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Event:
AKF 78
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Umuhoza misses with a head kick.
Little Dove 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.
Umuhoza thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Little Dove fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umuhoza, pushing him back against the ropes.
Little Dove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Umuhoza dodges an elbow strike from Little Dove.
A short uppercut from Little Dove.
Umuhoza throws a head punch that misses.
Little Dove makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Little Dove misses with an elbow over the top.
Umuhoza prevents a body shot from Little Dove.
Little Dove misses with a punch to the body.
Little Dove throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Umuhozas head.
Little Dove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little Dove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Little Dove has Umuhoza pressed against the ropes, preventing Umuhoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Little Dove.
Umuhoza avoids the elbow strike from Little Dove, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Little Dove. #CUT#It looks like Kamaru Umuhoza has been cut.#T1#
Umuhoza can't break the clinch.
Little Dove tries to throw a body punch but Umuhoza avoids it by throwing Little Dove back against the ropes.
Little Dove lands an elbow just above Umuhoza 's eye.
Little Dove lands a nice uppercut.
Umuhoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Umuhoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Little Dove misses with a hook
and Umuhoza counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Little Dove forces Umuhoza back against the ropes and clinches.
Little Dove lands a body punch in the clinch.
Little Dove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Little Dove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little Dove lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Little Dove struggles to land a body shot inside as Umuhoza controls his hands.
Little Dove lands a nice elbow.
Umuhoza blocks the elbow strike.
Little Dove swings wildly with an uppercut but Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little Dove lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little Dove lands a nice uppercut.
Little Dove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Umuhoza dodges an elbow strike from Little Dove.
Little Dove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Umuhoza is trying to stall.
Little Dove lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Little Dove lands a nice shot to the body.
Little Dove misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Little Dove.
Umuhoza is trying to break the clinch but Little Dove is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Little Dove.
Umuhoza blocks a body shot from Little Dove.
Little Dove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Little Dove scores with a nice short uppercut.
Umuhoza trying to control the position but instead, Little Dove has worked for underhooks and has pushed Umuhoza into the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cheyenne Little Dove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Umuhoza'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#
Little Dove misses with an uppercut.
Little Dove cracks Umuhoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Little Dove throws an overhand right that lands on Umuhoza's shoulder, as Umuhoza tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Little Dove instigates a clinch.
Little Dove lands a damaging elbow.
Umuhoza tries to stall but Little Dove uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Umuhoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Little Dove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Little Dove gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Little Dove lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Umuhoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Little Dove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little Dove throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Little Dove - that landed with a thud.
Umuhoza blocks a body shot from Little Dove.
Umuhoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Little Dove lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Little Dove can't find room to land a body shot as Umuhoza controls the action.
#T1#
Little Dove lands with a short shot to the head.
Umuhoza blocks the elbow strike.
Little Dove tries a body shot but Umuhoza blocks it.
Little Dove lands a nice elbow.
Cheyenne Little Dove has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Little Dove gets through Umuhoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Little Dove.
Little Dove tries to work over Umuhoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Umuhoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Umuhoza does no damage.
Little Dove needs to keep his hands up - Umuhoza had a free shot at his head there.
Little Dove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umuhoza can do to turn this around?
Umuhoza lands with a nice body kick.
A combination from Umuhoza does no damage.
Little Dove is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Umuhoza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Little Dove clinches with his opponent.
Little Dove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umuhoza's elbow.
Little Dove lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Little Dove. #T2#
Umuhoza can't break the clinch.
Little Dove misses with some punches.
Umuhoza tries to break free but Little Dove pushes him back against the ropes.
Umuhoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Little Dove has double underhooks.
Little Dove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Little Dove digs a right hand underneath Umuhoza's ribcage. Umuhoza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Umuhoza is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Little Dove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Umuhoza's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Little Dove.
Little Dove lands a nice elbow.
Little Dove pushes Umuhoza back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Little Dove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Umuhoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little Dove lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umuhoza backwards.
Little Dove lands with a right to the head.
Little Dove throws a head punch that misses.
Little Dove misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cheyenne Little Dove dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Umuhoza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Little Dove closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kamaru Umuhoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Little Dove struggles to land a body shot inside as Umuhoza controls his hands.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the head.
Umuhoza blocks the elbow strike.
Umuhoza blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Little Dove.
