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Event:
GAMMA#829 Bollek v Norris
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Xiang Pao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jericho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xiang Pao - that will leave a mark!
Jericho slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Jericho moves his leg out of the way.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Jericho.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Jericho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho scores with a shot to the body.
Jericho misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Jericho's legs.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.#T1#
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Xiang Pao misses with a body kick.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jericho scores with the left hand. Xiang Pao knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jericho on the side of the head.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jericho moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Jericho throws a quick counter head kick but Xiang Pao was just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Jericho.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jericho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jericho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy body shot
and Jericho counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Jericho ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Jericho throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao takes one to the chin there.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Jericho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao tries to move into range but Jericho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jericho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao blocks a head kick by Jericho.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Jericho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jericho.
Jericho with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Jericho. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Xiang Pao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xiang Pao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Jericho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xiang Pao wants to land a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
Jericho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jericho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Xiang Pao throws a solid leg kick but Jericho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xiang Pao.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho scores with a head kick. Xiang Pao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Jericho misses.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Jericho avoids it with no problem.
Jericho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao tries to move into range but Jericho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Xiang Pao ducks right into an uppercut from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Jericho there.
Jericho misses with a hook
enabling Xiang Pao to counter 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Jericho.
#T1#
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiang Pao cracks Jericho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jericho checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Nice cross by Jericho.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jericho scores with a shot to the body.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Jericho off balance momentarily.
Jericho throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiang Pao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jericho steps away.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Xiang Pao there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jericho works the jab nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Jericho misses its target.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick that misses.
Jericho walks into a stiff left hand from Xiang Pao.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Xiang Pao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jericho steps away.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
Xiang Pao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Jericho lands a head shot.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho misses with a double jab
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao lands with a hook. Jericho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho cracks Xiang Pao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xiang Pao thumps Jericho with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.#T3#
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiang Pao. That snapped Jericho's head back.
Xiang Pao dodges the punch combination from Jericho.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jericho misses with an uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jericho steps away.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao thuds his right hand into Jericho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jericho slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao is looking to land body kicks.
Jericho connects with the punch.#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!
Jericho connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
A jab from Jericho finds it's way through Xiang Pao's defenses.
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Jericho.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
A cross from Jericho lands.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromXiang Pao.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiang Pao with a hook.
Jericho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xiang Pao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jericho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xiang Pao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jerichos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jericho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Jericho ducked under it nicely.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Jericho is looking for a counter combo.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Jab by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Jericho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jericho lands with a slapping head kick.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Xiang Pao thuds his right hand into Jericho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xiang Pao scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiang Pao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jericho misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jericho throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Xiang Pao. #T1#
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao ducks right into an uppercut from Jericho.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Jericho swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jericho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Jericho.
Xiang Pao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xiang Pao thuds a left hand into Jericho's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao lands with a straight right. Jericho didn't see that one coming.
Bo Xiang Pao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiang Pao momentarily.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jericho has time to react.
Jericho lands a jab-cross combination.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Jericho sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
Jericho misses the jab.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jericho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiang Pao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.#T3#
Xiang Pao scores with a nice body kick.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Jericho.
A jab from Jericho misses.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Jericho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Xiang Pao scoring well with a low kick there.
Jericho misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.#T4#
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiang Pao.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao tries a quick counter leg kick but Jericho is wise to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Jericho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao tests Jericho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jericho lands with a shot to the body.
Maxim Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jericho misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xiang Pao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GAMMA#826 Bolleke v Paa
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Xiang Pao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jericho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Jericho there.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho misses with a lunging right hand
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Jericho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jericho throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Jericho's front leg but catches the back leg as Jericho tries to avoid it.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Jericho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jericho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho blocks a jab.#T1#
Jericho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xiang Paos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Jericho off balance momentarily.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice head shot.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Jericho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jericho.
Jericho throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Jericho lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao thuds his right hand into Jericho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Jericho with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Jericho slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Jericho. Those never looked like landing.
Jericho throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Xiang Pao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jericho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jericho throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jericho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jericho.
Jericho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jericho walks into a jab.#T3#
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiang Pao defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jericho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jericho scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho connects with a right hand. Xiang Pao shakes it off.
Xiang Pao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jericho slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Jericho.
Xiang Pao tries a quick counter leg kick but Jericho is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho lands with a cross.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jericho avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jericho throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Xiang Pao.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho misses with an uppercut
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jericho lands a high kick!
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Jericho checks it.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Xiang Pao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jericho's head.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho throws a lazy uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho sizes up Xiang Pao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Jericho misses with an uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Jericho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiang Pao on the side of the head.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Xiang Pao clobbers Jericho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Xiang Pao takes one to the chin there.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.#T2#
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
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!
Xiang Pao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jericho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xiang Pao scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jericho throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice head shot.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Jericho's front leg with a kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jericho checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.#T3#
Jericho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao drops his hands momentarily and Jericho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Jericho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiang Pao defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jericho misses with a hook
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.#T4#
Jericho misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho tries to bum rush Xiang Pao with a series of wild strikes but Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xiang Pao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Xiang Pao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Xiang Pao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Jericho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jericho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Jericho 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho misses with a body punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Jericho.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jericho misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiang Pao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Jericho.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
It looked like Jericho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.#T1#
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jericho under the eye.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Jericho scores with a nice head shot.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Xiang Pao lands with a hook. Jericho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jericho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xiang Pao on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao wants to land a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
Xiang Pao moves forwards but Jericho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Jericho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Xiang Pao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
As Xiang Pao looks to move away, Jericho throws a big counter combo but Xiang Pao just gets out of the way.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Jericho walks into a straight right hand from Xiang Pao.
Good shot there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Jericho.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Jericho moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiang Pao.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Jericho throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiang Pao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jericho on the side of the head.
Jericho throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Jericho slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Jericho lands with a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jericho throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Jericho takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Jericho misses with a left hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a low kick, right behind Jericho 's knee.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Xiang Pao's corner calls for a 1-2. Xiang Pao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Jericho avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Jericho does no damage.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xiang Pao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xiang Pao 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jericho throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Xiang Pao.
Well Jericho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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GAMMA#820 Saric v Grabber
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Jericho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asai . That one must have hurt.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Jericho lands.
Jericho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Jericho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jericho's knee momentarily.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Asai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jericho doesn't seem bothered though.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Jericho moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Jericho lunges at Asai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asai 's hand. #T1#
Asai throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai tried to counter with a leg kick but Jericho avoided it.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Asai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jericho blocks a leg kick.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai slips a straight right by Jericho.
Asai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jericho just manages to avoid it.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Asai misses.
Asai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jericho scores with a jab.
Asai scores with a decent looking hook.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Asai walks into a stiff left hand from Jericho.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asai momentarily.
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jericho's head backwards.#T2#
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai misses with a hook.
Jericho scores with a jab to the head.
Asai defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Asai slips a straight right by Jericho.
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jericho misses the jab.
Asai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jericho lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Jericho scores with the left hand. Asai knows he should have avoided that one.
Jericho swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Jericho checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Jericho moves out of range easily.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jericho! But no joy.
Jericho lands a lovely overhand right.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jericho lands with a nice body punch.
Jericho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jericho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Jericho's front leg but catches the back leg as Jericho tries to avoid it.
Jericho connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho lands a head kick. Asai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Jericho.
Asai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jericho takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai .
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Asai blocks a jab.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Asai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jericho's calf.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Asai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asai misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Jericho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho 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#
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Asai slips a jab from Jericho.
Asai is looking for a counter combo.
Jericho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asai 's head.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Jericho lands a nice looking body shot.
Asai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asai slips a jab from Jericho.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jericho lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho slips under a jab.
Jericho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Maxim Jericho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jericho thinking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jericho 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.
Nice cross by Asai .
Asai lands the left hand.#T1#
Jericho works Asai 's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Asai misses.
It seemed like Jericho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jericho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho throws a series of punches but Asai moves out of range.
Asai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai is looking to slow Jericho down with leg kicks.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai jabs Jericho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asai lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Jericho finds it's target.
Jericho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asai .#T2#
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asai lands a body shot.
Asai thumps Jericho with a low kick.
Jericho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asai lands a head shot.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho lands a really nice looking cross but Asai seems unphased.
Asai defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Asai lands.
Asai throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Asai defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Jericho jabs Asai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asai throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Asai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Jericho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good work by Jericho as he checks the leg kick.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
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!
Jericho lands with a right hand.
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jericho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range. #T4#
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai slips under a jab from Jericho.
Jericho thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
It looked like Asai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jericho.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai .
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Asai jabs at Jericho's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Jericho 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#
Asai connects with a high kick.
Jericho checks a low kick from Asai .
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Jericho.
Jericho scores with a hook.
Asai jabs Jericho right on the nose. Jericho blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
A bone on bone clash there as Jericho blocks the leg kick.
Jericho raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Asai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jericho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho avoids the head kick by Asai .
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Asai looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
Asai ducks right into an uppercut from Jericho.
Asai swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Jericho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asai doesn't seem phased though.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jericho digs a good hook to Asai 's body.
Jericho defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Jericho stuns Asai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jericho throws a fast counter high kick but Asai manages to duck under it in time.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jericho.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Jericho scores with a punch to the head.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jericho lands a right hook to the body.
Asai throws a leg kick but Jericho checks it.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jericho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Jericho lands a body shot.
#T3#
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho connects with the punch.
Jericho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jericho swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jericho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
Jericho lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai throws a wild body kick that Jericho sees coming a mile off.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .#T4#
Asai defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Asai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jericho lands a jab to the nose.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jericho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Jericho.
A jab from Asai misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho clobbers Asai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Jericho.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Asai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jericho takes a step back to recover.
Jericho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A cross from Jericho lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Jericho.
Well Jericho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GAMMA#815 Fungus v Kassim
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho lands a jab.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoppe.
Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Jericho slips under a jab from Hoppe.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jericho lands a jab.
Jericho lands a nice hook to Hoppe's body. Hoppe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Jericho shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jericho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jericho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoppe doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppe.
#T1#
Hoppe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoppe scores with a body shot.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho throws a nice head kick!
Hoppe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Hoppe counters with a three punch combo that has Jericho backing up. Jericho nods at Hoppe to acknowledge the strikes.
Hoppe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoppe moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Hoppe saw that one coming.
Hoppe is looking to wear down Jericho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoppe scores with a shot to the body.
Jericho misses with an uppercut
enabling Hoppe to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Hoppe misses its intended target.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Hoppe is out of range.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho throws a hook but Hoppe avoids it easily.#T2#
Hoppe staying out of range there.
Hoppe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jericho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoppe throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Jericho lands with a hook. Hoppe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoppe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoppe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoppe attempts a counter takedown but Jericho avoids it well and moves away.
Jericho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Hoppe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoppe looks to land a combination but Jericho avoids it well.
Jericho misses with a left hand
and Hoppe counters with a two punch combo.
Hoppe shoots in for a double leg but Jericho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses
and Hoppe counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Hoppe digs a good body shot into Jericho's ribs.#TD#
Hoppe feints and as Jericho raises his hands in defense, Hoppe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jericho wants to sweep here but Hoppe controlling him for the moment.
Hoppe scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoppe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jericho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jericho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hoppe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoppe throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jericho holds on and takes a little breather.
Jericho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Hoppe connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoppe with a nice head shot there.
Jericho has control of Hoppe's left arm, preventing Hoppe from doing any damage.
Hoppe trying to control but Jericho is working from the bottom.
Jericho working a defensive guard here.
Jericho has his hands on Hoppe's head, controlling the position.
Hoppe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoppe won't allow Jericho to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jericho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Hermann Hoppe 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#
Hoppe thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Hoppe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jericho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jericho taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jericho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hoppe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hoppe actively working from the bottom here.
Jericho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position.
Hoppe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jericho passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Jericho controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoppe is trying to escape the mount.
Jericho trying to control but Hoppe is having none of it.
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.
Jericho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoppe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.
Jericho controlling the pace for now.
Jericho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoppe is looking to escape.
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jericho trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Jericho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hoppe is looking to get to half guard.
Jericho controlling from the full mount.
Jericho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hoppe is desperately trying to improve his position but Jericho has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoppe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Jericho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Hoppe actively working from the bottom here.
Jericho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoppe is controlling Jericho's trapped leg to prevent Jericho from advancing to side control.
Jericho wants to control but Hoppe is keeping him busy.
Jericho is taking a breather. Hoppe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jericho is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Jericho 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#
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho throws a jab when Hoppe was well out of range.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jericho dips to his left and cracks Hoppe with an uppercut!
Hoppe dips to his left and cracks Jericho with an uppercut!
Hans Hermann Hoppe is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Hoppe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoppe lands a body shot.
Jericho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jericho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Jericho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoppe has time to react.
Jericho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoppe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoppe shoots in and drives through. Jericho sprawls well.
Hoppe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Jericho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoppe on the side of the head.
Jericho moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Hoppe moves away and avoids it.
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Hoppe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hoppe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but Jericho blocks nicely.
Jericho controlling Hoppe's posture.
Jericho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jericho controlling the position.
Jericho looking for a sweep. Not yet Jericho, not yet.
Hoppe throws a strike but Jericho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Hoppe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hoppe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jericho is trying to control the position but Hoppe postures up.
Hoppe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho controls Hoppe momentarily but Hoppe frees himself.
Hoppe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jericho is keeping the position for now.
Hoppe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jericho's guard.
Hoppe is looking to take a break and control but Jericho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoppe stalling away here and it's allowed Jericho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Hoppe throws an elbow that misses. Jericho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoppe's guard. Nice move by Jericho!#REVB#
Jericho wants to control from the top but Hoppe keeps moving.
Hoppe controls Jericho momentarily but Jericho frees himself.
Jericho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jericho trying to control but Hoppe is working from the bottom.
Hoppe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hoppe has his foot on Jericho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jericho works his way back into a safe position though.
Jericho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Hoppe working for a triangle but Jericho defends it easily.
Jericho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoppe is trying to control the position but Jericho postures up.
Jericho sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Hoppe's shoulder, as Hoppe tries to avoid the shot.
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 Hans Hermann Hoppe.
I think Hoppe 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hans Hermann Hoppe!
In his post fight interview, Hans Hermann Hoppe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GAMMA#810 Spike v Steel
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Jericho throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Barbo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Jericho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbo.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Jericho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jericho misses the jab.
Barbo swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Barbo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Barbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbo misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Barbo scores with a nice body kick.
Jericho throws a series of strikes that have Barbo backpedaling.
#T1#
Jericho cracks Barbo with an open hand slap.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Barbo 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.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbo swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Barbo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Barbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jericho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Jericho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks Jericho off balance momentarily.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Jericho avoids it with no problem.
Jericho lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Jericho misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jericho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbo throws out a leg kick but Jericho moves out of range and Barbo only half commits.
Jericho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Barbo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Jericho's ribcage. Jericho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Barbo.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Jericho controls the action.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jericho fails to land.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage. #BC#
Jericho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Barbo takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
A big right from Barbo misses.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jericho rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbo lands with a straight right. Jericho didn't see that one coming.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Jericho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbo on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Barbo. Beautiful body shot.
Jericho connects with a single shot there.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Barbo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Barbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jericho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Jericho saw that one coming.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbo misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Jericho's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo walks into a straight right hand from Jericho.
Jericho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jericho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbo unleashes a big counter combination but Jericho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Jericho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbo's head.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jericho takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Barbo misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Barbo throws a low kick but Jericho moves out of range easily.
Barbo with a nice cross.
Jericho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo misses the jab.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
A jab from Jericho does it's job there.
Barbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Jericho connects with the punch.
Jericho lunges at Barbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbo's hand.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jericho with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Barbo forces Jericho back against the cage and clinches.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Jericho takes a shot to the head.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jericho.
#T3#
Barbo prevents Jericho from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jericho.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Barbo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land. #BC#
Jericho breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Barbo drops his hands momentarily and Jericho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo works Jericho's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Jericho misses. #T4#
Jericho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbo slips a jab from Jericho.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.
Good exchange - Jericho coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Barbo misses.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Barbo works Jericho's body with a nice hook.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Jericho misses.
Barbo scores with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Jericho - just one landing.
Barbo wants to slow Jericho down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jericho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jericho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jericho lands a high kick!
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo tries to clinch up.
Jericho misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Jericho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbo walks into a jab.#T1#
Jericho catches Barbo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Barbo throws a low kick, looking for Jericho's leg but Jericho calmly moves out of range.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Jericho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jericho lands with a hook. Barbo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho connects with a crisp jab.
Jericho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body. Jericho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Jericho throwing a counter right hand but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Jericho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbo.
Jericho misses with a few strikes there.
Jericho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jericho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbo lands a nice shot that snaps Jericho's head back.
Barbo moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Barbo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jericho scores with a nice right hand.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Barbo pushes Jericho up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Sala Barbo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbo works on Jericho's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Jericho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jericho's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4##BC#
Jericho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
Jericho fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbo lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo wants to land a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
Jericho swinging wildly here.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho blocks a head kick by Barbo.
A counter left hand to the body from Jericho misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Barbo feints and then cracks Jericho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jericho down.
Maxim Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sala Barbo.
I've got Barbo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
A relieved looking Sala Barbo 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:
GAMMA#806 Fungus v Mirage
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
A big left from Jericho misses.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo slips under a jab from Jericho.
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbo tries a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jericho moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbo.
Jericho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo throws a low kick, looking for Jericho's leg but Jericho calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Jericho connects with a high kick.
Jericho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbo slips under a jab from Jericho.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Barbo takes one to the side of the head.
Barbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho sizes up Barbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.#T2#
Jericho takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jericho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jericho checks a low kick from Barbo.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Jericho lands with a shot to the body.
Barbo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jericho's head.
Barbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho 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.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho 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.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Barbo blocks a head kick by Jericho.
Barbo throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho scores with a shot to the body.
Barbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Jericho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbo.
Barbo cracks the inside of Jericho's front leg.
Jericho misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbo, right into the meat.
Jericho lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Jericho lands but Barbo takes it in his stride.
Jericho blocks a head kick by Barbo.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Jericho.
Jericho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jericho misses with a straight left. #T4#
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo lands with a hook. Jericho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho takes one to the side of the head.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Barbo lands with a cross.
Barbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbo throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Barbo slips under a jab from Jericho.
Barbo thinks about the counter body kick.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho is looking to counter punch.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbo throws a front kick aimed at Jericho's knee but Jericho avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho 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#
Barbo staying out of range there.
Jericho misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo lands a nice looking body kick.
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
Barbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jericho cracks Barbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barbo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jericho has got the better of the exchanges.
Barbo throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Jericho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Jericho scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Jericho does no damage.
Jericho misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Jericho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Barbo misses with a head kick.
Barbo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jericho doesn't seem bothered though.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Barbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Jericho throwing a counter right hand but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo lands a jab to Jericho's midsection.
Barbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Barbo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
Jericho throws a quick counter head kick but Barbo was just out of range.
Jericho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jericho walks into a stiff left hand from Barbo.
Jericho takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho connects with a body shot.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Barbo walks into a jab.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barbo connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
We've been told by Jericho's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbo connects with the punch.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Barbo misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.
Jericho scores with a nice strike.
Jericho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jericho throws out a powerful jab.
Jericho scores with a hook.
Jericho connects with the punch.
Jericho connects with a single shot there.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jericho lands a jab to the nose.
Barbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbo.#T4#
Jericho scores with a punch to the head.
Barbo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho blocks a jab.
Jericho checks a leg kick.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Jericho throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Jericho moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Jericho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
It looked like Jericho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jericho connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jericho with a body shot.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo thinks about the counter body kick.
Barbo slips a jab from Jericho.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jericho on the side of the head.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo lands a jab to Jericho's midsection.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo needs to keep his hands up - Jericho had a free shot at his head there.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.#T1#
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho connects with a single shot there.
Jericho slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jericho's head.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbo momentarily.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jericho moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo blocks a head kick by Jericho.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.#T2#
Jericho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
Jericho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbo drops his hands momentarily and Jericho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbo walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jericho stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbo misses with a hook.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jericho swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Jericho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.
Barbo scores with a hook.#CL2#
Barbo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jericho tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jericho misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
Jericho tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Jericho tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Barbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jericho's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Jericho.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Jericho.
#T4#
Barbo digs a right hand into Jericho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jericho's gas tank.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho blocks a body shot from Barbo.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbo.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Barbo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Barbo lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo pushes Jericho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Barbo.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbo 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
GAMMA#803 Bolleke v Imbula
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Ramses on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramses throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Ramses counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ramses.
Jericho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jericho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jericho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramses throwing strikes but missing.
Ramses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jericho is keeping the position for now.
Ramses working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramses.
Ramses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jericho is keeping the position for now.
Jericho is pulling down on Ramses's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramses, at least for the moment.#T1#
Ramses postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jericho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramses is one step ahead there.
Ramses with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramses looking to sit in guard and control but Jericho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ramses bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jericho's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Ramses thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ramses stopping the sweep attempt from Jericho.
Jericho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jericho's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Jericho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jericho managing to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ramses working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ramses wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
Ramses missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jericho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jericho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jericho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramses is one step ahead there. #T3#
Jericho controlling the position.
Ramses throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jericho keeping full guard, as Ramses tries to pass.
Jericho controls Ramses momentarily but Ramses frees himself.
Ramses throwing strikes but missing.
Jericho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramses trying to control but Jericho is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jericho throws a hook but Ramses blocks it.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Ramses moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Jericho's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Ramses throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jericho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramses is just out of range.
And Ramses tries to counter it with a takedown but Jericho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Ramses misses with a straight right.
Jericho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramses's head.
Ramses has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramses there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Ramses is out of range.
Ramses with the counter takedown but Jericho avoids it easily.
Ramses looks for a takedown but Jericho sprawls well.
Jericho misses the body punch
and Ramses counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jericho lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Ramses throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramses momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Ramses 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#
Jericho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ramses throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Ramses only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Jericho takes a swing at Ramses's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Jericho misses.
Ramses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramses looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Ramses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramses throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramses.
Ramses misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Ramses keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramses jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramses uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramses sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jericho misses with a jab to the body
and Ramses connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jericho slips under a jab.
Jericho throws the left hand but Ramses avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Jericho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramses circles away quickly and effectively.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Ramses's head but Ramses sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho cracks Ramses with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Ramses.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramses was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramses.
Ramses connects with a jab.
Jericho throws a lazy uppercut
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramses looks to land a combination but Jericho avoids it well.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Ramses swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramses 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.
Ramses misses with a looping right.
Jericho with a hook.
Ramses rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jericho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jericho cracks Ramses with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramses throws a head kick that misses.
Jericho misses with a right hand
and Ramses counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramses throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramses uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
#T3#
Ramses scores with the left hand. Jericho knows he should have avoided that one.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Jericho jabs at Ramses's body.
Jericho lands a head shot.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho connects with a jab.
Jericho misses with a combination
and Ramses counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramses staying out of range there.
It seemed like Ramses was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ramses to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramses tests Jericho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho throws a right hand that Ramses ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramses also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Ramses releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramses misses with a looping left.
Ramses uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Jericho connects with a body shot.
Ramses walks into a jab.
Ramses swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Ramses gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramses avoids the head kick by Jericho.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jericho checks a leg kick.
Ramses throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Jericho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jericho.
Nice defenses there by Ramses.
Ramses walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho cracks Ramses with an open hand slap.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jericho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramses throws a solid leg kick but Jericho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramses.
Jericho throws a body punch but Ramses moves out of range.
