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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irving manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Irving on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irving walks into a stiff left hand from Darrow.#CL#
Darrow drives through and clinches with Irving against the cage.
Darrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
Irving's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Darrow.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Irving breaks the clinch.
Darrow lands with a cross.
Irving has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darrow.
Irving misses the body punch
and Darrow counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow throws a solid leg kick but Irving takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Darrow.
Darrow thuds his right hand into Irving's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Irving throws out a loose jab but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donk. Darrow catches Irving right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Darrow has Irving up against the cage in a clinch.
Irving misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irving backwards. #T1#
Darrow presses Irving against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
A short right from Irving.
Darrow is leaning against Irving and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darrow leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Darrow.
Darrow gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irving backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Irving pushes Darrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
Nice body punch from Irving - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
Irving misses with a punch on the inside.
Irving misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irving looking to throw knees to the head but Darrow is blocking nicely.
Darrow managing to block the knees to the body from Irving.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irving backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Darrow takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irving lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irving works on Darrow's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Irving breaks from the clinch.
Darrow misses with a hook. Irving ducked under it nicely.
Irving throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Darrow half committed to a counter leg kick.
Darrow throws a hook but Irving blocks it.
Darrow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hazzard County Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Darrow slips a jab and a cross from Irving.
Irving 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.
Decent striking displayed by Darrow there.
Irving looks to land a combination but Darrow avoids it well.
Irving jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irving misses with a wild body shot.
Irving takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Irving throws a jab when Darrow was well out of range.
Darrow digs a good body shot into Irving's ribs.
Irving looks to land a right hand but Darrow moved out of range.
Irving looks to score with a jab to the body but Darrow is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Darrow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Irving bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Darrow misses.
Fergus Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irving throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irving.
#KD2#
Irving lands a left and a right that send Darrow crashing to the mat, dazed. Irving thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Darrow tries to move into range but Irving moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!
Irving weaves into range and cracks Darrow right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Darrow goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Irving is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyrie Irving!
In his post fight interview, Kyrie Irving started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Kampmann cracks Irving with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Irving blocks a jab.
Irving ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irving.
Kampmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irving.
Irving scores with a jab to the body.
Irving throws a jab but it's blocked by Kampmann.
Irving throws the left hand but Kampmann avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Irving 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.
Kampmann misses with a body shot.
Irving throws out a loose jab but Kampmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kampmann connects with a looping right hand.
Kampmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kampmann throws a shot from downtown. Irving moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Kampmann tenderised Irving's leg. Irving is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irving uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kampmann.
Irving throws out a counter right but Kampmann avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Irving 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!
Irving throws a body punch but Kampmann moves out of range.
Irving throws a right hand that Kampmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Kampmann also avoids with ease.
Kampmann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Irving connects with a single shot there.
Irving checks a low kick from Kampmann.
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Kampmann misses with an uppercut. Irving saw that one coming.#T1#
Kampmann walks into a left hand.
Irving misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kampmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Irving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kampmann slips a straight right by Irving.
Kampmann clobbers Irving with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Irving throws a hook but Kampmann blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Kampmann there.
Kampmann misses with an uppercut
letting Irving counter with a right hand.
Irving misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kampmann misses the target.
Kampmann looks to land a right hand but Irving moved out of range.
Irving loads up on a big right hand but Kampmann slips the punch.
Irving ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampmann moves away.
Irving throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kampmann scores with the left hand. Irving knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irving ducks right into an uppercut from Kampmann.
Kampmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irving was well out of range. Poor timing from Kampmann.
Irving throws a right hand that misses
and Kampmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kampmann.
Irving loads up on a big right hand but Kampmann slips the punch.#T2#
Kampmann misses with an uppercut. Irving saw that one coming.
Kampmann misses with an uppercut.
Irving throws out a counter right but Kampmann avoids it with no problem.
Kampmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Irving is just out of range.
Kampmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irving manages to avoid it.
Kampmann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kampmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Irving is just out of range.
Irving throws a hook but Kampmann blocks it.
Kampmann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kampmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irving at a distance.
Kampmann misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Irving, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irving avoids the body shot from Kampmann.
A little jabbing left from Irving on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kampmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irving looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kampmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kampmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Irving throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irving uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kampmann.
Irving misses with an uppercut. Kampmann saw that one coming.
Kampmann takes a swing at Irving's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kampmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irving sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irving takes a swing at Kampmann's ribcage but misses.
Irving looks to land a right hand but Kampmann moved out of range.
A big left from Kampmann misses.
Kampmann lands a really nice looking cross but Irving seems unphased.
Irving moves out of range of the strikes.
Irving lands a slapping body shot.
Kampmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irving ducks under a wild hook from Kampmann.
Irving swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kampmann misses with a wild combination.
Kampmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Irving avoids the head kick by Kampmann.
Kampmann missing with a left hand there. Irving was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kampmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Irving misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Irving lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kampmann doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Irving fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kampmann manages to avoid it.
Kampmann throws a leg kick but Irving checks it.
Kampmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kampmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irving's hands.
Kampmann catches Irving with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Irving uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kampmann.
