Saiarr working aggressively here.
Saiarr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saiarr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saiarr jumps guard but Date turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saiarr or not.
Saiarr can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date keeps control of Saiarr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saiarr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Date has him pressed against the cage.
Date blocking some punches.
Saiarr has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Date.
I've got Date 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Date!
A very excited looking Lee Date rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Kayring Saiarr was interviewed post fight and said 'I am not sure what happened tonight but I will bounce back from this with the help and support from my orangutans '.
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Event:
*PPV: REVERBERATION
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Date swings widly with a right hand
and Heath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heath fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Date has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heath looks to throw a body kick
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Heath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Date, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heath throws a leg kick but Date sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Griffin Heath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heath swats away the attempt to clinch by Date.
Heath is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Heath.
Heath fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Date.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heath was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.#T1#
Date misses with a body punch
and Heath finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Heath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date throws a body punch but Heath moves out of range.
Heath is looking to counter with head kicks.
Heath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick by Heath misses
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Date swings for the body but Heath moves out of range.
Heath throws out a powerful jab.
Date on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heath. Heath obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heath avoids the body shot from Date.
Date walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heath.
Heath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Heath throws a leg kick
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heath connects with an inside leg kick.
Heath throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Heath moves away and avoids it.
Heath misses with a straight right.
Date scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Date moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Heath has had enough of the clinch but Date keeps him there for the moment.
Date has Heath pressed against the cage.
Heath swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Heath fails to land.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands an uppercut.
Heath misses with some punches.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Heath.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Date.
Good body shot from Date.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date. #T4#
Heath gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heath blocking some punches.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date has Heath pushed against the cage.
Date blocks a body shot from Heath.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Heath controls his hands.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Heath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heath.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Date.
#BC#
Heath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heath throws a shot to the body.
Heath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Heath throws a leg kick but Date checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Date will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Heath showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Date.
Date works Heath's body with a nice hook.
Heath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Date jabs Heath to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
letting Heath counter with a right hand.
Date throws a nice looking combination but Heath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Heath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heath.
Heath throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Date counters with a crisp one two that drops Heath! Date thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Heath to his feet! Heath is in big trouble!
Date lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heath circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heath goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heath.
Heath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heath counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date defending well as Heath loads up on a big left hand.
Date throws out a counter right but Heath avoids it with no problem.
Heath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Heath.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Heath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heath lands a jab.
Heath lands a glancing blow to the side of Date's head.
Date misses with a right hand
and Heath counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Heath misses with a hook to the body
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heath ducks under a wild hook from Date.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heath throws a front kick aimed at Date's knee but Date avoids it well.
Heath throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Heath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heath throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Date counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heath moves away.
Heath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Date is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
It looks like Heath has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Date takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heath connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Heath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Date swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heath misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Heath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Date finds it's target.
Date misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Date. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Date.
Date throws the left hand but Heath avoids the punch easily.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Heath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Date blocks a jab.
Date throws out a counter right but Heath avoids it with no problem.#T4##CL2#
Date clinches.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Heath.
Date pushes Heath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heath.
Date takes a shot to the head.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heath tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Heath avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with a body punch.
Heath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heath softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Date will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Heath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Date misses with a straight left.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heath thinks about countering with a body kick.
Date looks to throw the jab but Heath is out of range.
Date punishes Heath's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Date moves into the clinch.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heath wants to break the clinch but can't.
Date lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Heath can't break the clinch.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Heath is rocked!
Date lands a big right hand that drops Heath! The killer instinct kicks in and Date finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Date!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Date!
Lee Date 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.
In defeat, Griffin Heath stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need some cute chicks to help me get over this loss so if your interested I am in the presidential suite '.
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Event:
*PPV: imPULSE
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Walsh moves away from the strike by Date.
Nice body kick there by Walsh.
Walsh throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Date.
A punch lands to the side of Walsh 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikey Walsh has been cut.
Walsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Walsh avoids the body shot from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh moves out of range as Date strikes.
Walsh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Walsh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Date on his heels. He'll look to pass Date's guard now, I'm sure.
Walsh wants to pass the guard but Date is keeping the position.
Walsh looking to sit in guard and control but Date gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Walsh wants to sweep here but Date controlling him for the moment.
Walsh trying to control the position.
Walsh is really struggling to control Date but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Date is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Date stopping the sweep attempt from Walsh.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walsh is trying to control the position but Date postures up.
Date not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Walsh, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Date takes a swing at Walsh's ribcage but misses.
Lee Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walsh throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date scores with a punch to the head.
Date throws a hook but Walsh blocks it.
Walsh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Date throws a series of punches but Walsh avoids them all with ease.
Walsh throws the kick towards the body but Date avoids it.#TD#
Walsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Date avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walsh.
Walsh moves nicely into side control.
Date regains half guard there - taking advantage of Walsh's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Walsh trying to control the action but Date is working from the bottom. #T4#
Walsh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Date keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Date keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Date is staying active underneath Walsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Date makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Date.
Walsh stays in close to Date's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Date will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikey Walsh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Walsh slips under a jab from Date.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Date connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walsh's hands.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Date lands an overhand right.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walsh.
Date will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date 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.
Walsh defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Date is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Walsh.
Walsh defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walsh under the eye.
Walsh with a poor takedown
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Date throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Date. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Date.
Walsh throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
Walsh goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Date! But no joy.
Walsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walsh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Walsh.
Walsh scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
A big right from Date misses.
Walsh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Date counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Walsh!
Walsh walks into a straight right hand from Date.#CUT2#
Mikey Walsh's cut is getting worse.
Mikey Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walsh.
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Walsh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Date but Date pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walsh tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walsh moves away from the strike by Date. #T3#
Walsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Date throws a lazy uppercut
and Walsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Date has knocked Walsh down with a huge combo! Date steps away and waves a wobbly Walsh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Walsh is rocked!
Date fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walsh moves out of range as Date strikes.
Lee Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walsh is looking to land body kicks.
Walsh tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Date misses.
Walsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Walsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Mikey Walsh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Date measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Walsh! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lee Date!
Lee Date 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:
Aspire 93: Jones vs. Corvus
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Date walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vicini throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Vicini finds it's target.
Date moves forwards but Vicini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vicini lands a nice shot to the body.
Date moves out of range as Vicini strikes.
Vicini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date digs a good body shot into Vicini's ribs.
Date takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dido Vicini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicini digs a good body shot into Date's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vicini's corner calls for a 1-2. Vicini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Date as he checks the leg kick.
Date misses with a hook.#T1#
Vicini misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Vicini misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Vicini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vicini misses with a straight left.
Vicini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Date counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vicini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Date doesn't seem bothered though.