Ramses feints the counter takedown.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Ramses's shoulder, as Ramses tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jericho misses with a hook. Ramses ducked under it nicely.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Ramses.
Ramses pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jericho is out of range and Ramses settles back down.
Ramses drops his hands momentarily and Jericho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramses takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Ramses moved out of range.
Jericho slips a jab from Ramses.
Nice jab there from Jericho.
A jab from Jericho does it's job there.#T1#
Jericho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramses manages to avoid it.
Jericho dips to his left and cracks Ramses with an uppercut!
Ramses avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Ramses has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jericho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramses closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jericho lands a nice hook to Ramses's body. Ramses takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Jericho misses the jab.
Ramses keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Ramses fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jericho on the side of the head.
Ramses darts in looking for a takedown but Jericho gets double underhooks and turns Ramses into the cage. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramses avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramses can do to turn this around?
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Ramses connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jericho's hands.
Ramses misses with a takedown attempt - Jericho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jericho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Ramses ducks down to avoid it.
Ramses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho cracks Ramses with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jericho lands a right hook to the body.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Ramses moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jericho.#T3#
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Ramses sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramses misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramses connects with a looping right hand.
Ramses throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramses pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses feints a counter leg kick.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramses let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ramses with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramses lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Jericho.
Jericho lands a body shot.
#T4#
Ramses lands with an uppercut that bounces Jericho off the cage and back into range.
Ramses misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramses takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jericho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Ramses moves out of range easily.
Ramses displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Ramses looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramses shoots in looking for a takedown but Jericho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramses's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ramses.
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramses is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramses uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramses was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramses looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jericho 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 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
In his post fight interview, Maxim Jericho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GAMMA#799 Jernit v Barbo
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Rob is out of range.
Rob attempts a counter takedown but Jericho avoids it well and moves away.
Jericho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rob's head backwards.
Rob takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rob fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Rob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho jabs Rob to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jericho with a nice cross.
Jericho blocks a head kick by Rob.
Rob misses with an uppercut
and Jericho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jericho lands a nice shot to the body.
Jericho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rob on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rob gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jericho.
Jericho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rob's head backwards.
Rob tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jericho defends well and Rob ends up having to push Jericho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Rob moves away and avoids it.
Jericho lands a jab to the head.
Jericho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rob's hands.#T1#
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rob was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho scores with a jab.
Jericho throws a head kick but Rob moves out of range.
Jericho slips under a jab.
Rob walks into a stiff left hand from Jericho.
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rob attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Rob misses.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Rob.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rob looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rob goes for a double leg but Jericho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jericho continues to drive forward.
Rob looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Rob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rob blocks a jab.
Rob blocks a jab.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jericho is fending him off so far but Rob persists. Nope, Jericho circles away and we're back to standing.
Jericho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rob just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rob bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jericho's head backwards.
Rob moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho thuds a left hand into Rob's body.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rob wants to clinch up but Jericho keeps it at a distance.
Jericho throws out a counter right but Rob avoids it with no problem.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rob.
Rob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Rob drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jericho sprawls and moves away.
Jericho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jericho stuns Rob with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Rob throws a quick counter head kick but Jericho was just out of range.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses
and Rob counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rob takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rob shoots in for a takedown but Jericho shows good takedown defense.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Rob with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Rob does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Jericho misses #TD#
and Rob decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jericho's guard.
Rob controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rob looking to pass the guard.
Rob is working hard here to advance position.
Jericho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rob is in close to Jericho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jericho is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob wants to pass the guard but Jericho is keeping the position.#T4#
Jericho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jericho has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rob has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Rob is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jericho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jericho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rob wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Rob is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jericho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Rob's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rob is looking to take a break and control but Jericho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho 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#
Rob slips under a jab from Jericho.
Rob darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho with a nice cross.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho throws a jab when Rob was well out of range.
A big right from Rob misses.
Jericho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rob.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Rob slips the punch.
Rob changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rob throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rob half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jericho! But no joy.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Jericho moves out of range of the leg kick from Rob.
Rob loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.#T1#
Rob shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jericho as he jumps to the side.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Jericho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jericho defends it nicely.
Jericho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook but Rob blocks it.
Rob on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Rob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rob clobbers Jericho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rob tries to score with a low kick but Jericho moves his leg out of the way.
Jericho slaps away a takedown attempt from Rob, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Jericho.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Rob is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Jericho blocks the leg kick.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Rob counters with a single leg into guard. Jericho didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rob wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
Jericho has his hands on Rob's head, controlling the position.
Rob looking to sit in guard and control but Jericho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jericho looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Rob is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jericho content to stall in guard here.
Rob is pulling down on Jericho's head. It's preventing any offense from Jericho, at least for the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rob is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Rob working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jericho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jericho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rob keeping moving, preventing Jericho from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rob escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jericho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jericho slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jericho lands a head kick. Rob smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jericho as he avoids it easily.
Rob misses with a hook.
Rob throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jericho walks into a straight right hand from Rob.
Jericho drops his hands momentarily and Rob takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rob.
Jericho can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho is trying to improve his position.
Jericho is trying to control Rob's posture but Rob avoids it.
Jericho tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Rob working away.
Rob working the ground and pound from side control.
Rob is working Jericho over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jericho prevents Rob from improving position. #SUB#
Rob is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jericho has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Rob is trying to get an arm triangle but Jericho is defending well.
Ace Rob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jericho wants to control but Rob postures up.
Ace Rob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jericho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rob is just content to waste time from the top position. Jericho takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rob drops back looking for a leg! Jericho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jericho manages to kick Rob off! Rob jumps back into Jericho's guard.
Rob wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
Jericho controlling Rob's posture.
Jericho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rob manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Jericho won't allow Rob to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rob working for a triangle but Jericho defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jericho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rob has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jericho has managed to get both his arms back between Rob's legs - danger averted.
Jericho sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jericho looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Rob throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rob looking for a guillotine here but Jericho defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Rob showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jericho 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
After the fight, Maxim Jericho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Legions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Legions looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Legions is defended easily by Jericho.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Jericho throws a hook but Legions avoids it easily.
Jericho scores with a punch to the head.
Legions scores with a jab.
Jericho moves out of range of the strikes.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Legions.
Legions's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Legions's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Jericho lands with a hook. Legions tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.
Jericho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legions.
Legions scores with a body shot.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Legions will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions throws a poor cross that misses
and Jericho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legions shoots in looking for a takedown. Jericho tries to sprawl out of it but Legions keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jericho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Jericho blocks a head kick by Legions.
Legions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Legions tries a quick counter leg kick but Jericho is wise to it.
Jericho lands a lovely overhand right.
Legions misses with a left hand
and Jericho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Legions. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Legions.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Legions keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jericho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That kick from Legions tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legions.
A left lands for Legions.
We've been told by Jericho's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Jericho throws a jab when Legions was well out of range.
Jericho lands a glancing blow to the side of Legions's head.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions blocks a head kick by Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Legions appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legions misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho cracks Legions with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jericho lands the left hand.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Legions takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legions.
Legions misses with a looping right.
Jericho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
It looked like Jericho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legions with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Legions there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho scores with a jab. Legions acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Legions throws a leg kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Legions blocks a head kick by Jericho.
Legions throws a body punch but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legions throws a front kick aimed at Jericho's knee but Jericho avoids it well.
Legions takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Legions. Jericho shrugs it off though.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.#T4#
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Jericho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legions.
Jericho cracks Legions with an open hand slap.
Jericho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Jericho.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Legions throws a solid leg kick but Jericho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legions.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions 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.
Legions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Legions changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jericho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Legions attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Legions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legions.
Donk. Jericho catches Legions right on the button with a cross.
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 Maxim Jericho 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#
Legions digs a good hook to Jericho's body.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Jericho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Legions.
Legions swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Legions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Legions throws a series of punches but Jericho moves out of range.
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho misses the jab.
Legions wants to slow Jericho down by chopping away at his legs.
Legions fails with a takedown attempt.
Jericho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legions misses with a straight left.
Legions staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Legions releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Jericho swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Jericho lands with a nice body punch.
Jericho slips a jab from Legions.
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Legions misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Legions, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jericho scores with a body shot.
A big right from Legions misses.
Jericho connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Legions slips a jab from Jericho.
Legions feints the counter takedown.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Legions showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jericho.
Legions tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Legions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Legions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Jericho coming out on top.
Legions lands a jab to Jericho's midsection.#T2#
Legions throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Legions with that takedown attempt.
Legions slips under a jab.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Jericho is looking to counter punch.
Legions swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
Legions looks to land a body kick but Jericho moved away.
Jericho slips a jab and a cross from Legions.
Legions dives in and grabs Jericho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jericho pushes down on Legions's head and hops out.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Legions moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legions momentarily.
Legions bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Jericho finds it's way through Legions's defenses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legions or perhaps it was just good defense by Jericho, which made it look bad.
Jericho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Legions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.#T3#
Jericho throws a hook but Legions avoids it easily.
Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Legions takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legions scores with a sloppy right hand. Jericho should have avoided that one.
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Jericho.
Legions lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions motions for Jericho to come forward. Legions throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jericho is out of range and Legions settles back down.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Legions with the counter takedown but Jericho avoids it easily.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Legions misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Legions jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Legions misses with a looping left.
Legions lunges at Jericho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jericho's hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Legions.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Jericho.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Jericho's corner calls for a 1-2. Jericho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Legions tries to land a front kick but Jericho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jericho throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Legions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legions connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jericho momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Legions misses with a hook.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Legions on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho scores with a nice right hand.
Legions moves into range and connects with a jab.
Legions looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jericho is fending him off so far but Legions persists. Nope, Jericho circles away and we're back to standing.
Jericho slips a jab from Legions.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Legions tries to move into range but Jericho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Legions throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice jab there from Legions.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Jericho. Beautiful body shot.
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Legions throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Legions fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Jericho slips under a jab from Legions.
Legions throws a leg kick which misses Jericho's front leg but catches the back leg as Jericho tries to avoid it.
Legions throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jericho checks a leg kick nicely.
Legions moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jericho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jericho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legions moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legions throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho is looking for a counter combo.
Legions misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jericho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Legions is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
Jericho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legions. Legions circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Jericho.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Jericho slips under a jab from Legions.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jericho's sensitive parts.
Jericho throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions darts in looking for a takedown but Jericho gets double underhooks and turns Legions into the cage.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Legions ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Legions slips under a jab.
Jericho throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Legions ducks down to avoid it.
Legions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions scoring well with a low kick there.
Legions on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Legions takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Legions throws a nice looking combination but Jericho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Legions on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Legions slips a straight right by Jericho.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jericho scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Legions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Legions throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legions misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Legions thumps Jericho with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Jericho.
Jericho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho lands with a hook. Legions tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho thuds a left hand into Legions's body.
Jericho with a hook.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Nice shot lands for Jericho.
Legions moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Legions slips under a jab.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Legions misses with a body kick.
Jericho jabs Legions to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jericho stuns Legions with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Legions ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho cracks Legions with a right hand to the side of the head.
Legions throws out a leg kick but Jericho moves out of range and Legions only half commits.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Legions looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Legions misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Legions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jericho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legions tries to land a leg kick but Jericho saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho 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.
Legions will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Legions on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jericho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
After the fight, Maxim Jericho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GAMMA#791 Jernit v Ricard
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Jericho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jericho misses the body punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao tries to land a front kick but Jericho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
We've been told by Xiang Pao's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jericho slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jericho moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Jericho connects with the punch.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Xiang Pao.#T1#
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Jericho.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jericho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Jericho misses.
Xiang Pao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xiang Pao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jericho throws a lazy head kick
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jericho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with a low kick, right behind Jericho 's knee.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiang Pao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jericho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Jericho connects with a jab.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao drops his hands momentarily and Jericho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jericho misses with a body punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Jericho moved away.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Xiang Pao.
Jericho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Jericho slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range. #T3#
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jericho cracks Xiang Pao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jericho lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
A jab from Jericho misses.
Xiang Pao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho scores with a nice head shot.
Jericho lands with a hook. Xiang Pao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Jericho's front leg but catches the back leg as Jericho tries to avoid it.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Jericho lands.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Jericho misses the jab.
Jericho lands a head shot.
Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jericho. That did some damage!
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho misses with a left hand
letting Xiang Pao counter with a right hand.
Xiang Pao misses with a leg kick.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jericho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Jericho misses with a lunging right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao throwing a counter right hand but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao lands with a right hand.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Jericho.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
A little feinted left hand from Xiang Pao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jericho.#T1#
Jericho throws a nice head kick!
Jericho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jericho! But no joy.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Jericho misses with the combination.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Xiang Pao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Jericho's front leg.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Jericho throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Jericho.
A lazy left from Xiang Pao finds it's target.
A cross from Xiang Pao lands.#T3#
Jericho lands with a hook. Xiang Pao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maxim Jericho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho 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.
Jericho stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
As Jericho backs away, Xiang Pao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jericho throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
#T4#
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Jericho with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Jericho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jericho.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jericho misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao catches Jericho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Jericho moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Jericho moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Xiang Pao takes one to the side of the head.
Jericho misses with a hook
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho lands a jab to the nose.
Jericho lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiang Pao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho misses with a right hand
letting Xiang Pao counter with a right hand.
Jericho takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Jericho connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a two punch combo.
Xiang Pao defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao. #T1#
Jericho tries to bum rush Xiang Pao with a series of wild strikes but Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Jericho.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Jericho ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Jericho.
Xiang Pao scores with the left hand. Jericho knows he should have avoided that one.
Jericho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Jericho.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a good low kick that Jericho was not able to check.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiang Pao. That snapped Jericho's head back.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Jericho tests Xiang Pao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.#T3#
Xiang Pao lands with a cross.
Xiang Pao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jericho back to the cage. Xiang Pao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Nice defenses there by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a hook
and Xiang Pao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Jericho.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiang Pao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jericho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jericho moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho misses the jab.
Xiang Pao half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.#T4#
Xiang Pao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jericho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice cross by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks to land a body kick but Jericho moved away.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Jericho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jericho throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao throws a front kick aimed at Jericho's knee but Jericho avoids it well.
Jericho connects with a single shot there.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Jericho checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Nice uppercut lands for Jericho. That snapped Xiang Pao's head back.
Jericho ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
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 Bo Xiang Pao.
Well Xiang Pao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
GAMMA#788 Ricard v Kane
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Lord cracks Jericho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lord throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Selfie Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lord.
Lord misses the jab.
Jericho connects with a jab.
Lord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Jericho throws a good cross that connects.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lord is looking to counter punch.
Jericho defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Lord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho misses with a hook. Lord ducked under it nicely.
Lord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lord counter with a right hand.
Jericho moves forwards but Lord connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Lord moves out of range of the strikes.
Lord is looking to counter punch.
Jericho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A good leg kick by Lord.
Lord throws a shot to the body.
Lord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jericho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lord throws a solid leg kick but Jericho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lord.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Lord is looking for a counter combo.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Lord moves out of range easily.
Lord paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lord throws a right hand that misses
and Jericho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho catches Lord with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Jericho throws out a counter right but Lord avoids it with no problem.
Lord takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Jericho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lord counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jericho misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Lord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lord walks into a jab.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jericho's corner calls for a 1-2. Jericho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lord avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Lord.
Lord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Lord ducks down to avoid it.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Jericho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lord is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lord cracks Jericho with an open hand slap.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lord misses with a left hand
and Jericho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Jericho.
Lord feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jericho's calf.
Lord chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Lord swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lord throws an off balance right hand
and Lord takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Lord.
Lord throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho scores with a hook.
Lord misses with a left hand
and Jericho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Jericho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lord chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Lord thuds a left hand into Jericho's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Lord slips a straight right by Jericho.
Lord tried to counter with a leg kick but Jericho avoided it.
A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target. #CL#
Lord moves into the clinch successfully.
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 Selfie Lord will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lord misses with a body shot.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Lord misses with a straight right.
Jericho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lord throws a lazy uppercut
and Jericho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jericho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lord is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lord fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jericho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lord connects with a solid leg kick.
Lord takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jericho blocks a jab.
Lord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jericho looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Lord falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jericho to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
A little feinted left hand from Lord on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Lord drives through and clinches with Jericho against the cage.
Jericho lands an uppercut.
Lord prevents a body shot from Jericho.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lord's elbow.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Jericho - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lord lands with a light punch inside.
Lord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Lord.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
Lord blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho blocking some punches.
#T2#
Lord softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Jericho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lord throws a sloppy head kick and Jericho moves out of range easily.
Jericho throws out a counter right but Lord avoids it with no problem.
Jericho lands the left hand.
Lord is looking to score with low kicks.
Lord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Lord misses.
Lord throws a right hand that misses
and Jericho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jericho with a nice cross.
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Jericho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lord at a distance.
Lord lands a body shot.
Lord avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lord defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lord lands with a good body shot.
Maxim Jericho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lord scores with a jab to the head.
Jericho misses with a right hand
and Lord counters with a straight right hand.
Lord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Lord went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
That kick from Lord tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jericho scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lord.
A low kick from Lord misses
and Jericho counters with a straight right hand.
Lord stuns Jericho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lord avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Jericho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jericho misses with a hook.
Lord looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Lord. Beautiful body shot.
Lord motions for Jericho to come forward. Lord throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Lord is looking to counter punch.
Lord blocks a jab.
Jericho misses with an uppercut
and Lord counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Selfie Lord will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jericho misses with a lunging right hand
and Lord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jericho thinking. #CL#
Lord has Jericho up against the cage in a clinch.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lord lands a nice uppercut.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lord is leaning against Jericho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
I was talking to Lord's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lord lands with a left to the head.
Lord pushes Jericho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Jericho.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lord creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Lord.
Lord misses with some punches.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
Lord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lord lands a hook that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Lord misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Lord.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
A nice left hand lands by Lord.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lord.
Lord tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lord seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jericho can turn it around.
Jericho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Lord misses with some punches.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Jericho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jericho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jericho lands a head shot.
Lord tries to clinch there but Jericho circles away.
Lord misses with a jab to the body
and Jericho counters with a head kick. That will keep Lord thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Lord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lord looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lord lands a leg kick that knocks Jericho off balance momentarily.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Lord.
Lord lands a leg kick that knocks Jericho off balance momentarily.
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Lord misses with a body kick.
Lord avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Lord scores with a nice right hand.
Lord with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
Lord is looking to clinch but Jericho is avoiding it.
Lord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.#T3#
Lord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lord tries to clinch but Jericho is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lord.
Lord moves to clinch but Jericho breaks away
and Lord takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Jericho catches Lord right on the button with a cross.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Jericho coming out on top.
Lord looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jericho blocks a head kick by Lord.
#CL#
Lord moves into range and clinches up with Jericho.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Lord.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
Maxim Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Selfie Lord is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Jericho lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Lord.
Jericho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Lord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho is trying to push Lord away but Lord has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action.
Jericho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Jericho tries to work over Lord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Lord controls his hands.
Jericho lands a body shot.
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 Selfie Lord.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lord, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Selfie Lord!
A victorious Selfie Lord thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#785 Verbeek v Ricard
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
Jericho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Barbo moves in looking to clinch but Jericho pushes him off.
Barbo scores with a leg kick.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Jericho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jericho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
Barbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbo cracks Jericho with a good jab.#T1#
Barbo scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho throws out a counter right but Barbo avoids it with no problem.
Barbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jericho lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbo off the cage and back into range.
Jericho misses the jab.
Barbo misses the jab.
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Jericho.
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
Barbo takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbo should have avoided that one.
Jericho connects with a high kick.
Good shot there by Jericho.#T2#
Barbo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jericho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jericho misses with a few strikes there.
Barbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jericho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jericho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Barbo misses.
Jericho throws a counter combo.
Jericho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo thows a body kick. Jericho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jericho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo with a nice cross.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Jericho takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Barbo slips a straight right by Jericho.
Jericho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jericho lands with a kick to the temple. Barbo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jericho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barbo misses with a jab to the body
letting Jericho counter with a right hand.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbo backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo throws a front kick that sends Jericho stumbling back into the cage.
Jericho throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho stalks Barbo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbo's face. Barbo staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Barbo tries to clinch but Jericho moves out of range.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo throws a solid leg kick but Jericho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbo.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo slips under a jab from Jericho.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Jericho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jericho misses with a few strikes there.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
As Jericho backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy left from Barbo finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho 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#
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jericho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jericho digs a good hook to Barbo's body.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jericho misses with a hook
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jericho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Barbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho misses with a body punch
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.#T1#
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jericho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A cross from Jericho lands.
Jericho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo walks into a jab.
Jericho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Barbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donk. Jericho catches Barbo right on the button with a cross.
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!
Jericho misses with a lunging right hand
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbo counters with a body kick.
Barbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jericho.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo connects with a crisp jab.
Maxim Jericho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbo. That snapped Jericho's head back.
Jericho blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Jericho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jericho lands with an overhand left.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jericho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jericho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo misses with a hook
and Jericho counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
Jericho moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Barbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Jericho blocks a leg kick.
Barbo tried to score with a low kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbo slips a jab from Jericho.
Jericho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho stalks Barbo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbo's face. Barbo staggers backwards, shaken.
Jericho misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo connects with a jab.
Jericho slips a straight right by Barbo.
Jericho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jericho misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Barbo. Beautiful body shot.
Jericho checks a leg kick.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jericho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jericho throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Jericho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Barbo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbo scores with a body shot.
Jericho fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Barbo lands but Jericho takes it in his stride.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jericho lands a head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barbo!
Jericho lands a slapping body shot.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jericho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbo.
Barbo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jericho under the eye.
Jericho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbo.
Barbo slips under a jab from Jericho.
A lazy left from Barbo finds it's target.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbo slips under a jab from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Jericho misses the jab.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho ducks right into an uppercut from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body. Jericho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Jericho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbo's hands.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with an inside leg kick.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Jericho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jericho misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jericho misses with a hook.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Jericho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Jericho misses with a double jab.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jericho takes one to the side of the head.
Jericho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbo circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbo.
Jericho cracks Barbo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbo is looking to slow Jericho down with leg kicks.
Barbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbo staying out of range there.#T3#
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo lands with a nice body kick.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Jericho just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarbo.
Barbo misses the jab.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Barbo.
Barbo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Barbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho digs a good body shot into Barbo's ribs.
Barbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Barbo cracks a nice hook into Jericho's ribs.
Jericho lands with a good body shot.
Jericho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Jericho walks into a jab.
Barbo misses with a hook
and Jericho counters with a right hand to the body.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Jericho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jericho misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#781 Sin v Rones
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jernit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit tries a head kick but it misses.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jernit's head backwards.
Jericho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jernit circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Jernit thumps Jericho with a low kick.
Jericho scores with a one two! Jernit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jernit slips under a jab from Jericho.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Jernit tries to work over Jericho's front leg with a kick but Jericho checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Jernit.
Jernit wants to land a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Jernit throws a sloppy head kick and Jericho moves out of range easily.
Jernit takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Jernit walks into a jab.
Jericho lands a right hook to the body.
Jericho misses the jab.
Jernit counters with a body kick.
Jernit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jericho. Jericho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Jericho with a jab.
Jernit throws a low kick, looking for Jericho's leg but Jericho calmly moves out of range.
Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho checks a low kick from Jernit.
Jericho defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Jernit misses.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit connects with a body shot.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jericho thuds his right hand into Jernit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jernit lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Jernit tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jernit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Jernit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Jernit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jernit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho scores with a nice strike.
Jernit lands with a good body shot.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
Jernit moves out of range as Jericho strikes.#T3#
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho slips a straight right by Jernit.
