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Event:
IXF 21
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Bundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xanthous.
Xanthous steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bundy.#CL2#
Xanthous moves into the clinch.
Xanthous lands a nice uppercut.
Bundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xanthous backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bundy.
Bundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bundy is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Bundy.
We've been informed that Xanthous 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.
Xanthous gets through Bundy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xanthous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xanthous misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy misses with a punch to the body.
Xanthous doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanthous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bundy.
Xanthous blocks an uppercut.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundy.
Bundy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xanthous lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xanthous working aggressively here.
Xanthous throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bundys head.
Xanthous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Bundy.
Bundy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xanthous misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xanthous lands an uppercut.
Bundy misses with a punch to the body.
Xanthous lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
Bundy tries to work over Xanthous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bundy presses Xanthous against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xanthous blocking some punches.
Bundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bundy stalls. #T2#
Bundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xanthous throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundy.
Xanthous blocks an uppercut.
Xanthous is working Bundy over against the cage.
Xanthous can't find room to land a body shot as Bundy controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Bundy.
Bundy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Bundy.
Bundy lands a nice uppercut.
Xanthous throws a head punch that misses.
Bundy is pushing Xanthous up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xanthous's elbow.
Xanthous can't find room to land a body shot as Bundy controls the action.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Xanthous.
A body shot lands from Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bundy backwards. #T3#
Bundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xanthous backwards.
Bundy throws a head punch that misses.
Xanthous misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xanthous prevents a body shot from Bundy.
Xanthous misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xanthous working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bundy has a couple of punches blocked by Xanthous.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanthous.
Xanthous swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundy misses with the head strike.
Xanthous tries to throw a body punch but Bundy avoids it by throwing Xanthous back against the cage.
Xanthous blocks an uppercut.
Xanthous blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Xanthous lands a hook that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
Bundy misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Xanthous lands a left hand.
Xanthous softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xanthous misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bundy.
Bundy scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bundy.
Bundy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xanthous is keeping busy.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy lands a shot to the body.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xanthous can't find room to land a body shot as Bundy controls the action.
Bundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xanthous goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bundy is pushing Xanthous up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bundy has a couple of punches blocked by Xanthous.
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 Greg Bundy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Xanthous keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot by Xanthous.
Bundy loads up on a big right hand but Xanthous slips the punch.
Xanthous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xanthous steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bundy.
Xanthous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xanthous misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Xanthous tries to clinch but Bundy is having none of it.
Xanthous swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bundy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bundy.
Bundy lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Bundy gets tackled into the cage by Xanthous. Xanthous maintains the clinch.
Xanthous digs a right hand into Bundy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bundy's gas tank.
Xanthous blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bundy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bundy tries a body shot but Xanthous blocks it.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bundy effectively controlling the action here.
Xanthous tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bundy working aggressively here.
Bundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xanthous blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Bundy.
Bundy lands a right hand.
Xanthous pushes Bundy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Xanthous controls his hands.
Bundy tries a body shot but Xanthous blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xanthous.
Xanthous blocking some punches.
Xanthous blocking some punches.
#T2#
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bundy prevents a body shot from Xanthous.
A left hand lands to the body for Bundy.
Xanthous struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xanthous.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bundy.
Xanthous tries a body shot but Bundy blocks it.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Xanthous fails to land.
Bundy misses with a body punch.
Bundy lands a shot to the body.
Xanthous is breathing heavily.
Bundy lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xanthous.
Bundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xanthous backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xanthous.
Xanthous prevents a body shot from Bundy.
A right hand to the body from Bundy.
Bundy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Bundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bundy - that landed with a thud.
Bundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bundy gets through Xanthous's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bundy lands with a light punch inside.
Xanthous misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xanthous backwards.
Bundy misses with the head strike.
Bundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xanthous's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xanthous backwards.
Nice body punch from Bundy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy lands a shot to the body.
Xanthous prevents a body shot from Bundy.
Bundy lands a hook that snaps the head of Xanthous backwards.
Bundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bundy lands a left hand.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Bundy.
A short uppercut from Bundy.
Bundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xanthous backwards.
Bundy misses with a body punch.
Xanthous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanthous.
Bundy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greg Bundy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bundy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xanthous's elbow.
Bundy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xanthous.
Bundy digs a right hand into Xanthous's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xanthous's gas tank.
Bundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bundy digs a right hand into Xanthous's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xanthous's gas tank.
Bundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xanthouss head. #ROC#
Xanthous is rocked!
