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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 12
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Bystrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocksteady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocksteady throws out a counter right but Bystrom avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocksteady as he connects with a hook.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
Bystrom throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bystrom! Rocksteady lets Bystrom back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bystrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocksteady throws out the jab.
Bystrom moves away from the strike by Rocksteady.
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!
Bystrom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rocksteady swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bystrom lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Rocksteady. Those never looked like landing.
Bystrom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD#
Rocksteady gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bystrom to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rocksteady tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bystrom drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bystrom seems to have locked his on tight now - Rocksteady screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bystrom, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Torkel Bystrom!
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 8
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Vecellio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vecellio fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Rocksteady misses its target.
Rocksteady throws an overhand right that lands on Vecellio's shoulder, as Vecellio tries to avoid the shot.
Vecellio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vecellio misses with a hook
and Rocksteady counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vecellio ducks under a wild hook from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vecellio throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rocksteady on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vecellio looks to throw a body kick
and Rocksteady cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Machiavelli Vecellio has been cut.
Rocksteady blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vecellio.
Vecellio moves to clinch but Rocksteady breaks away
and Rocksteady counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocksteady takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Vecellio scores with a hook.
Vecellio looks to land a left hand but Rocksteady moved out of range nicely.
Vecellio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vecellio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vecellio throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD#
and Rocksteady counters with a crisp one two that drops Vecellio! Rocksteady thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vecellio to his feet! Vecellio is in big trouble!#ROC#
Vecellio is rocked!
Vecellio get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Vecellio stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Rocksteady runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bebob Rocksteady!
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Event:
TAFC: Smith Jr vs Kuwabara
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Lazzyie misses with a takedown attempt
and Lazzyie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Alfie Lazzyie has been cut.
Lazzyie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rocksteady avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazzyie.
Rocksteady throws out a counter right but Lazzyie avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfie Lazzyie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksteady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazzyie.
Lazzyie fails to land the takedown.
Rocksteady displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazzyie.
Rocksteady feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazzyie shoots for a takedown but Rocksteady saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheers as Rocksteady lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lazzyie doesn't seem phased though.
Lazzyie with a poor takedown
letting Rocksteady counter with a right hand. #TD#
Lazzyie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rocksteady's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Rocksteady wants to stand but Lazzyie is controlling the position.
Rocksteady is adopting a defensive guard.
Rocksteady really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazzyie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lazzyie working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rocksteady can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazzyie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rocksteady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lazzyie.
Rocksteady looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocksteady, not yet.
Lazzyie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lazzyie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lazzyie 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.
Lazzyie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lazzyie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lazzyie is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocksteady has wrist control.
Lazzyie stops Rocksteady from standing up. #T2#
Lazzyie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksteady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazzyie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rocksteady avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lazzyie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lazzyie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lazzyie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazzyie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rocksteady's head.
Lazzyie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rocksteady's head.
Lazzyie is in close to Rocksteady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lazzyie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazzyie works over Rocksteady with some ground and pound from guard.
Lazzyie won't allow Rocksteady to sweep him here.
Lazzyie postures up and lands a big shot to Rocksteady's brow.
Lazzyie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazzyie scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Lazzyie works over Rocksteady with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Rocksteady is rocked!
Rocksteady punching from the bottom - just letting Lazzyie know he's still in a fight.
Rocksteady is still in real trouble! Can Lazzyie finish him?
Lazzyie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rocksteady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocksteady seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocksteady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lazzyie trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom.
Lazzyie with a nice head shot there.
Lazzyie stops Rocksteady from standing up.
Lazzyie throwing strikes but missing.
Lazzyie works over Rocksteady with some ground and pound from guard.
Lazzyie trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom.
Lazzyie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rocksteady's guard. #T4#
Lazzyie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rocksteady is trying to get back to full guard.
Lazzyie lands strikes from half guard.
Lazzyie prevents Rocksteady from improving his position.
Lazzyie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lazzyie with the ground and pound from mount.
Rocksteady is trying to escape the mount.