Vicini works Date's body with a nice hook.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Vicini darts in and clinches Date up against the cage.
Vicini pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vicini is trying to push Date away but Date has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vicini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vicini lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Date tries a body shot but Vicini blocks it.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Vicini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vicini drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Date gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vicini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vicini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Vicini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vicini fails to land.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Vicini.
Vicini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date pushes Vicini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Date is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Vicini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vicini misses with a shot to the body
and Vicini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vicini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vicini throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Date on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Date drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vicini throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Vicini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vicini.
Vicini throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vicini throws a lazy uppercut
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Vicini connects with a leg kick. Date looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Date is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vicini throws out the jab.
Vicini misses with a body punch
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date connects with a body shot.
Vicini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vicini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Vicini.
A nice side step and Date releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vicini missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Date finds it's target.
Date has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vicini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dido Vicini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vicini.
Vicini throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Vicini misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a right hand to the body.
Vicini goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.
Date is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Date lands a jab to Vicini's midsection.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vicini.
Date misses with a body shot.
Dido Vicini is winning the standup battle so far.
Date misses with a body shot.
Vicini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vicini.
Vicini throws a big shot that misses.
Date slips a jab from Vicini.
Date throws a hook but Vicini avoids it easily.#T1#
Vicini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Vicini misses.
Vicini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Date can do to turn this around?
Vicini throws a sloppy body shot
letting Date counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Vicini is rocked!
Date lands with a shot to the body.
Vicini gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Date gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Date!
A less than humble Lee Date 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:
Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
James works the jab nicely.
Date throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Date wants to clinch.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James stuns Date with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Date takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Date closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Date has him pressed against the cage.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
James tries to break the clinch but Date is controlling the position.
James prevents a body shot from Date.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date is struggling to control the position.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Date.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands a right hand.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
James lands with a right to the head.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Date misses with some punches.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Date moves out of range as James strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Date pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
Date digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Date at a distance.
Date avoids the head kick by James.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Good shot there by James.
Date tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
James works the jab nicely.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Date swinging wildly here.
Date lands with a right hand.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date wants to clinch but James slips to the side
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting James counter with a right hand.
Date throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a looping right.#T4#
James connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Jab by James.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Date misses with a hook
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Date tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Date is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James misses with a low kick.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrald James dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Date misses with a lunging right hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Date moves out of range of the leg kick from James.
Date tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James throws a low kick but Date moves out of range easily.
Date swings away with a body shot that misses
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date tries to clinch up.
James throws a low kick but Date moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Date down.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Date looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Date takes one to the chin there.#T1#
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Date closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Date misses with the head strike.
James misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Date.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James misses with the head strike.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Date wants to stall.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
Date tries to clinch there but James circles away.
#T3#
James lands a jab to the head.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
James slips a jab from Date.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date misses with a double jab.
Date tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with a thumping low kick.
James connects with a leg kick. Date looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James connects with a leg kick. Date looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
James throws a solid leg kick but Date takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Date takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James slips under a jab.
Gerrald James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Date connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
Date's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
A punch combination from James misses.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from James.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrald James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Date throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from James misses.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Date doesn't seem phased though.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
A swing and a miss from James.
James misses with a leg kick
letting Date counter with a right hand.
James needs to keep his hands up - Date had a free shot at his head there.
James ducks under a wild hook from Date.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Date has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Date throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Date closes the distance and clinches.
James blocks an uppercut.
James working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Lee Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerrald James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Date lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Date tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James misses with a hook.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date avoids the head kick by James.
Date misses with an uppercut.
James ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date blocks a jab.
Date changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date connects with a crisp jab.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Date.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Date misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James ducks under a wild hook from Date.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date scores with a nice strike.
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Date misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Date. Date circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from James misses.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Date is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
James lands the left hand.
Date tries to clinch up.
James looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws out a powerful jab.
Date smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Date drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Date jabs at James's body.
James misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lee Date.
I think James 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrald James!
A relieved looking Gerrald James 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:
Aspire 81: Susi v Skovgaard
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Sidious moves into the clinch successfully.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sidious blocks a body shot from Date.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
Date has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Sidious throws an elbow but it misses.
Date stalling in the clinch but Sidious improves position.
Date prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious lands a body shot.
Date misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Sidious.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sidious lands a body punch.
Date blocks the elbow strike.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Sidious lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Date or not.
Date is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with some punches.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sidious.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Sidious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sidious pushes Date back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sidious pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Sidious presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Sidious.
Sidious works on Date's body with a couple of short punches.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Date misses with the head strike.
Sidious's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Sidious.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidious throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sidious.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Sidious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Nice elbow from Sidious.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious lands a body shot.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lee Date has been cut.
Sidious lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sidious.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Sidious lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow. #T4#
A hook to the body from Sidious.
A right handed body shot lands from Sidious.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Sidious lands an elbow inside that Date shrugs off.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sidious as the two fighters clinch.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sidious scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Date'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#
Date on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Date on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sidious lands a jab to Date's midsection.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Sidious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
Sidious cracks Date with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sidious tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Date manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sidious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Sidious. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sidious.
Date misses with a straight left.
Sidious scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Date is rocked!#T1#
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidious circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Date is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Sidious counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Bushido 68: Okah vs. Umaga
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Date.
Date missing with a left hand there. Erikson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erikson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erikson walks into a stiff left hand from Date.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Date throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Erikson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Erikson throws a series of punches but Date avoids them all with ease.
Erikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Erikson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Date throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Date misses.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erikson doesn't seem bothered though.
Erikson looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Erikson misses with a looping left.#T1#
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erikson 's head.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body. Date takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Erikson throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Date finds it's way through Erikson 's defenses.
Erikson misses with a combination
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date dips to his left and cracks Erikson with an uppercut!
Date connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Erikson avoids the body shot from Date.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Erikson lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Erikson defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Date looks to land a combination but Erikson avoids it well.
Date tries to bum rush Erikson with a series of wild strikes but Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erikson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Erikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Erikson .
Date lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Erikson .
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erikson .
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Date swings widly with a right hand
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Erikson scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Erikson ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Erikson cracks Date with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Date closes the distance and clinches.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson misses with some punches.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson cracks Date with a nice body shot.
Date lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Date lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erikson .
Date working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Erikson .
A right hand to the body from Erikson .
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Date seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Erikson can turn it around.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date working aggressively here.
Erikson tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
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 Lee Date will probably get the nod.
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#
Erikson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Erikson stuns Date with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Erikson cracks a nice hook into Date's ribs.
A big left from Erikson misses.
Date jabs Erikson right on the nose. Erikson blinks but takes it well.