Bundy tries to work over Xanthous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xanthous is still on wobbly legs! Can Bundy finish him?
Xanthous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xanthous seems to have recovered his senses.
Bundy slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Bundy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Bundy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xanthous tries to clinch up.
Bundy is looking to counter punch.
Xanthous throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.#CL#
Bundy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xanthous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Xanthous.
Xanthous misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bundy.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Xanthous on the inside.
Bundy tries to work over Xanthous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bundy.
Bundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Xanthous.
Bundy has a couple of punches blocked by Xanthous.
Xanthous is looking to break free of the clinch but Bundy has double underhooks.
Bundy pushes Xanthous back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xanthous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Xanthous throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bundys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xanthous.
Bundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xanthous misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bundy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bundy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xanthous scores with a hook to the body.
Bundy working aggressively here.
Bundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanthous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundy scores with a shot to the side of Xanthous's head.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Xanthous.
Bundy throws a head punch that misses.
Bundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xanthous struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xanthous.
Bundy tries to work over Xanthous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xanthouss head. #T2#
Xanthous working aggressively here.
Bundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xanthous tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xanthous blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike.
Bundy digs a right hand underneath Xanthous's ribcage. Xanthous let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bundy tries a body shot but Xanthous blocks it.
Bundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bundy works on Xanthous's body with a couple of short punches.
Xanthous misses with a body punch.
Bundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Bundy on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bundy.
A head punch on the inside from Xanthous fails to land. #T3#
Bundy tries to throw a body punch but Xanthous avoids it by throwing Bundy back against the cage.
A short left from Bundy.
Bundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xanthous letting Bundy take a breather here.
Bundy lands with a right to the head. #KD#
Bundy drops Xanthous onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Xanthous is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bundy has Xanthous pushed against the cage.
Xanthous working aggressively here.
Bundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Bundy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy lands a big right hand that drops Xanthous! The killer instinct kicks in and Bundy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bundy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Bundy!
Greg Bundy retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Greg Bundy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IXF 14
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Xanthous rushes Triggs and presses him up against the cage.
Xanthous blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xanthous lands a hook that snaps the head of Triggs backwards.
Xanthous lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Triggs tries a body shot but Xanthous blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Triggs .
Triggs tries to work over Xanthous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xanthous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Triggs blocks a body shot from Xanthous.
Triggs tries a body shot but Xanthous blocks it.
Triggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xanthous's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Xanthous as the two fighters clinch.
Triggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanthous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Triggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthous cracks Triggs with a nice body shot.
Xanthous digs a right hand into Triggs 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Triggs 's gas tank.
Xanthous lands an uppercut.
Xanthous digs a right hand underneath Triggs 's ribcage. Triggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Triggs is trying to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling him.
Xanthous lands a body shot. #T1#
Triggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Xanthous - that landed with a thud.
Xanthous scores with a hook to the body.
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Triggs backwards.
Xanthous lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Xanthous.
Triggs looks winded!
Xanthous lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Xanthous.
Triggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanthous.
A shot in the inside from Xanthous.
Triggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xanthous's elbow.
Xanthous lands with a left to the head.
Xanthous pushes Triggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xanthous lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xanthous pushes Triggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Triggs .
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Triggs backwards.
A short right from Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a hook that snaps the head of Triggs backwards. #T2#
Xanthous makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Xanthous.
Triggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Triggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanthous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanthous lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xanthous lands with a left to the head.
Xanthous blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Xanthous scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Triggs is rocked!
Triggs blocking some punches.
Triggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Xanthous finish him?
Xanthous misses with the head strike.
Triggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Triggs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Triggs seems to have recovered his senses.
Xanthous lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Triggs or not.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xanthous digs a right hand underneath Triggs 's ribcage. Triggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xanthous prevents a body shot from Triggs .
Xanthous unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Triggs ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Xanthous is unloading with more strikes now! Triggs drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saffron Xanthous!
A very excited looking Saffron Xanthous rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
IXF 11
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Xanthous lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Hammond tries to keep at a distance but Xanthous has taken the fight into the clinch.
Xanthous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammond's elbow.
Xanthous's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Xanthous's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Xanthous keeps him there for the moment.
Xanthous tries to throw a body punch but Hammond avoids it by throwing Xanthous back against the cage.
Xanthous lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Xanthous has the dominant position.
Xanthous is working Hammond over against the cage.
Xanthous scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xanthous misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Xanthous.