Jericho misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Jericho checks a leg kick.
Jericho throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jericho misses with a two punch combination.
Jernit throws a low kick but Jericho moves out of range easily.
Jericho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jericho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Jericho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jericho.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit wants to slow Jericho down by chopping away at his legs.
Jernit connects with a crisp jab.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Jernit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jericho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jericho 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 Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jericho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho slips a jab from Jernit.
Jericho walks into a stiff left hand from Jernit.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Jericho finds it's way through Jernit's defenses.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jericho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jernit.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jernit! But no joy.
A lazy left from Jericho finds it's target.
Jericho misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Jernit throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit slips a jab from Jericho.
Jernit thumps Jericho with a low kick.
Jernit lands a glancing blow to the side of Jericho's head.
Jericho throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
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!
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jernit missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Jernit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jericho at a distance.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
Jernit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Jericho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jernit misses with an uppercut
and Jericho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jernit with a hook.
Jericho slips a jab from Jernit.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jernit staying out of range there.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jernit lands a jab to Jericho's midsection.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Jericho. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
#T2#
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Jernit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jericho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab, jab by Jernit - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Jericho throws a big counter combination but Jernit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jericho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Jernit walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jernit.
Jericho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jericho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jernit in his tracks.
Jericho with a jab.
Jericho blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jericho's calf.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jericho, as that shot connected.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Jernit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jernit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jericho misses with a few strikes there.
Jernit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jernit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jericho throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Jericho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jernit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jernit.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit tries to land a leg kick but Jericho saw it coming and moves away.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
Jernit takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jericho checks a low kick from Jernit.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Jernit defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Jericho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jericho lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Jericho misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jernit throws a body punch but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jericho throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jernit missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho lunges at Jernit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jernit's hand.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jericho's sensitive parts.
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Jericho moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jernit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jericho throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Jernit tries to land a leg kick but Jericho saw it coming and moves away.
Jericho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jernit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Jernit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Jericho off balance momentarily.
Jericho lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit staying out of range there.#T1#
Jernit lands a body shot.
Jericho takes one to the side of the head.
Jericho throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Jernit drops his hands momentarily and Jericho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jernit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jericho.
Good shot there by Jernit.
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jernit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Jernit finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Jericho.
Jericho throwing a counter right hand but Jernit manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jericho throws a head kick but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jericho slips under a jab from Jernit.
Jernit throws a nice looking combination but Jericho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jericho scores with a nice strike.
Jericho lands with a cross.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jernit connects with a jab.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jericho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jernit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Jericho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jernit lands a nice shot to the body.
Jernit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit connects with a high kick.
Jericho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jernit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jericho is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Jernit defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Jernit flicks out a counter leg kick but Jericho steps away.
Jericho misses the jab.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Jernit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jericho. Jericho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jernit connects with a solid leg kick.
Jericho slips a straight right by Jernit.
Jab from Jericho.
Jernit defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Jericho misses. #T4#
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit lands an overhand right.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jericho is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jernits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jericho misses with a lunging right hand
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jernit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jericho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jericho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jericho checks a low kick from Jernit.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jericho throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jernit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit really dominated that round.
That's time! Jericho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Jericho misses.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jernit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Jericho's corner calls for a 1-2. Jericho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jernit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Jericho moved away.
Jericho lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.#T1#
Jericho staying out of range there.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jernit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jernit digs a good body shot into Jericho's ribs.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Jernit throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Jernit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Jernit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Jericho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jericho throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jernit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Jernit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Jernit cracks the inside of Jericho's front leg.
Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Jernit coming out on top.
Jericho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jericho scores with a nice right hand.
Jericho takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Jericho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Jernit staying out of range there.
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jernit cracks Jericho with a good jab.
Jernit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Jericho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jericho.
Jericho takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit. #T4#
Jericho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit tries a head kick but it misses.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Jernit with a hook.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jericho lands a jab to the head.
Jericho cracks a nice hook into Jernit's ribs.
Jernit scores with a hook to the body. Jericho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Jericho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jernit blocks a head kick by Jericho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Jernit stuns Jericho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jericho moves forwards but Jernit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jernit connects with a crisp jab.
Jernit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jernit throws a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jernit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jernit avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jernit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jericho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jernit tries to work over Jericho's front leg with a kick but Jericho checks it. #T1#
Jernit throws a good cross that connects.
Jericho lands a glancing blow to the side of Jernit's head.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Jernit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the liver by Jericho. Beautiful body shot.
Jericho misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jernit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
Jericho connects with a body shot that sends Jernit's belly button to the back.
Jernit cracks Jericho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jernit lands a high kick!
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!
Jernit throws a low kick but Jericho avoids it.#T2#
Jericho throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Jernit thuds a left hand into Jericho's body.
Jernit misses with an uppercut
and Jericho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jericho lands a slapping body shot.
Jericho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jericho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Jericho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jernit scores with a hook to the body. Jericho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Jericho misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Jericho lunges at Jernit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jernit's hand.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jericho throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Jericho misses with a double jab.
Jernit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jericho throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Jericho throws a big counter combination but Jernit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jericho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
#T4#
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jernit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maxim Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jernit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jernit lands a really nice looking cross but Jericho seems unphased.
A big left from Jernit misses.
Jernit tries to work over Jericho's front leg with a kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
A punch lands to the side of Jericho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jernit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Jernit slips under a jab from Jericho.
Jernit misses with a head kick.
Jericho is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bunt Jernit.
Well Jernit 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunt Jernit!
Bunt Jernit is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Bunt Jernit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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GAMMA#778 Jernit v Jericho
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Jernit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jericho just manages to avoid it.
Jericho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jernit. Jernit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jernit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jericho at a distance.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Jernit closes the distance and pushes Jericho back into the cage.
Jernit gets through Jericho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jericho works on Jernit's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho has had enough of the clinch but Jernit keeps him there for the moment.
Jernit keeps control of Jericho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jernit throws an elbow but misses.
Jericho working aggressively here.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Jernit misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Jernit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jernit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jericho on the inside.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Jernit lands a nice elbow.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Jernit lands a nice elbow.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jernit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jericho gets through Jernit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
Jernit misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Jericho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jericho's defenses.
Jericho digs a right hand underneath Jernit's ribcage. Jernit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Jernit lands a nice shot to the body.
Jericho tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit pushes off an throws an elbow but Jericho leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jericho.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Jericho.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho scores with a shoulder strike.
Jernit throws an elbow but it misses.
Jernit misses with an elbow over the top.
Jericho working aggressively here.
Jernit misses with a knee to the head.
Jericho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jernit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jernit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jericho's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jernit.
Jericho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3##BC2#
Jericho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jernit lands with a nice body kick.
Jernit moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jericho scores with a nice strike.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Jernit does it's job there.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jernit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Jericho.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jericho's defenses.
Jericho digs a right hand into Jernit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jernit's gas tank.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Jericho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Jericho takes an elbow to the temple.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Jernit tries a knee to the head but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jernit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as Jericho controls the action.
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho dodges an elbow strike from Jernit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Jernit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Jericho on the inside.
Jericho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jernit throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jernit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jericho throws a series of strikes that have Jernit backpedaling.
Jericho misses with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Jernit takes the fight into the clinch.
Jernit cracks Jericho with a nice body shot.
Jericho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jernit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jericho can turn it around.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Jernit lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jernit.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Jericho working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jericho.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jericho 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.
Jernit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Jericho on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
A short right from Jernit.
Jernit scores a nice knee to the body.
Jericho tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Jericho blocks the elbow strike.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jericho's elbow.
Jernit lands a nice elbow.
Jernit misses with an elbow over the top.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho misses with some punches.
Jericho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jernit or not.
Jernit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Jernit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jernit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jericho's defenses.
A left hand lands to the body for Jericho.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jernit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Jericho has had enough of the clinch but Jernit keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jericho.
Bunt Jernit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Jericho manages to break the clinch.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jericho throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jericho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jernit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jericho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jernit under the eye.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jernit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jericho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jernit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick by Jericho misses
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jernit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Some bone on bone action there as Jericho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jericho swats away the attempt to clinch by Jernit.#T3#
Jericho works the jab nicely.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jernit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jericho just manages to avoid it.
Jernit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jericho throws a nice looking combination but Jernit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jernit lands with a hook. Jericho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit thumps Jericho with a low kick.
Jernit defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Jernit instigates a clinch.
Jericho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jericho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jericho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jernits head.
Jericho tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Jericho - that landed with a thud.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
#T4#
Jernit lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jericho.
Jernit misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jernit throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Jericho - that landed with a thud.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Jernit.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Jericho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jernit tries to land a leg kick but Jericho saw it coming and moves away.
Jericho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jericho scores with the left hand. Jernit knows he should have avoided that one.
Jericho 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
It looks like Jernit has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jericho misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jericho scores with a nice strike.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jericho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A leg kick checked by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a series of wild punches.
Jericho lands an overhand right.
Maxim Jericho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jericho swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Jericho misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jernit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Jericho.
Jericho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jernit circles away quickly and effectively.
Jericho checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Jericho misses with a hook
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jernit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Jericho.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Jericho throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit throws a front kick aimed at Jericho's knee but Jericho avoids it well.
Jernit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jernit ducks right into an uppercut from Jericho.
Jericho scores with a head kick. Jernit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jernit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jericho to counter with a crisp jab.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Jericho off balance momentarily.
Jericho scores with a nice strike.
Jernit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jericho. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jernit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jericho throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Jericho misses.
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Jericho connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Jericho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jernit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jernit throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jernit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jernit tries a head kick but it misses.
Jernit moves in looking to clinch but Jericho pushes him off.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jericho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jericho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJericho.#T3#
Jernit lands with a straight right. Jericho didn't see that one coming.
Jernit slips a jab and a cross from Jericho.
Jernit throws a solid leg kick but Jericho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jernit.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Jernit connects with a solid leg kick.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jericho is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Jernit tests Jericho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Jericho moved away.#CL#
Jernit moves into the clinch.
Jernit tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Jericho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jericho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jernit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jernit misses the jab.
Jernit throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Jericho lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho misses with a body punch
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jericho.
Nice shot by Jericho.
Jernit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jernit scores with a sloppy right hand. Jericho should have avoided that one.
Jernit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jericho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jernit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. Jericho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho digs a good hook to Jernit's body.
Jernit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jericho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jernit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jernit.
Jericho connects with a crisp jab.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Maxim Jericho just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Jericho tries to move into range but Jernit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Jernit catches Jericho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jericho throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Jernit misses with a head kick.
Jernit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jericho on the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit tried to score with a low kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Jericho drops his hands momentarily and Jernit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jericho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Jernit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jericho takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jernit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jericho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jernit throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Jernit tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jericho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jernit doesn't seem bothered though.
Jericho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jericho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jernit looks for the body kick but Jericho saw that one coming.
Jernit tries to move into range but Jericho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Jericho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jericho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jernit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Jernit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jericho swats away the attempt to clinch by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
A big right from Jernit misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Jericho walks into a jab.
Jericho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jernit. Jernit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jernit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jericho looks to land a combination. Jernit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jernit throws a good cross that connects.
Jernit with a nice cross.
Jernit misses with an uppercut
and Jericho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jericho clobbers Jernit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jernit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jericho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jernit takes one to the chin there.
Jernit blocks a jab.
Jericho fails to land with a series of punches.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Jernit tried to score with a low kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Jericho lands with a nice combination. Jernit backs away looking to recover.
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!
Jernit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jernit cracks Jericho with an open hand slap.
Jericho 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.
Jericho lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Jericho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jernit.
Jericho throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Jericho misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Donk. Jernit catches Jericho right on the button with a cross.
Jericho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jernit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jericho if he has to take too many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jericho.
Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jericho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jericho blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Jericho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jericho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Jernit is looking to clinch but Jericho is avoiding it.
Jernit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jericho digs a good body shot into Jernit's ribs.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
A combination from Jericho does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit throws a leg kick
and Jericho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Jernit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho takes one to the side of the head.
Jernit fails to land with a series of punches.
Jericho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jernit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jericho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Jernit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jernit 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.
Jericho checks the leg kick.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jernit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jernit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Jernit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jernit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jericho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Jernit as he connects with a hook.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. Jericho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jernit moves in looking to clinch but Jericho pushes him off.
Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jericho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jernit.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Jericho.
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jericho's sensitive parts. #T3#
Jericho moves out of range as Jernit strikes.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jernit 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.
Jericho blocks a head kick by Jernit.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jernit circles away quickly and effectively.
Jernit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jernit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jernit avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Jericho works Jernit's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Jericho throws a counter combo.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jericho lands a two punch combo.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Jernit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jericho is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jernit throws a leg kick but Jericho checks it.
It seemed like Jericho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Jericho checks it.
Jernit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Jericho is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jernit misses with a leg kick
and Jericho counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Jernit.
Jericho checks the leg kick.
Jernit is looking to clinch but Jericho is avoiding it.
Jericho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jericho scores with a jab. Jernit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jernit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jernit moves forwards but Jericho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Jericho.
I think Jericho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Maxim Jericho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GAMMA#775 Jernit v Legions
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Ricard misses.
Jericho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ricard on the side of the head.
Ricard throws a wild body kick that Jericho sees coming a mile off.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ricard's hands.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
Ricard throws a right hand that misses
and Jericho counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricard feinted with a counter takedown.
Jericho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jericho swings widly with a right hand
and Ricard counters with a left to the body.
Ricard 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Jericho as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Ricard looks to land a body kick but Jericho moved away.
Jericho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jericho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ricard misses with a straight left.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Ricard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ricard connects with a body shot that sends Jericho's belly button to the back.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ricard thumps Jericho with a low kick.
Jericho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Ricard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho blocks a jab.
Jericho swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard tries to clinch but Jericho is having none of it.
Ricard throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jericho connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Ricard.
#T2#
Jericho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jericho throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range.
Jericho tries to bum rush Ricard with a series of wild strikes but Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricard misses the target.
Ricard throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Ricard lands a glancing blow to the side of Jericho's head.
A big left from Ricard misses.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Ricard saw that one coming.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.
It seemed like Jericho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricard staying out of range there.
Ricard misses with a leg kick
and Jericho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
A jab from Ricard finds it's way through Jericho's defenses.
Ricard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ricard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
Ricard tried to score with a low kick but Jericho checks it.#T3#
Ricard swinging wildly here.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jericho! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Jericho.
Jericho throws out a powerful jab.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Ricard stuns Jericho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Ricard tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Ricard scores with a jab. Jericho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ricard slips under a jab from Jericho.
Ricard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricard.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricard fakes the leg kick and cracks Jericho in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Jericho throws a poor cross that misses
and Ricard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Ricard misses the jab.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Jericho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ricard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jericho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ricard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jericho feints a jab promting Ricard to slip. Jericho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ricard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho keeps the fight on the outside.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Ricard feinted with a counter takedown.
Jericho 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.
Ricard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ricard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.
Ricard is looking to slow Jericho down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard throws a body kick that misses.
Jericho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Jericho moved away.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Ricard moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maxim Jericho 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#
Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses
and Ricard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maxim Jericho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
Jericho throws a right and a left that Ricard avoids nicely.
Jericho throws a sloppy body shot
and Ricard counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ricard sizes up Jericho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ricard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Jericho misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricard lands with a shot to the body.
Jericho thuds his right hand into Ricard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Ricard throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jericho jabs Ricard right on the nose. Ricard blinks but takes it well.
Ricard tries to work over Jericho's front leg with a kick but Jericho checks it. #T1#
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Ricard's shoulder, as Ricard tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Ricard connects with a nice looking jab.
Jericho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricard.
Ricard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jericho in his tracks.
Ricard thuds his right hand into Jericho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ricard sizes up Jericho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jericho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jericho misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard tries to score with a low kick but Jericho moves his leg out of the way.
Ricard throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jericho to counter 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!
Ricard slips a jab and a cross from Jericho.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Ricard fails with a takedown attempt.
Jericho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Jericho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ricard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricard tries to land a front kick but Jericho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jericho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Ricard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ricard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ricard's hands.
Ricard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jericho doesn't seem bothered though.
Jericho looks to land a combination but Ricard avoids it well.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Ricard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho drops his hands momentarily and Ricard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Ricard saw that one coming.#T3#
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jericho defending well as Ricard loads up on a big left hand.
Ricard throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Ricard avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Nice defenses there by Ricard.
It looked like Ricard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricard throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Ricard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jericho in his tracks.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Jericho moves out of range of the body kick from Ricard.
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ricard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jericho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jericho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Jericho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ricard doesn't seem phased though.
Ricard missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Ricard uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Jericho backs away, Ricard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ricard misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.#T4#
Ricard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jericho swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ricard throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Ricard lands a jab to the nose.
Ricard throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho connects with a body shot that sends Ricard's belly button to the back.
Jericho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ricard. Ricard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jericho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Ricard keeps Jericho at a distance using the push kick.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Ricard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jericho.
Ricard avoids the head kick by Jericho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard misses with a body shot.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricard connects with an inside leg kick.
Ricard throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Ricard misses with a few strikes there.
Ricard throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Ricard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jericho misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Ricard connects with an inside leg kick.
Ricard feints and then cracks Jericho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jericho down.
Ricard slips a jab from Jericho.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho throws a sloppy body shot
and Ricard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Ricard instigates a clinch.
Ricard digs a right hand into Jericho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jericho's gas tank.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricard controls his hands.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard working aggressively here.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ricard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ricard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jericho or not.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricard misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Jericho blocks a body shot from Ricard.
Ricard prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Ricard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Ricard avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricard misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Ricard lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricard controls his hands.
Ricard throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Ricard prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Ricard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Ricard controls the action.
Ricard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ricard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricard is looking for a takedown.
Jericho scores with a shoulder strike.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Good body shot from Ricard.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricard controls his hands.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricard controls his hands.
#TD#
Ricard decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Ricard looking for a guillotine here but Jericho defends easily.
Ricard looking to control.
Jericho wants to control from the top but Ricard keeps moving. #SUB#
Ricard has his foot on Jericho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jericho works his way back into a safe position though.
Ricard trying to control the position.
Ricard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jericho is adopting a defensive guard.
Ricard trying to move into half guard but instead Jericho has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Jericho postures up.
#SUB#
Ricard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ricard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ricard is trying to control the position but Jericho postures up. #SUB#
Ricard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jericho showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Jericho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jericho trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ricard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jericho looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Ricard has his foot on Jericho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jericho works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farboleous Ricard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jericho 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GAMMA#772 Ricard v Jernit
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Jericho throws the left hand but Rob avoids the punch easily.
Jericho takes one to the side of the head.
Rob ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rob counters with a stiff right hand.
Rob walks into a stiff left hand from Jericho.
A combination from Jericho does no damage.
Jericho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Rob moves out of range easily.
Jericho misses with a hook.#TD#
Rob closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rob scoring with punches from side control.
Jericho is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Rob thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rob looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Jericho is trying to improve his position.
Rob is looking to take a break and control but Jericho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rob throws an elbow but Jericho slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Rob tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rob has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rob in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jericho is trying to get back to half guard.
Jericho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Rob wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jericho, who protects the arm well.
Jericho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jericho has his hands clasped together around Rob's back. He's all about the action.
Rob prevents Jericho from improving his position.#SUB#
Rob is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rob wants to take a breather but Jericho is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Rob is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jericho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rob prevents Jericho from improving his position.#SUB#
Rob is looking for a kimura but Jericho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rob to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rob is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jericho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jericho is looking to control Rob's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jericho avoid being mounted?
Rob throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jericho moves into full guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jericho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rob trying to control but Jericho is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rob postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jericho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rob, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rob had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jericho defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rob bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jericho's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Rob dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Rob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jericho can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Jericho coming out on top.
Jericho slips under a jab.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rob needs to keep his hands up - Jericho had a free shot at his head there.
Rob fails to land with a series of punches.
Jericho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jericho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Rob counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rob throwing strikes from guard but Jericho blocks nicely.
Jericho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jericho is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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!
Jericho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jericho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rob looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Jericho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rob working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jericho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jericho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rob is trying to control the position but Jericho postures up.
Jericho stays in close to Rob's body and controls the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rob manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jericho manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rob preventing the sweep.
Rob looking to pass the guard.
Rob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jericho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jericho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Rob wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
Jericho controlling Rob's posture.
Rob trying to control but Jericho is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rob lands a lovely overhand right.
Rob is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jericho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rob dives in and grabs Jericho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jericho pushes down on Rob's head and hops out.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Rob is out of range.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rob throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jericho! But no joy.
Jericho connects with a jab.
Rob looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Rob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho connects with a right hand. Rob shakes it off.
Rob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rob looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Rob throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rob takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rob misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho slips under a jab.
Jericho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rob misses with a straight left.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Jericho.
Jericho stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rob slips under a jab from Jericho.
Maxim Jericho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Jericho.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Rob doesn't manage to clinch there - Jericho circles away.
Rob ducks right into an uppercut from Jericho.
Rob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Jericho lands with a straight right. Rob didn't see that one coming.
Rob is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rob jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Jericho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jericho.
Jericho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rob 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Rob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rob lands an overhand right.
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
and Rob counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Rob blocks a head kick by Jericho.
#T1#
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Rob throws a leg kick but Jericho moved away.
Jericho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rob.
Rob ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Nice defenses there by Rob.
Rob tries to counter with a takedown but Jericho is quick to defend against it.
Jericho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rob circles away quickly and effectively.
Rob misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rob.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rob with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
Rob has his takedown stuffed
and Jericho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rob misses with a combination
and Jericho counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Rob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rob misses with a lunging right hand
and Rob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jericho lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho throws out a powerful jab.
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Jericho scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. Jericho catches Rob right on the button with a cross.
Rob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Jericho there.#ROC2#
Rob is rocked!
Jericho gets in close and tags Rob with a short punch that almost sends Rob to the mat! Oh Rob is in big trouble! He turns his back on Jericho, trying to create some distance but Jericho rushes him, striking wildly and Rob goes down! The referee tackles Jericho into the cage to end the fight! Jericho is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GC 289
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho scores with a jab. Jacobson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jacobson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jericho misses the jab.
Jericho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jacobson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacobson stalks Jericho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jericho's face. Jericho staggers backwards, shaken.
Jericho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacobson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacobson throws a push kick but Jericho slaps the foot to one side.
Jacobson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Jericho.
Jacobson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobson throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.
Jacobson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jericho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jacobson. That one must have hurt.
Jericho misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Jericho.
Jericho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacobson avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Jericho throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Jacobson throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jacobson throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobson. That snapped Jericho's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jacobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Jacobson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
Jericho checks the leg kick.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Jacobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Jacobson moved out of range nicely.
Jericho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jericho throws a nice looking combination but Jacobson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jericho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jericho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson.
A head kick misses from Jacobson.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
A counter left hand to the body from Jacobson misses its target.
Jericho misses the jab.
Jacobson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jacobson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Jacobson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jacobson misses with a body kick.
Jericho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho lands a jab.
Jericho blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Jacobson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacobson tries to land a leg kick but Jericho saw it coming and moves away.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
As Jericho looks to move away, Jacobson throws a big counter combo but Jericho just gets out of the way.
Jericho misses with a wild combination.
Jacobson walks into a left hand.
Jericho throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
Jericho 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.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jacobson.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Jacobson tried to score with a low kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jericho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jacobson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jericho.#T3#
Jacobson throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Jacobson looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
Jericho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobson slips a jab and a cross from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Jacobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jacobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Jacobson.
Jacobson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Gil Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jericho at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Jacobson slips the punch.
Jacobson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobson's shoulder, as Jacobson tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jericho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobson ducks right into an uppercut from Jericho.
