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Event:
The Island Season 11, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billard tries to clinch up but Rodd circles away and keeps his distance.
Billard is looking to clinch but Rodd is avoiding it.
#CL#
Billard has closed the distance and engaged Rodd in a clinch.
Billard is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodd has double underhooks. #TD2#
Rodd jumps into guard, dragging Billard to the mat.
#SUB2#
Rodd looking for a triangle here. Billard is fighting it but it looks tight! Rodd pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Billard is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Rodd! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djani tries a head kick but it misses.
Djani tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Billard clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Djani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Billard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Djani throws a sloppy head kick and Billard moves out of range easily.
Djani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Billard.#CL2#
Billard has managed to clinch.
Djani throws a knee to the head but misses.
Billard lands a body shot.
Billard tries to pull guard but Djani holds him up against the cage and eventually Billard drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Djani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Djani throws a lazy head kick
and Billard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Billard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Djani, pushing him back against the cage.
Billard tries to land a knee to the head but Djani blocks with his arms.
Billard misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Djani breaks from the clinch.
Billard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Billard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Djani drops his hands momentarily and Billard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Djani is rocked!
Billard ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Djani out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Billard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Billard closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Billard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Billard is trying to force a seperation but Butler has the dominant position.
Billard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Billard tries to pull guard but Butler won't allow it.
Billard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Butler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Billard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Butler wants to stall.
#BC#
Butler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billard throws a right and a left that Butler avoids nicely.
Butler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billard keeps the fight on the outside.
Billard scores with a nice right hand.
#T1##CL2#
Billard moves into range and clinches up with Butler.
Billard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Butler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butler tries to clinch up
enabling Billard to counter with a crisp jab.
Butler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonard Billard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billard scores with a jab.#CL2#
Billard closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Butler jumps guard.
Billard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Butler has his foot on Billard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Billard works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Billard tries to stand but Butler is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Billard stands up and waves to Butler to follow him.
A head kick misses from Billard.
Butler moves to clinch but Billard breaks away
and Billard counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Geraint Butler has been cut.#CL2#
Billard moves into the clinch.
Billard tries to circle away but Butler has him pinned against the cage.
Billard is struggling to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billard is trying to break the clinch but Butler is controlling him.
Butler tries to throw a body punch but Billard avoids it by throwing Butler back against the cage. #T3#
Come on Billard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Butler wants to take the fight to the mat but Billard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Butler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Butler 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.
Butler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Billard's head.
Billard looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU#
Butler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Billard to stand up. #T4#
Billard lands with an uppercut that bounces Butler off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Billard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Billard throws an elbow but it misses.
Billard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Butler up against the cage.
Billard can't break the clinch.
Billard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Billard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Butler pulls guard successfully.
Butler being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Billard stands and steps away. Butler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Billard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geraint Butler's cut.
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.#R2#
Billard lands a lovely overhand right.
Billard tries a head kick but it misses.
Butler throws a sloppy head kick
and Billard counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Billard instigates a clinch.
Butler tries to pull guard but Billard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Butler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Billard smiles and moves away.
Butler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butler there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Billard clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billard blocking some punches.
Billard jumps guard but Butler stands there with Billard around his waist. Billard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Butler tries to score a body lock takedown but Billard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geraint Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Billard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage.
Billard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butler.
Butler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Billard to keep the fight standing.
Billard tries to break the clinch but Butler is controlling the position.
Billard cracks Butler with a nice body shot.#BC#
Butler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Billard finds it's way round the side to connect with Butler's head.
Billard wants to slow Butler down by chopping away at his legs.
Billard lands with an uppercut that bounces Butler off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Billard.
Butler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Billard jabs Butler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leonard Billard seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2##CL2#
Billard drives through and clinches with Butler against the cage.
Leonard Billard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Butler keeps control of Billard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Billard has him pressed against the cage.
Billard tries to break free but Butler pushes him back against the cage.
Billard tries to circle away but Butler has him pinned against the cage.
Billard tries to circle away but Butler has him pinned against the cage.
Butler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Billard's efforts to push away.
Butler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Billard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Billard throws a right and a left that Butler avoids nicely.
Butler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Billard defends it nicely.#T3##CL2#
Billard clinches up against the cage.
Butler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billard tries to break free but Butler pushes him back against the cage.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Butler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Billard is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Billard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Billard pushes Butler up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Butler tries for a takedown but Billard manages to get underhooks.
Butler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Billard's efforts to push away.
Butler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Billard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Butler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Billard to keep the fight standing.