Sloppy strikes from Irving. Those never looked like landing.
Kampmann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Irving misses with an uppercut.
Kampmann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kampmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Irving.
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Kampmann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Irving misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irving slips under a jab.
Kampmann throws a head kick but Irving moves out of range.
Kampmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Irving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Kampmann dominated that round.
That's time! Kampmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Irving throws a series of punches but Kampmann moves out of range.
Irving fails to land with a series of punches.
Irving connects with the punch.
Kampmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irving was well out of range. Poor timing from Kampmann.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kampmann. That's going to slow Irving down.
Kampmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Irving throws a poor cross that misses
and Kampmann counters with a nice low kick that buckles Irving's knee momentarily.
Kampmann throws a wild body kick that Irving sees coming a mile off.
Irving appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Irving swings for the body but Kampmann moves out of range.
Irving slips under a jab from Kampmann.
Irving looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kampmann throws a hook but Irving blocks it.
Irving misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kampmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Irving connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kampmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irving jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irving thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kampmann misses with a hook. Irving ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irving throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irving lands an overhand right.#T1#
Kampmann scores with a jab. Irving acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irving scores with a jab to the head.
Irving uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kampmann.
Irving throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irving misses with a straight right.
Irving slips a straight right by Kampmann.
Kampmann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kampmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irving.
Kampmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irving throws out the jab.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses.
Irving misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kampmann.
Irving throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Kampmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irving avoids a kick to the body.
Kampmann misses with an uppercut.
Kampmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irving misses with an uppercut. Kampmann saw that one coming.
Kampmann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Irving ducks under a wild hook from Kampmann.#T2#
Irving cracks a nice hook into Kampmann's ribs.
A big right from Irving misses.
Irving ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Kampmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kampmann slips a jab from Irving.
Kampmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kampmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Irving connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Irving connects with a single shot there.
Irving has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kampmann finds it's way round the side to connect with Irving's head.
Irving throws a body shot but no joy.
Irving misses with a body punch
and Kampmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irving throws a shot from downtown. Kampmann moves away and avoids it.
Kampmann throws a shot from downtown. Irving moves away and avoids it.
Kampmann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kampmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kampmann.
Irving on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Kampmann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Irving.
Irving scores with a sloppy right hand. Kampmann should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Irving.
Kampmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kampmann with a nice cross.
Irving jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kampmann lands with a straight right. Irving didn't see that one coming.
Irving misses with a straight left.
Irving looks to land a right hand but Kampmann moved out of range.
Irving comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irving misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kampmann connects with the punch.
Kampmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Irving defending well as Kampmann loads up on a big left hand.
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Irving moves out of range easily.
Irving steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kampmann.
Irving takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Jab by Irving.
Kampmann walks into a jab.
Irving throws a right hand that misses
and Kampmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irving has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irving closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Irving lands a nice shot that snaps Kampmann's head back.
Kampmann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irving slips a straight right by Kampmann.
A punch lands to the side of Irving 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Irving thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irving cracks a nice hook into Kampmann's ribs.
Irving lands with a cross.
Kampmann wants to slow Irving down by chopping away at his legs.
Irving lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kampmann circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irving scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kampmann, right into the meat.
Irving throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irving scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Irving slips under a jab.
Irving appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyrie Irving 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#
Irving slips under a jab from Kampmann.
Irving swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kampmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irving throws out the jab.
Kampmann lands a jab to the nose.
Martin Kampmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Kampmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Irving is able to avoid easily.
Irving ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irving takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Irving connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kampmann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kampmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kampmann defending well as Irving loads up on a big left hand.
Kampmann cracks the inside of Irving's front leg.
Kampmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irving throws a hook but Kampmann avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irving misses with a straight left.
Kampmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irving pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Kampmann takes a swing at Irving's ribcage but misses.
Kampmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irving moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Irving.
Kampmann fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Irving. Those never looked like landing.
Irving looks to land a right hand but Kampmann moved out of range.
Irving lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kampmann works over Irving's head and body with a nice combination.
Irving misses with a hook.
Kampmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irving.
Irving looks to land a left hand but Kampmann moved out of range nicely.
Kampmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irving avoids the body shot from Kampmann.
Irving 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!
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Irving moves out of range easily.
Kampmann tried to score with a low kick but Irving checks it.
Kampmann wants to slow Irving down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Irving throws a series of punches but Kampmann moves out of range.
Kampmann defending well as Irving loads up on a big left hand.
Kampmann throwing a counter right hand but Irving manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Kampmann.
Kampmann lands a jab to the head.
Kampmann throws out a loose jab but Irving uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kampmann throws a hook but Irving blocks it.
Kampmann thuds his right hand into Irving's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Irving pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Kampmann.
Good shot there by Kampmann.
Irving throws a big shot that misses.
Kampmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irving with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irving misses with a wild combination.
Kampmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irving.
Irving tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kampmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Irving.#T3#
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Irving throws a jab but it's blocked by Kampmann.
Kampmann works the jab nicely.
Irving wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kampmann throws a jab when Irving was well out of range.
Kampmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irving at a distance.
Kampmann blocks a jab.
Kampmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irving keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irving ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kampmann throws a hook but Irving avoids it easily.
Irving rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kampmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Irving pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irving catches Kampmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Irving lands with a nice combination. Kampmann backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irving.
Irving misses with a hook. Kampmann ducked under it nicely.
Kampmann looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range. #T4#
Kampmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Kampmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irving.
Kampmann misses with a wild body shot.
Kampmann looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range.
Irving lands with a good body shot.
Irving swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kampmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irving uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kampmann.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irving! But no joy.
Irving moves out of range of the strikes.
Kampmann slips a jab from Irving.
Irving ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kampmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Irving counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kampmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kampmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irving misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kampmann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irving.
Kampmann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irving punishes Kampmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Irving throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyrie Irving.
Well Irving 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyrie Irving!
Kyrie Irving bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Bushido 68: Okah vs. Umaga
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Dunn walks into a straight right hand from Irving.
Dunn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Irving counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Dunn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dunn lands in his opponent's guard.
Irving keeping full guard, as Dunn tries to pass.
Dunn postures up in Irving's guard and throws a big left but Irving blocks it.
Irving looking for a sweep. Not yet Irving, not yet.
Irving looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irving is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dunn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Irving wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dunn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Dunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunn won't allow Irving to get back to his feet.
Dunn 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.
Dunn scoring with some ground and pound.
Dunn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Irving tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dunn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Irving is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Dunn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irving keeps working.
Irving on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dunn lands a few punches from side control.
Irving is trying to control Dunn's posture but Dunn avoids it.
Irving is not content to let Dunn control the position. #T2#
Irving is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dunn happy to just control the position for now.
Irving is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dunn is controlling him well.
Dunn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dunn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irving is not content to let Dunn control the position.
Irving tries to improve position but can't.
Irving manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dunn is looking to take a break and control but Irving is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Irving tries to kick Dunn off but Dunn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Dunn wants to pass to mount but Irving is defending the position.
Dunn thows a huge punch but Irving dodges it nicely.
Irving pushes Dunn off looking to stand but Dunn dives back in and keeps control.
Irving is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dunn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Irving with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Irving avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dunn.
Dunn stalling.
Dunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Irving is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dunn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irving keeps working.
Dunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Irving tries to kick Dunn off but Dunn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dunn throwing shots but Irving is blocking nicely.
Irving makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Irving.
Irving looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irving is trying to control the position but Dunn postures up.
Dunn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunn preventing the sweep.
Dunn trying to control but Irving is working from the bottom.
Dunn prevents Irving from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunn with a nice head shot there.
Irving wants to stand and escape but Dunn is having none of it.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Irving keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dunn scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alastair Dunn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunn is defended easily by Irving.
Alastair Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunn throws a series of strikes that have Irving backpedaling.
A swing and a miss from Irving.
Irving jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunn throws a series of strikes that have Irving backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irving looks to land a left hand but Dunn moved out of range nicely.
Irving throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Dunn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Irving is trying to stand up here but Dunn is controlling him well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Irving wants to improve his position but Dunn is controlling well.
#T1#
Dunn is looking to take a break and control but Irving is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dunn is stalling here. Irving is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dunn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Irving has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Irving wants to control but Dunn is keeping him busy.
Dunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irving can do to turn this around?
Dunn is pushing Irving's head away, looking to escape. Irving manages to hold on to the position though.
Irving tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dunn struggling a bit here.
Dunn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irving wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Irving is looking to take a break and control but Dunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alastair Dunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Irving fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Irving wants to stand but Dunn has his arm trapped.
Dunn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dunn tries to buck Irving off but Irving is having none of it.
Irving trying to control the position but Dunn is working away.
Dunn struggling a bit here.
Dunn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.#T3#
Irving wants to stand but Dunn has his arm trapped.
Dunn wants to get back to his feet but Irving drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Irving gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dunn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dunn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Irving is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irving tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irving wants to stand up but Dunn is controlling him.
Irving is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Irving is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Dunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Irving works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dunn stopping the sweep attempt from Irving.
Irving manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dunn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dunn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunn is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Irving working a defensive guard here.
Dunn postures up in Irving's guard and throws a big left but Irving blocks it.
Irving avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Irving utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunn won't allow Irving to get back to his feet.
Irving manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dunn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunn keeping moving, preventing Irving from controlling successfully.
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 Alastair Dunn will probably get the nod.
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#
Good exchange - Dunn coming out on top.
Dunn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irving momentarily.
Irving throws a hook but Dunn blocks it.
Dunn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Irving counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunn ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Dunn looks for a takedown but Irving sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irving throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Dunn counters with a shoot takedown. Irving fights it but they end up in guard.
Dunn throws an elbow that misses. Irving uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dunn's guard. Nice move by Irving!#REVB#
Dunn has Irving pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Dunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunn, not yet.
Irving trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Irving gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dunn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Irving counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alastair Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irving misses with a straight left.
Irving looks to land a right hand but Dunn moved out of range.
Dunn slips a jab and a cross from Irving.
Irving 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.
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown but Irving manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dunn shoots for a double leg takedown but Irving sprawls well. He's pushed Dunn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Irving throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irving throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Irving scores with a nice strike.
