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Event:
BFC 24: Bitch Vs. Washington
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bieke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Henry Hazlitt has been cut.#CL#
Bieke has Hazlitt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hazlitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hazlitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Bieke controls his hands.
Hazlitt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hazlitt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bieke is keeping busy.
Bieke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hazlitts head.
A short right from Bieke on the inside. #BC#
Bieke breaks from the clinch.
Hazlitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazlitt ducks under a wild hook from Bieke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Bieke lands a big uppercut and Hazlitt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hazlitt looks OK. Bieke waves Hazlitt back to his feet!#ROC#Hazlitt is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazlitt. Bieke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazlitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Bieke finish him?
Hazlitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bieke throws out the jab. #CL2#
Bieke tries to keep at a distance but Hazlitt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hazlitt seems to have recovered his senses.
Bieke misses with some punches.
#T1#
Bieke misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bieke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bieke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hazlitts head. #CUT#That has opened up Henry Hazlitt's cut even more.#BC#
Bieke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tim Bieke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bieke misses the jab.#CL#
Bieke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bieke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Bieke feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hazlitt sprawling to the canvas! Hazlitt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bieke finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bieke throws an off balance right hand
and Hazlitt counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Bieke as Hazlitt shoots in.
Bieke throws a jab but it's blocked by Hazlitt.
Tim Bieke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlitt misses with a takedown attempt
and Bieke scores with a counter punch that sends Hazlitt to the canvas! Bieke smells blood - he's punishing Hazlitt with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hazlitt has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Bieke!
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Event:
BFC Swimmer Birthday Bash 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Hazlitt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Murphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Hazlitt is working away.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hazlitt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Hazlitt dodges it nicely.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Hazlitt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlitt has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hazlitt tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Hazlitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy 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.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hazlitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Hazlitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a head shot. Hazlitt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hazlitt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murphy is in close to Hazlitt's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hazlitt pulls Murphy in to control the position.
Murphy cracks Hazlitt with a solid left hand.
Murphy trying to control but Hazlitt is working from the bottom.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hazlitt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy landing some decent shots from guard.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Murphy preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Hazlitt's brow.
Murphy pushing down on Hazlitt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hazlitt wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hazlitt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Hazlitt wants to sweep but Murphy has passed to side control!
Murphy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Murphy is chipping away with strikes.
Murphy landing strikes.
Murphy wants to control but Hazlitt is keeping him busy.
Hazlitt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hazlitt defending against the ground and pound.
Murphy cracks Hazlitt with a big right hand but Hazlitt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Murphy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Murphy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy trying to control the action but Hazlitt is working from the bottom.
Murphy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick 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 shoots in looking for a takedown but Hazlitt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hazlitt.#TD#
Murphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Hazlitt wants to get back to full guard but Murphy has mounted him!
Murphy looking to ground and pound but Hazlitt is blocking nicely.
Hazlitt wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hazlitt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hazlitt blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Hazlitt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Murphy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murphy lands a couple of good shots and Hazlitt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Murphy misses with a punch to the head.
Murphy is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Murphy gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Murphy gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Murphy apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Hazlitt avoids them all with ease.
Hazlitt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazlitt works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazlitt is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Hazlitt circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Hazlitt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Hazlitt shows good takedown defense.
Hazlitt throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Patrick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Hazlitt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazlitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy slips under a jab from Hazlitt.#TD#
Hazlitt gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Hazlitt manages to retain guard.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Hazlitt is keeping the position.
Hazlitt 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.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Murphy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlitt can do to turn this around?
Hazlitt pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
Hazlitt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
Hazlitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hazlitt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hazlitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hazlitt throws out the jab.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hazlitt defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Hazlitt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hazlitt sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hazlitt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hazlitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazlitt keeps working.
Hazlitt tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hazlitt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazlitt misses with a wild body shot.
Hazlitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hazlitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hazlitt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hazlitt needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlitt stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hazlitt defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hazlitt throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazlitt is just out of range.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazlitt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hazlitt's waist but Hazlitt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hazlitt.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazlitt lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.#TD#
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murphy is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Hazlitt keeps moving. #T2#
Hazlitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hazlitt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hazlitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazlitt is retaining full guard.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Hazlitt blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hazlitt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazlitt.
Henry Hazlitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hazlitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazlitt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hazlitt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Hazlitt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazlitt throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patrick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hazlitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Patrick Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Hazlitt being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Hazlitt keeps moving.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlitt working a defensive guard here.