Billard avoiding damage.
Billard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Billard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Butler manages to break the clinch.
Butler tries for a takedown but Billard circles away easily
and Billard counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Billard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Geraint Butler's cut.
That's time! Butler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Billard forces Butler back against the cage and clinches.
Butler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butler jumps guard but Billard stands there with Butler around his waist. Butler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Butler is working for takedown but Billard is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geraint Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler has Billard pressed against the cage, preventing Billard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Butler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Billard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Butler tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but Billard blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Billard manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Billard. No joy for Butler on that attempt. #CL2#
Billard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Butler fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Billard.
Butler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Billard successfully pulls guard.
Billard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butler is one step ahead there.
Billard trying to control the position here. #T2#
Billard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Billard stands and steps away. Butler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Butler moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Billard tries to break the clinch but Butler is controlling the position. #T3##BC#
Butler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Billard connects with the punch.
Leonard Billard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butler throws a head kick but Billard moves out of range.
Butler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Butler avoids a kick to the body.
Billard's corner calls for a 1-2. Billard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Billard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Butler, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Butler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonard Billard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Billard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Billard prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Billard's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Butler avoiding damage as Billard throws knees to the body.
Butler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Butler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butler walks into a straight right hand from Billard.#CL2#
Billard forces Butler back against the cage and clinches.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Butler fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Billard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Billard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Billard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks lands with a slapping head kick.
Billard lands a really nice looking cross but Brooks seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Phil Brooks has been cut.#CL#
Billard pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from Billard as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Billard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brooks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leonard Billard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Brooks.
Billard cracks Brooks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brooks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billard was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooks.#T1#
Brooks throws a head kick that misses
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Billard gets a clinch. #TD#
Billard drags the fight down to the ground.
Brooks looking to sit in guard and control but Billard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Billard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Billard is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Billard wants to stand but Brooks is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Billard stands and steps away. Brooks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Billard blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Brooks looks winded!#T2##CL#
Brooks tries to keep at a distance but Billard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Billard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Billard has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Billard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Billard is trying to break free.#BC2#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Billard sprawls well. Billard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Billard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Billard.
Billard throws the kick towards the body but Brooks avoids it.#T3##CL#
Billard rushes Brooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Billard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Billard after a bit of a struggle.
Billard managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
Billard blocks a body shot from Brooks.
Billard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Billard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Billard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Billard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Billard.
Billard tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Billard scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Billard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Billard just leaning against Brooks, taking a breather.
Brooks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Billard tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.
Billard is trying to push Brooks away but Brooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Billard stalling against the cage.
Billard jumps guard but Brooks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Billard won't allow it.
Brooks has Billard pressed against the cage, preventing Billard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Billard jumps into guard, dragging Brooks to the mat.
Billard pulls Brooks in close to his closed guard and prevents Brooks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Billard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Billard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Brooks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brooks doesn't succeed with the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Billard counters with a nice uppercut.
Billard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Billard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Billard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brooks is defending well for now.
Billard tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billard lands a hook that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Billard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Billard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billard can't break the clinch.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billard misses with a knee to the head.
Billard slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Billard is blocking nicely.
Brooks is trying to drag Billard to the mat but Billard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Billard prevents the takedown attempt.
Leonard Billard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Brooks.#BC2#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonard Billard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks looks to clinch
letting Billard counter with a right hand.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Billard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brooks on the side of the head.
Billard lands with a shot to the body.
Brooks shoots and misses
and Billard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billard lands a jab.
Billard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brooks's head.#T2#
Jab, jab by Billard - just one landing.
Billard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billard lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Billard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brooks taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Billard. #BC2#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Billard throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Billard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?#CL#
Billard forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks is working for takedown but Billard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leonard Billard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Billard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Billard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brooks walks away with a smile on his face. Billard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brooks walks into a jab.
Leonard Billard is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Billard connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#That has opened up Phil Brooks's cut even more.
Brooks checks a leg kick.
Billard is looking to clinch.
Billard throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Brooks tries to keep at a distance but Billard has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Billard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billard throws a leg kick that misses.
Brooks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brooks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brooks wants to clinch but Billard slips to the side
letting Billard counter with a right hand.
Billard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Billard rushes Brooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Billard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Billard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brooks blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billard presses Brooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Billard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brooks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Billard throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Billard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Billard tries to clinch up but Brooks circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Billard will feel that in the morning.
Billard punishes Brooks's body with a nice straight punch.
Billard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brooks circles away quickly and effectively.