Xanthous keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xanthous lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xanthous.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling him.#T1#
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling him.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xanthous has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Xanthous.
Xanthous stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hammond tries to circle away but Xanthous has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Xanthous.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xanthous has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hammond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xanthous slips a straight right by Hammond.
Xanthous uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammond tries to move into range but Xanthous moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Xanthous closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xanthous.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Xanthous scores with a shoulder strike.
Xanthous tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammond blocks a body shot from Xanthous.
Xanthous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammond tries to circle away but Xanthous has him pinned against the cage.
Xanthous lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xanthous tries to throw a body punch but Hammond avoids it by throwing Xanthous back against the cage.
Xanthous tries a body shot but Hammond blocks it.
Hammond tries to break free but Xanthous pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Xanthous as the two fighters clinch.
Xanthous lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
A right hand to the body from Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike.
Xanthous pushes Hammond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Xanthous.
Xanthous scores with a shoulder strike.
Xanthous presses Hammond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hammond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xanthous.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Xanthous - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Xanthous on the inside.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling the position.
Xanthous lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Xanthous pushes Hammond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xanthous lands with a short shot to the head.
Xanthous softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xanthous lands with a right to the head.
Xanthous tries a body shot but Hammond blocks it.
Xanthous lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Xanthous.
Xanthous works on Hammond's body with a couple of short punches.
Xanthous scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Nice body punch from Xanthous - that landed with a thud.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xanthous pushes Hammond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xanthous wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xanthous misses with a punch to the body.
Xanthous pushes Hammond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xanthous lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammond takes a shot to the head.
Xanthous scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xanthous lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Hammond's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xanthous drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saffron Xanthous 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#
Hammond looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hammond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xanthous.
A slow jab from Hammond misses its intended target. #CL2#
Xanthous gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hammond takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Xanthous.
Xanthous has Hammond pressed against the cage, preventing Hammond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xanthous swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanthous lands with a short shot to the head.
Xanthous scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
Xanthous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammond's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthous scores with a hook to the body.
Xanthous scores with a hook to the body.
Xanthous lands a nice uppercut.
Xanthous stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hammond working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Xanthous.
Nice body punch from Xanthous - that landed with a thud.
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Xanthous lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xanthous misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Xanthous.
Xanthous scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammond is trying to push Xanthous away but Xanthous has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xanthous lands a nice shot to the body.
Xanthous digs a right hand into Hammond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammond's gas tank.
Xanthous gets through Hammond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Xanthous.
Xanthous scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
A body shot lands from Xanthous.
Xanthous throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
A short uppercut from Xanthous.
Xanthous scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike.
Xanthous lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling him.
Xanthous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Xanthous pushes Hammond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xanthous lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards. #BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Xanthous clinches up with Hammond and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xanthous.
Xanthous has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xanthous pushes Hammond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xanthous scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xanthous lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xanthous lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Xanthous lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xanthous creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xanthous creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xanthous.
Xanthous lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Hammond is rocked!
Hammond tries to break free but Xanthous pushes him back against the cage.
Xanthous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Xanthous lands with a left to the head.
Oh Hammond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xanthous lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xanthous works on Hammond's body with a couple of short punches.
Xanthous lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike.
Xanthous scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xanthous.
A nice left hand lands by Xanthous.
Xanthous works on Hammond's body with a couple of short punches.
Xanthous pushes Hammond against the cage. Xanthous is working some dirty boxing. Xanthous pushes off with a quick right hook! Hammond goes down! Hammond tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Xanthous moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saffron Xanthous!
In his post fight interview, Saffron Xanthous started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
IFC Four
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Xanthous finds it's way through Eight's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Xanthous.
Xanthous connects with a body shot.
Eight missing with a left hand there. Xanthous was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eight sets himself, and Xanthous steps forward looking for the clinch! Eight avoids it this time.
Xanthous lands a lovely overhand right.
Xanthous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eight.
#CL2#
Xanthous instigates a clinch.
Eight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eight misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Eight fails to land.
Eight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eight misses with the head strike.
Xanthous blocking some punches.
Xanthous doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eight.
Eight throws a head punch that misses.
Eight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eight misses with a body punch.
Xanthous lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xanthous misses with the head strike.
Xanthous misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Xanthous swings wildly with an uppercut but Eight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xanthous.
Xanthous lands with a short shot to the head.
Xanthous works on Eight's body with a couple of short punches.
Eight misses with the head strike.
Xanthous misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xanthous swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xanthous working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Eight fails to land.
