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Event:
Flair 3
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Cruze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ljubicic missing with a left hand there. Cruze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ljubicic throws a body punch but Cruze moves out of range.
Cruze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ljubicic throws out the jab.
Ljubicic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruze.
Ljubicic takes a swing at Cruze's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Cruze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ljubicic, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Cruze breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Ljubicic misses its intended target.
Cruze is looking to counter the offense by Ljubicic and move into the clinch.
Ljubicic looks to land a right hand but Cruze moved out of range.
As Ljubicic looks to move away, Cruze throws a big counter combo but Ljubicic just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cruze closes the distance and clinches.
Cruze missing with knees to the body.
Cruze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ljubicic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruze.
#T1#
Ljubicic taking a breather.
Cruze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ljubicic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Cruze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Cruze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ljubicic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Cruze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Cruze manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ljubicic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruze is trying to keep Ljubicic in close.
#T2#
Ljubicic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruze wants to hit a sweep here but Ljubicic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cruze there!
Cruze tries to hold on but Ljubicic postures up.
Ljubicic 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#
Cruze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ljubicic controlling the position easily from mount.
Cruze throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ljubicic. What's that going to do exactly?
Ljubicic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ljubicic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#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.
Cruze wants to control but Ljubicic is having none of it.
Cruze regains half guard.
Cruze trying to control from the bottom.
Cruze wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruze works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruze can't keep his opponent in guard - Ljubicic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milivoj Ljubicic dominated that round.
That's time! Cruze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cruze slips under a jab.
Cruze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ljubicic as he jumps to the side.
Cruze throws a right and a left that Ljubicic avoids nicely.
Ljubicic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruze. Cruze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cruze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ljubicic.
Ljubicic misses the jab.
Ljubicic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cruze misses with a few strikes there.
Cruze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ljubicic.
Ljubicic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruze moves away.
It looked like Cruze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruze throws the kick towards the body but Ljubicic avoids it.
Cruze misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Cruze rushes Ljubicic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Cruze manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cruze is trying to keep Ljubicic in close.
#T1#
Ljubicic is stalling in the full guard.
Ljubicic postures up.
#SUB#
Cruze looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ljubicic passes into side control.
Ljubicic working away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ljubicic takes a little break here. Cruze wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cruze is looking for a sweep.
Cruze wants to control but Ljubicic postures up.
Cruze is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cruze is looking for a sweep.
Cruze trying to remain calm as Ljubicic controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ljubicic misses with a looping right.
Cruze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ljubicic throws out the jab.
Ljubicic misses with a hook
and Cruze counters with a two punch combo.
Cruze shoots in for a takedown but Ljubicic shows good takedown defense.
Ljubicic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruze misses with a few strikes there.
Milivoj Ljubicic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ljubicic throws a shot from downtown. Cruze moves away and avoids it.
Ljubicic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruze misses with a two punch combination.
Cruze shoots in for a takedown but Ljubicic shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Cruze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ljubicic throws a lazy right hand but Cruze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Cruze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ljubicic.
Cruze fails with the takedown.
Ljubicic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruze manages to avoid it.#T4#
Cruze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ljubicic lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ljubicic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ljubicic works the jab nicely.#CL#
Cruze pushes Ljubicic up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruze lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cruze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Milivoj Ljubicic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ljubicic looks to land a left hand but Cruze moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Ljubicic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ljubicic.
Cruze shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Milivoj Ljubicic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cruze clinches up with Ljubicic and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruze will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ljubicic up against the cage.
Ljubicic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cruze is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljubicic avoiding damage as Cruze throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Cruze has Ljubicic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ljubicic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ljubicic stalling.
Ljubicic wants to stall.
Cruze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ljubicic walks away with a smile on his face. Cruze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Cruze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ljubicic misses with a hook.
Rick Cruze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ljubicic misses with an uppercut. Cruze saw that one coming.
Ljubicic misses with a hook.
Ljubicic misses with an uppercut. Cruze saw that one coming.#TD#
Cruze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ljubicic is trying to defend but Cruze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ljubicic controlling the position for now.#T2#
Cruze wants to take a breather but Ljubicic is having none of it. #SU#
Cruze stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Cruze closes the distance and clinches.
Ljubicic trying to control the position but instead, Cruze has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ljubicic into the cage.
Ljubicic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruze.
#T3#
Cruze lands an elbow just above Ljubicic 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Milivoj Ljubicic has been cut.