Lazzyie is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rocksteady goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Lazzyie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alfie Lazzyie!
Our winner, Alfie Lazzyie, 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:
SyFi 134
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Changg scores with a shot to the body.
Changg slips under a jab.
Changg throws a head kick that misses.
Rocksteady takes a kick to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Changg misses
and Rocksteady counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Pedro Changg has been cut.
Changg stuns Rocksteady with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Changg throws a head kick that misses.
Changg throws a wild body kick that Rocksteady sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Changg misses its intended target.
Changg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocksteady.
Changg misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Changg is defended easily by Rocksteady.
Changg throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rocksteady counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Rocksteady staying out of range there.
Changg misses with a straight right.
Rocksteady appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Changg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rocksteady was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Changg swings for the body but Rocksteady moves out of range.
#KD#
Rocksteady cracks Changg with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Changg looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rocksteady finish him?
#CUT#
That has opened up Pedro Changg's cut even more.
Changg misses with a head kick.
Bebob Rocksteady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Changg misses with a hook to the body
and Rocksteady counters with a huge left! Changg is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rocksteady isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Changg from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rocksteady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bebob Rocksteady!
Pedro Changg was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
SyFi 121
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Arthur misses with a body shot.
Arthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rocksteady scores with a jab. Arthur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Arthur tenderised Rocksteady's leg. Rocksteady is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arthur misses with a jab to the body
and Rocksteady cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Isaac Arthur has been cut.#CL#
Arthur has managed to clinch.
Arthur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arthur digs a right hand into Rocksteady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocksteady's gas tank.
Arthur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocksteady avoids the elbow strike from Arthur, against the cage.
#BC2#
Rocksteady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arthur misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocksteady counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arthur throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rocksteady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arthur 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.#CL#
Arthur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rocksteady, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Arthur lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rocksteady scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've been informed that Rocksteady 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.
Arthur comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arthur misses with a body punch.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Rocksteady breaks from the clinch.
Isaac Arthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arthur moves away from the strike by Rocksteady.
Arthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksteady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Arthur. Beautiful body shot.
Arthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Rocksteady gets tackled into the cage by Arthur. Arthur maintains the clinch.
Rocksteady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
Arthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocksteady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocksteady is trying to break free.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
Arthur lands an elbow inside that Rocksteady shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Bebob Rocksteady has been cut.
Arthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arthur misses with a punch to the body.
Rocksteady managing to block the knees to the body from Arthur.
Arthur lands a nice uppercut.
Arthur lands with a light punch inside.
Arthur tries to throw a body punch but Rocksteady avoids it by throwing Arthur back against the cage.
Arthur misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Arthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arthur trying to land knees to the body.
Arthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Arthur fails to land.
Arthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocksteady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocksteady can't break the clinch.
Arthur missing with knees to the body.
Arthur lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD#
Arthur drops Rocksteady with a big knee straight up the middle! Rocksteady is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Rocksteady takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL#
Arthur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arthur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Arthur misses with the head strike.
Rocksteady blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rocksteady's efforts to push away.
Arthur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Rocksteady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arthur misses the body punch
and Rocksteady connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arthur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocksteady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arthur. Rocksteady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocksteady checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arthur throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocksteady counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arthur misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Arthur dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Arthur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arthur slips a jab from Rocksteady.
Arthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arthur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocksteady counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rocksteady misses the shot to the body.
Rocksteady slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rocksteady throws a hook to the side of Arthur's head but Arthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arthur lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arthur - that will leave a mark!
Arthur swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rocksteady to counter with a crisp jab.
Arthur lands a jab to Rocksteady's midsection.
Arthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Rocksteady bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arthur's head.
Rocksteady connects with the punch.
Rocksteady gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bebob Rocksteady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arthur is looking to clinch but Rocksteady is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocksteady! But no joy.
Bebob Rocksteady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Rocksteady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arthur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rocksteady moves out of range as Arthur strikes.
Rocksteady takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Arthur as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Rocksteady.
Arthur throws the left hand but Rocksteady avoids the punch easily.