Eight prevents a body shot from Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xanthous stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Xanthous up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Xanthous fails to land. #T2#
Eight misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xanthous creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xanthous swings wildly with an uppercut but Eight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanthous lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xanthous doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a shot to the body.
Eight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eight swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanthous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eight's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Xanthous struggles to land a body shot inside as Eight controls his hands.
Eight blocking some punches.
Xanthous's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Xanthous's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Xanthous tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Eight.
Eight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Eight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xanthous backwards.
Eight misses with some punches.
Xanthous lands with a left to the head.
Xanthous lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eight backwards.
Eight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eight pushes Xanthous back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xanthous misses with a punch on the inside.
Xanthous lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eight.
Xanthous swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eight lands a shoulder strike.
Eight blocks a body shot from Xanthous.
Eight has Xanthous pressed against the cage.
Eight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eight is trying to push Xanthous away but Xanthous has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xanthous lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xanthous misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Eight blocking some punches.
Xanthous misses with some punches.
Xanthous works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eight swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanthous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanthous lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xanthous lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eight leaning against his opponent.
Xanthous throws a head punch that misses.
Xanthous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xanthous misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xanthous.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot in the inside from Xanthous.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xanthous.
Xanthous misses with the head strike.
Eight takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xanthous.
Eight is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saffron Xanthous dominated that round.
That's time! Eight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Eight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xanthous manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Eight.
Nice uppercut there from Xanthous.#CUT2#
It looks like Jonnhy Eight has been cut.
Eight circles away from the clinch attempt
and Eight counters with a nice uppercut.
Eight scores with a nice head shot.
Xanthous tries to clinch
and Eight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eight keeps the fight on the outside.
Xanthous looks to throw the jab but Eight is out of range.
Eight throws a jab but it's blocked by Xanthous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xanthous has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eight lands with a nice body punch.
Xanthous tries to close the distance and clinch but Eight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Eight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xanthous manages to avoid it.
Saffron Xanthous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xanthous comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Xanthous clinches up with Eight and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Xanthous.
Xanthous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eight's elbow.
Xanthous prevents Eight from breaking the clinch.
Eight blocks an uppercut.
Eight swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanthous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanthous misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xanthous goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eight is looking to break free of the clinch but Xanthous has double underhooks.
Xanthous swings wildly with an uppercut but Eight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanthous throws a punch but it's blocked by Eight.
Nice body punch from Xanthous - that landed with a thud.
Xanthous lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eight backwards.
Eight throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Eight misses with the head strike.
Xanthous misses with a body punch.
Xanthous struggles to land a body shot inside as Eight controls his hands.
Eight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xanthous lands with a right to the head.
Eight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xanthous working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Eight.
Eight throws a head punch that misses.
Xanthous misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xanthous lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Xanthous.
Xanthous blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xanthous swings wildly with an uppercut but Eight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanthous tries to work over Eight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eight throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanthous.
Eight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Eight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Eight scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Xanthous on the inside.
Xanthous swings wildly with an uppercut but Eight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eight lands with a left to the head.
Eight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eight's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Xanthous.
Xanthous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xanthous has him pressed against the cage.
Xanthous misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xanthous's elbow.
Xanthous lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Eight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xanthous lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eight.#T4#
Eight works on Xanthous's body with a couple of short punches.
Xanthous blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saffron Xanthous seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eight is trying to break the clinch but Xanthous has him pressed against the cage.
Eight throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanthous.
Eight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xanthous lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xanthous.
Xanthous swings wildly with an uppercut but Eight uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xanthous creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eight backwards.
Eight blocks a body shot from Xanthous.
Eight misses with the head strike.
Eight blocks a body shot from Xanthous.
Xanthous is leaning against Eight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eight throws a head punch that misses.
Xanthous misses with a punch on the inside.
Xanthous blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saffron Xanthous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonnhy Eight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xanthous bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xanthous lands a jab to the head.
Eight swats away the attempt to clinch by Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eight at a distance.
No joy there for Eight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xanthous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eight thuds a left hand into Xanthous's body.
Xanthous is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eight slips a jab from Xanthous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eight circles away from the clinch attempt
and Eight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eight, as that shot connected.
Eight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xanthous.
Jonnhy Eight is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Eight throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Xanthous has Eight up against the cage in a clinch.
Eight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eight throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanthous.
Eight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eight pushes Xanthous back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eight.
Eight tries to stall but Xanthous uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xanthous misses with some punches.
Xanthous blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Eight.
A short uppercut from Eight.