Little Dove has Umuhoza pressed against the ropes, preventing Umuhoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Little Dove lands an uppercut.
Little Dove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Little Dove lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umuhoza backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umuhoza.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Little Dove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Umuhoza's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza blocks an elbow strike from Little Dove.
Little Dove tries to work over Umuhoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umuhoza prevents a body shot from Little Dove.
Little Dove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Little Dove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Umuhoza dodges an elbow strike from Little Dove.
Little Dove lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umuhoza.
Little Dove just leaning against Umuhoza, taking a breather.
Little Dove pushes Umuhoza back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Little Dove.
Little Dove misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Little Dove.
Little Dove misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Little Dove throws an elbow but misses.
Little Dove lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Little Dove.
Little Dove misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Umuhoza fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Little Dove.
Umuhoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Little Dove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Little Dove pushes off an throws an elbow but Umuhoza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
Little Dove working aggressively here.
Umuhoza blocks an elbow strike.
Little Dove misses with a hook from the clinch.
Little Dove lands an uppercut.
Little Dove digs a right hand underneath Umuhoza's ribcage. Umuhoza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Little Dove scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little Dove tries to work over Umuhoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umuhoza is trying to force a seperation but Little Dove has the dominant position.
Little Dove lands a nice shot to the body.
Umuhoza tries to circle away but Little Dove has him pinned against the ropes.
Umuhoza tries to circle away but Little Dove has him pinned against the ropes.
Umuhoza is trying to break the clinch but Little Dove is controlling him.
Little Dove pushes off an throws an elbow but Umuhoza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Little Dove lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Little Dove lands an elbow just above Umuhoza 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Kamaru Umuhoza's cut even more.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Little Dove throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheyenne Little Dove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Little Dove, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheyenne Little Dove!
Cheyenne Little Dove really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Kamaru Umuhoza spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn he got me. Hats off to him. I don't have any excuses. I'll be back'. |
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Event:
AKF FN 400
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Umuhoza misses.
Sloppy strikes from Umuhoza. Those never looked like landing.
Umuhoza misses the jab.
Umuhoza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Umuhoza throws the kick towards the body but Harvey avoids it.
Harvey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harvey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Umuhoza tries to score with a low kick but Harvey moves his leg out of the way.
Umuhoza tries to score with a low kick but Harvey moves his leg out of the way.
Harvey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harvey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umuhoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harvey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey scores with a hook to the body. Umuhoza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses.
Harvey misses with a body shot.
Umuhoza swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Umuhoza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umuhoza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Umuhoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey lands a really nice looking cross but Umuhoza seems unphased.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Harvey moves into the clinch.
Harvey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T1#
Harvey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umuhoza backwards.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the head.
Harvey scores with a shot to the side of Umuhoza's head.
Harvey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harvey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Harvey.
Harvey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umuhoza. #BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch.
Harvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Umuhoza's head backwards.
Harvey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Umuhoza in his tracks.
Harvey avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
Harvey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Umuhoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Umuhoza takes one to the side of the head.
Harvey scores with a decent looking hook.
Harvey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Umuhoza's head.#T2#
Umuhoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Umuhoza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umuhoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Umuhoza dodges the punch combination from Harvey.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
Umuhoza throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Harvey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Umuhoza misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey tries to work over Umuhoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harvey.
Harvey misses with some punches.
Harvey misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harvey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harvey misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Harvey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Harvey dominated that round.
That's time! Harvey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Umuhoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harvey cracks Umuhoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Umuhoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harvey misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Umuhoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umuhoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Umuhoza misses with the combination.
Harvey 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.
No joy there for Umuhoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harvey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alec Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
Umuhoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey scores with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Umuhoza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Umuhoza does no damage.
Umuhoza scoring well with a low kick there.
Harvey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Harvey moves out of range easily. #T1#
Harvey throws a shot to the body.
Umuhoza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harvey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harvey with a hook.
Umuhoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umuhoza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harvey with a hook.
A head kick misses from Umuhoza.
Harvey lands a body shot.
Umuhoza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harvey scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Harvey.
Umuhoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harvey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umuhoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harvey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harvey tries to counter by clinching up but Umuhoza breaks away and moves out of range.
A combination from Umuhoza does no damage.
Harvey scores with a hook.
Harvey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Umuhoza is breathing heavily.
Umuhoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umuhoza takes one to the side of the head.
Harvey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umuhoza takes one on the button.
Harvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umuhoza throws out the jab. #T2#
Umuhoza throws a right and a left that Harvey avoids nicely.
Harvey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umuhoza momentarily.
Harvey feints a jab promting Umuhoza to slip. Harvey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Umuhoza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Harvey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harvey lands the left hand.
Harvey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Harvey misses its intended target.
Harvey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harvey duly obliges.
Umuhoza takes one to the chin there.
Umuhoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umuhoza works over Harvey's head and body with a nice combination.
Umuhoza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Umuhoza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umuhoza throws a nice looking combination but Harvey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harvey avoids a kick to the body.
Harvey throws a good cross that connects.
Harvey lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Harvey dominated that second round.
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#
Harvey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamaru Umuhoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harvey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Umuhoza misses with a looping left.
Harvey dips to his left and cracks Umuhoza with an uppercut!
Harvey throws a shot to the body.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Umuhoza ducks down to avoid it.
Umuhoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harvey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harvey.
Harvey misses with a wild combination.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Harvey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harvey lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Umuhoza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Harvey.
Harvey throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Umuhoza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Umuhoza is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Umuhoza throws a right hand that Harvey ducks under and follows up with a left that Harvey also avoids with ease.
Harvey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Harvey lands with an uppercut that bounces Umuhoza off the ropes and back into range.
Harvey moves out of range as Umuhoza throws a body kick.
Harvey tries to counter by clinching up but Umuhoza breaks away and moves out of range.
Umuhoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Harvey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umuhoza on the side of the head.
Harvey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Umuhoza's head.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Harvey avoids them all with ease.
Umuhoza scores with a nice body kick.
Umuhoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umuhoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harvey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Umuhoza ducks right into an uppercut from Harvey.
Harvey scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umuhoza on the side of the head.
Harvey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umuhoza under the eye.
Umuhoza drops his hands momentarily and Harvey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Harvey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Umuhoza misses with a kick to the body.
Harvey scores with a nice right hand.
Umuhoza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harvey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umuhoza can do to turn this around?
Harvey scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Harvey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Umuhoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Umuhoza connects with a high kick.
Harvey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harvey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Umuhoza throws the left hand but Harvey avoids the punch easily.
Harvey scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Umuhoza misses.
Harvey scores with a shot to the body.
Harvey lands a really nice looking cross but Umuhoza seems unphased.
Harvey lands with a right hand.
Harvey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harvey scores with a hook.
Umuhoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umuhoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvey.
A lazy left from Harvey finds it's target.
Umuhoza throws a looping overhand right but Harvey ducks down to avoid it.
Umuhoza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab, jab by Harvey - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alec Harvey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harvey 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Harvey!
After winning the bout, Alec Harvey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kamaru Umuhoza was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn he got me. Hats off to him. I don't have any excuses. I'll be back'. |
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Event:
AKF 75 | Addition vs. Scorpion
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Umuhoza misses with a double jab.
Umuhoza throws a head kick but Neich moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neich throws a body punch but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Neich blocks the body kick.
Neich lands with a right hand.
Umuhoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Umuhoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Umuhoza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Neich scores with a body shot.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Neich. That snapped Umuhoza's head back.
Umuhoza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Neich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich with a hook.
Umuhoza throws a head kick but Neich moves out of range.
Umuhoza swinging wildly here.
Neich catches Umuhoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Neich misses.
Umuhoza scores with a jab.
Umuhoza tries to move into range but Neich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Neich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umuhoza on the side of the head. #T1#
Umuhoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neich.
Umuhoza tries to land a front kick but Neich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umuhoza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Neich lands a two punch combo.
Neich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Umuhoza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neich at a distance.
Umuhoza takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Umuhoza is out of range.
Donk. Neich catches Umuhoza right on the button with a cross.
Neich cracks Umuhoza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Umuhoza throws a nice head kick!
Umuhoza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Neich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Umuhoza misses.
Neich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Umuhozas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neich avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
An inside leg kick from Umuhoza misses.
Neich scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Neich. Beautiful body shot.
Neich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umuhoza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neich checks the leg kick.
Umuhoza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Neich looks to land a combination. Umuhoza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Umuhoza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Umuhoza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Neich throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
Neich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umuhoza on the side of the head.