Irving stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dunn.
Irving looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunn is defended easily by Irving.
A nice side step and Irving releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Dunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irving swivels and escapes.
Dunn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Irving leaves Dunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Dunn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dunn throwing shots but Irving is blocking nicely.
Irving wants to get back to his feet.
Irving is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dunn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Irving wants to control but Dunn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dunn trying to pass the guard but Irving defending well.
Irving regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Dunn prevents Irving from getting back to his feet.
Dunn trying to control but Irving is working from the bottom.
Dunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Irving is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irving pulls Dunn in close to prevent any damage.
Irving keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Dunn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Irving tries to roll over but Dunn keeps him under control.
Irving is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Irving has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dunn is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrie Irving comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dunn 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Alastair Dunn!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Alastair Dunn!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Alastair Dunn!
Alastair Dunn wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Alastair Dunn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Bushido 55: Mayhem vs. Aokison
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Irving misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Irving does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Irving as he checks the leg kick.
Irving throws a series of punches but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Irving misses the shot to the body.
Luciano moves out of range as Irving strikes.
Irving looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Luciano misses
and Irving counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irving moves away.
Irving throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irving at a distance.
Irving throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Luciano is looking to land body kicks.
Irving throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irving misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luciano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Irving rather than just go for the knockout.
Irving lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luciano throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range.
Irving lands with a good body shot.
Irving throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Irving stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
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!
Irving misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Irving does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Irving was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano keeps Irving at a distance using the push kick.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyrie Irving has been cut.
Irving throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Irving's leg. Irving is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irving lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
It looked like Irving wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Luciano throws a body kick that misses
and Irving counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Irving comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irving misses with a looping left.
Luciano scores with a shot to the body.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Irving moves away and avoids it.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Irving misses with a straight right.
Jab from Irving.
Irving takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Luciano misses with a hook
and Irving counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano throws a nice head kick!
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Irving ducks down to avoid it.
As Luciano looks to move away, Irving throws a big counter combo but Luciano just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Irving, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Luciano.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Irving checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Irving misses the target.
Luciano cracks Irving with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Irving throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Irving walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick and Irving moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyrie Irving's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Irving scores with a jab.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irving was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
Irving pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Irving moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano digs a good body shot into Irving's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Irving misses with a looping left.
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Irving throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Irving looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irving is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irving.
Irving throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Irving might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Luciano walks into a jab.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irving misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Luciano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Luciano connects with a high kick.
Irving misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick and Irving moves out of range easily.
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irving's hands.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Irving ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Irving does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body. Irving takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano moves forwards but Irving connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Irving misses.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Irving looks to land a combination but Luciano avoids it well.
Irving scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Irving blocks the body kick.
It looked like Irving wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Irving takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luciano defending well as Irving loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Irving steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Irving thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irving throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Irving walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luciano.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Irving has time to react.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Irving backs off Luciano throws a huge counter combo but Irving manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irving rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range.
Irving was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
Irving takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Irving throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irving at a distance.
A left lands for Irving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyrie Irving's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Luciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses
and Irving counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irving misses with a hook.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Irving misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Irving 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Luciano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Irving sprawling to the canvas! Irving rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Luciano finish him?!
#ROC2#
Irving is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range.
Oh Irving is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Luciano blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Irving.
Irving jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irving seems to have got his legs back now.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Irving looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano thinks about the counter body kick.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Irving was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Irving throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irving throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Irving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Irving jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irving.
A solid body kick from Luciano.
Irving swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well,Irving is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luciano works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irving steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luciano. That one must have hurt.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irving.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick and Irving moves out of range easily.
Luciano moves forwards but Irving connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irving 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.
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Irving will feel that in the morning.
Jab from Luciano.
Irving looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
And Luciano responds with a good body kick, but Irving manages to step out the way in time.
Irving will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irving bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyrie Irving has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Irving swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irving looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Irving blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Irving misses its target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Luciano - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jose Carlos Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irving gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luciano.
Irving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Irving crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luciano - the referee stops the clock and Irving gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luciano. Irving manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Carlos Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!
Jose Carlos Luciano wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Bushido 52: Wright vs. Whyte
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Song takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Song throws a leg kick
and Irving cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Song tries a head kick but it misses.
Song falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irving counters with a left to the body.
Song wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Irving dodges the punch combination from Song.
Irving dodges the punch combination from Song.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irving jabs Song right on the nose. Song blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Irving. Those never looked like landing.
Irving showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Song.
#T1#
Song misses with a few strikes there.
Song 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.
Irving dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Song has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irving finds it's way round the side to connect with Song's head.
Irving fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Song looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Song takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Song closes the distance but Irving moves to the side
and Irving counters with a nice uppercut.
Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irving.
Kyrie Irving is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Song!
Song throws a nice looking combination but Irving bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irving 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irving counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Song tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Song walks into a jab.#T2#
Song looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irving appears to be looking for a big counter.
Song throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Irving counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Song is rocked!