Jacobson scores with a jab to the head.
Jericho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jacobson.
Jacobson misses with a body kick.
Jacobson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacobson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jericho's sensitive parts.
Jacobson moves forwards but Jericho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jericho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacobson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jericho momentarily.
Jericho misses with the combination.
Jacobson throws a quick counter head kick but Jericho was just out of range.
Jacobson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Jacobson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Jacobson dodges the punch combination from Jericho.
Jericho tries to bum rush Jacobson with a series of wild strikes but Jacobson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jacobson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jacobson. Beautiful body shot.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Jacobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jericho is out of range and Jacobson settles back down.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jacobson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Jericho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jericho connects with a body shot that sends Jacobson's belly button to the back.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jacobson is looking to counter punch.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Jericho avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jericho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jericho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jericho misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Jericho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jacobson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacobson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Jacobson.
Jacobson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jericho in his tracks. #T2#
Jacobson looks to land a body kick but Jericho moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho scores with a shot to the body.
Jacobson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jericho sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jacobson with a nice cross.
Jericho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacobson has time to react.
Jacobson misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobson misses the shot to the body.
Jericho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobson.
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jacobson scores with a sloppy right hand. Jericho should have avoided that one.
Jacobson lands a slapping body shot.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut.
Jericho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacobson. Jacobson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jericho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jacobson.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jacobson wants to land a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Jericho misses with a right hand
and Jacobson counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Jacobson wants to slow Jericho down by chopping away at his legs.
Jacobson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacobson tries to score with a low kick but Jericho moves his leg out of the way.
Jericho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jacobson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jacobson throws a leg kick that misses.
Jericho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jericho lands a jab.
Jericho throws a nice head kick!
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Jacobson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacobson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Jacobson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jacobson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacobson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jericho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jericho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacobson with a body shot.
Jacobson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jericho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Jericho checks it. #T4#
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Jacobson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook but Jacobson blocks it.
Jacobson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good shot there by Jacobson.
Jacobson thuds his right hand into Jericho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jacobson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacobson misses with a low kick.
Jericho throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Jacobson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacobson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jericho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gil Jacobson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Jacobson.
Jericho lunges at Jacobson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jacobson's hand.
Jericho avoids a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobson there.
Jacobson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Jericho misses.
Jacobson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jericho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobson.
Jericho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jacobson.
Jericho sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobson is looking to slow Jericho down with leg kicks.
Jacobson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jericho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Jacobson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Jacobson cracks Jericho with an open hand slap.
Jacobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho slips under a jab.#T1#
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jacobson.
Jericho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jacobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho throws a head kick but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jacobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Jacobson throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobson misses with a body shot.
Jacobson walks into a stiff left hand from Jericho.
Jericho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jacobson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jacobson misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobson's shoulder, as Jacobson tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jericho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jericho misses the jab.
Jacobson throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jericho takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Jericho lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobson's head.
Jacobson throws a body punch but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
Jericho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jericho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jericho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jacobson.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jericho.
Good work by Jericho as he checks the leg kick.
Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Jacobson saw that one coming.
Jacobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobson. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gil Jacobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Jacobson throws a series of punches but Jericho moves out of range. #T3#
Jacobson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jericho counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobson misses with a low kick.
Jacobson throws a solid leg kick but Jericho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jacobson.
Jacobson moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jacobson throws a big shot that misses.
Jacobson misses with a head kick.
Jacobson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho lands with an uppercut that bounces Jacobson off the cage and back into range.
Jericho throws a body punch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jericho scores with a jab. Jacobson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jericho misses with a series of wild punches.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobson moves out of range easily.
Jericho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacobson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jacobson throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
Jericho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.#T4#
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
It looked like Jacobson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho blocks the body kick.
Jericho looks to land a combination but Jacobson avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jericho, as that shot connected.
Jacobson looks to land a body kick but Jericho moved away.
Jericho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jericho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Jacobson ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacobson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jacobson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho throws a right hand that Jacobson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobson also avoids with ease.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Jericho moved away.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson lands a really nice looking cross but Jericho seems unphased.
Jacobson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jericho lands with a hook. Jacobson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho scores with a decent looking hook.
Jericho lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Maxim Jericho just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Jacobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacobson.
Jericho misses with the combination.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jericho's corner calls for a 1-2. Jericho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jacobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jacobson looks for the body kick but Jericho saw that one coming.
Jacobson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jericho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jericho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Jacobson tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Jacobson moved out of range nicely.
Jacobson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho throws a sloppy body shot
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Jacobson moved out of range.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobson's shoulder, as Jacobson tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jacobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobson.
Jericho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacobson throws a low kick but Jericho moves out of range easily.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Jericho throws a lazy head kick
and Jacobson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jericho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Jacobson.
Jericho throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Jericho avoids the head kick by Jacobson.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Jacobson ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho scores with a decent looking hook.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jacobson lands with a cross. #T2#
A head kick from Jericho lands but Jacobson takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobson tries to land a leg kick but Jericho saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Jacobson.
Jacobson misses with a head kick.
Jericho lands a jab to Jacobson's midsection.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Jericho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jericho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jacobson throws a body kick that misses
and Jericho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jericho misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Jacobson. Beautiful body shot.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho scores with a shot to the body.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jericho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobson.#T3#
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacobson with a hook.
Jacobson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jacobson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobson lands with a kick to the temple. Jericho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jacobson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacobson throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily.
Jericho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Jacobson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jericho scores with a hook.
Jacobson lands with an overhand left.
Jacobson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jericho. Jericho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Jacobson moves away and avoids it.
Jacobson scores with a jab to the head.
Jericho slips a straight right by Jacobson.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacobson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target. #T4#
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobson.
Jacobson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jericho.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jacobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
Jericho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Jacobson ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jacobson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobson.
Jericho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacobson's hands.
Jacobson lands a slapping body shot.
Jacobson misses with a hook.
No joy there for Jericho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jericho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacobson has time to react.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jacobson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacobson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacobson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacobson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jericho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jericho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Decent striking displayed by Jericho there.
Jacobson dodges the punch combination from Jericho.
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Jacobson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacobson misses with a body kick.
Jericho throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily.
Jacobson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho works over Jacobson's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Jericho.
Jericho moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Jacobson misses.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Jacobson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Jericho sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobson throws out a leg kick but Jericho moves out of range and Jacobson only half commits.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
Jacobson scores with a body shot.
Jacobson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jericho on the side of the head.
Jericho catches Jacobson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jacobson throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jericho.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobson slips a jab and a cross from Jericho.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jacobson.
Jacobson 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.
Jericho throws out a counter right but Jacobson avoids it with no problem.
Jericho throws a right and a left that Jacobson avoids nicely.
Jacobson connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Gil Jacobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jacobson motions for Jericho to come forward. Jacobson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jacobson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jericho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacobson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jacobson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Jacobson is looking to land body kicks.
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobson throws a series of punches but Jericho avoids them all with ease.
Jacobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho lands a jab to Jacobson's midsection.
Jacobson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Jacobson ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Jacobson tried to score with a low kick but Jericho checks it.
Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson looks to land a body kick but Jericho moved away.
Jericho clobbers Jacobson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jacobson misses with a kick to the body.
Jericho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jacobson back to the cage. Jericho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jacobson misses with a leg kick
and Jericho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jericho at a distance.
Jacobson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacobson scores with a jab.
Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Jacobson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacobson throwing a counter right hand but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jacobson looks for the body kick but Jericho saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobson dodges the punch combination from Jericho.
Jacobson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.#T4#
Jericho clobbers Jacobson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jacobson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jericho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Jacobson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Jacobson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jericho throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Jericho connects with the punch.
Jericho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jericho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jacobson.
Jacobson fakes the leg kick and cracks Jericho in the body.
Jacobson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Jacobson misses.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho lands a nice looking body shot.
Jericho lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobson's head back.
Jacobson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jericho finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacobson's head.
Jacobson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
It looked like Jacobson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jericho.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jericho 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 George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho is the new featherweight champion!
Maxim Jericho decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GC 286
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilmister was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Kilmister throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilmister was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kilmister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jericho moves forwards but Kilmister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jericho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jericho lands with a good body shot.
Jericho throws a shot to the body.
Kilmister lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Kilmister - just one landing.
Jericho tries to clinch but Kilmister moves out of range.
Jericho tries to clinch but Kilmister is having none of it.
It seemed like Kilmister was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Kilmister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilmister scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kilmister tries to keep at a distance but Jericho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kilmister tries to break free but Jericho pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilmister has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kilmister wants to get back to striking at distance but Jericho won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jericho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho digs a right hand underneath Kilmister's ribcage. Kilmister let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jericho prevents Kilmister from breaking the clinch.
Jericho keeps control of Kilmister as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jericho tries to work over Kilmister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jericho has Kilmister pressed against the cage, preventing Kilmister from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kilmister has had enough of the clinch but Jericho keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Kilmister breaks from the clinch.
Jericho dodges the punch combination from Kilmister.
Kilmister throws a head kick that misses.
Kilmister moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Jericho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jericho tries to clinch up but Kilmister circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Jericho tries to clinch there but Kilmister circles away.
#CL#
Jericho moves into the clinch.
Jericho tries to work over Kilmister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Kilmister.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jericho tries a body shot but Kilmister blocks it.
#BC2#
Kilmister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Jericho.
Kilmister throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilmister fails to land with a series of punches.
Kilmister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Jericho moves into the clinch.
Kilmister is trying to push Jericho away but Jericho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Jericho.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kilmister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Jericho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jericho throws a nice looking combination but Kilmister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kilmister circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jericho's corner calls for a 1-2. Jericho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilmister to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilmister lands a glancing blow to the side of Jericho's head.
Kilmister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Jericho closes the distance and clinches.
Jericho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kilmister blocks an uppercut.
Jericho scores with a shot to the side of Kilmister's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho tries to work over Kilmister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilmister tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
Jericho scores with a shoulder strike.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilmister. #BC2#
Kilmister breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Jericho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilmister 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jericho.
Kilmister looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Kilmister shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jericho defends it nicely.
Jericho is looking for a counter combo.
Kilmister throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilmister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jericho tries to clinch there but Kilmister circles away.
Kilmister tries to land a leg kick but Jericho saw it coming and moves away.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jericho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Jericho has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
That's time! Jericho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kilmister lands a right hook to the body.
Jericho misses with the combination.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Kilmister.
Kilmister misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Jericho. Beautiful body shot.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilmister is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnny Kilmister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilmister.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilmister is just out of range.
Kilmister is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kilmister swinging wildly here.
Kilmister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilmister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilmister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jericho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kilmister's hands.
Kilmister takes one to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jericho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jericho lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnny Kilmister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jericho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jericho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilmister circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jericho wants to clinch.
Kilmister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jericho doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilmister is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kilmister throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho is looking to wear down Kilmister with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jericho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jericho moves in looking to clinch but Kilmister pushes him off.
Jericho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kilmister.
Kilmister throws a right and a left that Jericho avoids nicely.
Jericho tries to clinch there but Kilmister circles away.
Good exchange - Kilmister coming out on top.
Kilmister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilmister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmister misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Jericho instigates a clinch.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Kilmister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilmister connects with a crisp jab.
Jericho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilmister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilmister cracks Jericho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilmister manages to avoid it.
Kilmister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jericho. That did some damage!#CL#
Jericho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jericho keeps control of Kilmister as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jericho scores with a shoulder strike.
Jericho swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilmister uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kilmister manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kilmister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilmister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilmister scores with a leg kick.
Kilmister is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Jericho needs to keep his hands up - Kilmister had a free shot at his head there.
Kilmister swats away the attempt to clinch by Jericho.
Jericho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jericho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilmister.
Kilmister throws a good cross that connects.
Kilmister swats away the attempt to clinch by Jericho.
Jericho is looking to clinch but Kilmister is avoiding it.
Jericho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilmister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jericho misses with a shot to the body
and Kilmister counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Jericho moves into the clinch.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilmister is trying to break the clinch but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Jericho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilmister backwards.
A hook to the body from Jericho.
Kilmister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilmister is looking to break free of the clinch but Jericho has double underhooks. #T4#
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Kilmister wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jericho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Jericho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilmister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho working aggressively here.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Kilmister controls the action.
Kilmister is trying to push Jericho away but Jericho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Jericho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Kilmister is trying to break the clinch but Jericho is controlling him.#BC2#
Kilmister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jericho slaps away a takedown attempt from Kilmister, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kilmister keeps the fight on the outside.
Jericho defending well as Kilmister loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Kilmister will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kilmister scores with a nice strike.
Kilmister circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jericho throws a right and a left that Kilmister avoids nicely.
Jericho tries to clinch there but Kilmister circles away.
Kilmister connects with a body shot.#CL#
Kilmister tries to keep at a distance but Jericho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kilmister has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kilmister is trying to break the clinch but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmister can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Kilmister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Jericho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jericho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Kilmister blocks a body shot from Jericho.
A left hand lands to the body for Jericho.
Kilmister is looking to break free of the clinch but Jericho has double underhooks. #BC2#
Kilmister breaks from the clinch.
Kilmister scores with a shot to the body.
Jericho lands a nice hook to Kilmister's body. Kilmister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jericho jabs at Kilmister's body.
A punch combination from Kilmister misses.
Kilmister takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jericho tries to clinch there but Kilmister circles away.
Kilmister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilmister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jericho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kilmister throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Kilmister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Kilmister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Kilmister scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilmister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jericho pinned against the cage. Jericho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kilmister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Kilmister saw that one coming.
Jericho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Kilmister ducks down to avoid it.
Kilmister throws out a powerful jab.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilmister moves away.
Jericho jabs at Kilmister's body.
Kilmister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Kilmister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jericho throws a body punch but Kilmister moves out of range.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Jericho drives through and clinches with Kilmister against the cage.
Jericho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilmister backwards. #T3#
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilmister controls his hands.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilmister.
Jericho works on Kilmister's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Kilmister is looking to break free of the clinch but Jericho has double underhooks.
Kilmister has had enough of the clinch but Jericho keeps him there for the moment.
Kilmister tries to break free but Jericho pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilmister is trying to push Jericho away but Jericho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Kilmister controls the action.
Kilmister has had enough of the clinch but Jericho keeps him there for the moment.
Jericho tries a body shot but Kilmister blocks it.
Jericho tries a body shot but Kilmister blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho. #T4#
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kilmister is trying to break the clinch but Jericho is controlling him.#BC2#
Kilmister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jericho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kilmister working hard to break the clinch.
Kilmister is trying to break free.
Jericho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilmister is trying to break free.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kilmister breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Jericho clinches up with Kilmister and pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho gets through Kilmister's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kilmister tries to circle away but Jericho has him pinned against the cage.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jericho.
Kilmister wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jericho 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GC 281
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Hernando dips to his left and cracks Jericho with an uppercut!
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernando showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jericho.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernando appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jericho is looking to clinch but Hernando is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hernando.#CL#
Jericho moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jericho.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Hernando controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Nice elbow from Hernando.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hernando has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Hernando working aggressively here.
Hernando prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Hernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Hernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jericho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernando looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando lands a glancing blow to the side of Jericho's head.#CL#
Jericho has managed to clinch.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Hernando controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Hernando.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1##BC2#
Hernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Hernando takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jericho is looking to clinch.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hernando - that will leave a mark!
Jericho tries to clinch up.
Hernando misses the jab.
Jericho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jericho misses with a wild combination.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Hernando swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jericho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Hernando misses.
Jericho throws out a powerful jab.
Hernando misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hernando misses with a looping left.
Hernando loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.
Jericho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hernando.#CL#
Jericho has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jericho lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Hernando controls the action.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Hernando avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Hernando lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Hernando prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Hernando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hernando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho tries to work over Hernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernando throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hernando throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Jericho. #BC2#
Hernando breaks the clinch.
Hernando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernando throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernando lands with a hook. Jericho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho slips a jab from Hernando.
Jericho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernando connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernando 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.
Jericho is looking to clinch. #T3#
Jericho wants to clinch up but Hernando keeps it at a distance.
Jericho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernando.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernando looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Hernando moves into the clinch.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Hernando wants a takedown but no success here.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernando's elbow.
Jericho tries a body shot but Hernando blocks it.
Jericho misses with some punches.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hernando lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jericho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Hernando is looking to break free of the clinch but Jericho has double underhooks.
Hernando misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho lands an uppercut.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jerichos head. #BC2#
Hernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernando wants to slow Jericho down by chopping away at his legs.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Hernando rushes Jericho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Hernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando gets through Jericho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernando scores with a shot to the side of Jericho's head.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Hernando controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Jericho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jericho pushes Hernando back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Braxton Hernando will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jericho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hernando avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Hernando takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hernando walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hernando is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jericho lands with a kick to the temple. Hernando shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hernando throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho is looking to wear down Hernando with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jericho throws a right hand that Hernando ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernando also avoids with ease.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Hernando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Jericho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jericho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Hernando avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Hernando working aggressively here.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Jericho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho tries a body shot but Hernando blocks it.
Hernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernando's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Nice elbow from Hernando.
Hernando throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernando controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hernando.
Jericho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho lands a shot to the body.
Jericho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho pushes Hernando back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Jericho.
Hernando throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernando is looking for a takedown.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho blocking some punches.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernando is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jericho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernando.
Jericho lands a body shot.
Maxim Jericho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hernando misses with the head strike.
Jericho blocks an elbow strike.
Hernando lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernando.
Jericho working aggressively here.
Hernando prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho tries a body shot but Hernando blocks it.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Hernando. #TD2#
Hernando works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jericho pulls Hernando in close to prevent any damage.
Jericho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hernando working some strikes from top position.
Jericho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hernando postures up in Jericho's guard and throws a big left but Jericho blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernando accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernando wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
Jericho controlling Hernando's posture.
Hernando with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jericho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernando wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jericho working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hernando chips away with some ground and pound.
Jericho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hernando throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernando scoring with some ground and pound.
Hernando postures up.
Hernando wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
Jericho pulls Hernando in close to his closed guard and prevents Hernando from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernando is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hernando misses with a looping right.
Hernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Hernando gets tackled into the cage by Jericho. Jericho maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jericho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Hernando catches Jericho right on the button with a cross.
Hernando throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernando fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jericho on the side of the head.
Hernando misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Jericho counters by moving into the clinch.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hernando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hernando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernando.
Jericho scores with a shot to the side of Hernando's head.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Hernando avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Hernando lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Jericho.
Jericho tries to work over Hernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho works on Hernando's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Jericho scores with a shot to the side of Hernando's head.
Jericho lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernando controls his hands.
Hernando takes a shot to the head.
Jericho avoiding damage as Hernando throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
Hernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernando prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Hernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Hernando misses with the head strike.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jericho on the inside.
Hernando misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Hernando.
Jericho swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernando misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Jericho.
Hernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando misses with an elbow strike.
Hernando lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho presses Hernando against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Jericho presses Hernando against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Hernando controls the action.
Hernando blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Hernando tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Hernando back against the cage.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Jericho digs a right hand underneath Hernando's ribcage. Hernando let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jericho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
Hernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernando's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
Still in the clinch, Jericho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hernando blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Hernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jericho lands with a left to the head.
Jericho works on Hernando's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hernandos head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Jericho tries to work over Hernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.
Hernando blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Hernando blocking some punches.
Jericho avoiding damage as Hernando throws knees to the body.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Jericho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho. #T4#
Hernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
A short right from Jericho on the inside. #ROC#
Hernando is rocked!
Hernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernando is still on wobbly legs! Can Jericho finish him?
Jericho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Jericho digs a right hand into Hernando's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernando's gas tank.
Hernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho tries to work over Hernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernando's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando seems to have recovered his senses.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hernando lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jericho 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Jericho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Braxton Hernando spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you. Suck this dick'.
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Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jericho throws the left hand but Malingo avoids the punch easily.
Malingo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jericho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Malingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jericho finds it's way round the side to connect with Malingo's head.
A shot to the liver by Malingo. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Jericho darts in and clinches Malingo up against the cage.
Malingo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malingo's elbow.
Jericho tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malingo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jericho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malingo scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Malingo.
Jericho tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malingo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jericho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Malingo.
Jericho takes a shot to the head.
Jericho lands a body punch.
Jericho lands with a light punch inside.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malingo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jericho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malingo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jericho tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malingo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
Malingo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Malingo blocks an uppercut.
Jericho avoids the elbow strike from Malingo, against the cage.
Jericho presses Malingo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malingo blocking some punches.
Malingo tries to score a body lock takedown but Jericho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jericho.
#BC#
Malingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malingo throws a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Malingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Jericho clinches up with Malingo and pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho lands a body punch.
Malingo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Malingo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo blocks an uppercut.
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malingo blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Malingo.
Malingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho digs a right hand into Malingo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malingo's gas tank.
Malingo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Malingo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malingo.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Malingo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jericho's brow.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malingo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jericho's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malingo wants to take the fight to the mat but Jericho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malingo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Malingo.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Malingo.
Malingo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jericho misses with some punches.
Jericho throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Malingo saw that one coming.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Malingo defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Malingo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jericho tries to clinch but Malingo is having none of it.
Jericho jabs Malingo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Jericho takes the fight into the clinch.
Jericho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malingo misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho gets through Malingo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Malingo.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Malingo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malingo can't break the clinch.
Malingo throws an elbow but it misses.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jericho.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Malingo misses with some punches.
Malingo misses with an elbow strike.
Malingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jericho.
Malingo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jericho blocks it with crossed arms.
Jericho works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Malingo blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malingo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jericho scores with a shot to the side of Malingo's head.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage. #T2#
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malingo.
Jericho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Malingo controls the action.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Malingo controls the action.
Maxim Jericho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malingo.
Malingo blocking some punches.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Malingo controls the action.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho swings wildly with an uppercut but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho lands a shot to the body.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Malingo is trying to pull guard but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Malingo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jericho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jericho misses with some punches.
Jericho lands a shot to the body.
Jericho gets through Malingo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malingo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Malingo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Malingo.
A short left from Jericho.
Jericho stops a takedown attempt from Malingo.
Malingo tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Malingo back against the cage.
Malingo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Jericho digs a right hand into Malingo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malingo's gas tank.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Malingo.
Malingo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jericho prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jericho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho avoiding damage as Malingo throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Jericho.
A body shot lands from Jericho.
Malingo looking to throw knees to the head but Jericho is blocking nicely.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malingo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jericho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malingos head.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malingo's elbow.
Malingo can't find room to land a body shot as Jericho controls the action.
Malingo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jericho walks away with a smile on his face. Malingo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jericho misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Jericho pushes Malingo up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jericho.
Malingo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malingo working aggressively here.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Malingo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malingo blocks a head kick by Jericho.
#CL2#
Jericho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jericho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malingo or not.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malingo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jericho is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Jericho.
Malingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Malingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malingo slips a jab from Jericho.
Malingo throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
#T1#
Jericho misses with a jab to the body
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jericho connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Jericho instigates a clinch.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho.
Jericho works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Malingo misses with some punches.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malingo's elbow.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malingo throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
Malingo tries for a takedown but Jericho manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Jericho is working Malingo over against the cage.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malingo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malingo tries a knee to the head but Jericho blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
Jericho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands a right hand.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malingo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jericho on the inside.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
Malingo misses with a body punch.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Malingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malingo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jericho works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malingo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jericho lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jericho.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
Jericho 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 head punch blocked on the inside by Malingo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho. #T4#
Malingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Jericho pushes Malingo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jericho presses Malingo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho pushes Malingo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Malingo misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
Malingo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jericho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jericho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
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Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Jenkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Jericho should have avoided that one.