Umuhoza tries to score with a low kick but Neich moves his leg out of the way.
Neich cracks Umuhoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Umuhoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umuhoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umuhoza works the jab nicely.
Umuhoza walks into a jab.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Umuhoza.
A combination from Neich does no damage.
Umuhoza misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umuhoza takes one on the button.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Umuhoza tries to score with a low kick but Neich moves his leg out of the way.
Neich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Neich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Umuhoza takes one to the side of the head.
Neich misses with a looping right.
Umuhoza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
Umuhoza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Neich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umuhoza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Neich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umuhoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Neich misses with a hook. Umuhoza ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Umuhoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Umuhoza jabs Neich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich looks to throw the jab but Umuhoza is out of range.
Neich misses with a looping right.
Neich cracks Umuhoza with an open hand slap.
Neich lands a nice shot that snaps Umuhoza's head back.
Neich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umuhoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neich.
Umuhoza flicks out a counter leg kick but Neich steps away.
Umuhoza stuns Neich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Umuhoza takes one on the button.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Neich moves out of range easily. #T1#
Neich misses the jab.
Lester Neich is winning the standup battle so far.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Neich misses its intended target.
Umuhoza misses with a two punch combination.
Neich blocks a head kick by Umuhoza.
Neich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umuhoza can do to turn this around?
Umuhoza misses with a leg kick.
Neich misses with a hook. Umuhoza ducked under it nicely.
Neich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Umuhoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neich stalks Umuhoza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Umuhoza's face. Umuhoza staggers backwards, shaken.
Umuhoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neich manages to avoid it.
Neich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umuhoza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Umuhoza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Neich lands a nice shot to the body.
Neich jabs Umuhoza right on the nose. Umuhoza blinks but takes it well.
Umuhoza slips a straight right by Neich.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Umuhoza misses with a hook.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Umuhoza saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umuhoza! But no joy.
Neich avoids a kick to the body.
Umuhoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Neich rather than just go for the knockout.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neich misses with a hook.
Umuhoza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Umuhoza.
Neich throws the left hand but Umuhoza avoids the punch easily.
Neich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umuhoza on the side of the head.
Umuhoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Umuhoza slips a jab from Neich.
Umuhoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Neich checks it
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Neich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umuhoza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umuhoza walks into a straight right hand from Neich.
Neich lands the left hand.
Neich throws the left hand but Umuhoza avoids the punch easily.
Umuhoza is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Neich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
Kamaru Umuhoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Neich lands a head shot.
A lazy left from Neich finds it's target.
Neich's corner calls for a 1-2. Neich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Neich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Umuhoza throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Neich's head.
Neich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Neich moves out of range easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neich dodges the punch combination from Umuhoza.
Neich's corner calls for a 1-2. Neich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Umuhoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Umuhoza throws a nice looking combination but Neich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Umuhoza slips the punch.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Umuhoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umuhoza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neich lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
Neich throws a jab when Umuhoza was well out of range.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Neich.
Neich misses with a looping left.
A jab from Neich does it's job there.
Umuhoza ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Umuhoza slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
Umuhoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Umuhoza replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Neich blocks it well.
Neich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Neich cracks Umuhoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
Umuhoza slips a jab from Neich.
Neich cracks Umuhoza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Umuhoza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umuhoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neich scores with a hook to the body. Umuhoza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neich throws a right and a left that Umuhoza avoids nicely.
Umuhoza is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Umuhoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Umuhoza slips under a jab.
Neich lands a jab.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Neich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Neich misses with a hook. Umuhoza ducked under it nicely.
Neich misses with a two punch combination.
Neich lands a jab to the head.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses.
Neich lands a really nice looking cross but Umuhoza seems unphased.
Umuhoza misses the shot to the body.
Umuhoza walks into a left hand.
Neich throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
Umuhoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Neich moves out of range easily.
Umuhoza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Umuhoza moved out of range.
Umuhoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body punch from Neich.
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Neich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Neich 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich!
Lester Neich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kamaru Umuhoza was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn he got me. Hats off to him. I don't have any excuses. I'll be back'. |
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Event:
AKF 73: The King
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Umuhoza closes the distance and clinches.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Umuhoza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but Umuhoza is controlling the position.
Umuhoza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch but Umuhoza improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Umuhoza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Umuhoza stalling the fight.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Umuhoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adesanya avoids it.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Adesanya.