Irving grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Song takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Irving cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyrie Irving!
Kyrie Irving 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:
DFC Las Vegas 54
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
House misses with a takedown attempt
and Irving counters with a nice uppercut.
Irving lands a straight punch to the body, keeping House at a distance.
Irving throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck House on the side of the head.
House has his takedown stuffed
and Irving counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
House doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Irving counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kyrie Irving has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter House.
Irving throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends House stumbling backwards into the cage! House bounces back off the cage towards Irving, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Irving lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Irving celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyrie Irving!
Kyrie Irving is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Kyrie Irving 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:
DFC Las Vegas 46
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Marx Jr looks to land a right hand but Irving moved out of range.
Irving lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Marx Jr has been cut.
Marx Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Irving throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marx Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marx Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marx Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irving to score with a decent uppercut.
Marx Jr slips a jab from Irving.
Marx Jr lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Marx Jr misses.
Irving misses with an attempted mid kick.
Irving lands with a nice combination. Marx Jr backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marx Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Irving should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Kyrie Irving has been cut.
Irving misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Marx Jr does it's job there.
Marx Jr dodges the punch combination from Irving.
Marx Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marx Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irving tries to counter with a clinch but Marx Jr shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Marx Jr loads up on a big right hand but Irving slips the punch.
Marx Jr loads up on a big right hand but Irving slips the punch.
Marx Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irving throws a hook but Marx Jr blocks it.
Marx Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irving.
Irving walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irving lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Marx Jr has Irving up against the cage in a clinch.
Marx Jr has Irving pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving.
Marx Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irving trying to land knees to the body.
Irving goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Marx Jr blocks a body shot from Irving.
Irving lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irving lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marx Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irving swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irving struggles to land a body shot inside as Marx Jr controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving.
Irving trying to land knees to the body.
Marx Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marx Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Marx Jr to work.
Marx Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Irving backwards.
Irving fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marx Jr effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Irving fails to land.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marx Jr is leaning against Irving and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marx Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Marx Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Irving lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Marx Jr on the inside.
Irving misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irving lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marx Jr backwards.
Marx Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Marx Jr - that landed with a thud.
Irving tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marx Jr's elbow.
Irving misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marx Jr is leaning against Irving and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irving throws a punch but it's blocked by Marx Jr.
Irving misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irving wants to stall.
Irving creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marx Jr lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Irving.
Marx Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irving or not.
A shot in the inside from Irving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marx Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Irving prevents a body shot from Marx Jr. #T4#
Marx Jr tries a body shot but Irving blocks it.
Irving misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Irving goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marx Jr tries to work over Irving's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irving is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marx Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marx Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Marx Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irving misses with a punch to the body.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irving tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irving throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marx Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irving misses with some punches.
Marx Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irving's elbow.
Irving misses with a punch on the inside.
Irving swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marx Jr blocking some punches.
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 Mark Marx Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Irving misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Marx Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marx Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marx Jr blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marx Jr.
Irving tries a body shot but Marx Jr blocks it.
Irving swings wildly with an uppercut but Marx Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marx Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Irving controls the action.
Marx Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Irving.
Marx Jr blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Irving on the inside.
Marx Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mark Marx Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irving misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irving misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irving prevents a body shot from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr slows down the pace here.
Marx Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Irving's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marx Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Marx Jr.
Irving misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Marx Jr.
Irving blocking some punches.
Marx Jr misses with a body punch.
Irving tries a body shot but Marx Jr blocks it.
Irving misses with some punches.
Marx Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Irving misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irving lands with a right to the head.
Irving holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Irving misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Irving.
A short left from Marx Jr.
A right hand to the body from Irving.
Marx Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Irving.
Irving lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marx Jr. #T2#
Marx Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Irving fails to land.
Marx Jr trying to stall but Irving improves his position.
Marx Jr works on Irving's body with a couple of short punches.
Marx Jr lands a left hand.
Marx Jr tries a body shot but Irving blocks it.
Marx Jr pushes Irving back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marx Jr 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.
Marx Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marx Jr stalling in the clinch but Irving improves position.
Marx Jr tries to work over Irving's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving.
Marx Jr tries to work over Irving's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marx Jr pushes Irving back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marx Jr blocks an uppercut.
Irving misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irving tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irving misses with the head strike.
Marx Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Marx Jr pushes Irving back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marx Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Marx Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Irving misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irving scores with a shot to the side of Marx Jr's head.
Irving struggles to land a body shot inside as Marx Jr controls his hands.
Marx Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Irving tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marx Jr's elbow.
Marx Jr blocks a body shot from Irving.
Marx Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irving lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Irving working aggressively here.
Irving goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irving misses with a punch on the inside.
Marx Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irving's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irving is working Marx Jr over against the cage.
Marx Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marx Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irving backwards.
Marx Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Marx Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving.
Irving lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marx Jr backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marx Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Irving fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marx Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Irving misses with a body punch.
Marx Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marx Jr misses with a body punch.
Irving tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marx Jr's elbow.
Marx Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Irving controls the action.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irving tries a body shot but Marx Jr blocks it.
Irving tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irving is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Irving is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marx Jr is defending well for now.
Marx Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irving's elbow.