Henry Hazlitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy trying to control but Hazlitt is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Murphy! |
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Event:
BFC 16: Rodrigues Vs. Lane
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Cooper cracks Hazlitt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hazlitt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cooper finish him?
#ROC#Hazlitt is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Henry Hazlitt has been cut.
Hazlitt throws a right hand that misses
and Cooper counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Cooper!
After the fight, Sam Cooper was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BFC 14: Garbrandt Vs. Waller
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlitt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazi. Hazlitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gazi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Henry Hazlitt has been cut.
Hazlitt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gazi is fending him off so far but Hazlitt persists. Nope, Gazi circles away and we're back to standing.
Gazi lands with a cross.
Gazi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hazlitt.
Gazi throws a head kick that Hazlitt semi-blocks.
Hazlitt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gazi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hazlitt scrambles back to his feet.
Hazlitt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gazi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hazlitt scrambles back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gazi. Hazlitt shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazi scores with a push kick.
Hazlitt walks into a stiff left hand from Gazi.
Hazlitt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Hazlitt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gazi wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hazlitt winds up and cracks Gazi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hazlitt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hazlitt is keen to just control but Gazi is a slippery customer.
Hazlitt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gazi defending well though.
Well, if Hazlitt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gazi is staying active underneath Hazlitt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hazlitt thows a huge punch but Gazi dodges it nicely.
Hazlitt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hazlitt trying to advance position but Gazi counters by regaining guard.
Gazi keeping full guard, as Hazlitt tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gazi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hazlitt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hazlitt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fu Gazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gazi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gazi.
Hazlitt scores with a jab. Gazi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gazi scores with a nice strike.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gazi!
Gazi misses the shot to the body.
Gazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazlitt.
Gazi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazlitt manages to avoid it.
Gazi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hazlitt.
Hazlitt works the jab nicely.#T3#
Gazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazlitt swings for the body but Gazi moves out of range.
Gazi misses with a straight left.
Hazlitt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hazlitt avoids a kick to the body.
Gazi misses with a straight right.
Gazi connects with a jab.
Gazi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gazi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hazlitt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gazi avoids it really well and circles away.
Gazi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gazi misses with a straight left.
Gazi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hazlitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gazi connects with a jab.
Hazlitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gazi throws out the jab.
Gazi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Hazlitt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazlitt.
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!
Hazlitt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gazi tries to avoid it but Hazlitt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gazi to the ground. Gazi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fu Gazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Hazlitt.
Hazlitt slips a straight right by Gazi.
Gazi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gazi lands a right hook to the body.
Hazlitt slips a jab and a cross from Gazi.
Gazi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hazlitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gazi.
Gazi lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Hazlitt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hazlitt throwing strikes but Gazi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hazlitt parries the strikes from Gazi easily there. Gazi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hazlitt to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gazi wants to control but Hazlitt is keeping him busy.
Hazlitt is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fu Gazi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hazlitt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hazlitt shoots in for a double leg but Gazi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gazi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hazlitt.
Gazi looks to throw the jab but Hazlitt is out of range.
Hazlitt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gazi.
Gazi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hazlitt doesn't manage to clinch there - Gazi circles away.
Gazi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hazlitt.
Gazi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hazlitt in his tracks.
Gazi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hazlitt shoots in for a double leg but Gazi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hazlitt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gazi.
Gazi misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Gazi misses.
Hazlitt wants to counter with a clinch but Gazi pushes him away.
Gazi looks to land a left hand but Hazlitt moved out of range nicely.
Gazi clobbers Hazlitt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#That has opened up Henry Hazlitt's cut even more.
Nice shot by Gazi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlitt avoids a kick to the body.
Gazi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Gazi looks for the body kick but Hazlitt saw that one coming.
Gazi swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazlitt.
Hazlitt needs to keep his hands up - Gazi had a free shot at his head there.
Gazi throws a wild body kick that Hazlitt sees coming a mile off.
Hazlitt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gazi misses with a right hand
and Hazlitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hazlitt blocks a head kick by Gazi.
Gazi connects with a body shot.
Gazi misses with an uppercut
and Hazlitt counters with a nice body shot.
Gazi throws a looping overhand right but Hazlitt ducks down to avoid it.
Hazlitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gazi throws a body punch but Hazlitt moves out of range.
Gazi connects with a single shot there.
Gazi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hazlitt throws out the jab.
Hazlitt moves out of range of the strikes.#T2##TD2#
Hazlitt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gazi to the mat! Gazi manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gazi keeping full guard, as Hazlitt tries to pass.
Hazlitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazlitt throws an elbow that misses. Gazi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hazlitt's guard. Nice move by Gazi!#REVR#
Gazi wants to control from the top but Hazlitt keeps moving.
Gazi preventing the sweep. #T3#
Hazlitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gazi throws a big right hand that misses.
Gazi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gazi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gazi throws a big right hand that misses.
Gazi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gazi is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazlitt has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gazi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hazlitt keeping moving, preventing Gazi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hazlitt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hazlitt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hazlitt avoids the body shot from Gazi.
Gazi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazlitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Gazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazlitt checks a leg kick.
Hazlitt slips under a jab.
Hazlitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gazi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hazlitt throws a looping overhand right but Gazi ducks down to avoid it.
Gazi misses with a straight right.
Hazlitt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gazi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hazlitt on the side of the head.
Hazlitt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gazi.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gazi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hazlitt lands with a right hand.
Gazi misses with a straight left.
Gazi throws a right hand that misses
and Gazi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Hazlitt has closed the distance and engaged Gazi in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fu Gazi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hazlitt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hazlitt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gazi appears to be looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gazi.
Gazi missing with a left hand there. Hazlitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gazi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazlitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Gazi.
Gazi misses the jab.
Gazi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlitt can do to turn this around?
Gazi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hazlitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Gazi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gazi throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Hazlitt counters by clinching up.
Gazi has a couple of punches blocked by Hazlitt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazlitt.
A short right from Gazi.
Gazi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gazi looks to land a left hand but Hazlitt moved out of range nicely.
Hazlitt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fu Gazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Gazi catches Hazlitt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body kick from Gazi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazi looks for the body kick but Hazlitt saw that one coming. #CL2#
Hazlitt drives through and clinches with Gazi against the cage.
#T1#
Gazi has a couple of punches blocked by Hazlitt.
Hazlitt tries to work over Gazi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gazi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazlitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gazi lands a body punch.
Hazlitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gazi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hazlitts head.
Gazi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gazi.
Hazlitt lands a left hand.
Gazi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Gazi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazlitt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fu Gazi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gazi throws a leg kick but Hazlitt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gazi fakes the leg kick and cracks Hazlitt in the body. #T2#
Gazi lands a nice looking body shot.
Gazi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hazlitt.
Fu Gazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Hazlitt.
Hazlitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gazi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hazlitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gazi scores with a spinning back kick!
Gazi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hazlitt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gazi.
Hazlitt throws a nice looking combination but Gazi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gazi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gazi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Gazi as Hazlitt shoots in.
Gazi throws a poor cross that misses
and Hazlitt counters with a straight right hand.
Gazi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hazlitt momentarily.
Gazi throws a shot from downtown. Hazlitt moves away and avoids it.
Gazi throws a right hand that Hazlitt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazlitt also avoids with ease.#T3#
A punch combination from Gazi misses.
Gazi delivers a nice body kick.
Gazi misses the shot to the body.
Gazi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hazlitt darts in looking for a takedown but Gazi gets double underhooks and turns Hazlitt into the cage.
Hazlitt takes one to the chin there.#CUT#The cut above Henry Hazlitt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gazi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hazlitt's head backwards.
Gazi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gazi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gazi misses with an uppercut. Hazlitt saw that one coming.
Hazlitt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hazlitt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hazlitt moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazi fails to land with a series of punches.
Hazlitt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gazi avoids the body shot from Hazlitt.
#T4#
Gazi throws a right hand that misses
and Hazlitt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gazi connects with a looping right hand.
Gazi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hazlitt's head backwards.
Hazlitt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gazi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Gazi. Those never looked like landing.
Gazi leaves Hazlitt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gazi throws out a loose jab but Hazlitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gazi misses with a hook. Hazlitt ducked under it nicely.
Gazi lands with a kick to the temple. Hazlitt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gazi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazlitt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gazi in his tracks.
Gazi throws a push kick but Hazlitt slaps the foot to one side.
Henry Hazlitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fu Gazi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gazi throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Gazi. That snapped Hazlitt's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fu Gazi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gazi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fu Gazi! |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hazlitt.
Washington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Washington tests Hazlitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Henry Hazlitt has been cut.
Washington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Washington.#KD#
Washington drops Hazlitt with a beautiful combination! Hazlitt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Washington is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hazlitt is rocked!
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!
Washington lunges at Hazlitt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazlitt's hand.
Hazlitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Henry Hazlitt's cut even more.
