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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Longboat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alex King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longboat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
King works Longboat's body with a nice hook.
Longboat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Longboat off the cage and back into range.
Longboat walks into a jab.
Longboat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
King throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Longboat.
A head kick from King lands but Longboat takes it in his stride.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Longboat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've been informed that Longboat has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Longboat takes a step back to recover.
King cracks a nice hook into Longboat's ribs.
Longboat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Longboat scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
King lands with a straight right. Longboat didn't see that one coming.
King thuds a left hand into Longboat's body.
King stuns Longboat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Longboat.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Longboat in his tracks.
King lands a jab to Longboat's midsection.
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
King digs a good body shot into Longboat's ribs.
Longboat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Longboat.
King scores with a hook to the body. Longboat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Longboat on that attempt.
King lands a head kick!
King 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.
Longboat takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Longboat shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alex King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Longboat.
Longboat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Longboat off to one side.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick from King.
King is looking to wear down Longboat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King connects with the punch.
Longboat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Longboat avoids the head kick by King.
Longboat avoids the body shot from King.
Longboat tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longboat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Longboat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.#T3#
Longboat has a takedown stuffed.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Longboat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard.
King is trying to stand back up but Longboat is controlling him
#SUB2#
Longboat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Longboat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King is staying active underneath Longboat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
King is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Longboat is looking for a kimura here.
King tries to kick Longboat off but Longboat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Longboat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Longboat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longboat is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex King dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
King misses with a head kick.
Longboat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King cracks Longboat with a good jab.
Longboat has a takedown stuffed.
King delivers a nice body kick.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick from King lands but Longboat takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
King scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a two punch combo.
Longboat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Longboat shoots in but no luck this time.
King lands a high kick!
Longboat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Longboat misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alex King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Longboat.
King scores with a head kick. Longboat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Longboat moves out of range easily.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Longboat.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Longboat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
Longboat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longboat needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Longboat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
King throws a shot to the body.
King scores with a head kick. Longboat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alex King is winning the standup battle so far.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick there by King.
Longboat has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
King digs a good body shot into Longboat's ribs.
Longboat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
Longboat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
King jabs Longboat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Longboat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
King digs a good body shot into Longboat's ribs.
Longboat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Longboat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longboat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Longboat counters with a takedown into side control.
King is trying to buck Longboat off.#SUB2#
Longboat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Longboat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Longboat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
King is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Longboat takes a little break here. King wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
King tries to escape but Longboat is in control.
King trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Longboat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Longboat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex King dominated that second round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Longboat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longboat can do to turn this around?
Longboat shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King scores with a head kick. Longboat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Longboat's head back.
Longboat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King digs a good body shot into Longboat's ribs.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Longboat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King is pushing Longboat's head away, looking to escape. Longboat manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Longboat wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #SUB2#
Longboat is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
Longboat advances to mount. #SUB2#
Longboat has hold of King's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and King manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
King is squirming around, avoiding Longboat's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Longboat looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it. #SUB2#
Longboat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, King has managed to escape the submission attempt.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longboat on the ground.#T2#
King trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB2#
Longboat jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but King manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Longboat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Longboat moves into full mount!
King is trying to stand.
Longboat controlling the pace for now. #T3#
King is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Longboat looking to secure an arm triangle but King defends it well. #SUB2#
King defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Longboat. #SUB2#
Longboat working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Longboat working for a guillotine from mount but King is in no mood to give up.
King squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T4##SUB2#
Longboat wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Longboat.
King is trying to stand up.
Johnny Longboat has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Longboat has control of King's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and King regains control of the situation pretty easily.
You get the feeling that King really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Johnny Longboat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longboat thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Longboat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex King! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Squalli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longboat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Squalli drops Longboat with a beautiful combination! Longboat stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Squalli is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Johnny Longboat has been cut.
Squalli throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Longboat's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Squalli dives in looking to finish as Longboat flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Squalli's strikes! Squalli is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Longboat's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Longboat was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papi Squalli! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Longboat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Longboat has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Squalli throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Longboat counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Longboat tries for a kimura but Squalli is defending well.