Jericho misses with a shot to the body
and Jenkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jericho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Jericho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jenkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jenkins throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho wants to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jenkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jericho's head backwards.#CL2#
Jericho takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
I was talking to Jenkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jenkins digs a right hand underneath Jericho's ribcage. Jericho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Jericho - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Jericho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch but Jericho improves position.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jenkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Jericho lands a body punch.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Jericho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jericho works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Jenkins gets through Jericho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jenkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jericho's brow.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
A body shot lands from Jericho.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Jericho connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Jericho drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
Jenkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jenkins trying to stall but Jericho improves his position.
Jenkins pushes Jericho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jericho tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
A nice left hand lands by Jericho.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Jericho. #T4#
Jericho lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Jericho has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins is looking to land body kicks.
Jericho 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.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho checks a low kick from Jenkins.
Jericho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Jericho darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Jericho moves into the clinch.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jenkins.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins.
Maxim Jericho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
A short right from Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jenkins tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho. #T1#
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jericho 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.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jenkins taking a breather.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the side of Jericho's head.
Jericho lands a right hand.
Jericho pushes Jenkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Jericho on the inside.
Jenkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jericho tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho. #T2#
A short left from Jenkins.
A short uppercut from Jericho.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho lands with a light punch inside.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jericho tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jenkins. #T3#
Jericho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jenkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho.
Jericho is leaning against Jenkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jericho tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jericho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Jenkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins is looking to chop away at Jericho's legs.
Jericho clobbers Jenkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jericho wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jenkins misses the target.
A cross from Jenkins lands.
Jericho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jenkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jericho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jenkins in his tracks.
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jericho forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins tries to break free but Jericho pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Jericho 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##CL2#
Jericho closes the distance and clinches.
Jenkins effectively controlling the action here.
Jenkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jericho up against the cage.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jenkins trying to control the position but instead, Jericho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jenkins into the cage.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jericho being controlled against the cage.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho gets through Jenkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Jericho controls the action.
#T1#
Jericho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jericho scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho lands a body punch.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jericho tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jericho.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jericho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenkinss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Jericho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Jericho won't allow it.
Jericho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho digs a right hand into Jenkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenkins's gas tank.
Jenkins is looking to control Jericho's arms but Jericho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
Jericho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jericho tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
Jenkins cracks Jericho with a nice body shot.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenkins. #T3#
Jenkins pushes Jericho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jericho's elbow.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho misses with some punches.
Jenkins wants to stall.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jerichos head.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Jericho lands an uppercut.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jericho avoids the elbow strike from Jenkins, against the cage.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jenkins is leaning against Jericho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
Jericho lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Jenkins.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Jenkins tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thurgood Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jericho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jericho 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Jericho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pounds.
Pounds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Jericho misses #TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jericho is controlling Pounds's posture.
Pounds throwing strikes but missing.
Jericho looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jericho holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pounds makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pounds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jericho is controlling Pounds's posture.
Pounds lands a couple of elbows.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Jericho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jericho is adopting a defensive guard.
Jericho looking to control.
Pounds landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Pounds throws a strike but Jericho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jericho is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Pounds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jericho defends it easily.
Pounds wants to sweep here but Jericho controlling him for the moment.
Jericho looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Pounds wants to sweep but no luck.
Jericho is looking to advance position but Pounds has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jericho's face.
Jericho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pounds lands a couple of good shots and Jericho has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jericho covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jericho trying to control the hands but Pounds won't let him. #T4#
Pounds is trying to stick to Jericho's back but Jericho is turning into Pounds. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pounds's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jericho.
Jericho trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Pounds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pounds working a defensive guard but Jericho manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pounds can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds is not content to let Jericho control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pounds throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Pounds looks for the body kick but Jericho saw that one coming. #CL2#
Jericho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pounds lands an uppercut.
Pounds blocks an uppercut.
Pounds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pounds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pounds pushes Jericho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pounds lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pounds working hard to break the clinch.
Pounds throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Pounds.
Pounds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Pounds controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pounds.
A head punch on the inside from Pounds fails to land. #T1#
Pounds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jericho's elbow.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pounds.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Pounds controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pounds.
Jericho works on Pounds's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Pounds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jericho is keeping busy.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pounds's elbow.
Jericho digs a right hand underneath Pounds's ribcage. Pounds let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pounds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Pounds's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pounds misses with a punch on the inside.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Pounds.
Pounds struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short uppercut from Jericho.
Jericho lands a shot to the body.
Pounds blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Pounds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jericho's elbow.
Pounds wants to take the fight to the mat but Jericho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jericho tries to work over Pounds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pounds prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Pounds trying to stall but Jericho improves his position.
Jericho lands with a light punch inside.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Pounds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pounds misses with a body punch.
Jericho working aggressively here.
Pounds taking a breather. #BC#
Pounds breaks the clinch.
Pounds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Pounds misses with a hook
and Jericho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Jericho misses with a double jab.
Pounds misses with a body kick.
Jericho takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
Pounds quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pounds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from Jericho lands.
Pounds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jericho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Jericho misses.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Pounds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jericho avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pounds.
#T4#
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pounds cracks Jericho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pounds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jericho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pounds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Pounds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pounds has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Pounds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho moves out of range as Pounds strikes.
Jericho throws out a counter right but Pounds avoids it with no problem.
Jericho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jericho jabs Pounds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pounds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jericho pinned against the cage. Jericho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pounds. Pounds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pounds shoots in for a takedown but Jericho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Jericho misses.
A head kick from Jericho lands but Pounds takes it in his stride.
Jericho is looking to clinch.
Jericho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pounds throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pounds. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Pounds counter with a right hand.
Pounds misses with a series of wild punches.
Jericho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pounds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Pounds.
Jericho slaps away a takedown attempt from Pounds, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Pounds throws the kick towards the body but Jericho avoids it.
Jericho wants to counter the offense by Pounds and move into the clinch position.
Pounds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pounds misses with a body shot.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pounds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pounds throws the kick towards the body but Jericho avoids it.
Jericho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pounds swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jericho lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Pounds coming out on top.
Jericho throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Pounds decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jericho's guard.
Jericho controlling the position.
Jericho is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Pounds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho can't keep his opponent in guard - Pounds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Pounds slips a nice elbow through Jericho's hands, connecting with Jericho's forehead.
Pounds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jericho trying to control but Pounds postures up.
Pounds misses with a head shot. Jericho uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pounds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pounds has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pounds lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jericho tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Pounds tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Pounds seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Pounds seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jericho regains half guard.
Jericho tries to roll over but Pounds keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Pounds there.
Pounds passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jericho!
Jericho is desperately trying to improve his position but Pounds has a good base and remains in mount.
Pounds in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pounds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Pounds trying to control but Jericho is having none of it.
Pounds connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pounds wants to control the pace but Jericho is squirming around nicely.
Pounds controlling the position easily from mount.
Jericho tries to reverse the position but Pounds maintains control.
Pounds misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Pounds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pounds 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Pounds!
Our winner, Tanner Pounds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GC 256
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Jericho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jericho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Jericho throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hughes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jericho throws a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Jericho throws a leg kick that misses.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jericho defends it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jericho staying out of range there.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho avoids a kick to the body.
Hughes is looking to slow Jericho down with leg kicks.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hughes throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hughes throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Hughes blocks the body kick.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Jericho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hughes throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Hughes takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Hughes throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jericho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Jericho counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hughes.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jericho avoids a kick to the body.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jericho walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jericho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Jericho. Beautiful body shot.
Jericho checks a low kick from Hughes.
Jericho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hughes.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Hughes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jericho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hughes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hughes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jericho on the side of the head.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Jericho moves out of range of the body kick from Hughes.
Jericho is looking to counter punch.
Jericho slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
#CL#
Jericho clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes tries to break free but Jericho pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho prevents Hughes from breaking the clinch.
Hughes lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughes struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes takes a shot to the head.
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jericho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hughes up against the cage.
Hughes scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jericho's brow.
Jericho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hughes lands an elbow that stopped Jericho in his tracks for a moment.
Hughes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jericho prevents the takedown attempt.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Jericho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hughes or not.
Jericho working aggressively here.
Jericho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Jericho breaks the clinch.
Jericho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Jericho thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jericho counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes slips under a jab from Jericho.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jericho finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jericho takes one on the button.
Jericho blocks a jab.
Jericho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jericho doesn't seem phased though.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Hughes moves into the clinch.
Jericho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes wants to stall.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
Hughes taking a breather.
Hughes stalling in the clinch but Jericho improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hughes catches Jericho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jericho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hughes works the jab nicely.
Jericho throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho misses with a body kick.
Bronson Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Jericho.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Hughes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jericho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Jericho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jericho defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho connects with a leg kick. Hughes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice jab there from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a right hand.
Hughes lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Jericho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Hughes backs away, Jericho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Jericho connects with a right hand. Hughes shakes it off.
Hughes throws a low kick but Jericho moves out of range easily.
Jericho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jericho throws a body kick that misses.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes avoids a kick to the body.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Jericho cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Jericho checks it.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho slips under a jab from Hughes.
As Hughes looks to move away, Jericho throws a big counter combo but Hughes just gets out of the way.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Hughes coming out on top.
Jericho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jericho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Hughes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Jericho.
Jericho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jericho's calf.
Jericho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Hughes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jericho scores with a nice head shot.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho misses with a wild combination.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jericho defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.
Hughes connects with a crisp jab.
Jericho throws a push kick but Hughes slaps the foot to one side. #T3##CL#
Jericho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hughes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Jericho gets through Hughes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Jericho leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jericho stalling.
Hughes letting Jericho take a breather here.
Jericho seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hughes trying to stall but Jericho improves his position.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Jericho slowing the pace effectively.
Jericho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Jericho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Hughes lands an elbow that stopped Jericho in his tracks for a moment.
Hughes looking to stall.
Jericho trying to control the position but instead, Hughes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jericho into the cage.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Jericho won't allow it.
Hughes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jericho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Jericho.
Jericho lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho stalling the fight.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Jericho breaks the clinch.
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jericho slips a straight right by Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Hughes throws a leg kick
and Jericho counters with a body kick.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho moves out of range of the leg kick from Hughes.
Jericho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Hughes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jericho to the mat! Jericho manages to get full guard.
Jericho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jericho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Jericho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jericho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jericho trying to control the position.
Jericho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jericho won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
Hughes is trying to keep Jericho in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jericho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jericho is one step ahead there.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Jericho from controlling successfully.
Jericho pushing down on Hughes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jericho is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hughes trying to control from the bottom.
Hughes moves into full guard.
Jericho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jericho's guard. #REVB#
Jericho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jericho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Jericho keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jericho looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Jericho.#SUB#
Jericho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hughes is in close to Jericho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jericho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes stands up over Jericho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Jericho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jericho has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jericho has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jericho has wrist control.
Jericho wants to control but Hughes passes easily into half guard.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jericho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
Jericho moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughes 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bronson Hughes!
In his post fight interview, Bronson Hughes gave a big smile as he said 'It feels so good to have this title back around my waist. It's been a long time coming. I want to thank my team, and my family for all of their support.'.
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Event:
GC 249
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Rivera has managed to clinch.
Jericho lands an uppercut.
Jericho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera lands an elbow inside that Jericho shrugs off.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Jericho throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Jericho.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jericho throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jericho.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Jericho.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rivera. #BC#
Jericho breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jericho counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Rivera misses with a kick to the body.
Jericho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rivera's sensitive parts.
Jericho misses with a body kick.
Jericho backing away here, and Rivera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rivera throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Jericho gets tackled into the cage by Rivera. Rivera maintains the clinch.
A short left from Jericho.
Jericho gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rivera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rivera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rivera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jericho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jericho blocking some punches.
Jericho lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho avoids the elbow strike from Rivera, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rivera. #T2#
Jericho lands with a light punch inside.
Rivera working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jericho.
Knees to the body from Rivera.
I was talking to Jericho's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jericho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riveras head.
Jericho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jericho blocks an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rivera as Jericho tries to tie him up.
Rivera misses with a knee strike.
Rivera misses with some punches.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Jericho is stalling here.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Rivera.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
Rivera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Rivera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jericho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jericho has Rivera pressed against the cage.
Jericho is pushing Rivera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jericho slows down the pace here.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Rivera misses with an elbow strike.
Rivera misses with an elbow strike.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Rivera throws an elbow but it misses.
Rivera lands a right hand. #BC#
Jericho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jericho.
Rivera tries to move into range but Jericho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Jericho scores with the left hand. Rivera knows he should have avoided that one.
Jericho scores with a leg kick.
Rivera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jericho eats them both and turns towards Rivera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Jericho. Those never looked like landing.
Jericho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.#CL2#
Rivera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Jericho avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera has Jericho pressed against the cage, preventing Jericho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivera throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruben Rivera will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rivera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jericho scoring well with a low kick there.
Jericho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jericho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rivera throws a solid leg kick but Jericho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rivera.
Jericho delivers a nice body kick.
Jericho connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Jericho pushes Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivera.
Jericho avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivera.
Rivera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jericho misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivera.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rivera working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jericho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
Jericho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jericho gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivera lands an elbow inside.
Jericho stalling the fight.
#T2#
Rivera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Rivera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jericho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rivera is keeping busy.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera misses with an elbow over the top.
Rivera lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivera misses with a knee strike.
Rivera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rivera being controlled against the cage.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Jericho blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Rivera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jericho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Jericho blocks it.
#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Rivera.
A short left from Jericho.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jericho avoids it.
Rivera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jericho avoids the elbow strike from Rivera, against the cage.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jericho avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jericho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jericho misses with some punches.
Rivera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rivera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rivera throws an elbow that misses.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jericho.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jericho.
Jericho is trying to break free.
Rivera blocking some punches.
#T4#
Jericho avoiding damage.
Rivera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rivera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rivera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Jericho misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jericho dodges an elbow strike from Rivera.
Rivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivera misses with an elbow strike.
Jericho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jericho works on Rivera's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Rivera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Jericho keeps it at a distance.
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jericho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jericho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera walks into a left hand.
Jericho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rivera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho cracks Rivera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jericho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Jericho circles away.
Rivera moves to clinch but Jericho breaks away
and Jericho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Jericho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jericho scores with a nice body kick.
Rivera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jericho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Jericho takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jericho avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jericho.
Jericho is working Rivera over against the cage.
Rivera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jericho.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Rivera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jericho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivera misses with an elbow strike.
Jericho is working Rivera over against the cage.
Jericho is pushing Rivera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Jericho manages to break the clinch.
Jericho lands a leg kick that knocks Rivera off balance momentarily.
Rivera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jericho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jericho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jericho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3##CL2#
Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rivera lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivera misses with a knee to the head.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivera blocking some punches.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jericho.
Ruben Rivera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Jericho avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera throws a head punch that misses.
Rivera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho has Rivera pressed against the cage.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
Jericho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jericho is working Rivera over against the cage.#T4#
Rivera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Jericho to work.
Rivera landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Rivera fails to land.
Rivera scores a nice knee to the body.
Rivera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rivera misses with an elbow strike.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
#BC#
Jericho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
Jericho defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Rivera on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho clearly takes 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.
#R4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivera scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rivera throws an elbow but misses.
Rivera blocks an uppercut.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jericho blocks an elbow strike from Rivera.
Jericho avoids the elbow strike from Rivera, against the cage.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivera working aggressively here.
Rivera misses with the head strike.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho slowing the pace effectively.
Rivera misses with an elbow over the top.
Jericho is pushing Rivera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jericho as Rivera tries to tie him up. #T1#
Rivera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivera lands a damaging elbow.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
Jericho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jericho blocks an elbow strike.
Rivera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Jericho manages to break the clinch.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho throws out a powerful jab.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
The fighters circling - Rivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho lands a jab.#T2#
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho cracks a nice hook into Rivera's ribs.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jericho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Jericho.
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!
Rivera takes one on the button.
Jericho scores with a jab to the head.
Rivera throws a leg kick
and Jericho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jericho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jericho thows a body kick. Rivera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho clobbers Rivera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Jericho circles away.
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.#T3#
Jericho lands with a nice body punch.
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivera throws a fast counter high kick but Jericho manages to duck under it in time.
Rivera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Jericho circles away and keeps his distance.
Jericho throws a combination. Rivera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jericho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Rivera clinches up against the cage.
Rivera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #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!
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
Rivera landing knees to the body.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jericho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rivera up against the cage.
Rivera tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Rivera misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Rivera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho had his way with Ruben Rivera in that round.
That's time! Jericho'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#
Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jericho sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! Jericho avoids it this time.
Jericho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rivera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Rivera misses.
Jericho avoids the head kick by Rivera.
Jericho scores with a jab.
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jericho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Jericho jabs Rivera right on the nose. Rivera blinks but takes it well.
Rivera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jericho. Rivera shrugs it off though.
Jericho jabs at Rivera's body.
Jericho scores with a jab to the head.
Rivera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jericho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho scores with a nice strike.#T1##CL2#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches.
Rivera lands a good knee to the midsection. Jericho won't want to take too many of those.
Jericho takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rivera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jericho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rivera is keeping busy.
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jericho's elbow.
Rivera lands an elbow inside.
Rivera lands a nice elbow.
Jericho avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivera.
Rivera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rivera blocks an uppercut.
Jericho avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Jericho looking to slow down the pace here.
Rivera misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jericho.
Rivera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jericho lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Jericho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho connects with a nice looking jab.
Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jericho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivera is out of range and Jericho settles back down.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
#CL2#
Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rivera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivera lands a knee to the head.
Rivera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho taking a breather.
Rivera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Rivera.
Rivera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Jericho.
Rivera lands a nice knee to the body.
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.
Jericho takes an elbow to the temple.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
Jericho avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivera.
Jericho effectively controlling the action here.
Rivera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rivera looking to slow down the pace here.
Jericho avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Jericho is stalling here.
#BC#
Jericho breaks from the clinch.
Jericho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rivera.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jericho. Rivera shrugs it off though.
Jericho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jericho blocks the body kick.
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 Maxim Jericho.
I think Jericho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maxim Jericho!
After winning the bout, Maxim Jericho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Avery tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jericho defends well and Avery ends up having to push Jericho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jericho lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Avery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avery moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jericho slips a jab from Avery.
Avery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho is looking for a counter combo.
Avery moves out of range of the body kick.
Jericho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Jericho has closed the distance and engaged Avery in a clinch.
Come on Jericho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Avery is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jericho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Avery is looking for a takedown.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Avery.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Avery is trying to pull guard but Jericho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jericho stops a takedown attempt from Avery.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jericho is pressed up against the cage. Avery has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jericho down to the mat. Jericho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avery.
Jericho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jericho scoring well with a low kick there.
Jericho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jericho jabs at Avery's body.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Jericho closes the distance and clinches.
Jericho is working Avery over against the cage.
Jericho stalling in the clinch.
Jericho lands a hook that snaps the head of Avery backwards.
A short right from Jericho on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
Jericho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jericho to keep the fight standing.
Jericho lands a left hand.
Avery goes for a takedown attempt but Jericho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jericho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Avery takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Jericho lands a slapping body shot.
Avery avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Avery shoots in but Jericho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jericho moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho is looking to wear down Avery with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Avery throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avery takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Avery crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jericho - the referee stops the clock and Avery gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jericho. Avery manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jericho.
Avery looks for a takedown but Jericho sprawls well.#T3#
Good shot there by Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook but Avery avoids it easily.
Jericho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avery's hands.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Avery ducks right into an uppercut from Jericho.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Avery scores with a sloppy right hand. Jericho should have avoided that one.
Jericho lands with a straight right. Avery didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Jericho closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Jericho.
The referee calls for Jericho to work.
Avery can't get the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Avery is rocked!
Jericho scores with a shoulder strike.
Avery is still on wobbly legs! Can Jericho finish him?
Avery throws an elbow that misses.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jericho'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.#T4#
Jericho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Avery stalling in the clinch but Jericho improves position.
Jericho stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Jericho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jericho cracks Avery with a hook to the temple - Avery is on wobbly legs here! Jericho swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Avery falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jericho wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maxim Jericho!
After winning the bout, Maxim Jericho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GC 236
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Jericho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jericho defends it well.
Jericho swinging wildly here.
Jericho throws a body kick that misses.
Santiago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santiago moves out of range as Jericho throws a body kick.
Santiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jericho.
Jericho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jericho.#CL#
Jericho rushes Santiago and presses him up against the cage.
Santiago tries to break the clinch but Jericho is controlling the position.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jericho gets underhooks to prevent Santiago's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho stalls. #T1#
Santiago jumps guard but Jericho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago is looking for a takedown.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.#TD2#
Santiago tightens his grip and picks Jericho up, before dumping him to the ground. Jericho manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jericho wants to sweep here but Santiago controlling him for the moment.
Jericho controlling Santiago's posture. #SUB#
Jericho looking for a guillotine here but Santiago defends easily.
#SUB#
Jericho looking for a triangle here. Santiago is fighting it but it looks tight! Jericho pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Santiago is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GC 228
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Jericho drives through and clinches with Roberts against the cage.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Jericho manages to get underhooks.
Jericho 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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jericho.
Jericho stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jericho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts takes a shot to the head.
Jericho slowing the pace effectively.
Jericho controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Jericho.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jericho pushes Roberts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jericho avoiding damage.
Roberts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jericho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Jericho pushes Roberts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Jericho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Jericho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jericho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Jericho. #TD2#
Roberts manages to pull guard.
Jericho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jericho is controlling him.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts working a defensive guard but Jericho manages to pass into side control anyway.
The strikes coming from Jericho are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Jericho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Roberts is pushing Jericho's head away, looking to escape. Jericho manages to hold on to the position though.
Jericho has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jericho lands a big elbow.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Jericho's attempts to control the action.
Roberts is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jericho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roberts's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho landing punches. #SUB#
Jericho swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Roberts is now in Jericho's guard. A big mistake from Jericho there, giving up the dominant position! #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jericho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jericho looking for a sweep. Not yet Jericho, not yet.
Jericho is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving. #SUB#
Jericho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Roberts uses it to pass to side control.
Roberts tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jericho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roberts's best efforts.
Jericho wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy.
Roberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4##SUB#
Jericho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jericho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roberts lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jericho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Jericho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jericho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jericho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jericho is fighting to break Roberts's control of his arms but Roberts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jericho looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Roberts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jericho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberts doesn't seem bothered though.
Jericho tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jericho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Jericho punishes Roberts's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts darts in looking for a takedown but Jericho gets double underhooks and turns Roberts into the cage.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Jericho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roberts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jericho.
Jericho lands a front kick.
Jericho scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Roberts walks into a jab.
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Jericho, which made it look bad.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Jericho connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Jericho as he connects with a hook.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jericho quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jericho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts. #T2##SUB#
Jericho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Jericho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jericho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jericho trying to control the position.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jericho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roberts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jericho chips away with some ground and pound.
Jericho throws a big elbow that misses.
Jericho throwing strikes but missing.
Jericho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2#
Roberts has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jericho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Come on Jericho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jericho lands with a right to the head.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.
Jericho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Jericho won't allow it.
#BC#
Jericho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jericho pushes Roberts away with a front kick.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.#T4#
Jericho misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
Jericho thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jericho lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Jericho throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Jericho.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jericho counters with a good low kick that Roberts was not able to check.
Jericho connects with a body shot that sends Roberts's belly button to the back.
A combination from Jericho does no damage. #CL#
Jericho has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
Come on Jericho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jericho is leaning against Roberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Roberts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jericho throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Roberts tries to counter it with a takedown but Jericho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jericho scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Jericho has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
#TD2#
Roberts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roberts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jericho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Jericho from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho forces his way into half guard.