Hazlitt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hazlitt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hazlitt throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hazlitt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hazlitt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Hazlitt darts in and clinches Washington up against the cage.
Hazlitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Washington wants to break free but Hazlitt has control.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Hazlitt controls the action.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hazlitt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazlitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hazlitt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Hazlitt.
#TD2#
Hazlitt has picked Washington up - he's going for a ride! Hazlitt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Washington is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hazlitt throws a strike but Washington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Washington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hazlitt is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Hazlitt is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Washington is pulling down on Hazlitt's head to control his posture.
Hazlitt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hazlitt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlitt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washington's head.
Hazlitt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hazlitt is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Hazlitt with a nice head shot there.
Hazlitt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hazlitt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hazlitt tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington stuns Hazlitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington avoids the body shot from Hazlitt.
The crowd cheers as Washington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hazlitt doesn't seem phased though.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Hazlitt moves away and avoids it.
Hazlitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Hazlitt lands a body shot.
Washington misses with a hook. Hazlitt ducked under it nicely.
Hazlitt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Washington misses the jab.
Hazlitt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Washington moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Washington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hazlitt scores with a jab. Washington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlitt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hazlitt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Washington doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Hazlitt moves into the clinch.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Hazlitt is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Washington can't fight it off and eventually Hazlitt manages to take the fight to the floor. Washington looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hazlitt working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Hazlitt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Hazlitt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Washington misses with a straight left.
Hazlitt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hazlitt! But no joy.
Nice shot lands for Washington.
Hazlitt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hazlitt throws a shot to the body.
Hazlitt shoots and misses
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Hazlitt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hazlitt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Hazlitt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hazlitt lands a really nice looking cross but Washington seems unphased.
Washington misses with a right hand
and Hazlitt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hazlitt misses the body punch
and Hazlitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hazlitt throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazlitt is just out of range.
Hazlitt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Imperial Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazlitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington jabs Hazlitt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hazlitt slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Hazlitt misses with an uppercut
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Henry Hazlitt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hazlitt on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlitt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Hazlitt. #CL2#
Hazlitt rushes Washington and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hazlitt blocking some punches.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hazlitt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington takes a swing at Hazlitt's ribcage but misses.
Hazlitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hazlitt.
Imperial Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hazlitt is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Washington throwing a counter right hand but Hazlitt manages to avoid it.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Henry Hazlitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlitt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Hazlitt.
Hazlitt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hazlitt throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Washington does it's job there.
Washington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#Henry Hazlitt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Washington misses with a lunging right hand
and Hazlitt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Hazlitt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Washington walks into a straight right hand from Hazlitt.#T4#
Washington throws a body punch but Hazlitt moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hazlitt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Washington misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Hazlitt counters by clinching up.
Hazlitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Washington breaks the clinch.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Hazlitt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Washington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Washington moves out of range as Hazlitt strikes.
It looked like Washington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hazlitt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hazlitt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imperial Washington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hazlitt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hazlitt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hazlitt throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hazlitt, as that shot connected.
Hazlitt lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Hazlitt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hazlitt tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Hazlitt back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hazlitt fails to land.
Washington pushes Hazlitt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hazlitt is stalling here.
Henry Hazlitt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hazlitt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Hazlitt.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Hazlitt lands a left hand.
#T1#
Hazlitt has Washington pressed against the cage.
Hazlitt blocks a body shot from Washington. #BC#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hazlitt moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Hazlitt scores with a body shot.
Hazlitt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hazlitt lands a shot to the body.
Hazlitt can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Hazlitt prevents Washington from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazlitt.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Hazlitt is controlling him.#T2#
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Hazlitt works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazlitt misses with some punches.
Hazlitt stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Washington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hazlitt digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Hazlitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazlitt tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Hazlitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Hazlitt.
Hazlitt lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Hazlitt to work.
Hazlitt is stalling here.
Hazlitt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hazlitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hazlitt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards. #T3#
Hazlitt misses with a punch to the body.
Hazlitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington misses with some punches.
Hazlitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazlitt's elbow.
A short uppercut from Washington.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Hazlitt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Imperial Washington!
A less than humble Imperial Washington misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BFC 4: Mullin vs. Cole
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Hazlitt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD2#
Hazlitt lands a left and a right that send Lends crashing to the mat, dazed. Hazlitt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Price Lends has been cut.#TD2#
Hazlitt with a dominant takedown and that's winded Lends. #ROC2#
Lends is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lends is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlitt postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lends covers up, he's hurt! Hazlitt keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hazlitt and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hazlitt can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Hazlitt!
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