Irving throws a punch but it's blocked by Marx Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Marx Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Irving misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marx Jr.
The fighters circling - Irving throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irving is looking to land body kicks.
Irving throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marx Jr throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range.
Marx Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irving.
Marx Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Irving counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Irving counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irving throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Marx Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Irving won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Marx Jr decides to stand back up.
Marx Jr throws a hook to the side of Irving's head but Irving sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irving follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Irving takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irving stuns Marx Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Marx Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Marx Jr as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Irving throws a head punch that misses.
Irving misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Irving.
Marx Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Irving controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Marx Jr.
Irving throws an elbow but it misses.
Marx Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marx Jr has Irving pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr stalling in the clinch but Irving improves position.
Irving stalling in the clinch but Marx Jr improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving.
Irving lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Marx Jr.
Irving misses with the head strike.
Irving lands with a light punch inside.
Irving blocks a body shot from Marx Jr. #T2#
Marx Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Irving on the inside.
Marx Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irving is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marx Jr is keeping busy.
Marx Jr taking a breather.
Marx Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Irving misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Marx Jr to work.
Marx Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kyrie Irving has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irving misses with some punches.
Marx Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Marx Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irving's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marx Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irving misses with a punch to the body.
Irving pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marx Jr trying to stall but Irving improves his position.
Marx Jr takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Irving can't find room to land a body shot as Marx Jr controls the action.
Marx Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marx Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marx Jr.
Marx Jr stalling against the cage.
Marx Jr tries to work over Irving's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irving throws a head punch that misses.
Marx Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Irving looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marx Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Irving throws a head punch that misses.
Irving misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irving can't find room to land a body shot as Marx Jr controls the action.
#T4#
Irving goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irving lands a nice uppercut.
Irving missing with knees to the body.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marx Jr gets through Irving's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irving tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marx Jr lands with a short head shot 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 short body shot lands from Marx Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Irving takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marx Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Marx Jr.
Nice body punch from Marx Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mark Marx Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr lands an uppercut.
Marx Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irving or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Irving is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Marx Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marx Jr, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Mark Marx Jr!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Mark Marx Jr!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Mark Marx Jr!
Mark Marx Jr wins by unanimous decision!
Mark Marx Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC LV SIN CITY 20
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irving.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Irving scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Irving looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Irving blocks the low kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Irving avoids a kick to the body.
Irving throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irving looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irving misses with a body shot.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Irving's belly button to the back.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Irving misses its intended target.
Irving misses with the combination.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Irving scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson moves out of range as Irving strikes.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Irving does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irving throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Irving misses the shot to the body.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Irving steps away.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Irving is just out of range.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irving.#T2#
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Irving ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Irving's ribs.
Irving throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Irving rather than just go for the knockout.
Irving misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Irving takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson tests Irving's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Irving doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Johnson staying out of range there.
Irving scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Irving cracks Johnson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyrie Irving!
Kyrie Irving 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:
DFC Mayhem 17
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Vagueness moves away from the strike by Irving.
Irving walks into a left hand.
Vagueness throws a nice looking combination but Irving bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irving moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Irving is looking to clinch but Vagueness is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Irving forces Vagueness back against the cage and clinches.
Vagueness misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irving scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vagueness blocks an uppercut.
Vagueness misses with a body punch.
Irving lands a nice uppercut.
Vagueness is leaning against Irving and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irving misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irving pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vagueness lands a nice shot to the body.
Irving looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Vagueness misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irving.
Irving misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vagueness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irving's elbow.
Irving creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Irving lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vagueness backwards.
Vagueness misses with a body punch.
Irving goes for a takedown attempt but Vagueness pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Irving throws a right hand that misses
and Vagueness counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Kyrie Irving has been cut.
Jab from Irving.
Irving walks into a jab.
Irving bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Irving.
Irving fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irving throws a lazy head kick
and Vagueness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Irving moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irving throws a jab when Vagueness was well out of range.
It looked like Vagueness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vagueness stuns Irving with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Irving takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vagueness slips under a jab.
Vagueness throwing a counter right hand but Irving manages to avoid it.
Vagueness lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irving waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vagueness.
Vagueness looks to land a left hand but Irving moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Vagueness there.
Vagueness misses with a wild combination.
Irving with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irving walks into a jab.
Nice body punch from Vagueness.
Vagueness scores with the left hand. Irving knows he should have avoided that one.
Kyrie Irving seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Vagueness tries to keep at a distance but Irving has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Irving fails to land.
Irving has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vagueness after a bit of a struggle.
Vagueness scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vagueness misses with a punch on the inside.
Vagueness lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vagueness throws a head punch that misses.
Irving is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vagueness gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Las Vagueness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrie Irving.
Irving looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vagueness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vagueness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vagueness working aggressively here.
#T4#
Irving goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vagueness prevents it.
Vagueness pushes Irving back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irving struggles to land a body shot inside as Vagueness controls his hands.
Irving lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vagueness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Irving.
Vagueness doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irving misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vagueness misses with a punch on the inside.
Irving fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irving goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vagueness pushes Irving back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Las Vagueness dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyrie Irving's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Irving doesn't manage to clinch there - Vagueness circles away.