Umuhoza misses with a punch on the inside.
Umuhoza tries to land a knee to the head but Adesanya blocks with his arms.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Umuhoza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umuhoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza just leaning against Adesanya, taking a breather.
Adesanya managing to block the knees to the body from Umuhoza.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a body punch.
Umuhoza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Umuhoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umuhoza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Umuhoza.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Umuhoza tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Umuhoza back against the ropes.
Umuhoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Umuhoza scores with a shot to the side of Adesanya's head.
Umuhoza has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
#T2#
Umuhoza throws a head punch that misses.
Umuhoza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Umuhoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Umuhoza.
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 bit of stalling here from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the head.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
Umuhoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Umuhoza.
Adesanya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Umuhoza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umuhoza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Adesanya has managed to clinch.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
Umuhoza misses with the head strike.
Umuhoza misses with a knee to the head.
Umuhoza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Umuhoza taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Umuhoza gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Umuhoza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umuhoza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza lands a left hand.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Umuhoza avoids the damage to the body.
Umuhoza tries a knee to the head but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Umuhoza misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Umuhoza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adesanya misses with a punch to the body.
Umuhoza pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Umuhoza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Umuhoza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umuhoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umuhoza has Adesanya pressed against the ropes.
Umuhoza lands with a left to the head.
Umuhoza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza scores with a shot to the side of Adesanya's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Umuhoza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umuhoza trying to land knees to the body.
Umuhoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
Adesanya wants to stall.
Adesanya tries to work over Umuhoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Umuhoza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umuhoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adesanya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Umuhoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Kamaru Umuhoza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umuhoza lands a nice uppercut.
Umuhoza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Umuhoza lands with a left to the head.
Umuhoza leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Umuhoza leaning his opponent against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that second round.
That's time! Umuhoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Umuhoza gets a clinch.
Kamaru Umuhoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adesanya tries to throw a body punch but Umuhoza avoids it by throwing Adesanya back against the ropes.
Umuhoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adesanya scores with a knee to the head.
Adesanya is trying to break free.
Umuhoza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza lands an uppercut.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umuhoza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adesanyas head. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Umuhoza takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Umuhoza prevents Adesanya from breaking the clinch.
Umuhoza slows down the pace here.
Umuhoza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza lands with a short shot to the head.
Umuhoza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umuhoza lands a left hand.
Umuhoza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adesanyas head.
A right hook to the body lands for Umuhoza.
#T2#
Adesanya struggles to land a body shot inside as Umuhoza controls his hands.
Umuhoza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Umuhoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adesanya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Umuhoza.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umuhoza avoiding damage as Adesanya throws knees to the body.
Umuhoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adesanya tries to throw a body punch but Umuhoza avoids it by throwing Adesanya back against the ropes.
Adesanya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umuhoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umuhoza misses with a body punch.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umuhoza displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adesanya up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Umuhoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Umuhoza 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Umuhoza!
Kamaru Umuhoza thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Bizihwaeile vs. Lad
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Umuhoza scores with a leg kick.
O Rally seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Umuhoza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Umuhoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Umuhoza wants to clinch
and O Rally counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umuhoza thinking.
Umuhoza tries to move into range but O Rally moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from O Rally misses its intended target.
O Rally keeps the fight on the outside.
O Rally throws a low kick but Umuhoza avoids it.
Umuhoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
O Rally scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Rally cracks Umuhoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A swing and a miss from O Rally.
Umuhoza looks to land a left hand but O Rally moved out of range nicely.
O Rally lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umuhoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Rally lands with a good body shot.
Umuhoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Umuhoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Rally circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
O Rally moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
O Rally lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Umuhoza rushes O Rally and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Rally. #BC2#
Umuhoza manages to break the clinch.
Umuhoza throws a low kick but O Rally moves out of range easily.
Umuhoza tries a low kick but O Rally avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by O Rally as he connects with a hook.
O Rally with a hook.
O Rally swings for the body but Umuhoza moves out of range.
O Rally is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Umuhoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by O Rally. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Rally.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Rally cracks Umuhoza with a good jab.
Umuhoza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Umuhoza closes the distance and pushes O Rally back into the ropes.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza blocks an elbow strike.
Umuhoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Umuhoza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Umuhoza blocks a body shot from O Rally.