Date lands with a hook. Erikson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Erikson swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Date throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Date fails to land with a series of punches.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Erikson moves out of range of the strikes.
Date missing with a left hand there. Erikson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Erikson , as that shot connected.
Date feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erikson s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erikson throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Erikson slips under a jab from Date.
Erikson misses with a looping right.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Erikson lands with a nice combination. Date backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Date misses.
Date throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Erikson misses with a lunging right hand
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
Date scores with a punch to the head.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.#T2#
Date defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Erikson throws an off balance right hand
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
Date cracks Erikson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Erikson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Date pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Erikson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Date!
A very excited looking Lee Date rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Leif Erikson spoke after the fight, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.
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Event:
Bushido 63: Mayhem vs. Date
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Date throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayhem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mayhem lands a nice shot that snaps Date's head back.
Date throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Date misses.
Mayhem seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Date misses.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayhem. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Date tries to move into range but Mayhem moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Date doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mayhem drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayhem throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayhem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
#T2#
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Date has closed the distance and engaged Mayhem in a clinch.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayhem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mayhem is keeping busy.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date misses with some punches.
Mayhem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Date.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date prevents a body shot from Mayhem.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Date avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayhem's elbow.
Mayhem lands a shoulder strike.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the ropes.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Date tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Date back against the ropes.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Date misses with the head strike.
Mayhem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayhem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mayhem seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Date can turn it around.
Mayhem misses with the head strike.
Date lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
Mayhem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the ropes.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayhem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Mayhem on the inside.
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 Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mayhem scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Mayhem rushes Date and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Mayhem on the inside.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Date gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Date back against the ropes.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date trying to control the position but instead, Mayhem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Date into the ropes.
Date prevents a body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Date.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayhem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Date'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.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Mayhem can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Mayhem tries to pull guard but Date won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Mayhem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Mayhem lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem. #T3#
Mayhem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Mayhem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem cracks Date with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mayhem as Date tries to tie him up.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
Date misses with some punches.
Mayhem lands with a right to the head.
Date stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bryan Mayhem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Date working aggressively here.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem presses Date against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land. #T4#
Date tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Date.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mayhem - that landed with a thud.
Date blocking some punches.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date working aggressively here.
Date is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Date will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayhem takes one to the chin there.
Date checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mayhem dips to his left and cracks Date with an uppercut!
Date misses with a combination
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand. #CL#
Date tries to keep at a distance but Mayhem has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Date fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target. #T1#
Date throws a lazy right hand but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Mayhem looking to score a takedown here. Date is defending well but Mayhem drives through and ends up in Date's guard.
Mayhem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mayhem trying to control but Date is working from the bottom.
Mayhem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Date works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayhem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mayhem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mayhem stands up over Date, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mayhem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lee Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayhem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mayhem scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mayhem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mayhem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving.
Mayhem lands a couple of elbows.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Date works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Date looking for a sweep. Not yet Date, not yet. #T3#
Date manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayhem manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mayhem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Date's guard. #REVR#
Date keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Date is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Date in particular looking to stall.
Mayhem works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bryan Mayhem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Mayhem trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Date puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Date tries to pass to full mount but Mayhem defends it.
Mayhem is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayhem 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Bryan Mayhem rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Bushido 60: Soszynski v Okah 2
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Gardner misses with a looping right.
Gardner walks into a jab.
Date shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gardner doesn't seem bothered though.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Date tests Gardner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Gardner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Gardner throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
Gardner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gardner scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardner throws a big shot that misses.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardner moves away.
Gardner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Date throws a shot to the body.
Gardner misses with a hook
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Gardner misses
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gardner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardner slips a straight right by Date.
Date lands with a nice body punch.
Gardner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Date works Gardner's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Date.
A lazy left from Gardner finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Date lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gardner falls backwards - clearly groggy! Date dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Date!
Lee Date bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Bushido 57: Quinn vs. Date
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Quinn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Quinn duly obliges.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Quinn throws a body shot but no joy.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Quinn is just out of range.
Date clobbers Quinn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quinn staying out of range there.
Quinn throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date lands a lovely overhand right.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Quinn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Date blocks the leg kick.
Quinn slips a jab and a cross from Date.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Quinn ducks right into an uppercut from Date.
Quinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Quinn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quinn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Date to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Quinn is rocked!
Quinn looks to clinch
and Quinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Quinn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quinn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Date scores with a counter punch that sends Quinn to the canvas! Date smells blood - he's punishing Quinn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Quinn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Date!
Lee Date bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Bushido 49: Superstardom
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Date throws a predictable looking body shot
and Booth counters with a nice leg kick.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date throws out a loose jab but Booth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Booth's belly button to the back.
Booth throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Booth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Date has closed the distance and engaged Booth in a clinch.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Date's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Booth misses with some punches.
Booth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Booth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Booth struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Booth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dates head.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Booth backwards.
Booth blocks an uppercut.
Date digs a right hand into Booth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booth's gas tank.
Booth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Booth backwards.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Date.
Booth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Booth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Lee Date has been cut.#BC2#
Booth breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Booth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Booth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Date misses with a hook.
Date throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Booth misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Date counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Date.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Booth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Booth lands a knee to the head.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booth has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Booth misses with a punch on the inside.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Booth blocking some punches.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Booth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands a body punch.
Booth working aggressively here.
Booth lands with a left to the head.
Booth tries to land a knee to the head but Date blocks with his arms.
Booth connects with a knee to the head.
Date is trying to maintain a safe position but Booth gets an underhook and turns Date into the ropes.
Booth misses with a body punch.
Booth misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Date.
Booth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Booth backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Nice body punch from Date - that landed with a thud.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booth tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Booth back against the ropes.
Booth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Date has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Booth scores with a shoulder strike.
Booth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Booth misses with a knee to the head.
Booth blocking some punches.
Booth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Booth blocking some punches.
Date lands a body punch.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Booth lands a damaging elbow.
Booth blocking some punches.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booth lands a good knee to the midsection. Date won't want to take too many of those.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Date is defending well for now.
Booth misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Booth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Date's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Booth slips a jab from Date.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Booth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Date.
Booth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Booth.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Booth is just out of range.
Booth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Booth misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date misses with a hook to the body
and Booth counters with a straight right hand.
A nice combination there by Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Date misses with a hook. Booth ducked under it nicely.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Date lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Booth tries to move into range but Date moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Booth is just out of range.
Date looks to land a combination but Booth avoids it well.
Booth throws a fast counter high kick but Date manages to duck under it in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Booth works the jab nicely.
Booth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Booth misses the shot to the body.
Date throwing a counter right hand but Booth manages to avoid it.
Date misses with a looping left.
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
Booth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Booth throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Date as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Date cracks Booth with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Booth looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Date finish him?