Jericho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Jericho trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jericho.
Roberts has hold of Jericho's hands but Jericho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jericho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Jericho wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
Maxim Jericho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jericho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jericho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jericho performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jericho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jericho throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Jericho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jericho.
Jericho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jericho thows a huge punch but Roberts dodges it nicely.
Jericho trying to mount his opponent but Roberts defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jericho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##CL#
Jericho has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jericho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Jericho.
Jericho is stalling here.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Jericho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roberts being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
Jericho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Jericho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jericho slows down the pace here.
Jericho stalls. #T4#
Jericho leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maxim Jericho.
Roberts steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jericho. That one must have hurt.
Jericho misses with the combination.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roberts tries to move into range but Jericho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
Jericho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jericho stuns Roberts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jericho's corner calls for a 1-2. Jericho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jericho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jeff Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxim Jericho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jericho defends well and Roberts ends up having to push Jericho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jericho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GC 220
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Jericho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Ricci misses the jab.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ricci momentarily.
Jericho throws a good cross that connects.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Jericho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Ricci misses with a shot to the body
and Jericho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricci defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Ricci flicks out a counter leg kick but Jericho steps away.
Ricci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jericho counter with a right hand.
Ricci drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ricci takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jericho throws a hook but Ricci avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci throws the kick towards the body but Jericho avoids it.
Jericho misses with a wild combination.
Ricci throws a nice looking combination but Jericho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jericho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ricci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricci throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jericho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
A nice combination there by Jericho.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricci.
Ricci scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jericho doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricci fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jericho checks it well.
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jericho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jericho tests Ricci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jericho.
Ricci takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jericho is looking to counter punch.
Ricci throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho lands an overhand right.#T2#
Jericho lands a slapping body shot.
Jericho slips under a jab from Ricci.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricci.
Jericho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho misses with a two punch combination.
Ricci misses with a body shot.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jericho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook but Ricci blocks it.
Ricci misses with a straight left.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Ricci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Ricci moved out of range.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho throws a leg kick but Ricci sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jericho cracks the inside of Ricci's front leg.
Ricci throws a leg kick
and Jericho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Jericho misses with a kick to the body.
Ricci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jericho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricci.
Jericho tries to clinch up.
Jericho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricci looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jericho works Ricci's body with a nice hook.
Nice body kick from Ricci.
Ricci's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jericho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ricci scrambles back to his feet.
Jericho misses with a double jab.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Ricci blocks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ricci. That did some damage!
Ricci bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jericho's head.#T4#
Ricci scores with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Jericho
and Ricci counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ricci doesn't seem bothered though.
Jericho misses with a low kick.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricci.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ricci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ricci.
Jericho misses with the body kick
and Ricci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jericho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jericho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ricci fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Ricci moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricci throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Ricci moves out of range as Jericho throws a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ricci.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci misses with a leg kick
and Jericho counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ricci has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jericho.
Ricci throws a right and a left that Jericho avoids nicely.
Ricci connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho looks to land a body kick but Ricci moved away.
Ricci lands with an uppercut that bounces Jericho off the cage and back into range.
Jericho throws a hook but Ricci blocks it.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho wants to clinch but Ricci slips to the side
and Ricci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricci.
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Ricci there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Jericho connects with a body shot that sends Ricci's belly button to the back.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricci.
Ricci connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ricci just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci moves out of range of the leg kick from Jericho.
Jericho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho catches Ricci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A bone on bone clash there as Jericho blocks the leg kick.
Jericho feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Ricci slips a jab and a cross from Jericho.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Jericho there.
Good shot there by Ricci.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Ricci throws a right hand that Jericho ducks under and follows up with a left that Jericho also avoids with ease.
Jericho thows a body kick. Ricci tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ricci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricci.
A leg kick checked by Jericho.
Jericho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ricci works Jericho's body with a nice hook.
Jericho lands with a nice combination. Ricci backs away looking to recover.
Jericho walks into a stiff left hand from Ricci.
Jericho throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci lands a nice looking body shot.
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jericho swings for the body but Ricci moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Ricci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricci is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Ricci slips under a jab from Jericho.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricci.
Some bone on bone action there as Jericho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Ricci is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ricci connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ricci swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho scores with a push kick.
Jericho throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Ricci tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ricci explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Ricci blocks a jab.
Jericho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricci throws a series of strikes that have Jericho backpedaling.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ricci might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jericho has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
#T4#
Ricci takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricci throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Jericho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jericho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricci can do to turn this around?
Ricci avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ricci lands with a shot to the body.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho fails to land with a series of punches.
Ricci has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jericho.
A slow jab from Ricci misses its intended target.
Jericho moves in looking to clinch but Ricci pushes him off.
Ricci cracks the inside of Jericho's front leg.
Jericho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho lands a nice looking body shot.
Ricci misses with a looping right.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Ricci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricci counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Albert Ricci will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ricci blocks a head kick by Jericho.
#CL#
Ricci gets tackled into the cage by Jericho. Jericho maintains the clinch.
Jericho digs a right hand into Ricci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ricci's gas tank.
Jericho controlling the action here for a moment.
Jericho trying to stall but Ricci improves his position.
Jericho scores with a shot to the side of Ricci's head.
Jericho blocking some punches.
#BC#
Jericho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Ricci coming out on top.
Ricci throws out a leg kick but Jericho moves out of range and Ricci only half commits.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
Jericho throws a nice looking combination but Ricci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A clash of legs there as Ricci blocks the low kick.#T1#
Jericho thuds his right hand into Ricci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jericho.
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Ricci takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ricci crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jericho - the referee stops the clock and Ricci gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jericho. Ricci manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ricci throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Ricci connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jericho. Jericho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jericho blocks the body kick.
Ricci just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricci thows a body kick. Jericho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ricci checks a leg kick.
Jericho blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Ricci misses with a body kick.
Jericho is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho tries to work over Ricci's front leg with a kick but Ricci checks it.
Ricci fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jericho on the side of the head.
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick.
Ricci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricci.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Ricci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Ricci throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ricci looks for the body kick but Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho throwing a counter right hand but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci throws a right hand that Jericho ducks under and follows up with a left that Jericho also avoids with ease.
Jericho throws a nice looking combination but Ricci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jericho throws a shot to the body.
Ricci gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Ricci throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jericho connects with a looping right hand.
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Ricci scores with a jab to the head.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Jericho does no damage.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Ricci's shoulder, as Ricci tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Jericho is predictable there
and Ricci counters with a straight right hand.
Jericho lands with a good body shot.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricci throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick from Jericho.
#T4#
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jericho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ricci under the eye.
Ricci misses with a looping right.
Ricci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jericho.
An inside leg kick lands from Jericho.
Jericho throws a sloppy body shot
and Ricci counters with a straight right hand.
Jericho moves out of range as Ricci strikes.
Ricci throws a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Jericho throws a hook but Ricci avoids it easily.
Jericho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricci comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jericho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ricci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 Maxim Jericho.
Well Jericho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
After winning the bout, Maxim Jericho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PFC 41 Brophy vs Dmitrov
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Lennon moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Lennon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jericho. That's going to slow Lennon down.
Lennon thumps Jericho with a low kick.
Lennon misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lennon.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Lennon moved out of range.
Lennon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jericho doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Lennon.
Jericho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lennon throws a leg kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jericho throws a push kick but Lennon slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lennon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lennon is looking to clinch but Jericho is avoiding it.
Lennon 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.
Jericho works Lennon's body with a nice hook.
Lennon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lennon throws a leg kick
enabling Jericho to counter with a crisp jab.
Lennon doesn't manage to clinch there - Jericho circles away.
#T1#
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lennon.
Jericho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Lennon lands.
Jericho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lennon.
Lennon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jericho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lennon scores with a hook to the body. Jericho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lennon scores with a jab to the head.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Lennon.
Jericho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lennon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lennon cracks a nice hook into Jericho's ribs.
Jericho stuns Lennon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lennon throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Lennon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lennon throws a lazy uppercut
and Jericho counters with a nice uppercut.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Lennon slips the punch.
Lennon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Lennon throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lennon manages to avoid it.
A jab from Lennon misses.
Lennon jabs Jericho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lennon misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lennon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jericho jabs Lennon right on the nose. Lennon blinks but takes it well.
Jericho dodges the punch combination from Lennon.
Lennon throws a low kick, looking for Jericho's leg but Jericho calmly moves out of range.
Jericho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lennons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jericho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lennon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lennon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jericho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lennon throws a body punch but Jericho moves out of range. #T3#
Lennon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jericho.
Lennon misses the jab.
Lennon defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Lennon takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Lennon throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jericho is looking to land body kicks.
Lennon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Lennon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lennon swinging wildly here.
Lennon lunges at Jericho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jericho's hand.
Lennon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lennon tries to clinch but Jericho is having none of it.
Lennon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lennon throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Nice body punch from Jericho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lennon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jericho is out of range and Lennon settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.
Jericho blocks a leg kick.
Jericho circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jericho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jericho looks to land a body kick but Lennon moved away.
Lennon lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lennon. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jericho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jericho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho moves out of range as Lennon strikes.
Lennon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jericho circles away quickly and effectively.
Lennon misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Lennon rushes Jericho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lennon backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Lennon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lennon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lennon throws a combination. Jericho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
John Lennon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lennon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jericho lands a nice looking body shot.
Lennon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lennon slips under a jab.
Lennon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lennon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Lennon works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Lennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho slips under a jab from Lennon.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lennon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho lands a jab to Lennon's midsection.
Lennon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Lennon moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lennon thumps Jericho with a low kick.#T1#
A jab from Lennon misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lennon.
Lennon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jericho tests Lennon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lennon.
Jericho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lennon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lennon scores with a body shot.
Lennon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lennon feints a jab promting Jericho to slip. Lennon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jericho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho slips a jab and a cross from Lennon.
Jericho lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Lennon.
Jericho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lennon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lennon misses the jab.#T2#
Jericho misses with a head kick.
A big right from Lennon misses.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Lennon misses.
Lennon tries to work over Jericho's front leg with a kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lennon throws out the jab.
Lennon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jericho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lennon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jericho counters with an inside leg kick.
Lennon scores with a hook to the body. Jericho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lennon tries to clinch but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho lands with a kick to the temple. Lennon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lennon.
Jericho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lennon takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Jericho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lennon, as that shot connected.
Lennon misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Jericho throws a solid leg kick but Lennon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jericho.
Lennon jabs at Jericho's body.
Lennon cracks Jericho with an open hand slap.
Lennon looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Lennon.
Jericho walks into a jab.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lennon tries to clinch but Jericho is having none of it.
Jericho throws a nice inside leg kick.
John Lennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho tries a low kick but Lennon avoids it.
Jericho throws a low kick, looking for Lennon's leg but Lennon calmly moves out of range.
Lennon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lennon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Lennon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jericho throws a jab when Lennon was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jericho, right into the meat.
Jericho misses with a hook. Lennon ducked under it nicely.
Lennon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jericho under the eye.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lennon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Jericho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lennon! But no joy.
Jericho thuds his right hand into Lennon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lennon blocks the body kick.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jericho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lennon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lennon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Lennon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Jericho
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Jericho misses.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Lennon moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jericho throws a head kick but Lennon moves out of range.
Lennon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho delivers a nice body kick.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lennon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Lennon 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#
Jericho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lennon. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Jericho finds it's target.
Lennon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lennon throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Jericho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jericho throws a good cross that connects.
A cross from Lennon lands.
Lennon tries to bum rush Jericho with a series of wild strikes but Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lennon misses with a double jab.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Lennon moved out of range.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Lennon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jericho punishes Lennon's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lennon drops his hands momentarily and Jericho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lennon takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Lennon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Jericho ducks right into an uppercut from Lennon.
Jericho is looking to slow Lennon down with leg kicks.
Lennon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lennon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Lennon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lennon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
A little jabbing left from Lennon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lennon.
Lennon moves out of range as Jericho throws a body kick.
Lennon blocks the body kick.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Lennon.
Jericho connects with a right hand. Lennon shakes it off.
Jericho throws a leg kick
and Lennon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maxim Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jericho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lennon doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho lands with a nice body punch.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lennon loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.
Jericho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jericho 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.
Lennon blocks the body kick.
Lennon connects with a crisp jab.
Jericho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Lennon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jericho's calf.
Lennon lands a nice hook to Jericho's body. Jericho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lennon. That's going to slow Jericho down.
John Lennon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Lennon sizes up Jericho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Jericho blocks the leg kick.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lennon.
Jericho misses with a low kick.
Lennon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Lennon.
Lennon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lennon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jericho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jericho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lennon manages to avoid it.
Jericho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jericho misses with a hook. Lennon ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lennon.
Lennon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lennon connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Lennon's head but Lennon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lennon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lennon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Lennon.
Lennon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jericho scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jericho thuds a left hand into Lennon's body.
Jericho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jericho throws a leg kick that misses.
Jericho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lennon on the side of the head.
Jericho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lennon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jericho throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lennon.
Lennon clobbers Jericho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maxim Jericho.
I think Lennon 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Lennon!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Lennon thanked Riner Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PFC 35 Antonio vs Cranial
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Jericho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jericho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Worth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Worth misses.
Worth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jericho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jericho throws a head kick but Worth moves out of range.
Worth misses with a hook. Jericho ducked under it nicely.
Jericho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Worth looks to land a body kick but Jericho moved away.
Jericho's coach down at The Wild Beasts Zoo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jericho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Worth lands with an overhand left.
Jericho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jericho throws a body punch but Worth moves out of range.
Worth throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth backing away here, and Jericho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Worth looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Jericho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Jericho counters with a body kick.
Worth motions for Jericho to come forward. Worth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worth throws a leg kick
enabling Jericho to counter with a crisp jab.
Bis Worth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Worth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Worth missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Jericho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Worth throws a series of punches but Jericho moves out of range.
Worth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jericho. Jericho obviously looking to wear him down.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho swings for the body but Worth moves out of range.
Worth misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Jericho counters with a big head kick but Worth shrugs it off.
Worth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Worth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Worth moves away and avoids it.
Worth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jericho at a distance.
Worth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Worth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Worth misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Worth connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target. #T2#
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Worth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jericho lands a nice shot to the body.
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
A big right from Jericho misses.
It looked like Worth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Worth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jericho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Worth in his tracks.
Jericho misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Worth misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho lands with a good body shot.
Worth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jericho under the eye.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Worth walks into a stiff left hand from Jericho.
Jericho avoids the head kick by Worth.
A punch combination from Worth misses.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Worth slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Worth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Worth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Jericho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Worth.
Worth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Jericho tries to land a leg kick but Worth saw it coming and moves away.
Worth throws a combination that misses
and Jericho counters with a leg kick.
Worth checks a leg kick.
Worth throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jericho. Beautiful body shot.
Worth throws a nice looking combination but Jericho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Worth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jericho checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Jericho misses.
Jericho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jericho tries a low kick but Worth avoids it.
Jericho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Worth is looking to slow Jericho down with leg kicks.
Jericho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Worth if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Worth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Worth coming out on top.
Worth throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Worth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Worth moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Worth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Worth throws a series of punches but Jericho moves out of range.
Worth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jericho is looking to chop away at Worth's legs.
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Jericho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jericho walks into a jab.
Jericho throws a head kick but Worth moves out of range.
Worth swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jericho. Jericho obviously looking to wear him down.
Worth throws a low kick, looking for Jericho's leg but Jericho calmly moves out of range.
Worth throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Worth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
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 Bis Worth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Worth.
Jericho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Worth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worth was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Worth scores with a sloppy right hand. Jericho should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Worth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Worth lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Jericho. That snapped Worth's head back.
Worth throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jericho counters with a body kick.
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Worth.
Worth throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jericho.
Worth stuns Jericho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Worth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jericho is out of range and Worth settles back down.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Jericho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Jericho.#T1#
Jericho scoring well with a low kick there.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Jericho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Jericho.
Worth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Worth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jericho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Worth's hands.
Worth misses with a leg kick.
Jericho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Worth checks it well.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Worth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho checks a leg kick.
Jericho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Worth's head.
Worth scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worth. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jericho! But no joy.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Worth throws a big shot that misses.
Worth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jericho checks it well. #T2#
Worth misses with a hook. Jericho ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Worth misses
and Jericho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jericho misses with a leg kick.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Worth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth blocks a jab.
Worth loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Worth.
Jericho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Worth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Worth throws a big shot that misses.
Worth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worth.
Worth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jericho just manages to avoid it.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jericho takes a swing at Worth's ribcage but misses.
Jericho throws a body punch but Worth moves out of range.
Worth loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.#T3#
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Jericho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho motions for Worth to come forward. Jericho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Worth.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worth moves out of range of the body kick from Jericho.
Jericho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Worth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Bis Worth is winning the standup battle so far.
Worth throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worth.
Jericho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Worth avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Worth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worth moves away.
It looked like Worth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jericho staying out of range there.#T4#
Worth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Worth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worth lands a nice hook to Jericho's body. Jericho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Worth walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho blocks a head kick by Worth.
Worth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jericho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Worth misses with an uppercut
and Jericho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Worth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That kick from Worth tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Worth misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Worth with a body shot.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Worth.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Worth finds it's way round the side to connect with Jericho's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Jericho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bis Worth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jericho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jericho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Worth doesn't seem bothered though.
Worth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worth misses with a looping left.
Jericho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Worth misses with a body shot.
Jericho takes one to the chin there.
Worth throws a series of strikes that have Jericho backpedaling.
Jericho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Worth.
Worth throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Worth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Worth.
Jericho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Worth tests Jericho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Jericho misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worth misses with a hook.
Jericho staying out of range there.#T1#
Jericho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jericho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Worth misses with a double jab.
Jericho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jericho moves out of range as Worth strikes.
Jericho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Worth to score with a decent uppercut.
Jericho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jericho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Worth.
Jericho moves out of range as Worth strikes.
Worth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Worth missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
Worth moves out of range as Jericho throws a body kick.
Jericho is looking to clinch but Worth is avoiding it.
Worth looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maxim Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jericho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Worth.
Worth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worth thumps Jericho with a low kick.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Jericho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Worth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Worth throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jericho lands with an uppercut that bounces Worth off the cage and back into range.
Worth avoids a kick to the body.
Jericho lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Worth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Worth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Worth saw that one coming.
Jericho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jericho.
Worth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Worth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Worth.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho misses with a low kick.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Worth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Worth punishes Jericho's body with a nice straight punch.
Jericho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jericho blocks the body kick.
Worth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jab, jab by Jericho - just one landing.
Worth tries to score with a low kick but Jericho moves his leg out of the way.
Worth jabs Jericho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Worth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Worth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worth avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jericho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Worth throws an off balance right hand
and Jericho counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho scores with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jericho, right into the meat.
Jericho looks to land a body kick but Worth moved away.
Worth throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Worth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Worth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Worth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jericho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Worth scrambles back to his feet.
Jericho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Worth slips a straight right by Jericho.
Worth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Worth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Worth misses with a straight right.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Jericho.
Well Worth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bis Worth!
Bis Worth tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
PFC 27 Tepes vs House
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malingo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jericho.
Malingo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jericho 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.
Jericho lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malingo will feel that in the morning.
Jericho throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho misses with a low kick.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Jericho scores with a spinning back kick!
Jericho jabs Malingo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho throws a push kick but Malingo slaps the foot to one side.
Jericho throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malingo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Malingo misses.
Malingo 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.
Jericho misses with an uppercut
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Malingo misses with a series of wild punches.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho thuds a left hand into Malingo's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jericho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho lands an overhand right.
Malingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Malingo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jericho.
Jericho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Malingo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jericho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jericho controlling the position.
Malingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malingo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jericho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Jericho is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Malingo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jericho has momentary wrist control but Malingo slips an elbow through the middle.
Malingo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jericho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jericho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jericho keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malingo, as that shot connected.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a hook
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Malingo shoots in for a double leg but Jericho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jericho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malingo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Jericho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Malingo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jericho's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Malingo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jericho trying to control the position here.
Malingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malingo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jericho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malingo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jericho managing to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malingo works over Jericho with some ground and pound from guard.
Jericho managing to control the position.
Jericho working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Malingo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jericho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jericho has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Malingo trying to keep a closed guard but Jericho is proving a slippery customer.
Jericho is pushing down on Malingo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malingo is fighting to maintain full guard but Jericho has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Malingo is looking to improve his position.
Jericho is controlling the pace.
Jericho wants to pass to mount but Malingo is defending the position. #SUB#
Malingo actively working from the bottom here.
Jericho is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eddie Malingo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jericho is continuing to stall.
Malingo gets back to full guard.
Jericho looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jericho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malingo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Malingo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Malingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Malingo slips under a jab from Jericho.
Malingo shoots in but Jericho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Malingo goes for a double leg but Jericho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jericho continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jericho defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Malingo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malingo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD#
Malingo gets a takedown into half guard.
Jericho trying to control from the bottom.
Malingo throwing shots but Jericho is blocking nicely.
Jericho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malingo is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Malingo is trying to control the action in half guard but Jericho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malingo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jericho is looking for a sweep. Malingo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jericho keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jericho is looking to improve his position.
Malingo is looking to advance position but Jericho won't allow it.
Malingo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jericho desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Malingo prevents Jericho from improving his position.
Jericho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malingo.
Jericho is controlling Malingo's trapped leg to prevent Malingo from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Malingo is working for a kimura but Jericho is defending it quite comfortably.
Malingo working Jericho over with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malingo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malingo drops an elbow to the side of Jericho's head.
Malingo is trying to control. Jericho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malingo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jericho is trying to control but can't.
Jericho gets back to full guard.
Jericho is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Jericho.
I think Jericho 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Bushido 59: Wright vs. Black
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ibu wants to slow Van Gaal down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Gaal quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ibu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Ibu there.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Van Gaal tries to keep at a distance but Ibu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gaal as Ibu tries to tie him up.
Van Gaal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
A short left from Van Gaal.
A body shot lands from Ibu.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ibu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Ibu.
Ibu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibu lands a shot to the body.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands with a right to the head.
Ibu is leaning against Van Gaal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibu.
Van Gaal 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.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Van Gaal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibu tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Ibu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Ibu lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ibu leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibu.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Ibu tries to stall but Van Gaal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Ibu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Gaal is keeping busy.
Ibu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ibu digs a right hand into Van Gaal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Gaal's gas tank.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu taking a breather.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu 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#
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Gaal doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Ibu moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gaal as Ibu tries to tie him up.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Ibu stalling in the clinch but Van Gaal improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Van Gaal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Gaal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A body shot lands from Ibu.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu stalls.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koh Ibu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ibu has Van Gaal pushed against the ropes.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Ibu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal stalling.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Ibu trying to stall but Van Gaal improves his position.
#T3#
Ibu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Gaal up against the ropes.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Ibu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu. #T4#
Van Gaal pushes Ibu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu trying to control the position but instead, Van Gaal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ibu into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Ibu avoiding damage.
Ibu tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu is leaning against Van Gaal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Ibu - just one landing.
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Gaal.
Ibu scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Ibu rushes Van Gaal and presses him up against the ropes.
Ibu is stalling here.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Ibu tries to stall but Van Gaal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ibu holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Ibu presses Van Gaal against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Ibu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Gaal is keeping busy.
Ibu looking to stall.
Ibu misses with some punches.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ibu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Ibu trying to stall but Van Gaal improves his position.
#T3#
Ibu scores with a hook to the body.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Gaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Gaal works on Ibu's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
A short right from Ibu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gaals head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Ibu tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gaal as Ibu tries to tie him up.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu really 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.
