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Event:
TGC 33: Lang vs Cobb
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Mao misses with a body shot.
Sylvia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cai Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mao lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Mao throws a lazy uppercut
and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sylvia throws a shot from downtown. Mao moves away and avoids it.
Sylvia lunges at Mao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mao's hand.
Mao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mao lands with an uppercut that bounces Sylvia off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sylvia throws a shot to the body.
Sylvia with a nice cross.
Sylvia shoots in looking for a takedown but Mao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sylvia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sylvia misses with a hook.
Sylvia with a nice cross.
Sylvia misses with a looping right.#T1#
Sylvia fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mao to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mao looks to clinch but Sylvia throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mao taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Slim Sylvia!
Slim Sylvia managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 28: Wangler vs Rollins 2
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Mao swinging wildly here.
Mao throws a head kick that misses
and Bell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mao throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.
Bell takes a swing at Mao's ribcage but misses.
Cai Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mao.
It looked like Bell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mao throws a series of strikes that have Bell backpedaling.
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bell moves out of range as Mao throws a body kick.
Mao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
It looked like Bell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mao.
Mao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mao throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Mao throws a head kick that misses
and Bell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bell slips a jab and a cross from Mao.
Bell lands with a straight right. Mao didn't see that one coming.
Bell lands a jab to the head.
Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mao at a distance.
Mao looks winded!
Mao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Mao is rocked!
Mao throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Bell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mao.
Bell scores with a hook to the body. Mao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mao was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
Mao throws a sloppy body shot
and Bell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mao is still on wobbly legs! Can Bell finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bell counters with a nice body shot.
Bell closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Mao out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doug Bell!
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Event:
TGC 23: Nobrainer vs Lang 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Mao falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Zakherenkoff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mao!
Mao regains half guard, as Zakherenkoff was trying to land strikes.
Mao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zakherenkoff.
Mao tries to get to full guard but Zakherenkoff has control of the leg.
Zakherenkoff wants to pass to mount but Mao is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakherenkoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mao keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zakherenkoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Zakherenkoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mao keeps working.
Zakherenkoff throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mao to regain full guard.
Zakherenkoff controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zakherenkoff trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom.
Mao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zakherenkoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zakherenkoff trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zakherenkoff misses with a looping right.
Mao throws a counter combo.
Zakherenkoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Mao misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zakherenkoff.
Cai Mao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakherenkoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zakherenkoff.#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Zakherenkoff has been cut.
Mao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mao digs a good hook to Zakherenkoff's body.
Zakherenkoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mao.
A head kick misses from Mao. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mao misses the target.
Zakherenkoff misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Mao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zakherenkoff swinging wildly here.
Zakherenkoff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mao sprawls well. Mao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zakherenkoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Mao with a jab.
Mao misses with a few strikes there.
Mao misses with a double jab.
A big left from Mao misses.
Zakherenkoff avoids the head kick by Mao.
Mao moves forwards but Zakherenkoff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zakherenkoff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Mao misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Zakherenkoff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Zakherenkoff is putting a hurting on Mao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zakherenkoff tries to roll over but Mao keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Zakherenkoff is defending against the submission attempts here by Mao.
Zakherenkoff tries to get to full guard but Mao has control of the leg.
Zakherenkoff is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cai Mao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Zakherenkoff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Zakherenkoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mao unleashes a big counter combination but Zakherenkoff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mao misses with the combination.
#TD#
Zakherenkoff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zakherenkoff throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zakherenkoff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zakherenkoff is putting a hurting on Mao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zakherenkoff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mao to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakherenkoff throws a strike aimed at the side of Mao's head but Mao avoids it well.
Mao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zakherenkoff is working Mao over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Zakherenkoff working the head and body with strikes.
Zakherenkoff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mao to see if he's OK.
Zakherenkoff trying to control the action but Mao is working from the bottom.
Zakherenkoff misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakherenkoff lands a nice forearm strike.
Zakherenkoff looks up at the clock and then as Mao takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zakherenkoff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vladimir Zakherenkoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zakherenkoff wants to take a breather but Mao manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Zakherenkoff.
Mao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Zakherenkoff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mao stopping the sweep attempt from Zakherenkoff.
Mao being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Mao wanted to stand there but Zakherenkoff had control of the position.
Zakherenkoff striking off his back but it's not causing Mao any problems.
Mao trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakherenkoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zakherenkoff will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mao postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff throws a shot from downtown. Mao moves away and avoids it.