Cruze fails to pull guard.
Cruze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Cruze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ljubicic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ljubicic. Cruze does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Ljubicic missing with a left hand there. Cruze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ljubicic swings for the body but Cruze moves out of range.
#CL#
Cruze rushes Ljubicic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruze misses with a punch to the body.
Cruze misses with a body punch.
Cruze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ljubicic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruze missing with knees to the body.
Cruze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruze jumps guard but Ljubicic stands there with Cruze around his waist. Cruze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rick Cruze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milivoj Ljubicic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ljubicic avoids the elbow strike from Cruze, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rick Cruze.
I think Ljubicic 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milivoj Ljubicic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Ljubicic slips under a jab.
Ljubicic misses with a straight right.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Ljubicic misses the shot to the body.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Ljubicic's head back.
Ljubicic throws out a powerful jab.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Ljubicic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ljubicic.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Ljubicic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ljubicic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Ljubicic throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Ljubicic swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Ljubicic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Ljubicic does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ljubicic lands an overhand right.
Ljubicic misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Ljubicic's head back.
Ljubicic throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Ljubicic.#BC2#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee cracks Ljubicic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Ljubicic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ljubicic scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ljubicic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ljubicic blocks a jab.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ljubicic moves away.
Ljubicic lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee avoids the body shot from Ljubicic.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Ljubicic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Ljubicic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee punishes Ljubicic's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Ljubicic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ljubicic scores with a nice strike.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Ljubicic misses its target.
Ljubicic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ljubicic lands with a shot to the body.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Ljubicic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ljubicic looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws a right hand that Ljubicic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ljubicic also avoids with ease.
Ljubicic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ljubicic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ljubicic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ljubicic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ljubicic.
Ljubicic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Lee.
Lee takes a swing at Ljubicic's ribcage but misses.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ljubicic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ljubicic manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Ljubicic looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ljubicic throws out the jab.
Ljubicic takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Lee swings for the body but Ljubicic moves out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Ljubicic throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ljubicic scores with a jab to the head.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ljubicic rather than just go for the knockout.
Ljubicic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ljubicic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Ljubicic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ljubicic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ljubicic misses with a double jab
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ljubicic throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ljubicic loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ljubicic.
Ljubicic misses with a looping left.
Ljubicic takes one on the button.
Ljubicic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Ljubicic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ljubicic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Ljubicic misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ljubicic with a body shot.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Ljubicic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljubicic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee blocks a jab.
Ljubicic slips a jab from Lee.
Ljubicic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Ljubicic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
#T1#
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ljubicic.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Ljubicic misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Ljubicic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Ljubicic. Those never looked like landing.
Ljubicic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ljubicic throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Ljubicic throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Ljubicic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee slips a jab from Ljubicic.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Ljubicic looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Bryce Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee looks to land a combination but Ljubicic avoids it well. #T2#
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ljubicic is just out of range.
Ljubicic throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Ljubicic lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ljubicic throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Ljubicic misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Ljubicic is out of range.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Ljubicic throws a body shot but no joy.
Ljubicic misses with a straight right.
Lee moves forwards but Ljubicic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ljubicic swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Ljubicic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Ljubicic lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Ljubicic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Ljubicic throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ljubicic.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Ljubicic slips under a jab.
Ljubicic is looking to counter punch.
Ljubicic misses with a body shot
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ljubicic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ljubicic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ljubicic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ljubicic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ljubicic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Ljubicic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Ljubicic throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ljubicic throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Ljubicic misses.
Ljubicic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ljubicic misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Ljubicic throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ljubicic throws out the jab.
Lee throws a series of punches but Ljubicic moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ljubicic misses the target.
Ljubicic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ljubicic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ljubicic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryce Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee scores with a hook.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Ljubicic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ljubicic.
Ljubicic dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Ljubicic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Ljubicic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljubicic misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ljubicic misses with a looping right.
Ljubicic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.#T1#
Ljubicic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Ljubicic ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Ljubicic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ljubicic looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee tries to clinch up but Ljubicic circles away and keeps his distance.
Ljubicic throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ljubicic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ljubicic misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Ljubicic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ljubicic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Ljubicic throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ljubicic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ljubicic momentarily.