#ROC#
Booth is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date misses with a few strikes there.
Booth is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Date misses with a jab to the body
and Booth counters with a three punch combo that has Date backing up. Date nods at Booth to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body punch from Date.
Booth seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Date drops Booth with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Booth looks back up at him and smiles so Date waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Booth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Booth swings widly with a right hand
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Booth.
Date throws a lazy uppercut
and Booth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date misses with a hook. Booth ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Date throws a lazy right hand but Booth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Booth misses.
Booth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Date looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Booth slips under a jab from Date.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Booth's head back.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date throws a sloppy body shot
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date looks to throw the jab but Booth is out of range.
Date misses with a body shot.
Booth walks into a jab.
Booth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
#T4#
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date checks the leg kick.#CL#
Date instigates a clinch.
Booth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Booth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Date.
Booth lands a body punch.
Booth working aggressively here.
Booth misses with a knee strike.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocking some punches.
Booth is looking to control Date's arms but Date gets an underhook and turns him. Now Booth has his back to the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Booth has had enough of the clinch but Date keeps him there for the moment.
Booth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Date's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Booth misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Booth tenderised Date's leg. Date is trying to keep his angry face on.
Date takes one to the chin there.
Booth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Booth unleashes a big counter combination but Date bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Booth cracks Date with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Booth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Booth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Booth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Booth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Date misses with a right hand
and Booth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Booth does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Booth's shoulder, as Booth tries to avoid the shot.
Lee Date is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Date throws the left hand but Booth avoids the punch easily.
Booth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Booth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Booth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Date thinking.
Date takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Booth misses with a straight left.
Date looks to land a right hand but Booth moved out of range.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Booth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Booth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Booth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Booth.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Booth.
Booth tries a quick counter leg kick but Date is wise to it.#CL#
Date takes the fight into the clinch.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booth trying to control the position but instead, Date has worked for underhooks and has pushed Booth into the ropes.
Booth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Date prevents Booth from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land.
Booth misses with a knee to the head.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Booth controls the action.
Booth tries to land a knee to the head but Date blocks with his arms.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Booth is working Date over against the ropes.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Booth backwards.
Booth tries a knee to the head but Date blocks it.
#BC2#
Booth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Date falls off balance throwing a combination
and Booth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booth dodges the punch combination from Date.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Booth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date misses with a body shot.
Booth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Date has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Booth.
Booth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date tests Booth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Date is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booth throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Booth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Booth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Booth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Date cracks Booth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A jab from Date misses.
Booth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Booth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Booth slips a straight right by Date.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Booth.
I think Booth 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Booth!
A relieved looking William Booth 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:
Bushido 45: Dickinson v Bunker
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Booth cracks Date with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Booth's belly button to the back.
Booth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Booth tenderised Date's leg. Date is trying to keep his angry face on.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Booth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
Booth tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date throws out a counter right but Booth avoids it with no problem.
Date walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Booth throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Booth's corner calls for a 1-2. Booth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Booth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Booth throws out a powerful jab.
Date tries to clinch but Booth moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booth slips a straight right by Date.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Booth throws a jab when Date was well out of range.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Date.
Booth scores with a nice right hand.
Booth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Booth takes one on the button.
Booth throws a head kick that misses.
Booth throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Booth was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Booth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Booth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Booth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Date moves away from the strike by Booth.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date moves in looking to clinch but Booth pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Booth finds it's way round the side to connect with Date's head.
Booth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Booth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Date.
Date misses with a double jab.
Booth looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Date staying out of range there.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Booth is just out of range.
Booth scores with a head kick. Date tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Booth.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Booth.
Booth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date misses with a hook.
Booth walks into a straight right hand from Date.
Booth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Date's hands.
A jab from Date finds it's way through Booth's defenses.
A good leg kick by Booth.
Date scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booth tests Date's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Date with a nice cross.#T4#
Nice jab there from Date.
Booth digs a good hook to Date's body.
Date moves away from the strike by Booth.
Booth slips under a jab from Date.
Booth throws a front kick that sends Date stumbling back into the ropes.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date swings for the body but Booth moves out of range.
Booth ducks under a wild hook from Date.
A nice inside leg kick there by Booth. That's going to slow Date down.
Date is looking to clinch.
Date catches Booth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date moves away from the strike by Booth.
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 William Booth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Booth looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Booth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Date there.
Booth throws a right and a left that Date avoids nicely.
Date misses with an uppercut. Booth saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Date looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Booth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date dips to his left and cracks Booth with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Booth's head back.
Booth's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Booth duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Booth misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Date's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Date punishes Booth's body with a nice straight punch.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Booth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Date.
Booth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Booth misses with a looping right.
Date lands with an overhand left.
Booth keeps the fight on the outside.
Date 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.
Booth defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Booth.
#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Booth's head back.
Booth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date wants to clinch up but Booth keeps it at a distance.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Booth.
Date moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
William Booth is winning the standup battle so far.
Booth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Booth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Booth slips under a jab.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Booth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Booth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Booth.
Booth takes one to the side of the head.
Date misses with a looping left.
Date lands an overhand right.
Booth throws a combination. Date tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Booth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Booth loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Booth tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Booth. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Date lunges at Booth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Booth's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Booth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#
It looks like Lee Date has been cut.
Booth misses with a right hand
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Booth is rocked!
Date misses the jab.
Oh Booth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Date takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Booth seems to have got his legs back now.
Booth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Date misses with a straight right.
Date throws a good cross that connects.
Date connects with a jab.
Booth swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Date moves forwards but Booth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lee Date's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Date darts in trying to clinch
enabling Booth to counter with a crisp jab.
Booth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Booth.
Booth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Booth swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Date misses with a hook
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booth throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Booth connects with a single shot there.
Date misses with a hook. Booth ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Date slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Booth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Booth.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Booth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Date looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Date lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Booth finds it's target.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Booth ducks down to avoid it.
Booth misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Booth looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Booth staying out of range there.
As Date backs away, Booth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Booth moves out of range of the strikes.
Date throws a hook but Booth avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booth misses with a combination
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Date has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Booth misses with a hook to the body
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Booth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Booth is looking to counter punch.
Date staying out of range there.
Booth moves out of range as Date strikes.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Date throws a series of punches but Booth moves out of range.
Booth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Booth throws a leg kick which misses Date's front leg but catches the back leg as Date tries to avoid it.
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Date jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Booth loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
A big left from Date misses.
Booth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date connects with the punch.
Booth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Date.
Booth lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booth throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Booth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Booth doesn't seem phased though.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Date! Booth is backing up but he can't get away as Date lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Booth and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Date!