Mao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mao scores with a head kick. Zakherenkoff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Zakherenkoff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zakherenkoff cracks Mao with a big right hand but Mao just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zakherenkoff is putting a hurting on Mao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zakherenkoff is putting a hurting on Mao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zakherenkoff lands a nice forearm strike.
Mao is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zakherenkoff connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Zakherenkoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zakherenkoff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mao takes a swing at Zakherenkoff's ribcage but misses.
Mao takes a swing at Zakherenkoff's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Zakherenkoff lands.
Zakherenkoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Zakherenkoff takes a swing at Mao's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Mao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zakherenkoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zakherenkoff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mao scores with a hook to the body. Zakherenkoff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao throws a head kick that misses
and Zakherenkoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zakherenkoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zakherenkoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zakherenkoff lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Mao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zakherenkoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Mao is just out of range.
Mao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zakherenkoff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mao misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Zakherenkoff as he connects with a hook.
Zakherenkoff dips to his left and cracks Mao with an uppercut!
Zakherenkoff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mao throws a shot to the body.
Zakherenkoff misses with a wild body shot.
Zakherenkoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mao's waist but Mao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zakherenkoff off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zakherenkoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zakherenkoff fails with the takedown
and Mao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##KD2#
Mao lands a big head kick that sends Zakherenkoff tumbling to the mat! Mao takes a step backwards and waves Zakherenkoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Zakherenkoff misses.
Cai Mao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Mao as Zakherenkoff shoots in.
Zakherenkoff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zakherenkoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zakherenkoff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mao comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Zakherenkoff stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Mao is on him like rabid pit bull! Zakherenkoff slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cai Mao!
In his post fight interview, Cai Mao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SFC 17: Kuklinski x Mao
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Mao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuklinski moves in looking to clinch but Mao pushes him off.
Mao lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Richard Kuklinski has been cut.
Mao lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuklinski off the cage and back into range.
Mao is looking to chop away at Kuklinski's legs.
Mao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuklinski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kangaroo's MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mao looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuklinski is just out of range.
Kuklinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mao counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mao scores with a one two! Kuklinski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
Richard Kuklinski's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Kuklinski moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuklinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mao backwards.
Kuklinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuklinski working aggressively here.
Kuklinski throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Mao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Mao.
Mao working hard to break the clinch.
Mao is trying to break the clinch but Kuklinski is controlling him.
Kuklinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mao is trying to break the clinch but Kuklinski is controlling him.
Mao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mao tries to break the clinch but Kuklinski is controlling the position.
Kuklinski digs a right hand into Mao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mao's gas tank.
Mao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuklinski has him pressed against the cage.
Kuklinski blocking some punches.
Mao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mao throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski has Mao pressed against the cage, preventing Mao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Kuklinski.
Mao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mao is trying to break the clinch but Kuklinski is controlling him.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kuklinski fails to land.
Kuklinski scores with a hook to the body.
Kuklinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuklinski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mao backwards.
Kuklinski gets through Mao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuklinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuklinski.
Kuklinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuklinski has him pressed against the cage.
Kuklinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kuklinski breaks the clinch.
Mao slips a straight right by Kuklinski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuklinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mao misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Kuklinski as he connects with a hook.
Mao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Kuklinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuklinski misses with some punches.
Mao tries to break the clinch but Kuklinski is controlling the position.
Kuklinski tries to throw a body punch but Mao avoids it by throwing Kuklinski back against the cage.
Kuklinski digs a right hand underneath Mao's ribcage. Mao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuklinski scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Mao.
Mao struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinski controls his hands.
Mao blocking some punches.
Mao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mao working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Mao blocks an uppercut.
Kuklinski misses with the head strike.
Mao tries to break the clinch but Kuklinski is controlling the position.
Mao is trying to break the clinch but Kuklinski has him pressed against the cage.
Kuklinski lands a shoulder strike.
Mao tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinski avoids it by throwing Mao back against the cage.
Mao blocking some punches.
Mao working hard to break the clinch.
Mao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuklinski prevents Mao from breaking the clinch.
Kuklinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuklinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mao is trying to force a seperation but Kuklinski has the dominant position.
Mao wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuklinski won't allow it.
#BC2#
Mao manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuklinski lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Kuklinski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cai Mao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mao.
Mao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuklinski moves away.
Nice body punch from Mao.
Mao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuklinski with a nice cross.
Kuklinski tries to clinch up.
Kuklinski drops his hands momentarily and Mao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Kuklinski instigates a clinch.
Mao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuklinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuklinski prevents Mao from breaking the clinch.
Kuklinski throws a head punch that misses.
Kuklinski prevents a body shot from Mao.
Kuklinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Mao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuklinski misses with the head strike.