Ljubicic misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ljubicic.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ljubicic misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ljubicic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Ljubicic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ljubicic with a nice cross.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Ljubicic is out of range. #T3#
Ljubicic dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Ljubicic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee moves away from the strike by Ljubicic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Ljubicic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ljubicic misses with a body shot.
Ljubicic throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryce Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ljubicic moves away.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Ljubicic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ljubicic.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ljubicic.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ljubicic.
Ljubicic slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Ljubicic's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ljubicic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Lee misses.
Ljubicic ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Ljubicic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ljubicic.
Ljubicic ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Ljubicic misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Milivoj Ljubicic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ljubicic throws an off balance right hand
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Lee! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Ljubicic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durant's waist but Durant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ljubicic off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Durant misses its target.
Durant throws a hook to the side of Ljubicic's head but Ljubicic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Durant.
Durant scores with a nice strike.
Durant slips a jab from Ljubicic.
Durant lands a slapping body shot.
Ljubicic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durant lands a nice looking body shot.
Durant misses with an uppercut.
Ljubicic tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durant lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ljubicic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ljubicic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Ljubicic.
Durant wants to land a leg kick but Ljubicic is out of range.
Ljubicic wants to counter with a clinch but Durant pushes him away.
Durant defending well as Ljubicic loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ljubicic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durant throwing a counter right hand but Ljubicic manages to avoid it.
Ljubicic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Durant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ljubicic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Durant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ljubicic slips a straight right by Durant.
Durant jabs Ljubicic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ljubicic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durant's waist but Durant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ljubicic off to one side.
Kevin Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milivoj Ljubicic.
Ljubicic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durant circles away.
Ljubicic misses with a hook. Durant ducked under it nicely.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant works Ljubicic's body with a nice hook.
Durant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durant stalks Ljubicic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ljubicic's face. Ljubicic staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ljubicic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Ljubicic dives in and grabs Durant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durant pushes down on Ljubicic's head and hops out.
Ljubicic throws a jab but it's blocked by Durant.
Durant motions for Ljubicic to come forward. Durant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ljubicic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Durant.
Ljubicic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ljubicic 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.
Durant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ljubicic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Durant.
Durant is looking to counter punch.
Durant jabs Ljubicic right on the nose. Ljubicic blinks but takes it well.
Durant throws a low kick but Ljubicic moves out of range easily.
Ljubicic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durant!
Ljubicic swings for the body but Durant moves out of range.
Durant connects with a jab.#T3#
Durant lands a jab to Ljubicic's midsection.
Durant misses with a low kick as Ljubicic jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Ljubicic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Durant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ljubicic is out of range and Durant settles back down.
Kevin Durant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durant lands with a shot to the body.
Durant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ljubicic's head.
Durant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ljubicic manages to avoid it.
Ljubicic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ljubicic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durant.
Ljubicic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durant.
Nice uppercut there from Durant.#T4#
Ljubicic throws an off balance right hand
and Durant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durant stuffs the takedown attempt from Ljubicic. Ljubicic gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durant fails to land with a series of punches.
Durant looks to land a combination. Ljubicic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Durant misses the target.
Durant slips a jab from Ljubicic.
Durant slips under a jab.
Durant fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ljubicic just manages to avoid it.
Durant takes a swing at Ljubicic's ribcage but misses.
Ljubicic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durant.
Durant scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ljubicic shoots in but Durant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Durant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ljubicic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durant throws a leg kick but Ljubicic moved away.
Durant blocks a jab.
Durant works Ljubicic's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Durant. Beautiful body shot.
Durant slips under a jab from Ljubicic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljubicic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durant catches Ljubicic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ljubicic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kevin Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milivoj Ljubicic.#T1#
Ljubicic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Durant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ljubicic has time to react.
Kevin Durant is winning the standup battle so far.
Ljubicic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Durant defends it nicely.
Ljubicic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ljubicic is breathing heavily.
Durant lands a jab to the head.
Durant lands with a shot to the body.
Durant throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Ljubicic walks into a stiff left hand from Durant.
Ljubicic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Durant is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ljubicic.
Ljubicic shoots in looking for a takedown but Durant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ljubicic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Durant stuns Ljubicic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ljubicic looks to land a left hand but Durant moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Durant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durant motions for Ljubicic to come forward. Durant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ljubicic tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Durant feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ljubicic sprawling to the canvas! Ljubicic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Durant finish him?!
#ROC#Ljubicic is rocked!
Ljubicic gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Durant gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ljubicic is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Durant! |
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