Lee Date took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
B41: Akharraz vs. McCullen 2
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Rottwel misses with a takedown attempt
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Date closes the distance and pushes Rottwel back into the ropes.
Rottwel is trying to pull guard but Date turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rottwel backwards.
Rottwel wants to take the fight to the mat but Date manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Rottwel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Rottwel takes a shot to the head.
Rottwel is trying to stall.
Rottwel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Date prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Date takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rottwel tries to pull guard but Date forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#T1#
A short uppercut from Date.
Rottwel wants to take the fight to the mat but Date manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rottwel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rottwel takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Rottwel's head.
A short left from Date. #ROC2#
Rottwel is rocked!
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Rottwel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date lands a big right hand that drops Rottwel! The killer instinct kicks in and Date finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Date!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Date!
Lee Date took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Igor Rottwel was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight of my opponent'.
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Event:
Bushido 36: Al As vs. Hanzo
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Date lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Date with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Finn Van Thom has been cut.
Van Thom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Date there.
Date slips a jab from Van Thom.
Van Thom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Thom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training in the buildup to the fight.
Van Thom lands with a hook. Date tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Date, as that shot connected.
Van Thom misses with a leg kick
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Thom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Date's hands.
Van Thom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
#T1#
Van Thom tries to bum rush Date with a series of wild strikes but Date uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Date's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Thom shoots in but no luck this time.
Date tries to counter with a clinch but Van Thom shakes him off and moves away.
Van Thom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Thom misses with a wild combination.
Van Thom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Date but Date pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Thom tries for a takedown but Date sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Van Thom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Thom lands a jab-cross combination.
Date works the jab nicely.
Van Thom lands an overhand right.
Van Thom tries a low kick but Date avoids it.
Date wants to counter the offense by Van Thom and move into the clinch position.
Finn Van Thom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Van Thom shoots in for a double leg but Date sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Date connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Thom. Van Thom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Thom.
Van Thom throws a body kick that misses.
Date 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.
Van Thom lunges at Date with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Date's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Date. No joy for Van Thom on that attempt.
Date has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Thom wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Lee Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Date has closed the distance and engaged Van Thom in a clinch.
Van Thom is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Date gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Thom tries to break free but Date pushes him back against the ropes.
Date pushes Van Thom back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Date keeps control of Van Thom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Thom blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Van Thom is looking to break free of the clinch but Date has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Thom.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Thom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Thom up against the ropes.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Van Thom has clasped his hands together around Date's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Date's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Thom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Van Thom trying to control the position but Date is working away.
Van Thom just content to control the position.
Date sneaks back into half guard.
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.
Van Thom wants to control but Date is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Date will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Date lands a jab to Van Thom's midsection.
Van Thom connects with a body shot that sends Date's belly button to the back.
Van Thom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Thom throws a leg kick but Date sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Date has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Date there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Thom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Date looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Thom throws a leg kick
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Van Thom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Van Thom both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Date looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Thom tries to counter with a takedown but Date is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Thom circles away.
Date dodges the punch combination from Van Thom.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Date gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Thom backwards.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Thoms head.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land. #TD#
Van Thom manages to pull guard.
Date engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Thom keeping full guard, as Date tries to pass. #T2#
Van Thom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Date is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Thom wants to sweep here but Date controlling him for the moment.
Van Thom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Date is controlling him.
Van Thom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Van Thom wants to stand and escape but Date is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Van Thom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Thom is looking for a counter combo.
Date misses with a double jab.
Van Thom wants to land a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Van Thom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Date dodges the punch combination from Van Thom.
Van Thom ducks right into an uppercut from Date.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Thom misses with the combination.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Van Thom misses with a body punch
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Thom misses the body punch
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Van Thom misses.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Thom moves out of range as Date strikes.
Van Thom throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Van Thom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Thom misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Thom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Date will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Van Thom is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Date's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Thom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Date scrambles back to his feet.
Van Thom falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Date counters by clinching up.
Date misses with some punches.
Van Thom is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Date gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Thom is trying to force a seperation but Date has the dominant position.
Date taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. #BC#
Van Thom breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Thom darts in trying to clinch
and Date counters with a nice body shot.
Van Thom lands with an uppercut that bounces Date off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Date crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Thom - the referee stops the clock and Date gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Thom. Date manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Date comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Thom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Date blocks the leg kick.
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finn Van Thom is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Thom throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Thom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Date slips a jab and a cross from Van Thom.
Date throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Thom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Thom throws a leg kick
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Finn Van Thom's cut is getting worse.
Van Thom walks into a left hand. #T2#
Donk. Van Thom catches Date right on the button with a cross.
Finn Van Thom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Van Thom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Van Thom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Van Thom stands up and beckons Date to join him on the feet.
Van Thom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Date lands a nice looking body shot.
Date gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Date closes the distance and clinches.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lee Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Van Thom gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Date working a defensive guard here.
Date keeping moving, preventing Van Thom from controlling successfully.
Van Thom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Thom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Thom stopping the sweep attempt from Date.
Van Thom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Date keeping moving, preventing Van Thom from controlling successfully. #T4##SU#
Date is working an open guard so Van Thom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Van Thom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Thom misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Date! But no joy.
Date connects with a jab.
Date moves out of range as Van Thom throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Date.
Van Thom throws a body kick that misses
and Van Thom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Thom looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Date swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Van Thom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Thom motions for Date to come forward. Van Thom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Finn Van Thom.
I think Date 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Finn Van Thom!
In his post fight interview, Finn Van Thom started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Lee Date was interviewed post fight and said 'I just hope you destroy that fake champion...'.
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Event:
Bushido 33: Curtis v Dickinson
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Date darts in trying to clinch
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Date closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Date darts in and clinches Okah up against the cage.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
We've been informed that Date 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.
Okah tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Okah blocks a body shot from Date.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah cracks Date with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Okah scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Okah is looking to control Date's arms but Date gets an underhook and turns him. Now Okah has his back to the cage.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Okah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date misses with some punches.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Date to keep the fight standing.
Date misses with some punches.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
I was talking to Okah's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Okah tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okah wants to stall.
Okah tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Date.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okah.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okah blocking some punches.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Date taking a breather.
Okah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date misses with some punches.
Okah prevents a body shot from Date.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Okah tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
Okah pushes Date back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Date misses with the head strike.
Okah blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Okah lands with a short shot to the head.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
A short left from Okah.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage. #BC#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Date just manages to avoid it.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Okah throws a leg kick but Date moved away.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Okah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Date there as he acknowledges the shot.
Date darts in trying to clinch
and Okah counters with a right hand to the body.
Okah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okah throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date moves forwards but Okah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Date's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Okah misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Okah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah scores with a kick to the body.
Okah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Date can do to turn this around?
Okah scores with a punch to the head.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Date misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Date checks a leg kick.