Mao tries to circle away but Kuklinski has him pinned against the cage.
Kuklinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mao controls his hands.
Mao lands a shot to the body.
Mao wants to break free but Kuklinski has control.
Mao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuklinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuklinski cracks Mao with a nice body shot.
Mao has had enough of the clinch but Kuklinski keeps him there for the moment.
Kuklinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mao controls his hands.
Kuklinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Mao.
Kuklinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Mao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Kuklinski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Mao tries to get set, Kuklinski tries to push him back and clinch up but Mao manages to avoid the attempt.
Mao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mao scores with a nice right hand.
Mao misses with a hook. Kuklinski ducked under it nicely.
Kuklinski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kuklinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuklinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuklinski under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mao throws a series of punches but Kuklinski avoids them all with ease.
Mao misses with a double jab.
Mao tries a head kick but it misses.
Mao misses with a wild combination.
Cai Mao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mao is breathing heavily.
Kuklinski lands a nice looking body shot.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Mao keeps the fight on the outside.
Mao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuklinski.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kuklinski has closed the distance and engaged Mao in a clinch.
Kuklinski misses with a body punch.
Mao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuklinski lands with a right to the head.
Mao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuklinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Mao backwards.
Kuklinski lands a shot to the body.
Mao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinski has a couple of punches blocked by Mao.
Kuklinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mao.
Kuklinski digs a right hand into Mao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mao's gas tank.
Kuklinski lands a right hand. #BC#
Kuklinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##CL#
Kuklinski closes the distance and clinches.
Kuklinski is leaning against Mao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuklinski pushes Mao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Kuklinski.
Kuklinski lands a shot to the body.
Kuklinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinski scores with a hook to the body.
Kuklinski lands with a right to the head.
Kuklinski lands a body shot.
Kuklinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuklinski lands a body punch.
Kuklinski digs a right hand into Mao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mao's gas tank.
Kuklinski lands a shoulder strike.
Kuklinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Kuklinski on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Kuklinski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##CL#
Kuklinski darts in and clinches Mao up against the cage.
Mao is trying to force a seperation but Kuklinski has the dominant position.
Mao is trying to push Kuklinski away but Kuklinski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Kuklinski.
Mao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuklinski prevents Mao from breaking the clinch.
Kuklinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuklinski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maos head.
Kuklinski lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Mao is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Kuklinski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mao is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuklinski finish him?
Kuklinski has Mao pressed against the cage, preventing Mao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mao is trying to force a seperation but Kuklinski has the dominant position.
Mao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuklinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuklinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuklinski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mao! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kuklinski is unloading with more strikes now! Mao drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Richard Kuklinski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SFC 11: Bradman x Gonza
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Vodka wants to clinch up but Mao keeps it at a distance.
Vodka misses with an uppercut. Mao saw that one coming.#CL2#
Vodka forces Mao back against the cage and clinches.
Mao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mao is pressed up against the cage. Vodka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mao down to the mat. Mao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mao cracks the inside of Vodka's front leg.
Vodka throws a series of punches but Mao avoids them all with ease.
Mao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vodka throws a head kick that misses.
Mao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vodka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vodka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mao counters with a left and a right that stings Vodka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vodka.
Vodka misses the jab.
Mao tries to score with a low kick but Vodka moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.
Mao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Vodka swinging wildly here.
Vodka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vodka.
Mao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vodka.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Vodka misses
and Mao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vodka's knee momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mao, as that shot connected.
#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Vodka has been cut.
Vodka looks winded!
Mao throws a nice looking combination but Vodka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vodka is looking to clinch but Mao is avoiding it.
Mao lands a slapping body shot.
Mao lands a big head kick that sends Vodka to the canvas! Mao follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cai Mao!
In his post fight interview, Cai Mao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
HFC 46
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Mao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.
Mao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ure is breathing heavily.
Mao connects with a leg kick. Ure looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mao throws a right hand that Ure ducks under and follows up with a left that Ure also avoids with ease.
Ure takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Phil Ure has been cut.
Ure gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cai Mao!
After the fight, Cai Mao 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:
HFC 41
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Specter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Specter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Specter scores with a jab to the head.
Specter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marcus Specter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Specter misses with a looping right.
Mao attempts a counter takedown but Specter avoids it well and moves away.
Mao walks into a left hand.
Mao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Specter misses.
Specter looks to throw the jab but Mao is out of range.
Specter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mao manages to avoid it.
Mao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Specter looks winded!
Specter loses concentration momentarily and Mao pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Specter crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Mao finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cai Mao!
Cai Mao very nearly forgot to thank //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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