O Rally letting Umuhoza take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by O Rally as Umuhoza tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umuhoza slips a jab from O Rally.
O Rally misses with an uppercut
and O Rally takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umuhoza throws an overhand right that lands on O Rally's shoulder, as O Rally tries to avoid the shot.
O Rally throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Rally connects with a single shot there.
O Rally really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice straight punches there by O Rally. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Rally.
O Rally jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Rally is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut there from O Rally.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Rally dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
O Rally scores with a jab. Umuhoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Rally avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
A big right from Umuhoza misses.
O Rally looks to land a combination but Umuhoza avoids it well.
Umuhoza tries to counter by closing the distance.
O Rally jabs Umuhoza to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
O Rally tries to keep at a distance but Umuhoza has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Umuhoza forces O Rally back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Umuhoza manages to break the clinch.
O Rally misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Rally misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umuhoza.
O Rally missing with a left hand there. Umuhoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umuhoza tries to clinch there but O Rally circles away.
O Rally swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
O Rally smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Umuhoza instigates a clinch.
O Rally swings wildly with an uppercut but Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umuhoza tries to close the distance and clinch but O Rally swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Umuhoza wants to clinch
and O Rally counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umuhoza misses with an uppercut
and O Rally counters with a nice uppercut.
O Rally connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umuhoza's hands.
O Rally with a jab.
Umuhoza throws a low kick but O Rally moves out of range easily.
Umuhoza looks to score with a jab to the body but O Rally is just out of range.
O Rally checks a leg kick nicely.
O Rally seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Umuhoza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Umuhoza holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Rally is keeping busy.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by O Rally as Umuhoza tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umuhoza. #BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Rally swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by O Rally.
O Rally misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from O Rally finds it's target.#CL2#
Umuhoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Rally, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Umuhoza breaks from the clinch.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umuhoza tries to clinch but O Rally is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from O Rally misses its target.
O Rally lunges at Umuhoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umuhoza's hand.
Umuhoza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Rally misses with a looping left.
Umuhoza only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab from O Rally.
O Rally is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umuhoza can do to turn this around?
O Rally keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sean O Rally is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umuhoza throws a right hand that O Rally ducks under and follows up with a left that O Rally also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Rally dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Umuhoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Rally sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umuhoza closes the distance but O Rally moves to the side
and O Rally counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umuhoza thinking.
O Rally circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Rally counters with a three punch combo that has Umuhoza backing up. Umuhoza nods at O Rally to acknowledge the strikes.
Good exchange - O Rally coming out on top.#CL2#
Umuhoza moves into the clinch successfully.
Umuhoza has O Rally pressed against the ropes.
Kamaru Umuhoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Rally throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Umuhoza moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Rally has had enough of the clinch but Umuhoza keeps him there for the moment.
Umuhoza leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Umuhoza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umuhoza lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Rally backwards. #T1#
Umuhoza tries to throw a body punch but O Rally avoids it by throwing Umuhoza back against the ropes. #BC2#
Umuhoza breaks from the clinch.
O Rally thuds his right hand into Umuhoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Umuhoza.
#CL2#
Umuhoza closes the distance and pushes O Rally back into the ropes.
O Rally tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umuhoza's elbow.
Umuhoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Rally trying to stall but Umuhoza improves his position.
#BC2#
Umuhoza manages to break the clinch.
O Rally connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Umuhoza slips under a jab from O Rally.
Umuhoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Umuhoza closes the distance and pushes O Rally back into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Umuhoza stalling against the ropes.
Sean O Rally is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Umuhoza clinches up against the ropes.
Umuhoza is trying to maintain a safe position but O Rally gets an underhook and turns Umuhoza into the ropes.
O Rally stalling in the clinch but Umuhoza improves position.
A head punch on the inside from O Rally fails to land.
Umuhoza misses with a body punch.
Kamaru Umuhoza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as O Rally lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umuhoza doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umuhoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umuhoza feints a counter leg kick.
O Rally wants to slow Umuhoza down by chopping away at his legs.
Umuhoza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. O Rally checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Umuhoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Rally, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Umuhoza manages to break the clinch.
Umuhoza tries to clinch up.
Umuhoza tries to close the distance and clinch but O Rally swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Umuhoza.
An attempted straight right counter from O Rally misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kamaru Umuhoza.