Okah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date blocks a leg kick.
Date takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Date moves to clinch but Okah breaks away
and Okah counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Date's head.#CL2#
Date moves into the clinch successfully.
Okah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Okah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Okah lands with a short shot to the head.
Date lands a left hand.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Okah.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Date is trying to maintain a safe position but Okah gets an underhook and turns Date into the cage.
Okah gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okah lands a left hand.
Date stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah lands a shot to the body.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah is leaning against Date and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ghazi Okah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okah tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
#T3#
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Okah.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date trying to stall but Okah improves his position.
Okah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okah lands a shoulder strike.
Okah slowing the pace effectively.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Okah. #T4#
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
A short right from Okah on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Okah trying to stall but Date improves his position.
Okah gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Okah.
Okah lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Okah.
Nice body punch from Okah - that landed with a thud.
Okah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
A short uppercut from Okah. #BC#
Okah breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Okah tenderised Date's leg. Date is trying to keep his angry face on.
Date tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okah misses with a right hand
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Date's calf.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but Okah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Okah misses.
Okah connects with a body shot that sends Date's belly button to the back.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date checks a low kick from Okah.
Okah scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okah sets himself, and Date steps forward looking for the clinch! Okah avoids it this time.
Okah tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
Date misses with a double jab
and Okah counters with a body kick that stops Date in his tracks momentarily.
Okah connects with a leg kick. Date looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1##CL#
Okah has closed the distance and engaged Date in a clinch.
Date scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah has Date pressed against the cage.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Okah digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah lands a shoulder strike.
Okah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Okah pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah lands a right hand.
Okah tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date working aggressively here.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Lee Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Date takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
A short right from Okah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Okah misses with some punches.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Okah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dates head.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Date misses with the head strike.
Okah is working Date over against the cage.
Date working aggressively here.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Okah.
Okah gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Date trying to control the position but instead, Okah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Date into the cage.
Okah presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okah.
A nice left hand lands by Okah.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Okah.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Okah effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Okah lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Date is rocked!
Okah dips a shoulder and cracks Date with a mighty uppercut! Date falls back against the cage and Okah unloads with a barrage of strikes! Date is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Okah screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghazi Okah!
An out of breath Ghazi Okah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Lee Date stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just hope you destroy that fake champion...'.
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Event:
B30: Vinicius vs. Antonew
Date: Dec 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Date darts in and clinches Levi up against the ropes.
Levi misses with a punch on the inside.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Levi.
Levi misses with a punch to the body.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Levi backwards.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Levi avoids it by throwing Date back against the ropes.
I was talking to Levi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Levi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Levi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date lands a body shot.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Date 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Levi is working Date over against the ropes.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date is stalling here.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Date.
Levi tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Levi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Levi misses with a body punch.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date prevents a body shot from Levi.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land. #T2#
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Levi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Levi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date works on Levi's body with a couple of short punches.
Levi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Levi takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Date - that landed with a thud.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Levi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Levi controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Levi is trying to stall.
Date is stalling here.
#T3#
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Levi tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Levi is leaning against Date and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date pushes Levi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Levi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Levi.
Levi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Levi misses with a body punch.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Date working aggressively here.
Levi misses with a punch to the body.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Levi is looking to break free of the clinch but Date has double underhooks. #T4#
Levi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Date is stalling here.
Levi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date has Levi pressed against the ropes.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date gets through Levi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Date slips a straight right by Levi.
Levi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Levi.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Levi misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Date closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Levi working aggressively here.
Levi is trying to break the clinch but Date has him pressed against the ropes.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Levi lands a body shot.
Date is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Levi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Levi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Levi as Date tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Levi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date trying to stall but Levi improves his position.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Date lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Nice body punch from Date.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Levi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Levi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Levi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Date lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Levi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levi struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Levi is working Date over against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date pushes Levi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Levi's head. #ROC2#
Levi is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Oh Levi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Date is struggling to control the position.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levi seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Date.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date dips a shoulder and cracks Levi with a mighty uppercut! Levi falls back against the ropes and Date unloads with a barrage of strikes! Levi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Date screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Date!
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Event:
Bushido 25: Date vs. Rottwel
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Rottwel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Rottwel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Date's guard.
Rottwel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rottwel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Date is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rottwel, into his guard. #REVR#
Date trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rottwel is looking for a triangle but Date pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Rottwel is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Date has his hands clasped together but Rottwel extends and breaks Date's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rottwel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Rottwel!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Igor Rottwel made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Bushido 22: Karasev vs. Letho
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Date staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Orton misses.
Date cracks Orton with a good jab.
Date with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orton to score with a decent uppercut.
Date avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Date scrambles back to his feet.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orton counters with a nice uppercut.
Orton throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date tries to counter by clinching up but Orton breaks away and moves out of range.
Orton throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Orton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Orton tries to keep at a distance but Date has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orton misses with some punches.
Date blocks a body shot from Orton.
Orton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date gets through Orton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Orton misses with a punch to the body.
Date is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Orton.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Date.
Date gets through Orton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orton throws a head punch that misses.
Date presses Orton against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Date manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orton working aggressively here.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Orton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Date stalling in the clinch.
Date stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orton misses with a punch on the inside.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
A short uppercut from Date.
Orton takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Orton working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Date cracks Orton with a nice body shot.
Orton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Date.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date. #T4#
Orton throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
Orton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Orton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Date.
Orton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortons head.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orton has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
A short right from Date on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Date throws a lazy right hand but Orton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date slips under a jab.
Date tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orton manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date looks to land a right hand but Orton moved out of range.
Orton takes one to the side of the head.
Date lands with a right hand.
Date throws out a loose jab but Orton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orton throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date throws out a loose jab but Orton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rick Orton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Orton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Orton ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orton! But no joy.
Date takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Date has closed the distance and engaged Orton in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. #T1#
Date lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orton or not.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Orton.
Orton takes a shot to the head.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orton can do to turn this around?
Date works on Orton's body with a couple of short punches.
Orton is breathing heavily.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Date pushes Orton back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Date stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orton.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Date.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Orton takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date presses Orton against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Date taking a breather.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Date scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orton backwards. #ROC#
Orton is rocked!
A short uppercut from Date.
Orton is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?#KD#
Date drops Orton onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Orton is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Date blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Date loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Orton senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Date!
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Event:
AFC 20
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Date lands a jab to the nose.
We've been informed that Date 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.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barra was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Barra looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Barra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Date on the side of the head.
Barra wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Barra tries to clinch but Date is having none of it. #CL#
Date tries to keep at a distance but Barra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with some punches.
Barra pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barra pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Date lands a left hand.
Barra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Barra blocking some punches.