Eight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xanthous's elbow.
Eight throws a head punch that misses.
Xanthous lands a right hand.
Jonnhy Eight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xanthous lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xanthous makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eight working aggressively here.
Eight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eight is trying to force a seperation but Xanthous has the dominant position.
Xanthous misses with the head strike.
Xanthous throws a punch but it's blocked by Eight.
Eight has a couple of punches blocked by Xanthous.
A nice left hand lands by Eight.
Xanthous lands an uppercut.
Eight blocks an uppercut.
Eight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Eight.
Eight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xanthous gets through Eight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xanthous lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Xanthous blocks a body shot from Eight.
Eight tries to break free but Xanthous pushes him back against the cage.
Xanthous blocks an uppercut.
Eight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eight blocks a body shot from Xanthous.
Eight lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Eight throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanthous.
Eight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saffron Xanthous is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eight tries to break free but Xanthous pushes him back against the cage.
Xanthous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eight's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eight.
Xanthous swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xanthous misses with a punch to the body.
Eight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xanthous backwards. #T4#
Xanthous lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xanthous blocks an uppercut.
Eight misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Eight fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xanthous.
Eight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xanthous blocks an uppercut.
Eight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eight has a couple of punches blocked by Xanthous.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eight takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonnhy Eight showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xanthous has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saffron Xanthous!
Saffron Xanthous bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Alvarez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Xanthous regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alvarez.
Alvarez trying to control but Xanthous is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Xanthous has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthous tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Alvarez wants to control but Xanthous is having none of it.
Alvarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Xanthous takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Xanthous has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xanthous controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xanthous wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Xanthous is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Xanthous has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
#TD#
Alvarez wants the takedown. Xanthous is fighting it off but Alvarez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Xanthous's guard against the cage.#T4#
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez won't allow Xanthous to sweep him here.
Alvarez trying to control but Xanthous is working from the bottom.
Xanthous looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saffron Xanthous will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Xanthous gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Maxi Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Alvarez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Xanthous is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Xanthous is defending the position.
Alvarez is keen to just control but Xanthous is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Xanthous is keeping him busy. #SU#
Alvarez stands up out of the half guard.
Saffron Xanthous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Xanthous scores with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Xanthous. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxi Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Xanthous has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xanthous to keep the fight standing.
Xanthous misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Xanthous pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xanthous misses with a body shot
and Alvarez counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Xanthous moves into the clinch.
Xanthous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xanthous swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
Xanthous digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Xanthous scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvarez wants to take the fight to the mat but Xanthous manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Xanthous stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xanthous has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xanthous working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xanthous lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez tries to work over Xanthous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xanthous is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xanthous gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xanthous.
A short right from Xanthous. #T3#
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Xanthous.
Xanthous stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Xanthous lands with a light punch inside.
Xanthous lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xanthous fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xanthous lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xanthous throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvarez on the side of the head. #CL2#
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Xanthous. Xanthous maintains the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Xanthous.
Xanthous doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Xanthous scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Xanthous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xanthous pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xanthous scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Xanthous.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Xanthous has him pressed against the cage.
Xanthous lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saffron Xanthous seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xanthous is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Xanthous.
A shot in the inside from Xanthous.
Xanthous working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saffron Xanthous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xanthous comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xanthous defends it nicely.
Xanthous cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saffron Xanthous seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Xanthous moves into the clinch.
Xanthous lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Xanthous. #T1#
Xanthous lands a right hand.
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.
Xanthous lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xanthous has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Xanthous misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez is looking to break free of the clinch but Xanthous has double underhooks.
Xanthous makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvarez has Xanthous pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xanthous manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xanthous lands a body punch.
Xanthous scores with a shoulder strike.
Xanthous lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xanthous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow. #BC2#
Xanthous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xanthous misses with a wild body shot.
Xanthous cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Xanthous clinches. #T2#
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xanthous fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxi Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Xanthous clinches up against the cage.
Xanthous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.
Xanthous lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xanthous stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Xanthous lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xanthous prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Xanthous gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xanthous.
Xanthous misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Xanthous - that landed with a thud.
Xanthous working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xanthous prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
Xanthous lands with a light punch inside.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saffron Xanthous is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Xanthous keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Xanthous prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Xanthous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.
Xanthous digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maxi Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xanthous scores with a shoulder strike.
Xanthous blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Xanthous blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saffron Xanthous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xanthous winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saffron Xanthous!
During a confident post fight interview, Saffron Xanthous thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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