Phil Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Billard. #CL#
Billard takes the fight into the clinch.
Billard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Billard manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Billard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Brooks's cut.
That's time! Billard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Brooks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Billard moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Billard has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
Billard'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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brooks.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Billard avoids the damage to the body.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Billard manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brooks misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Billard as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Billard.
#BC#
Billard breaks from the clinch.
Billard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brooks's head.#CL#
Brooks gets tackled into the cage by Billard. Billard maintains the clinch.
Billard digs a right hand into Brooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brooks's gas tank.
Billard misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Billard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Billard throws an elbow but misses.
Billard missing with knees to the body.
#T2##BC2#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Billard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Billard jumps into guard, dragging Brooks to the mat.
Billard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Billard controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Billard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brooks, up you get!
Brooks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Billard.#T3#
Brooks is looking to clinch.
Billard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brooks tries to move into range but Billard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Billard is looking to clinch but Brooks is avoiding it.
Billard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brooks on the side of the head.
Billard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brooks doesn't seem bothered though.
Brooks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Billard throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Billard.#CL#
Billard closes the distance and pushes Brooks back into the cage.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonard Billard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Billard manages to pull guard.
Billard keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Billard wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Billard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brooks manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Billard stands and steps away. Brooks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Billard cracks Brooks with an open hand slap.
Brooks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Billard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Billard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Billard lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the cage and back into range.
Brooks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Billard clinches up with Brooks and pushes him back against the cage.
Phil Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Billard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Billard 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Billard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosznski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Billard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Billard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Sosznski clinches.
Sosznski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Billard's efforts to push away.
Billard lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sosznski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billard can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sosznski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Billard breaks the clinch.
Sosznski tries to clinch
and Billard counters with a left and a right that stings Sosznski. #CL2#
Billard darts in and clinches Sosznski up against the cage.
Billard is trying to break the clinch but Sosznski has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Sosznski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billard lands a right hand.
Sosznski lands a nice uppercut.
Billard misses with an elbow strike.
Sosznski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sosznski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sosznski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billard has had enough of the clinch but Sosznski keeps him there for the moment.
Sosznski throws a head punch that misses.
Billard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sosznski is pushing Billard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Billard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Billard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sosznski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Billard is keeping busy.
Sosznski taking a breather.
Sosznski is pushing Billard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Krzstoph Sosznski.#CL#
Sosznski moves into the clinch successfully.
Sosznski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sosznski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Billard controlling the action here for a moment.
Billard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sosznski avoiding damage as Billard throws knees to the body.
Billard tries to break the clinch but Sosznski is controlling the position.
Billard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sosznski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Billard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sosznski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Sosznski to work.
Billard tries to break free but Sosznski pushes him back against the cage.
Billard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sosznski to keep the fight standing.
Billard wants to get back to striking at distance but Sosznski won't allow it.
Billard is trying to break the clinch but Sosznski is controlling him.
Sosznski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sosznski looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Billard dominated that round.
That's time! Sosznski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sosznski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billard misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Billard has closed the distance and engaged Sosznski in a clinch.
Billard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Billard is looking to break free of the clinch but Sosznski has double underhooks.
Sosznski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sosznski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosznski wants to stall.
Billard prevents a body shot from Sosznski. #T1#
Billard just leaning against Sosznski, taking a breather.
Billard prevents a body shot from Sosznski.
Sosznski trying to control the position but instead, Billard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sosznski into the cage.
Billard stalling in the clinch.
Sosznski swings wildly with an uppercut but Billard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sosznski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Billard's efforts to push away.
Billard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sosznski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sosznski slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A shot in the inside from Sosznski.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sosznski lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Billard.
Billard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Sosznski.
Billard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sosznski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Billard missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Billard as Sosznski tries to tie him up.
Billard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Krzstoph Sosznski.#CL#
Sosznski closes the distance and pushes Billard back into the cage.
Sosznski swings wildly with an uppercut but Billard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sosznski tries to throw a body punch but Billard avoids it by throwing Sosznski back against the cage.
Sosznski landing knees to the head.
Billard working hard to break the clinch.
Sosznski lands a right hand.
Sosznski throws a punch but it's blocked by Billard.
Sosznski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosznski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sosznski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Billard's face.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Billard.#T4#
Billard tries a body shot but Sosznski blocks it.
Billard wants to take the fight to the mat but Sosznski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sosznski.
Sosznski misses with an elbow over the top.
Sosznski lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosznski wants to stall.