Our sources have told us that Barra has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Barra working aggressively here.
Date is trying to break the clinch but Barra has him pressed against the cage.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Barra controls his hands.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Barra.
Barra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barras head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date blocking some punches.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Date's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Date walks into a stiff left hand from Barra.
Barra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barra throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barra throws out the jab.
Date defending well as Barra loads up on a big left hand.
Date steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barra.
Barra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Date swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Barra closes the distance and pushes Date back into the cage.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Date.
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Barra avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage. #BC2#
Date breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Barra tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.
Date is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barra throws a body shot but no joy.
Barra tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.
Date uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Date.#CL#
Barra has managed to clinch.
Barra pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date wants to break free but Barra has control.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barra lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Barra.
Barra swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date looking to stall.
Barra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Barra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Date breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Barra takes the fight into the clinch.
Barra misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Date will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Barra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Date wants to counter the offense by Barra and move into the clinch position.
Date with a hook.
Barra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Barra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Date throws a body punch but Barra moves out of range.
Barra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barra lands with a cross.
Barra avoids the body shot from Date.
Pasquale Barra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barra misses with a looping left.
Barra tries to clinch but Date moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Date manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barra drops his hands momentarily and Date takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barra wants to clinch.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Barra.
A little feinted left hand from Barra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barra wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Barra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Date, pushing him back against the cage.
Barra misses with a punch on the inside.
Barra misses with some punches.
A short right from Barra.
Barra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Barra swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Date escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Barra wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Barra tries to close the distance and clinch but Date swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barra tries to clinch there but Date circles away.
Barra tries to clinch there but Date circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Date.
Barra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barra drops his hands momentarily and Date takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Date avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Date is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Barra as he connects with a hook.
Date cracks Barra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Date scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Date connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barra. Barra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barra tries to clinch up.
Date takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Date misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Barra misses its target.#T3#
Date scores with a nice right hand.
Barra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Barra.
Date lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Barra closes the distance and clinches.
Date just leaning against Barra, taking a breather.
Barra misses with the head strike.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Barra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Barra.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Barra.
Good body shot from Date.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barra prevents a body shot from Date.
Barra throws an elbow that misses.
#T4#
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Barra working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Barra.
A short uppercut from Date.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date tries a body shot but Barra blocks it.
Date working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Barra fails to land.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date tries to stall but Barra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Barra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barra tries to clinch but Date is having none of it. #CL#
Barra closes the distance and clinches.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Barra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Barra blocks an uppercut.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Barra.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Date breaks from the clinch.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Barra's shoulder, as Barra tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Date misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Barra misses the target.
Date misses the jab.
Barra tries to clinch but Date moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Date.
Barra tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
Date steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barra.
Date scores with a three punch combo!
Barra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Date swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barra manages to avoid it.
Barra slips under a jab from Date.
Lee Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date fails to land with a series of punches.
Barra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.
Date keeps the fight on the outside.
Date thuds his right hand into Barra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barra throws out the jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barra is looking to clinch.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barra wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Barra tries to clinch up.
Date lands with a hook. Barra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barra tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
Date needs to keep his hands up - Barra had a free shot at his head there.
Barra doesn't manage to clinch there - Date circles away.
Date connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barra wants to clinch.#T3#
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Barra clinches up against the cage.
Date misses with the head strike.
Barra misses with some punches.
Barra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pasquale Barra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barra blocking some punches.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barra throws a head punch that misses.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Barra.
Date blocking some punches.
Date blocks the elbow strike.
Barra misses with the head strike.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barra working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Date 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Date!
In defeat, Pasquale Barra stepped up to the mic, saying 'T'accid a famigl'.
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Event:
AFC 15
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Date misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Date.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Date.
Yamaguchi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yamaguchi's coach down at Better Alternative ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yamaguchi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Yamaguchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Date swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Date with a body shot.
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamaguchi circles away.
We've been told by Date's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yamaguchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Yamaguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
Date wants to clinch but Yamaguchi slips to the side
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Date misses with a left hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a left to the body.
Jab, jab by Yamaguchi - just one landing. #CL#
Date moves into the clinch.
A short right from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamaguchi.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
A short left from Date.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Yamaguchi.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date is struggling to control the position.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi lands an uppercut.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yamaguchi up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daiki Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Date is looking to clinch but Yamaguchi is avoiding it.
Date tries to clinch up but Yamaguchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamaguchi unleashes a big counter combination but Date bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yamaguchi throws a series of punches but Date moves out of range. #CL#
Yamaguchi tries to keep at a distance but Date has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date tries to stall but Yamaguchi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Yamaguchi's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Date scores with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Date gets through Yamaguchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Date lands an uppercut.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Date blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamaguchi presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi works on Date's body with a couple of short punches.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Date blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date scores with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamaguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Date looks to land a left hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range nicely.
Daiki Yamaguchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Date moves in looking to clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Yamaguchi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Daiki Yamaguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Yamaguchi moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Date clinches up against the cage.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Date tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
#T1#
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date lands an uppercut.
Yamaguchi digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Date.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date controlling the action here for a moment.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Date blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi works on Date's body with a couple of short punches.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date. #T3#
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Yamaguchi.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Date blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date lands a left hand.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
A short right from Yamaguchi.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Date lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamaguchi or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Date showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Date 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Date!
Daiki Yamaguchi spoke after the fight, saying 'Sepukku!!!'.
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Event:
AFC 11
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babayega in his tracks.
Babayega is looking to clinch.
Babayega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Babayega misses.
Date steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Babayega.
Babayega connects with a right hand. Date shakes it off.
Babayega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date tries to counter by closing the distance.
Babayega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babayega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Date takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babayega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Babayega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date scores with the left hand. Babayega knows he should have avoided that one.
Babayega connects with the punch.#T1#
Jab from Date.
Babayega throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date wants to counter with a clinch but Babayega pushes him away.
We've been informed that Date 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.
Babayega throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Date tries to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Babayega.
Date steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Babayega.
Babayega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Babayega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Date under the eye.
A big left from Babayega misses.
Babayega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
Date works the jab nicely.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babayega.
Babayega misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Babayega lands with a shot to the body.
Date fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babayega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Babayega.
Date misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Date's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Babayega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Date scrambles back to his feet.
Babayega tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
Date tries to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Babayega does no damage.
Babayega takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Babayega misses with a wild body shot.
Date wants to counter the offense by Babayega and move into the clinch position.#T3#
A slow jab from Babayega misses its intended target.
Date tries to counter by closing the distance.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Babayega looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Date tries to counter with a clinch but Babayega shakes him off and moves away.
Babayega walks into a left hand.
Date cracks Babayega with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Date.