#R4#
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Gaal moves forwards but Ibu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Van Gaal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that Ibu semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Van Gaal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu tries to counter with a clinch but Van Gaal shakes him off and moves away.
Van Gaal cracks a nice hook into Ibu's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal cracks Ibu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Van Gaal throws a lazy head kick
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Gaal tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.#T1#
Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Van Gaal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Gaal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Gaal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibu's hands.#CL#
Ibu tries to keep at a distance but Van Gaal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ibu wants to stall.
Ibu stalling in the clinch but Van Gaal improves position.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Van Gaal presses Ibu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibu wants to stall.
Van Gaal is looking to control Ibu's arms but Ibu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Gaal has his back to the ropes.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal tries to stall but Ibu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ibu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Van Gaal lands with a left to the head.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu blocking some punches.
#T3#
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibu.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Ibu looking to stall.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Ibu.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Van Gaal pushes Ibu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The referee calls for Ibu to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ibu as Van Gaal tries to tie him up.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ibu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Koh Ibu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Van Gaal misses with a body kick.
Van Gaal connects with the punch.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Gaal.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Van Gaal saw that one coming.
Ibu throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ibu jabs Van Gaal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ibu avoids the head kick by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ibu on the side of the head. #CL2#
Van Gaal gets tackled into the ropes by Ibu. Ibu maintains the clinch. #T1#
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Van Gaal.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Ibu trying to stall but Van Gaal improves his position.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ibu as Van Gaal tries to tie him up.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
A hook to the body from Ibu.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibu stalling in the clinch but Van Gaal improves position.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu wants to stall.
Ibu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Gaal is keeping busy.#T2#
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Well,Van Gaal is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Ibu tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Ibu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clarence Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal is working Ibu over against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ibu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Ibu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Gaal.
Ibu tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ibu.
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.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibu.
A short right from Ibu 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ibu gets through Van Gaal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ibu 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu wins by unanimous decision!
Koh Ibu is the new lightweight champion!
Koh Ibu gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Bushido 56: Wright vs. Al As
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Gaal stalks Alvarez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alvarez's face. Alvarez staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Gaal loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Van Gaal sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Gaal avoids it this time.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. Van Gaal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Gaal 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.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez 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 Gaal tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Gaal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Van Gaal shakes him off and moves away.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Gaal lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Gaal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal thuds his shin into the meat of Alvarez's side.
Van Gaal feints and then cracks Alvarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Van Gaal.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Van Gaal shakes him off and moves away.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Gaal is wise to it.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez tries to score with a low kick but Van Gaal moves his leg out of the way.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gaal scores with a kick to the body.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the head.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Gaal finish him?#T3#
Van Gaal throws a pinpoint strike between Alvarez's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Alvarez crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Van Gaal scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence Van Gaal!
Clarence Van Gaal retains his lightweight title!
Clarence Van Gaal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Bushido 53: Aziz vs. Van Gaal
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Aziz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Aziz.#CL2#
Van Gaal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aziz, pushing him back against the ropes.
Aziz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aziz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aziz swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Aziz tightens his grip and picks Van Gaal up, before dumping him to the ground. Van Gaal manages to land in guard.
Van Gaal looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Gaal, not yet. #SUB#
Aziz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Gaal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Gaal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Gaal! #REVB#
Aziz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal wants to control but Aziz is keeping him busy.
Aziz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Inna de Yard, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aziz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Van Gaal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Aziz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Gaal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Gaal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Gaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Aziz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Gaal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aziz has his foot on Van Gaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Gaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Aziz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Van Gaal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Van Gaal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Aziz stopping the sweep attempt from Van Gaal.
Aziz tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Gaal is retaining full guard.
Aziz slips nicely into half guard.
Van Gaal keeping hold of Aziz's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Gaal wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##SUB#
Aziz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Gaal defends it well.
Aziz passes to full mount!
Aziz wants to take his opponent's back but Van Gaal doesn't allow it.
Aziz takes Van Gaal's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Van Gaal is in trouble.
Van Gaal can't escape the position.
Van Gaal breaks Aziz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Van Gaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Aziz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Gaal passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Van Gaal prevents Aziz from improving his position.#SU2#
Van Gaal escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Aziz jumps guard and drags Van Gaal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Gaal trying to control but Aziz is working from the bottom.
Van Gaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Gaal wants to pass the guard but Aziz is keeping the position.
Aziz wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good work by Aziz as he checks the leg kick.
Aziz slips under a jab.
Aziz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aziz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Gaal can do to turn this around?
Van Gaal lands a jab to the head.
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gaal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aziz.
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Gaal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Van Gaal has managed to clinch.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Aziz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aziz tries to pull guard but Van Gaal forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
Aziz wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Gaal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aziz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Gaal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aziz tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aziz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Aziz lands with a right to the head.
Van Gaal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Gaal scores with a shot to the side of Aziz's head.
Aziz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Gaal after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Aziz as the two fighters clinch.
Aziz misses with the head strike.
Aziz goes for a takedown attempt but Van Gaal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Gaal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Aziz's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL#
Aziz clinches with his opponent.
Aziz fails to pull guard.
Aziz jumps guard but Van Gaal stands there with Aziz around his waist. Aziz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aziz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Gaal smiles and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Gaal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aziz misses with a shot to the body
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Van Gaal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azizs head.
A body shot lands from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Gaal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aziz fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Aziz throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
Aziz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Aziz fails to land.
Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aziz jumps guard but Van Gaal stands there with Aziz around his waist. Aziz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Gaal tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Aziz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Van Gaal to keep the fight standing.
Van Gaal tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aziz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aziz fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Aziz.
Aziz tries to pull guard but Van Gaal holds him up against the ropes and eventually Aziz drops back down to his feet.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Clarence Van Gaal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Gaal lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Van Gaal as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Aziz as the two fighters clinch.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aziz looking for a takedown.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aziz tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
A short uppercut from Van Gaal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Aziz struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Aziz tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aziz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Gaal is defending well.
Van Gaal prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Van Gaal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aziz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Gaal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aziz's calf.
Aziz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick which misses Aziz's front leg but catches the back leg as Aziz tries to avoid it.
Aziz misses the jab.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick.
Van Gaal feints and then cracks Aziz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aziz down.
Aziz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gaal.
Aziz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Gaal works Aziz's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1##CL#
Aziz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Aziz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal cracks Aziz with a nice body shot.
A short right from Van Gaal on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aziz being controlled against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Aziz.
Aziz tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Gaal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aziz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aziz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aziz tries to pull guard but Van Gaal won't allow it.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Aziz fails to land.
Aziz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Aziz tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Aziz back against the ropes.
Aziz is working for takedown but Van Gaal is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aziz jumps guard but Van Gaal stands there with Aziz around his waist. Aziz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aziz lands with a left to the head.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Aziz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aziz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
#T3#
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aziz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Gaal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aziz blocking some punches.
Aziz working aggressively here.
Van Gaal stalling in the clinch but Aziz improves position.
Aziz is trying to drag Van Gaal to the mat but Van Gaal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Aziz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aziz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aziz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Gaal walks away with a smile on his face. Aziz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aziz shoots in but Van Gaal avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Aziz slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aziz shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Gaal sprawls well. He's pushed Aziz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Gaal steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal wants to land a leg kick but Aziz is out of range.
Aziz fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aziz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Van Gaal pushes Aziz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Gaal lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Aziz ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aziz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Van Gaal really dominated that round.
That's time! Aziz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Aziz cracks Van Gaal with a good jab.
Aziz just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Aziz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Gaal avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.
Van Gaal thows a body kick. Aziz tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Aziz tries to keep at a distance but Van Gaal has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Gaal walks away with a smile on his face. Aziz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Gaal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aziz checks it well.
Aziz shoots and misses
and Van Gaal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Van Gaal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clarence Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Aziz slips a jab from Van Gaal.
Aziz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gaal. Van Gaal obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Van Gaal takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Aziz pulls guard successfully.
Van Gaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Aziz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aziz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Van Gaal seems keen to control Aziz's posture.
Van Gaal working a defensive guard here.
Van Gaal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Aziz advances position into side control!
Van Gaal tries to improve position but can't.
Van Gaal sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Aziz seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Gaal is not content to let Aziz control the position.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Van Gaal is defending well. #SUB#
Aziz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Gaal defends it well. #T3#
Van Gaal trying to hold on to Aziz's head to control him but Aziz postures up.
Van Gaal is doing well to control the position and prevent Aziz from advancing to side control.
Aziz wants to free his trapped foot but Van Gaal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Gaal wants to improve his position but Aziz is controlling well.
Van Gaal trying to hold on to Aziz's head to control him but Aziz postures up.
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 Gaal wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Gaal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jalaluddin Aziz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Gaal keeping full guard, as Aziz tries to pass.
Aziz is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick that knocks Aziz off balance momentarily.
Clarence Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
Aziz fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Clarence Van Gaal 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!
#R5#
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aziz tries to clinch up but Van Gaal circles away and keeps his distance.
Aziz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aziz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aziz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Van Gaal paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Van Gaal darts in and clinches Aziz up against the ropes.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Aziz tries to pull guard but Van Gaal holds him up against the ropes and eventually Aziz drops back down to his feet.
Aziz can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aziz.
A short uppercut from Aziz.
Aziz misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal lands with a short shot to the head.
Aziz tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Aziz tries to pull guard but Van Gaal forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aziz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Gaal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aziz.
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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Aziz is trying to pull guard but Van Gaal turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Aziz controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Gaal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aziz prevents a body shot from Van Gaal. #TD#
Aziz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Gaal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well,Aziz is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T2#
Van Gaal is trying to break free.
Van Gaal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Aziz can't control as he wanted to and Van Gaal manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Aziz works his way into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aziz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Aziz crashes against the mat.
Van Gaal regains half guard.
Van Gaal is looking to improve his position.
Aziz is looking to advance position but Van Gaal won't allow it.
Van Gaal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Van Gaal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Aziz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Gaal sees it coming and defends easily.
Aziz looks to land a strike but Van Gaal avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Van Gaal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Aziz has his foot on Van Gaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Gaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Aziz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Van Gaal is looking to escape.
Van Gaal is positioning himself well to prevent Aziz advancing to mount.
Van Gaal wants to stand back up but Aziz manages to pass into side control.
Clarence Van Gaal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Van Gaal is pushing Aziz's head away, looking to escape. Aziz manages to hold on to the position though.
Van Gaal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Van Gaal is looking for a sweep. Aziz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Aziz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Aziz seems to be working for a kimura but Van Gaal defends the submission attempt.
Van Gaal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Gaal trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarence Van Gaal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Gaal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Clarence Van Gaal!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Clarence Van Gaal!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Clarence Van Gaal!
Clarence Van Gaal wins by unanimous decision!
Clarence Van Gaal is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Clarence Van Gaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 55
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Ibu lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Van Gaal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Ibu connects with a jab.
Van Gaal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Van Gaal's head coaches at Wilder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Gaal.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick.
Van Gaal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Gaal throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Van Gaal avoids it.
Van Gaal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Ibu takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Van Gaal half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Gaal lands a right hook to the body.
Van Gaal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu tries to work over Van Gaal's front leg with a kick but Van Gaal checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Gaal - that will leave a mark!
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu tries to counter with a clinch but Van Gaal shakes him off and moves away.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ibu punishes Van Gaal's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Gaal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gaal is just out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Van Gaal's leg. Van Gaal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Gaal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Van Gaal.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Gaal checks it well.
Van Gaal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ibu's sensitive parts.
Ibu misses with a head kick.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Gaal's calf.
Ibu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Gaal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gaal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu. #T3#
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibu is looking to slow Van Gaal down with leg kicks.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Van Gaal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu throws the left hand but Van Gaal avoids the punch easily.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Van Gaal is looking to clinch but Ibu is avoiding it.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibu.
Ibu checks the leg kick.
Ibu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Gaal connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Gaal lands a jab.#T4#
Ibu cracks a nice hook into Van Gaal's ribs.
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!#CL#
Van Gaal has closed the distance and engaged Ibu in a clinch.
Ibu tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
A short uppercut from Van Gaal.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gaals head.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Gaal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu lands a body punch.
A short right from Ibu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Ibu.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ibu moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
A little jabbing left from Ibu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal tries to work over Ibu's front leg with a kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu misses with a shot to the body
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Van Gaal half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ibu is looking to slow Van Gaal down with leg kicks.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Gaal blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Van Gaal moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Van Gaal fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ibu just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Van Gaal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibu digs a good hook to Van Gaal's body.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Ibu cracks Van Gaal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Van Gaal avoids it.
Van Gaal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
Ibu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ibu scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Van Gaal moves into range and clinches up with Ibu.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Van Gaal breaks from the clinch.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Gaal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Ibu throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Gaal throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Gaal connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Gaal takes one to the chin there.
Ibu misses with an uppercut
and Van Gaal counters with a leg kick.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Van Gaal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Ibu tries to land a leg kick but Van Gaal saw it coming and moves away.
Ibu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Gaal.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.#T3#
Van Gaal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Gaal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibu swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Gaal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibu thuds his shin into the meat of Van Gaal's side.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu tries to bum rush Van Gaal with a series of wild strikes but Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Gaal throws a counter high kick but Ibu was just alert enough to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ibu 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.
Ibu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Van Gaal.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Van Gaal 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu motions for Van Gaal to come forward. Ibu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu connects with a crisp jab.
Van Gaal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Van Gaal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ibu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Van Gaal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gaal 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.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ibu!
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Van Gaal's head back.
Van Gaal is looking to chop away at Ibu's legs.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ibu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Gaal will feel that in the morning.
Van Gaal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Gaal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu cracks Van Gaal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu is looking to score with low kicks.
Ibu blocks a head kick by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Van Gaal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Gaal.
Ibu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Gaal.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Gaal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it. #T1#
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Gaal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Gaal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal 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.
Van Gaal throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gaal slips under a jab from Ibu.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Gaal misses the target.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Van Gaal wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Gaal throws a push kick but Ibu slaps the foot to one side.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ibu. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Ibu thumps Van Gaal with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ibu!
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range and Ibu settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Van Gaal.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Van Gaal moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibu, as that shot connected.
Ibu throws a low kick but Van Gaal avoids it.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Van Gaal coming out on top.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Van Gaal takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Ibu throws a push kick but Van Gaal slaps the foot to one side.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu thinks about the counter body kick.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Van Gaal's ribs.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick from Ibu.
Van Gaal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Van Gaal checks it.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick and Ibu moves out of range easily.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Gaal at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
#T4#
Ibu digs a good body shot into Van Gaal's ribs.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu lands with a cross.
Ibu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Gaal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Gaal moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Van Gaal is looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Gaal throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Gaal has time to react.
Ibu takes one to the chin there.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibu.
It looked like Van Gaal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ibu.
Van Gaal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu really 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.
#R4#
Ibu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Gaal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Gaal throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu blocks a leg kick.
Van Gaal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gaal tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Gaal wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Gaal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Ibu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Ibu throws a front kick aimed at Van Gaal's knee but Van Gaal avoids it well.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibu lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Gaal off the cage and back into range.
Ibu throws out a leg kick but Van Gaal moves out of range and Ibu only half commits.
Van Gaal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
Van Gaal checks the leg kick.
Ibu digs a good hook to Van Gaal's body.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Gaal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body. Van Gaal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ibu thows a body kick. Van Gaal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Gaal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Ibu throws a series of strikes that have Van Gaal backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Gaal cracks Ibu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Van Gaal sees coming a mile off.
Van Gaal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Gaal doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Gaal in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Gaal. That's going to slow Ibu down.
Van Gaal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibu's hands.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Ibu misses the body punch
and Van Gaal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Gaal cracks Ibu with an open hand slap.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range and Ibu settles back down. #T3#
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibu, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Gaal fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ibu just manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Van Gaal lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibu off the cage and back into range.
Ibu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Ibu as he checks the leg kick.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Van Gaal needs to keep his hands up - Ibu had a free shot at his head there.
Van Gaal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donk. Ibu catches Van Gaal right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Ibu with a jab.
Ibu misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Gaal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Gaal connects with a single shot there.
Ibu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Gaal drops his hands momentarily and Ibu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ibu jabs at Van Gaal's body.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut
and Ibu counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Van Gaal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Van Gaal moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Van Gaal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Gaal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ibu lands with a nice body kick.
Ibu moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.
Ibu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Gaal misses with a low kick as Ibu jumps back.
A cross from Van Gaal lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Gaal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Van Gaal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Gaal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ibu has time to react.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Gaal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ibu - the referee stops the clock and Van Gaal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ibu. Van Gaal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Gaal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibu scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibu walks into a stiff left hand from Van Gaal.
Ibu scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Ibu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ibu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses.
Van Gaal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Gaal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
Van Gaal throws a good cross that connects.
Ibu lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
A lazy left from Ibu finds it's target.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Ibu finds it's way through Van Gaal's defenses.
Ibu avoids the head kick by Van Gaal.
Clarence Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Gaal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Ibu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! A monster head kick from Van Gaal and Ibu falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Van Gaal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clarence Van Gaal!
During a confident post fight interview, Clarence Van Gaal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Lotusflower misses with a looping right.
Van Gaal slips under a jab.
Van Gaal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Gaal defending well as Lotusflower loads up on a big left hand.
Lotusflower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lotusflower moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Lotusflower throws a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head but Van Gaal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Van Gaal rushes Lotusflower and presses him up against the cage.
Lotusflower tries to break the clinch but Van Gaal is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotusflower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lotusflower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Lotusflower breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Van Gaal does it's job there.#T1#
Lotusflower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Gaal misses the shot to the body.
Lotusflower scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Van Gaal. Those never looked like landing.
Lotusflower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gaal 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.
Van Gaal pushes Lotusflower away with a front kick.
Van Gaal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lotusflower.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lotusflower just misses with a punch to the body.
Lotusflower looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Gaal misses the shot to the body.
Lotusflower loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Lotusflower misses with a left hand
and Lotusflower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Gaal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lotusflower throws out a counter right but Van Gaal avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Lotusflower throws an overhand right that lands on Van Gaal's shoulder, as Van Gaal tries to avoid the shot.
Lotusflower cracks Van Gaal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
Lotusflower connects with a single shot there.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Lotusflower scores with a hook to the body. Van Gaal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lotusflower misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Lotusflower misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Lotusflower.
Van Gaal tests Lotusflower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Gaal cracks Lotusflower with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lotusflower misses with a left hand
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Lotusflower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lotusflower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lotusflower moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.
Lotusflower misses with an uppercut. Van Gaal saw that one coming.
Van Gaal missing with a left hand there. Lotusflower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lotusflower throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
Van Gaal feints and then cracks Lotusflower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lotusflower down.
Van Gaal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lotusflower.
A punch combination from Van Gaal misses.
Lotusflower is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Gaal with a body shot.
Lotusflower with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Gaal scores with a hook.#ROC#
Lotusflower is rocked!
Lotusflower misses with a hook
and Van Gaal counters with a huge left! Lotusflower is in big trouble! He's backing up but Van Gaal isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lotusflower from any more damage. A dominating finish by Van Gaal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Van Gaal!
After winning the bout, Clarence Van Gaal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 45
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Gaal staying out of range there.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Van Gaal lands but Lang takes it in his stride.
Lang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Van Gaal throws a series of punches but Lang moves out of range.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lang misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Gaal tries to land a front kick but Lang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Lang throws a nice looking combination but Van Gaal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
A big right from Van Gaal misses.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gaal moves away.
Lang misses with a two punch combination.
Lang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Gaal is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Lang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Lang is rocked!
Van Gaal moves away from the strike by Lang.
Lang is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Gaal finish him?
Van Gaal circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lang to the canvas! Lang doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Van Gaal keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Van Gaal!
An out of breath Clarence Van Gaal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 15
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Granger doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Gaal circles away.
A big left from Granger misses.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Van Gaal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Gaal cracks Granger with a good jab.
Van Gaal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granger misses with a hook. Van Gaal ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Gaal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granger's head.
Van Gaal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wilder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Granger with that takedown attempt.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Van Gaal feints a jab promting Granger to slip. Van Gaal then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Granger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Heath Granger has been cut.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger moves to clinch but Van Gaal breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Van Gaal as Granger shoots in.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Gaal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Granger in his tracks.
Van Gaal slips a jab from Granger.
Granger lands a lovely overhand right.
Granger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Gaal counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Gaal cracks a nice hook into Granger's ribs.#CL#
Van Gaal closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Granger is trying to break the clinch but Van Gaal is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Gaal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Granger throws an elbow that misses.
Granger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gaal as Granger tries to tie him up.
Granger trying to stall but Van Gaal improves his position.
Granger is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T3#
Granger wants to break free but Van Gaal has control.
Granger working aggressively here.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Granger misses with some punches.
Granger is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Gaal has double underhooks.
Van Gaal avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal avoiding damage.
Granger can't break the clinch.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
Granger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Van Gaal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Granger with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Van Gaal counter with a right hand.
Clarence Van Gaal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Granger.#T4#
A left lands for Van Gaal.
Granger dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Gaal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Granger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Gaal to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Granger is rocked!
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
Granger is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Gaal finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle, before Van Gaal throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Granger's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Van Gaal lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Clarence Van Gaal!
Our winner, Clarence Van Gaal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 12
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Gaal clobbers Bolton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bolton misses with the body kick
letting Van Gaal counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bolton, right into the meat.
Good work by Van Gaal as he checks the leg kick.
Van Gaal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Gaal blocks a jab.
Bolton looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gaal is just out of range.
Bolton scores with a nice head shot.
Bolton throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Gaal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Bolton manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Bolton ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stafford Bolton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Van Gaal blocks the low kick.
Bolton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Van Gaal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bolton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Gaal counters with a two punch combo.
Bolton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Gaal loads up on a big right hand but Bolton slips the punch.
Bolton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bolton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Gaal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bolton connects with a solid leg kick.
Bolton looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gaal is just out of range.
Van Gaal quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bolton staying out of range there.
Bolton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bolton dips to his left and cracks Van Gaal with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolton throws a right hand that misses
enabling Van Gaal to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Van Gaal needs to keep his hands up - Bolton had a free shot at his head there.
Bolton looks to land a left hand but Van Gaal moved out of range nicely.
Van Gaal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Gaal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the side of Bolton's head but Bolton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Van Gaal scores with a nice head shot.
Bolton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bolton lands a nice hook to Van Gaal's body. Van Gaal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolton throws out a powerful jab.
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3##CL2#
Bolton drives through and clinches with Van Gaal against the cage.
Bolton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolton leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Bolton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolton throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bolton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bolton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal has Bolton pushed against the cage.
Bolton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Gaal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bolton up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bolton scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Bolton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolton tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Bolton back against the cage. #BC#
Van Gaal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Bolton finds it's target.
Bolton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Gaal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bolton moves to clinch but Van Gaal breaks away
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gaal.
A little jabbing left from Bolton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Gaal misses with a few strikes there.
Bolton moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Bolton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Gaal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gaal fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bolton just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stafford Bolton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Van Gaal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolton.
Van Gaal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bolton. Bolton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Bolton counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Bolton is predictable there
and Van Gaal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolton misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Van Gaal to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gaal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal loads up on a big right hand but Bolton slips the punch.
Bolton throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Gaal.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolton looks to clinch
and Bolton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bolton just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick and Bolton moves out of range easily.
Bolton looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Bolton has managed to clinch.
Bolton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Van Gaal breaks from the clinch.
Bolton tries to work over Van Gaal's front leg with a kick but Van Gaal checks it.
Van Gaal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Gaal walks into a jab.#CL2#
Bolton moves into the clinch.
Stafford Bolton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bolton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolton tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Van Gaal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Gaal throws out the jab. #T2#
Bolton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolton.