Irving throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vagueness counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Vagueness.
A cross from Vagueness lands.
Irving misses the shot to the body.
Irving throws a big shot that misses.
Vagueness takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Irving avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vagueness is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vagueness changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vagueness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vagueness cracks Irving with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Irving throws an off balance right hand
and Vagueness counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vagueness clobbers Irving with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Irving throws a big shot that misses.
Irving misses with a lunging right hand
and Vagueness counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irving goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Irving tries to clinch
and Vagueness counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irving misses with an uppercut
and Vagueness counters with a stiff right hand.
Irving misses the jab.
Irving takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vagueness throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irving misses with a hook
and Vagueness connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irving misses with a double jab
and Vagueness counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Irving is rocked!
Irving misses with a head kick.
Irving throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vagueness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irving is still on wobbly legs! Can Vagueness finish him?
Irving rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vagueness moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Las Vagueness is winning the standup battle so far.
Vagueness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irving is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irving misses with a shot to the body
and Vagueness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irving fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vagueness scores with a nice head shot.
Irving gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Vagueness gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Las Vagueness!
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Event:
Sin City 11 Jackson v The Axe
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Irving waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanhope.
We've been told by Stanhope's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stanhope gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Doug Stanhope has been cut.
Irving scores with a jab. Stanhope acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stanhope throws a right hand that misses
and Irving counters with a nice uppercut.
Irving takes one on the button.
Stanhope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stanhope moves forwards but Irving connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Irving misses its intended target.
Stanhope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irving scores with the left hand. Stanhope knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanhope lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stanhope.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irving. Stanhope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irving misses the jab.
Irving lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanhope circles away quickly and effectively.
Stanhope lands with an uppercut that bounces Irving off the cage and back into range.
Irving misses with a wild body shot.
Irving fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Irving scores with a four punch combination!
Irving misses with a looping left.
Irving throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Irving fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irving walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irving scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stanhope.
Irving slips a jab and a cross from Stanhope.
The fighters circling - Irving throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irving looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stanhope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irving.
Stanhope throws a looping overhand right but Irving ducks down to avoid it.
Stanhope clobbers Irving with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Irving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Stanhope misses.
It seemed like Irving was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanhope misses with a straight right.
Irving takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanhope moves away from the strike by Irving.
Irving looks to throw the jab but Stanhope is out of range.
A big right from Stanhope misses.
Stanhope loads up on a big right hand but Irving slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irving, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Stanhope takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irving on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stanhope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irving slips a jab from Stanhope.
Irving scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stanhope doesn't seem bothered though.
Stanhope scores with a decent looking hook.
Doug Stanhope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irving throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanhope scores with a jab to the head.
Stanhope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanhope moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stanhope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stanhope misses with a body shot
#KD2#
and Irving counters with a crisp one two that drops Stanhope! Irving thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stanhope to his feet! Stanhope is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Stanhope is rocked!
Irving thuds a left hand into Stanhope's body.
Oh Stanhope is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irving looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanhope seems to have got his legs back now.
Irving waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanhope.
Stanhope connects with a single shot there.
Stanhope changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Stanhope throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanhope scores with a shot to the body.
Irving avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanhope misses with a body shot
and Irving counters with a straight right hand.
Stanhope scores with a jab.
Irving lands a slapping body shot.
Stanhope throws a lazy right hand but Irving sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanhope misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Irving. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irving.
Irving throws a hook to the side of Stanhope's head but Stanhope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanhope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irving.
Stanhope clobbers Irving with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stanhope misses the shot to the body.
Stanhope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irving.
Irving slips a jab from Stanhope.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanhope misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Stanhope misses its intended target. #T4#
Stanhope throws a big shot that misses.
Stanhope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irving stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Irving fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanhope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanhope doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irving thuds his right hand into Stanhope's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stanhope throws out a loose jab but Irving uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Irving on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stanhope misses the jab.
Stanhope walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Doug Stanhope's cut is getting worse.
Irving misses with a double jab.
Irving takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irving misses with a body shot.
Stanhope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irving scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stanhope lands a nice hook to Irving's body. Irving takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stanhope lands with a hook. Irving tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stanhope takes a swing at Irving's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyrie Irving will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doug Stanhope's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stanhope listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stanhope lands a jab to Irving's midsection.
Irving punishes Stanhope's body with a nice straight punch.
Stanhope throws a hook but Irving avoids it easily.
Stanhope misses with a body shot.
Stanhope works the jab nicely.
Irving throws an overhand right that lands on Stanhope's shoulder, as Stanhope tries to avoid the shot.
Irving lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Irving drops Stanhope with a beautiful combination! Stanhope stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Irving is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irving looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanhope connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Irving pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanhope misses the shot to the body.
Stanhope moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Irving throws a right hand that Stanhope ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanhope also avoids with ease.
Stanhope looks to score with a jab to the body but Irving is just out of range.
Stanhope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irving finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanhope's head.
Irving misses with an uppercut. Stanhope saw that one coming.#T1#
Irving throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irving throws a jab when Stanhope was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Stanhope tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanhope connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irving momentarily.