Date works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Babayega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Babayega misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date tries to counter by closing the distance.
Babayega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Date to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babayega misses with a straight right.
Babayega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Babayega closes the distance and clinches.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babayega misses with the head strike.
Date keeps control of Babayega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babayega misses with some punches.
#BC#
Babayega breaks the clinch.
Date takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date moves away from the strike by Babayega.
Babayega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Babayega.
Babayega misses with a straight left.
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 Solomon Babayega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Babayega throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date wants to counter with a clinch but Babayega pushes him away.
Solomon Babayega is winning the standup battle so far.
Babayega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Date.
Babayega sets himself, and Date steps forward looking for the clinch! Babayega avoids it this time.
Date throws out a powerful jab.
Babayega misses with a wild body shot.
Solomon Babayega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babayega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Babayega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Babayega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babayega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Babayega.
Babayega walks into a left hand.
Babayega tries to clinch but Date moves out of range.
Babayega sets himself, and Date steps forward looking for the clinch! Babayega avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Babayega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Babayega misses with a body shot.
Date is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babayega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Babayega throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babayega.
Date tries to counter with a clinch but Babayega shakes him off and moves away.
Babayega throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date staying out of range there.
A big left from Babayega misses.
Babayega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Date wants to counter with a clinch but Babayega pushes him away.#T2#
Date takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babayega throws out the jab.
Date is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babayega doesn't seem bothered though.
Date 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.
Babayega walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babayega throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babayega sets himself, and Date steps forward looking for the clinch! Babayega avoids it this time.
Babayega misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date wants to counter the offense by Babayega and move into the clinch position.
Babayega throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
Date tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD2#
Date cracks Babayega with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Date has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Babayega to stand back up!#ROC2#
Babayega is rocked!
Babayega takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Oh Babayega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Babayega just misses with a punch to the body.
Babayega seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Date feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Babayega sprawling to the canvas! Babayega rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Date finish him?!
Date needs to keep his hands up - Babayega had a free shot at his head there.
Babayega tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babayega.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD2#
Date sends Babayega crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Date is motioning to the referee to let Babayega up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Babayega out cold! Babayega is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Date!
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Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Date throws a hook but Barra blocks it.
Barra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Date looks to throw the jab but Barra is out of range.
Date tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barra counters with a nice body shot.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date misses with a hook
and Barra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Date tries to clinch but Barra is having none of it.
Date wants to clinch but Barra slips to the side
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barra 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.
Barra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Date's hands.#T1#
Date lands a jab.
Barra keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Barra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barra misses with a hook.
Date moves in looking to clinch but Barra pushes him off.
Date looks to clinch
and Barra counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Date has closed the distance and engaged Barra in a clinch.
#BC#
Barra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Date darts in trying to clinch
and Barra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Date moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Barra's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Barra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barra is trying to break the clinch but Date has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Barra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Date tries to clinch up.
Date is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Date misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barra.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barra throws out the jab.
Barra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barra keeps the fight on the outside.
Barra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date tries to clinch up.
Barra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Barra throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Date tries to clinch but Barra is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Barra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date moves out of range as Barra strikes.
Barra throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Barra is just out of range.
It looked like Barra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Date looks to land a left hand but Barra moved out of range nicely.
Date misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Barra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Date takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barra connects with a jab.
Barra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Date gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barra.
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!
Barra circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Barra to counter with a crisp jab.
Date slips a straight right by Barra.
Barra looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Barra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Barra throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasquale Barra 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#
Date tries to clinch up.
Barra looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Date tries to clinch but Barra moves out of range.
Date misses with an uppercut
and Barra counters with a stiff right hand.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date throws a lazy uppercut
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Date finds it's way round the side to connect with Barra's head.
Date tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Date tries to clinch but Barra moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Date.
An attempted straight right counter from Barra misses the target.#T1#
Date tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Date wants to clinch
and Barra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Date tries to clinch but Barra moves out of range.
Barra looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Date darts in trying to clinch
and Barra counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Date tries to clinch up but Barra circles away and keeps his distance.
Date throws a hook but Barra blocks it.
Barra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Date blocks a jab.
A jab from Barra misses.
Barra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Date can do to turn this around?
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Barra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barra.
Barra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date misses the jab.
It looked like Barra was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
Date misses with a body punch
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barra keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Barra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barra lands a lovely overhand right.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barra was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date swings widly with a right hand
and Barra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Date. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Date.
Barra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barra ducks under a wild hook from Date.#T4#
Date tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Date darts in trying to clinch
and Barra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date tries to clinch up.
Date takes one to the side of the head.
Barra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date misses with a hook.
Barra throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasquale Barra dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date tries to clinch
and Barra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barra throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Date looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but Barra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Date misses with a body shot
and Barra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Date wants to clinch up but Barra keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Barra's belly button to the back.
Barra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barra misses with a looping right.#T1#
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Date slips under a jab from Barra.
Date lands with a hook. Barra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Date tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Date is looking to clinch but Barra is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Barra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barra misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date misses with a hook.
Barra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Barra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - Barra circles away.
Lee Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Date tries to clinch but Barra moves away
and Barra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Date thinking.
Barra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Date's head backwards.
Barra moves out of range as Date strikes.
Date connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date looks to clinch
and Barra counters with a straight right hand.
Barra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pasquale Barra is winning the standup battle so far.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Date scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barra at a distance.
Date misses with a right hand
and Barra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date closes the distance but Barra moves to the side
enabling Barra to counter with a crisp jab.
Barra cracks Date with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date throws a good cross that connects.
Date slips under a jab from Barra.
Date wants to clinch
and Barra counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Barra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Date tries to clinch
enabling Barra to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barra cracks a nice hook into Date's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Barra.
Barra throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Date wants to clinch but Barra slips to the side
and Barra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Date finds it's way through Barra's defenses.
Date misses the body punch
and Barra counters with a nice uppercut.
Barra missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Date gets a clinch. #BC#
Barra manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pasquale Barra.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barra, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasquale Barra!
Pasquale Barra retains his light heavyweight title!
Pasquale Barra spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
AFC2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Bruce takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bruce shoots in looking for a takedown but Date manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Date has managed to clinch.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date lands a left hand.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruce drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Date gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Date stops a takedown attempt from Bruce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Bruce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Bruce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Date avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date prevents the takedown attempt.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bruces head.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. #T1#
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Date.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Bruce's head.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. #ROC2#
Bruce is rocked!
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Bruce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Date.
Date lands a right hand.
Bruce takes a shot to the head.
Date creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bruce with a big uppercut! Bruce tries to clinch up but Date pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bruce to the mat! Bruce covers up and Date unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Date!
Joseph Bruce was interviewed post fight and said 'MMFWCL'.
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