Billard avoids a wild elbow strike from Sosznski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billard is trying to pull guard but Sosznski has him pressed against the cage.
Billard avoids a wild elbow strike from Sosznski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzstoph Sosznski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Billard has managed to clinch.
Billard leaning against his opponent.
Billard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billard.
Billard jumps guard but Sosznski stands there with Billard around his waist. Billard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Billard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sosznski avoiding damage as Billard throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Billard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sosznski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Billard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sosznski pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Billard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sosznski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Billard slows down the pace here.
Sosznski slowing the pace effectively.
Sosznski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Billard's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Leonard Billard has been cut.#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.
Sosznski stalling in the clinch but Billard improves position.
Sosznski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sosznski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Billard is keeping busy.
Sosznski'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Krzstoph Sosznski.
Billard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Billard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sosznski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sosznski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Billard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonard Billard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosznski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Billard has closed the distance and engaged Sosznski in a clinch.
#T3#
Sosznski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sosznski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sosznski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Billard's efforts to push away.
Krzstoph Sosznski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Billard.
Sosznski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sosznski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sosznski has Billard pressed against the cage, preventing Billard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sosznski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosznski lands with a short shot to the head.
Sosznski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sosznski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Billard is stalling here.
Sosznski slows down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Billard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billard leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Billard's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Billard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Billard 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Billard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Billard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Billard as he avoids it easily.
Billard lands a slapping body shot.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Billard clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
Billard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Billard breaks from the clinch.
Billard connects with a right hand. Taylor shakes it off.
Taylor shoots and misses
and Billard counters with a right hand to the body.
Taylor with a poor takedown
enabling Billard to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Taylor takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor. #CL2#
Billard rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Billard walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taylor walks into a left hand.
Taylor is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Billard has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Billard misses with a body punch.
Billard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Billard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Billard counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Billard counters with a stiff right hand.
Billard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks.
Billard scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Billard finds it's way through Taylor's defenses. #KD2#
Billard lands a big head kick that sends Taylor tumbling to the mat! Billard takes a step backwards and waves Taylor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Billard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Billard misses with a head kick.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Billard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor takes one on the button.#T3#
Taylor moves out of range as Billard throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Billard. Billard maintains the clinch.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Billard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billard digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Billard. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Billard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Billard moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Billard.
#BC2#
Billard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
#T4##CL2#
Billard clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Billard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Billard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Billard counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Billard counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Billard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Billard 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##CL2#
Billard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taylor is trying to drag Billard to the mat but Billard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Billard breaks from the clinch.
Taylor shoots and misses
and Billard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taylor wants to clinch but Billard slips to the side
and Billard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Billard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billard lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Billard lands a right hand.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Billard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Billard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Billard closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.#BC2#
Billard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Billard circles away easily#CL2#
and Billard counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Billard breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Billard lands a jab.
Billard misses with a double jab.
Billard scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Billard tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Billard to the ground. Billard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor throws a head kick but Billard moves out of range.
Billard lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Billard as he avoids it easily.
Taylor wants to clinch
and Billard counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Billard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Billard looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Billard just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Billard lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Billard closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.#BC2#
Billard breaks from the clinch.
Billard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Billard darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Billard lands a left hand.
Billard lands with a short shot to the head.
Billard looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Billard uses from the top position.
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SU2#
Billard stands up from Taylor's guard - Billard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Billard lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Billard.
Taylor takes one to the chin there.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Billard circles away easily
and Billard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Billard as he connects with a hook.
Billard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on the side of the head.
Taylor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Billard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Billard continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Billard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Billard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Billard moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Billard leaning against his opponent.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Billard.#BC#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Billard gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Billard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards. #T1#
Billard lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taylor is trying to drag Billard to the mat but Billard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Billard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Billard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Billard lands with a cross. #T2#
Taylor wants to clinch up but Billard keeps it at a distance.
Billard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Taylor blocks it well.
Billard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Billard throws out a counter right but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
Taylor tries to clinch but Billard moves out of range.
Billard lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Billard. Those never looked like landing.
Billard looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Billard avoids the head kick by Taylor.
#CL2#
Billard pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Leonard Billard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Billard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Billard to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Brandon Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billard stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Billard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billard throws out a powerful jab.
Billard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Billard sprawls well. Billard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Billard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Leonard Billard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Billard takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Billard managing to block the knees to the body from Taylor.
Billard gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Billard lands a body shot.
Billard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Billard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billard stalls.
Brandon Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor jumps guard but Billard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Billard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Billard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Billard! |
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