Stanhope works over Irving's head and body with a nice combination.
Irving throws a hook to the side of Stanhope's head but Stanhope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irving has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stanhope looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range.
Irving throws a combination. Stanhope tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stanhope just misses with a punch to the body.
Irving misses with a looping left.
Stanhope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irving.
Irving throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irving uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanhope.
Nice straight punches there by Stanhope. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stanhope.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Stanhope does no damage.
Irving steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanhope.
Irving looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irving slips under a jab from Stanhope.#T2#
Irving scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Stanhope finds it's way through Irving's defenses.
A cross from Irving lands.
Irving throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanhope. Irving does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanhope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irving sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irving takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stanhope swings for the body but Irving moves out of range.
Irving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irving misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Irving.
Stanhope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irving.
Stanhope with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irving on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Irving keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanhope.
A big left from Stanhope misses.
Stanhope fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irving uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanhope.
Irving swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Irving misses with a hook.
Stanhope scores with a punch to the head.
Stanhope walks into a left hand.
Stanhope misses with a wild body shot.
Irving throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanhope lands an overhand right.
Stanhope lands with a straight right. Irving didn't see that one coming.
Irving loads up on a big right hand but Stanhope slips the punch.
Irving uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanhope.
Irving throws a hook but Stanhope blocks it.
Irving gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Irving.
Stanhope looks to score with a jab to the body but Irving is just out of range.
Irving uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanhope.
Stanhope stuns Irving with a nice body shot, before stepping back 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!
Irving throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stanhope on the side of the head. #T4#
Irving misses with a right hand
and Stanhope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irving throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanhope throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range.
Stanhope jabs at Irving's body.
Stanhope throws out a powerful jab.
Stanhope throws a big shot that misses.
Stanhope ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Stanhope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanhope jabs Irving right on the nose. Irving blinks but takes it well.
Irving misses with a hook. Stanhope ducked under it nicely.
Stanhope is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Irving loads up on a big right hand but Stanhope slips the punch.
Irving looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanhope is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanhope throws the left hand but Irving avoids the punch easily.
Irving walks into a jab.
Stanhope lands with a good body shot.
Stanhope throws a sloppy body shot
and Irving counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stanhope digs a good hook to Irving's body.
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 Doug Stanhope will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doug Stanhope's cut.
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#
Stanhope with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irving tries to bum rush Stanhope with a series of wild strikes but Stanhope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanhope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irving.
Stanhope walks into a straight right hand from Irving.
Irving staying out of range there.
Stanhope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irving.
Stanhope throws a big shot that misses.
Irving throws out a counter right but Stanhope avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Stanhope there.
Stanhope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Irving.
Stanhope takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stanhope scores with a nice head shot.
Irving cracks Stanhope with an open hand slap.
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!
Stanhope 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.
A slow jab from Irving misses its intended target.
Irving looks to land a combination but Stanhope avoids it well.
Irving takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanhope throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanhope blocks a jab.#T1#
Irving throws a big shot that misses.
Irving misses with a hook.
Stanhope misses with a wild body shot.
Irving misses with a series of wild punches.
Irving avoids the body shot from Stanhope.
Stanhope looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range.
Irving looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanhope is just out of range.
Irving looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanhope throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range.
Irving moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stanhope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Irving doesn't seem bothered though.
Stanhope takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irving ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irving looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stanhope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Irving counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stanhope lands a slapping body shot.
Stanhope sizes up Irving with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanhope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stanhope swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irving bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanhope throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range.
Stanhope lands a glancing blow to the side of Irving's head.
Stanhope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irving gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stanhope looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanhope. Irving does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanhope lands with a good body shot.
Irving cracks Stanhope with an open hand slap.
Stanhope connects with a body shot that sends Irving's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanhope misses the target.
Stanhope uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stanhope works Irving's body with a nice hook.
Irving looks to land a combination. Stanhope sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab lands there for Irving.#T3#
Stanhope slips under a jab.
Irving throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stanhope on the side of the head.
Irving connects with a combination that backs up Stanhope into the cage. Irving lands a flurry of punches that gets past Stanhope's guard. Stanhope is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Irving bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyrie Irving!
A less than humble Kyrie Irving misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Irving misses with a body shot.
OHooligan throws out a counter right but Irving avoids it with no problem.
A big right from OHooligan misses.
OHooligan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Irving connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irving paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irving looks to land a combination but OHooligan avoids it well.
OHooligan throws a jab but it's blocked by Irving.
OHooligan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irving scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OHooligan misses with a wild body shot.
OHooligan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
OHooligan swings for the body but Irving moves out of range.
Irving bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from OHooligan.
Irving fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Irving is looking to chop away at OHooligan's legs.
OHooligan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#
OHooligan is rocked!#T1#
Irving scores with a shot to the body.
Irving is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OHooligan is still on wobbly legs! Can Irving finish him?
OHooligan bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Irving comes at him with an uppercut from hell! OHooligan falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! OHooligan was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyrie Irving!
Kyrie Irving was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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