Van Gaal throws the left hand but Bolton avoids the punch easily.
Bolton throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolton misses with a leg kick
and Bolton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolton moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Gaal lunges at Bolton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolton's hand.
Bolton throws a leg kick but Van Gaal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolton.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clarence Van Gaal is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Gaal throws out a loose jab but Bolton uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Van Gaal lands the left hand.
Bolton lands with a cross.
Van Gaal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Bolton avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolton! But no joy.
Van Gaal checks the leg kick.
Van Gaal wants to clinch but Bolton slips to the side
and Bolton counters with a left to the body.
Bolton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Gaal throws out the jab.
Bolton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Gaal throws out the jab.
Bolton cracks the inside of Van Gaal's front leg.
Bolton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gaal moves away.
Van Gaal checks a low kick from Bolton.
A big right from Van Gaal misses.
Bolton doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Gaal circles away.
#T4#
Van Gaal slips a straight right by Bolton.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut. Bolton saw that one coming.
Bolton wants to land a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range.
Van Gaal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolton scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Bolton flicks out a counter leg kick but Van Gaal steps away.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Bolton manages to avoid it.
Bolton throws a front kick that sends Van Gaal stumbling back into the cage.
Bolton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bolton throws a hook but Van Gaal avoids it easily.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolton.
Bolton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range and Bolton settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stafford Bolton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Gaal lands a body shot.
Donk. Van Gaal catches Bolton right on the button with a cross.
Bolton misses with a straight left.
Bolton misses the body punch
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolton misses the target.
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Bolton is out of range.
Bolton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bolton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolton.
Bolton slips under a jab.
Bolton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolton scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Bolton.
Bolton misses with a hook. Van Gaal ducked under it nicely.
Bolton throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolton missing with a left hand there. Van Gaal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal lands the left hand.
Bolton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Van Gaal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bolton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Gaal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Gaal slips a jab and a cross from Bolton.
Bolton scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Bolton ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.#CL2#
Bolton drives through and clinches with Van Gaal against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalling in the clinch from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
Bolton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Bolton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Bolton misses with the head strike.
Bolton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Gaal has him pressed against the cage.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolton misses with the head strike.
Bolton misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bolton misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Bolton misses with some punches.
Bolton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolton.
Bolton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolton lands with a light punch inside.
Bolton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bolton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Clarence Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Van Gaal breaks the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut.
Bolton slips under a jab.
Bolton misses with a jab to the body
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bolton. #T4#
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Bolton is out of range. #CL2#
Bolton moves into the clinch.
Bolton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolton misses with some punches.
#BC#
Van Gaal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Gaal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice jab there from Van Gaal.
Bolton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Bolton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolton looks to land a left hand but Van Gaal moved out of range nicely.
Van Gaal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stafford Bolton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Gaal misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stafford Bolton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolton 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stafford Bolton!
Stafford Bolton 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:
DFC Asylum 8
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Gaal tests OQuinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OQuinn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Gaal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. OQuinn ducked under it nicely.
OQuinn misses with an uppercut
and OQuinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
OQuinn rushes Van Gaal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OQuinn takes a shot to the head.
OQuinn throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal is trying to maintain a safe position but OQuinn gets an underhook and turns Van Gaal into the cage.
A short right from Van Gaal on the inside. #BC2#
Van Gaal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OQuinn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
OQuinn moves out of range of the body kick from Van Gaal.
OQuinn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on OQuinn's shoulder, as OQuinn tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from OQuinn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OQuinn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Gaal finds it's way round the side to connect with OQuinn's head.
OQuinn moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.
OQuinn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
OQuinn thuds a left hand into Van Gaal's body.
Van Gaal leaves OQuinn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Gaal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Van Gaal loads up on a big right hand but OQuinn slips the punch.#T2#
Van Gaal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OQuinn blocks a low kick nicely.
OQuinn attempts a counter takedown but Van Gaal avoids it well and moves away.
OQuinn moves to clinch but Van Gaal breaks away
enabling Van Gaal to counter with a crisp jab.
Clarence Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OQuinn scores with a jab to the body.
Van Gaal throws a head kick but OQuinn moves out of range.
OQuinn tries to counter by clinching up but Van Gaal breaks away and moves out of range.
OQuinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick and OQuinn moves out of range easily. #T3#
OQuinn lands with a right hand.
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
OQuinn is looking to counter the offense by Van Gaal and move into the clinch.
Van Gaal scores with a nice right hand.
Van Gaal connects with a nice looking jab.
OQuinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and OQuinn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Gaal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OQuinn misses with a left hand
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and OQuinn counters by clinching up. #T4#
OQuinn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OQuinn has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
#BC2#
Van Gaal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OQuinn moves out of range of the body kick from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal throws a push kick but OQuinn slaps the foot to one side.
OQuinn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
OQuinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gaal moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Van Gaal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Van Gaal thuds his right hand into OQuinn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
OQuinn pushes Van Gaal up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by OQuinn.
Van Gaal is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, OQuinn throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
OQuinn manages to break the clinch.
OQuinn is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal thuds his shin into the meat of OQuinn's side.
Van Gaal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
OQuinn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OQuinn looks to clinch
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Gaal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Gaal dips to his left and cracks OQuinn with an uppercut!
OQuinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
OQuinn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OQuinn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Gaal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Gaal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
OQuinn throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Gaal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
OQuinn is rocked!
OQuinn misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh OQuinn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - OQuinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OQuinn doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Gaal circles away.
Van Gaal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Gaal fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops OQuinn to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! OQuinn looks to clinch but Van Gaal throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! OQuinn taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clarence Van Gaal!
During a confident post fight interview, Clarence Van Gaal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 5
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
McBobs wants to clinch.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but McBobs moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McBobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Gaal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Van Gaal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bob McBobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBobs tries to clinch but Van Gaal is having none of it.
McBobs tries to clinch up but Van Gaal circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but McBobs moves out of range.
McBobs looks to clinch
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBobs tries to clinch but Van Gaal moves away
enabling Van Gaal to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
McBobs is rocked!
Van Gaal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Gaal finish him?
McBobs is looking to clinch.
Van Gaal fires out a quick counter leg kick but McBobs just manages to avoid it.
McBobs seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Gaal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wilder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
McBobs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McBobs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McBobs tries to clinch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
McBobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBobs tries to clinch up but Van Gaal circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but McBobs manages to avoid it.
McBobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McBobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Gaal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McBobs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McBobs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. McBobs ducked under it nicely.
McBobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBobs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McBobs tries to clinch up.
McBobs tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Gaal misses the target.
McBobs looks to clinch
and Van Gaal counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses.
McBobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
McBobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Gaal thinks about countering with a head kick.
McBobs tries to clinch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Gaal keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Gaal throws a counter high kick but McBobs was just alert enough to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but McBobs is out of range.
McBobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
McBobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
McBobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McBobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Gaal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McBobs looks to clinch
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Gaal keeps the fight on the outside.
McBobs defending well as Van Gaal loads up on a big left hand.
McBobs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McBobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
#T3#
Van Gaal keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Gaal is looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Gaal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Gaal throws out a loose jab but McBobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBobs ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
McBobs wants to clinch but Van Gaal slips to the side
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
McBobs blocks a head kick by Van Gaal.
The fight stays on the outside here - McBobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBobs 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.#CL2#
McBobs clinches.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Gaal presses McBobs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Van Gaal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.#T4#
McBobs tries to clinch but Van Gaal is having none of it.
McBobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Gaal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Gaal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McBobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Gaal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McBobs is looking to clinch.
McBobs moves in looking to clinch but Van Gaal pushes him off.
Van Gaal loads up on a big right hand but McBobs slips the punch.
Van Gaal connects with a good right hand that stumbles McBobs. McBobs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBobs tries to clinch there but Van Gaal circles away.
McBobs takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
McBobs pushes Van Gaal up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Gaal digs a right hand underneath McBobs's ribcage. McBobs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Van Gaal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. McBobs moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McBobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Gaal lands the left hand.
McBobs slips under a jab.
McBobs staying out of range there.
McBobs tries to clinch up.
Van Gaal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Gaal keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Gaal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
McBobs tries to clinch up.#CL2#
McBobs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Gaal, pushing him back against the cage.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
#T1#
Van Gaal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McBobs up against the cage.
McBobs tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Gaal lands a right hand. #BC#
Van Gaal breaks from the clinch.
Clarence Van Gaal is winning the standup battle so far.
McBobs closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Van Gaal counter with a right hand.
Van Gaal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Van Gaal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McBobs tries to clinch but Van Gaal moves away
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBobs tries to clinch up.
Van Gaal fires out a quick counter leg kick but McBobs just manages to avoid it.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal digs a right hand into McBobs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McBobs's gas tank.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Gaal lands with a left to the head.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
Clarence Van Gaal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Gaal gets through McBobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Van Gaal breaks the clinch.
Van Gaal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBobs can do to turn this around?
Van Gaal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Gaal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for Van Gaal.
McBobs tries to clinch there but Van Gaal circles away.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but McBobs ducks down to avoid it.
McBobs wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McBobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Gaal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McBobs looks to clinch
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBobs is looking to clinch but Van Gaal is avoiding it.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick but McBobs checks it.
McBobs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McBobs staying out of range there.
Van Gaal swats away the attempt to clinch by McBobs.
McBobs tries to clinch
letting Van Gaal counter with a right hand.
Van Gaal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McBobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Gaal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Van Gaal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Gaal throws a hook but McBobs avoids it easily.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
McBobs is looking to clinch but Van Gaal is avoiding it.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on McBobs's shoulder, as McBobs tries to avoid the shot.
McBobs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McBobs is looking to clinch but Van Gaal is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by McBobs.
McBobs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBobs.
McBobs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McBobs tries to clinch there but Van Gaal circles away.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Van Gaal dominated that second round.
That's time! Van Gaal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Gaal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McBobs wants to clinch up but Van Gaal keeps it at a distance.
Van Gaal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McBobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McBobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBobs tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Van Gaal counter with a right hand.
McBobs tries to clinch but Van Gaal is having none of it.
Van Gaal throws a counter high kick but McBobs was just alert enough to avoid it.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Gaal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Gaal throws the left hand but McBobs avoids the punch easily.
McBobs tries to clinch up but Van Gaal circles away and keeps his distance.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Gaal paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
McBobs tries to clinch up
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
McBobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
A combination from Van Gaal does no damage.
McBobs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McBobs tries to clinch but Van Gaal is having none of it.
McBobs defending well as Van Gaal loads up on a big left hand.
McBobs blocks a jab.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Gaal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
McBobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Gaal circles away.
McBobs wants to clinch.
McBobs moves in looking to clinch but Van Gaal pushes him off.
Van Gaal thows a left - swing and a miss!
McBobs flicks out a counter leg kick but Van Gaal steps away.
A slow jab from Van Gaal misses its intended target.
McBobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBobs blocks a head kick by Van Gaal.
McBobs darts in trying to clinch
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Van Gaal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Gaal circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBobs tries to clinch there but Van Gaal circles away.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
McBobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Gaal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Gaal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Gaal circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McBobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Gaal is looking to counter punch.
Clarence Van Gaal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McBobs blocks a jab.
McBobs tries to clinch up but Van Gaal circles away and keeps his distance.
McBobs tries to clinch but Van Gaal is having none of it.
McBobs tries to clinch up.
McBobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but McBobs moved out of range.
McBobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but McBobs manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBobs manages to avoid it.
Bob McBobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McBobs tried to score with a low kick but Van Gaal checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarence Van Gaal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Gaal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clarence Van Gaal!
A relieved looking Clarence Van Gaal 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:
DFC Asylum
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Vanhanen blocks a jab.
Vanhanen scores with a jab to the head.
Vanhanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Gaal looks to clinch
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Gaal staying out of range there.
Van Gaal has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Gaal lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Vanhanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a big head kick but Vanhanen shrugs it off.
Vanhanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clarence Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhanen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Vanhanen lands with a good body shot.
Vanhanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal looks to land a combination but Vanhanen avoids it well. #T2#
Vanhanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vanhanen throws out a leg kick but Van Gaal moves out of range and Vanhanen only half commits.
Vanhanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Gaal swings widly with a right hand
and Vanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Gaal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vanhanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Gaal's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gaal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanhanen. Van Gaal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanhanen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Gaal misses with a hook
and Vanhanen counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Van Gaal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Gaal moves in looking to clinch but Vanhanen pushes him off.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Van Gaal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vanhanen misses with a two punch combination.
Van Gaal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanhanen swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Vanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Van Gaal finds it's target.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhanen.
Van Gaal tries to bum rush Vanhanen with a series of wild strikes but Vanhanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanhanen is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Vanhanen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vanhanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanhanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Gaal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the body.
Vanhanen lands a jab to Van Gaal's midsection.
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 Gaal throws a hook but Vanhanen blocks it.
It looked like Vanhanen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Gaal.
A jab from Vanhanen finds it's way through Van Gaal's defenses.
Vanhanen throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Van Gaal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhanen.
A little jabbing left from Van Gaal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vanhanen digs a good body shot into Van Gaal's ribs.
Van Gaal slips a straight right by Vanhanen.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Vanhanen ducked under it nicely.
Vanhanen dips to his left and cracks Van Gaal with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
A quick step to the side and Vanhanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhanen scores with a punch to the head.
Vanhanen looks to land a combination but Van Gaal avoids it well.
Vanhanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Gaal can do to turn this around?
Van Gaal throws a head kick that Vanhanen semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Affe Vanhanen has been cut.#T1#
Vanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Gaal throws out a loose jab but Vanhanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal defending well as Vanhanen loads up on a big left hand.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Vanhanen counters with a left to the body.
Vanhanen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Gaal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vanhanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Gaal takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Van Gaal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal thows a leg kick but Vanhanen checks it
and Vanhanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.
Vanhanen takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Vanhanen punishes Van Gaal's body with a nice straight punch.
Vanhanen is looking to wear down Van Gaal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Gaal dips to his left and cracks Vanhanen with an uppercut!
Vanhanen staying out of range there.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Vanhanen ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Van Gaal with a hook.
Vanhanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gaal is just out of range.
Van Gaal throws the left hand but Vanhanen avoids the punch easily.
Vanhanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Gaal tries a low kick but Vanhanen avoids it.
It looked like Vanhanen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vanhanen swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
That kick from Van Gaal tenderised Vanhanen's leg. Vanhanen is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Gaal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanhanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Gaal thinking.
Vanhanen throws a front kick aimed at Van Gaal's knee but Van Gaal avoids it well.
Van Gaal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Gaal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vanhanen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vanhanen ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Gaal avoided it.
Donk. Van Gaal catches Vanhanen right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal throws a hook but Vanhanen blocks it.
Vanhanen misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Affe Vanhanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Van Gaal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vanhanen momentarily.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick
and Vanhanen counters with a left to the body.
Vanhanen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vanhanen's hands.
Vanhanen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Gaal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vanhanen. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Vanhanen as he checks the leg kick.
Vanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanhanen.
It seemed like Van Gaal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Vanhanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Van Gaal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vanhanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vanhanen with a hook.
Van Gaal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanhanen throws a big counter combination but Van Gaal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Vanhanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanhanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.#T2#
Vanhanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Gaal counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Gaal throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanhanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Affe Vanhanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Gaal as he connects with a hook.
Vanhanen scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Vanhanen throws a leg kick but Van Gaal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vanhanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vanhanen throws a leg kick but Van Gaal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Vanhanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanhanen looks to land a right hand but Van Gaal moved out of range.
Van Gaal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanhanen connects with a body shot that sends Van Gaal's belly button to the back.
Vanhanen looks to land a combination but Van Gaal avoids it well. #T4#
Van Gaal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vanhanen in his tracks.
Van Gaal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Van Gaal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vanhanen has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Gaal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Gaal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Gaal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Gaal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vanhanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gaal is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Gaal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Affe Vanhanen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Van Gaal misses with a two punch combination.
Van Gaal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vanhanen.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vanhanen slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen stuns Van Gaal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Vanhanen 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.#CL2#
Vanhanen tries to keep at a distance but Van Gaal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanhanen blocks an uppercut.
Vanhanen pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Van Gaal is trying to maintain a safe position but Vanhanen gets an underhook and turns Van Gaal into the cage.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Van Gaal manages to break the clinch.
Van Gaal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanhanen throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Vanhanen throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Van Gaal closes the distance and clinches.
Vanhanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanhanen.
#T2#
Vanhanen digs a right hand underneath Van Gaal's ribcage. Van Gaal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanhanen is trying to break the clinch but Van Gaal has him pressed against the cage.
Vanhanen scores with a shot to the side of Van Gaal's head.
Vanhanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Vanhanen lands an uppercut.
Vanhanen lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Vanhanen.
#BC#
Vanhanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vanhanen misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Gaal! But no joy.
Vanhanen lunges at Van Gaal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Gaal's hand.
Van Gaal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vanhanen's head backwards.#T3#
Van Gaal swings widly with a right hand
and Vanhanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Gaal thinking.
Some wild striking there from Vanhanen.
Van Gaal tests Vanhanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Gaal tries to clinch
and Vanhanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanhanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vanhanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Gaal.#T4#
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut
and Van Gaal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vanhanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vanhanen catches Van Gaal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanhanen missing with a left hand there. Van Gaal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanhanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vanhanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Gaal! But no joy.
Vanhanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen had his way with Clarence Van Gaal in that round.
The cut man is working on Affe Vanhanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Van Gaal has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanhanen.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanhanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanhanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Vanhanen.
Come on Vanhanen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vanhanen blocking some punches.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhanen tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Vanhanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanhanen keeps control of Van Gaal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Van Gaal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vanhanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Gaal off the cage and back into range.
Vanhanen slips under a jab.
Van Gaal throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
A quick step to the side and Vanhanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Van Gaal throws a poor cross that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Gaal scores with a head kick.
Van Gaal walks into a straight right hand from Vanhanen.
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Vanhanen counters with a left to the body.
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gaal moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal throws a poor cross that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanhanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Vanhanen lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3##CL2#
Vanhanen gets tackled into the cage by Van Gaal. Van Gaal maintains the clinch.
Vanhanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Vanhanen.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanhanen blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Vanhanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clarence Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Affe Vanhanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanhanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Vanhanen moved out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a right hand
letting Vanhanen counter with a right hand.
Vanhanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Van Gaal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Gaal throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanhanen counters with a nice body shot.
Van Gaal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vanhanen.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanhanen punishes Van Gaal's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Vanhanen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Affe Vanhanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanhanen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Affe Vanhanen!
Affe Vanhanen retains his lightweight title!
Affe Vanhanen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
SPFC XIII
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Gunnerson misses with a looping right.
Van Gaal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunnerson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Gaal momentarily.
Van Gaal loads up on a big right hand but Gunnerson slips the punch.
Van Gaal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gunnerson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnerson . Van Gaal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunnerson misses with a body shot
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Gunnerson misses.
Gunnerson lands with an overhand left.
Gunnerson cracks a nice hook into Van Gaal's ribs.
Van Gaal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gunnerson in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnerson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Van Gaal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Gaal. #T1#
Gunnerson lands with a nice combination. Van Gaal backs away looking to recover.
Gunnerson throws an off balance right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Van Gaal as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Gaal misses.
Gunnerson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunnerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
Van Gaal throws a jab when Gunnerson was well out of range.
Gunnerson loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Van Gaal flicks out a counter leg kick but Gunnerson steps away.
Gunnerson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Gunnerson is rocked!
Gunnerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunnerson throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Van Gaal counters by clinching up.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
Oh Gunnerson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Gunnerson seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Gunnerson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunnerson backwards. #BC#
Gunnerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunther Gunnerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnerson throws a shot from downtown. Van Gaal moves away and avoids it.
Van Gaal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunnerson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Gaal back to the cage. Gunnerson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gunnerson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Gunnerson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gunnerson .
Van Gaal scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Gunnerson gets tackled into the cage by Van Gaal. Van Gaal maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Van Gaal scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Van Gaal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnerson throws a series of punches but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Gunnerson backing away here, and Van Gaal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Gunnerson moved out of range.#T3#
Van Gaal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunnerson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Van Gaal counter with a right hand.
Gunnerson throws a leg kick
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut. Gunnerson saw that one coming.
Van Gaal drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gunnerson right on the button. Gunnerson goes down! Van Gaal follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Van Gaal gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Van Gaal!
Clarence Van Gaal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UFL 1: Night of Champions
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Slone shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Gaal tries to sprawl out of it but Slone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Gaal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Gaal misses.
Slone really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD#
Slone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slone scoring with punches and elbows.
Van Gaal seems a little lost for a moment, as Slone dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Van Gaal prevents Slone from improving position. #T1#
Van Gaal tries to buck Slone off but Slone is having none of it.
Van Gaal is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slone working away.
Slone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Slone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Van Gaal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slone wants to stand but Van Gaal is controlling his arm.
Van Gaal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Slone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Slone moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Slone really is a fat lump.#T3#
Van Gaal is looking for a sweep.
Slone wants to stand but Van Gaal has his arm trapped.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Van Gaal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Slone does no damage.
Clarence Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Slone gets a clinch.
Slone is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Gaal has double underhooks.
Van Gaal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Gaal is pressed up against the cage. Slone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Gaal down to the mat. Van Gaal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avery Slone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal scores with a body shot.
Slone shoots and misses
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avery Slone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slone is breathing heavily.
Van Gaal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Gaal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slone darts in trying to clinch
and Slone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Avery Slone 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#
Van Gaal works the jab nicely.
Van Gaal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Gaal lands with a good body shot.
Van Gaal lands a really nice looking cross but Slone seems unphased.
Slone tries for a takedown but Van Gaal circles away easily
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
Avery Slone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slone tries for a takedown but Van Gaal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avery Slone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice shot by Van Gaal.
Slone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Gaal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Gaal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slone tries to clinch but Van Gaal moves away
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Gaal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Gaal lands a body shot.
Van Gaal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Van Gaal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Gaal.
Slone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Gaal pinned against the cage. Van Gaal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Slone throws a head kick that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slone misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Gaal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slone eats them both and turns towards Van Gaal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Gaal, right into the meat.
Slone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Gaal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Van Gaal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slone doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Slone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Gaal finds it's way round the side to connect with Slone's head.
Slone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Van Gaal - just one landing.
Van Gaal jabs at Slone's body.
Slone shoots in and drives through. Van Gaal sprawls well.
Van Gaal scores with a body shot.
Van Gaal scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Van Gaal connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Gaal scores with a sloppy right hand. Slone should have avoided that one.
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 Gaal scores with a sloppy right hand. Slone should have avoided that one.
Slone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Gaal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Gaal lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the nose.
Slone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Van Gaal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Gaal scores with a sloppy right hand. Slone should have avoided that one.
Slone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slone looks to clinch
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slone circles away quickly and effectively.
Slone misses with a takedown attempt - Van Gaal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Gaal 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.#TD#
Slone scores with a takedown into Van Gaal's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Van Gaal wants to get back to his feet but Slone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Gaal is trying to keep Slone in close.
Slone wanted to stand there but Van Gaal had control of the position.
Van Gaal being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Gaal looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slone won't allow Van Gaal to sweep him here.
Van Gaal being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slone misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slone misses with a takedown
and Van Gaal counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avery Slone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slone misses with a takedown
and Van Gaal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Gaal lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Van Gaal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good exchange - Van Gaal coming out on top.
Slone wants to clinch
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Gaal works the jab nicely.
Slone misses with a takedown
enabling Van Gaal to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Gaal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Van Gaal connects with a solid leg kick.
Slone closes the distance but Van Gaal moves to the side
and Van Gaal counters with a low kick, right behind Slone 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Gaal cracks a nice hook into Slone's ribs.
Van Gaal lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Gaal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slone's sensitive parts.
Van Gaal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarence Van Gaal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Gaal 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clarence Van Gaal!
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