Rocksteady lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Arthur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arthur lands a body shot.
Arthur takes a swing at Rocksteady's ribcage but misses.
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
and Arthur counters with a nice uppercut.
Arthur is looking to wear down Rocksteady with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rocksteady uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arthur.
It seemed like Rocksteady was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arthur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocksteady throws a series of punches but Arthur avoids them all with ease.
Arthur blocks a jab.
Rocksteady on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arthur throws a push kick but Rocksteady slaps the foot to one side.
Arthur wants to clinch.
Rocksteady lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Rocksteady avoids the body shot from Arthur.
Rocksteady wants to counter with a clinch but Arthur pushes him away.
Arthur throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a crisp one two that drops Arthur! Rocksteady thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Arthur to his feet! Arthur is in big trouble!
Arthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocksteady manages to avoid it.
Arthur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rocksteady counters with a straight right hand.
Arthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocksteady can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. Arthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocksteady throws a hook but Arthur avoids it easily.
Rocksteady circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rocksteady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Rocksteady throws out a loose jab but Arthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocksteady takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rocksteady lands a big right hook! Arthur looks hurt but is still standing! Rocksteady lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Arthur falls down and Rocksteady dives in with a huge hammer fist! Arthur's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Rocksteady runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bebob Rocksteady!
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Event:
WeInSyd32
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Rocksteady tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Rocksteady has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocksteady is defending well for now.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy pushes Rocksteady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rocksteady's efforts to push away.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #T2#
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
Rocksteady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rocksteady avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Rocksteady is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Rocksteady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocksteady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rocksteady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Rocksteady manages to avoid it.#T3##CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy digs a right hand into Rocksteady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocksteady's gas tank.
Rocksteady is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rocksteady blocks it.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rocksteady avoids it.
Rocksteady has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rocksteady can turn it around.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocksteady.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rocksteady blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Rocksteady.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy is working Rocksteady over against the cage.#BC2#
Rocksteady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy tries to clinch
and Rocksteady counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Rocksteady tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Redd Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Murphy tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that. #ES#
Murphy pushes Rocksteady off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Rocksteady blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rocksteadys head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Rocksteady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Rocksteady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy tries to clinch up.#CL#
Murphy clinches.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rocksteady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Murphy clinches up with Rocksteady and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocksteady is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy prevents Rocksteady from breaking the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Rocksteady avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocksteady uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rocksteady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocksteady swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Redd Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rocksteady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocksteady can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
Redd Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady. #T3#
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy has Rocksteady pressed against the cage, preventing Rocksteady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocksteady wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocksteady tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #BC2#
Rocksteady breaks the clinch.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocksteady! But no joy.
Murphy wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Redd Murphy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocksteady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Rocksteady on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Rocksteady is avoiding it.
Rocksteady with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Rocksteady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocksteady throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Rocksteady circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rocksteady's efforts to push away.
Rocksteady on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Rocksteady blocks an uppercut.
Rocksteady is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Rocksteady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Rocksteady tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady. #BC2#
Rocksteady breaks from the clinch.
Rocksteady misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rocksteady counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Murphy tries to clinch up but Rocksteady circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocksteady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocksteady steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murphy.
Murphy defending well as Rocksteady loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Rocksteady is avoiding it.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Rocksteady counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Rocksteady to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocksteady changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Rocksteady circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Rocksteady.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocksteady scores with a nice strike.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocksteady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Rocksteady is avoiding it.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy tries to clinch up.#CL#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Rocksteady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Rocksteady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocksteady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Bebob Rocksteady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Rocksteady scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Redd Murphy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Redd Murphy!
Redd Murphy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SyFi 96
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Rocksteady throws a right and a left that Avery avoids nicely.
Avery feinted with a counter takedown.
Rocksteady misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Rocksteady catches Avery right on the button with a cross.
Avery just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocksteady throws a counter combo.#TD#
Avery bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Avery tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rocksteady really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Avery in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rocksteady is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Avery!
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