Squalli is trying to buck Longboat off.
Squalli is not content to let Longboat control the position.
Longboat prevents Squalli from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Longboat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Squalli, who protects the arm well.
Longboat looks winded!
Squalli is trying to buck Longboat off.#T1#
Longboat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Squalli keeps working. #SUB2#
Longboat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Squalli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longboat on the ground.#SUB2#
Longboat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Squalli is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Longboat tries to move to mount but Squalli blocks the move with his legs.
Squalli is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Longboat is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Squalli is trying to escape and Longboat transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Squalli is forced to tap! Nice work there by Longboat! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Longboat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Nagasaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Longboat. Longboat gets slowly back to his feet.
Longboat looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nagasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Longboat on the side of the head.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Longboat off balance momentarily.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Nagasaki! Longboat is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshima Nagasaki!
After the fight, Hiroshima Nagasaki 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Squalli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Longboat looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Squalli with the inside leg kick.
Longboat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Squalli.
Danga de danga de dang - Squalli scores with a four punch combination!
Squalli catches Longboat with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Longboat forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Papi Squalli! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Longboat fails with the takedown.
Nagasaki cracks a nice hook into Longboat's ribs.
Nagasaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nagasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that half lands.
Longboat is breathing heavily.
Nagasaki Throws a clean left jab. Nagasaki Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Longboat's chin! Longboat crumbles to the ground and Nagasaki follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Nagasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hiroshima Nagasaki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Longboat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Longboat moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Longboat has hold of Lee's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lee tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Longboat cranks the arm and Lee screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lee, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johnny Longboat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Longboat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Longboat moves into full mount! Squalli won't be happy about that! #SU2#
Longboat is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Squalli lands a jab to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Squalli.
Squalli throws a combination. Longboat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!#TD2#
Longboat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Squalli's half guard.
Squalli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A left and a right from Squalli both land. Nice combination. #T1##CL#
Squalli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Longboat prevents Squalli from breaking the clinch.
Longboat wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Longboat wants the takedown. Squalli is fighting it off but Longboat persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Squalli's guard against the cage.
Squalli is looking to stand back up but Longboat counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Squalli. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longboat is taking a breather. Squalli says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU2#
Longboat decides to stand up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Longboat is defended easily by Squalli.#T2##CL#
Squalli moves into the clinch.
Longboat can't get the takedown.
Papi Squalli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Longboat.#TD2#
Longboat gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Squalli regains guard.
Longboat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Squalli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Longboat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Longboat passes Squalli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Squalli is breathing heavily.
Longboat works his foot free and advances to mount.
Longboat moves to the back. #T4#
Longboat controlling from the back.
It looks like Longboat might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Papi Squalli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Squalli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Longboat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Longboat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Squalli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Squalli tries to get out of the position.
Squalli is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longboat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Squalli!
Longboat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Longboat is continuing to stall.#T1##SU2#
Longboat gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Papi Squalli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Squalli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Longboat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Squalli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Squalli moves into the clinch.
Squalli is pressed up against the cage. Longboat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Squalli down to the mat. Squalli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Longboat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Squalli pinned against the cage. Squalli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Papi Squalli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Longboat.#TD2#
Longboat gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Longboat slows the pace down.
Longboat moves into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Longboat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SU2#
Longboat stands up from mount. Strange move.
Squalli motions for Longboat to come forward. Squalli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Squalli closes the distance and clinches.
Longboat tries for a takedown but Squalli manages to get underhooks.
Longboat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Squalli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Longboat has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Squalli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Longboat slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Let's hope that Longboat has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Longboat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More stalling from Longboat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Longboat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Longboat gets a double leg takedown into Squalli's guard.
Longboat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Squalli wants to stand up but Longboat is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Longboat stands up and waves to Squalli to follow him.
Papi Squalli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Longboat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Longboat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Squalli defends it nicely.#TD2#
Longboat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Longboat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Squalli tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Longboat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Longboat moves to back control.
Squalli trying to get back to his feet but Longboat is in full control for now.
Longboat has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Squalli's body.
#T3#
Longboat with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Longboat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Longboat 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Longboat! |
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