I think O Rally 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Rally!
The defeated Kamaru Umuhoza had this to say: 'Damn he got me. Hats off to him. I don't have any excuses. I'll be back'. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Benedetti vs. Taz
Date: Sep 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Por Pramuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Umuhoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Por Pramuk counters with a two punch combo.
Umuhoza avoids a kick to the body.
Umuhoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Por Pramuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Umuhoza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Por Pramuk misses.
Por Pramuk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Por Pramuk misses with a hook to the body
and Umuhoza counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Umuhoza.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot.
Umuhoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Por Pramuk checks it.
Por Pramuk lands a head kick!
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Por Pramuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses.
Umuhoza throws a shot from downtown. Por Pramuk moves away and avoids it.
Por Pramuk throws a wild body kick that Umuhoza sees coming a mile off.
Por Pramuk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Por Pramuk sizes up Umuhoza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Por Pramuk there.
Por Pramuk takes a swing at Umuhoza's ribcage but misses.
Umuhoza throws a counter high kick but Por Pramuk was just alert enough to avoid it.
Por Pramuk misses the shot to the body.
Por Pramuk takes a swing at Umuhoza's ribcage but misses.
It appears Umuhoza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick that misses.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umuhoza.
Por Pramuk slips a jab and a cross from Umuhoza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Por Pramuk misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Por Pramuk. Umuhoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Por Pramuk moves away from the strike by Umuhoza.
Por Pramuk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Umuhoza has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Por Pramuk. Umuhoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Por Pramuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Por Pramuk.
Umuhoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Por Pramuk takes a swing at Umuhoza's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Umuhoza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Umuhoza 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.
Por Pramuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Por Pramuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Umuhoza is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Umuhoza's sensitive parts.
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Por Pramuk lands a leg kick that knocks Umuhoza off balance momentarily.
Por Pramuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Por Pramuk lands with a good body shot.
Por Pramuk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Umuhoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Por Pramuk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Por Pramuk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Umuhoza rather than just go for the knockout.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Umuhoza drops his hands momentarily and Por Pramuk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk lands with a kick to the temple. Umuhoza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Kamaru Umuhoza has been cut.
Umuhoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Por Pramuk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Por Pramuk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Umuhoza is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Por Pramuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Umuhoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Umuhoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umuhoza seems to have got his legs back now.
Umuhoza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Por Pramuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Por Pramuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Por Pramuk swings for the body but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umuhoza.
Por Pramuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Por Pramuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Umuhoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Por Pramuk throws the left hand but Umuhoza avoids the punch easily.
Por Pramuk takes a swing at Umuhoza's ribcage but misses.
Por Pramuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Umuhoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Umuhoza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Umuhoza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Por Pramuk misses with a jab to the body
letting Umuhoza counter with a right hand.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot
and Umuhoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Por Pramuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umuhoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Por Pramuk.
A head kick from Por Pramuk lands but Umuhoza takes it in his stride.
Umuhoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamaru Umuhoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Por Pramuk misses with a body kick.
Umuhoza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Por Pramuk - just one landing.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umuhoza.
As Por Pramuk backs away, Umuhoza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Por Pramuk thows a leg kick but Umuhoza checks it
and Umuhoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Por Pramuk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Umuhoza moves out of range of the body kick.
Por Pramuk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umuhoza momentarily.
Umuhoza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Por Pramuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Umuhoza misses the jab.
Por Pramuk misses with a kick to the body
and Umuhoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Por Pramuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Por Pramuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Por Pramuk catches Umuhoza right on the button with a cross.
Por Pramuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Umuhoza misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Por Pramuk checks a leg kick. #T2#
Por Pramuk misses with a kick to the body.
Umuhoza checks a low kick from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Por Pramuk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Por Pramuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Umuhoza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Por Pramuk throws a lazy right hand but Umuhoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Por Pramuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Por Pramuk misses with a jab to the body
and Umuhoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Por Pramuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Umuhoza counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Por Pramuk.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dieselnoi Por Pramuk.
Well Por Pramuk 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kamaru Umuhoza was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn he got me. Hats off to him. I don't have any excuses. I'll be back'. |
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Event:
AKF 53 | Obama vs. Dimitrov
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quiniou.
Umuhoza moves out of range as Quiniou throws a body kick.
Quiniou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Umuhoza misses with a straight left.
Umuhoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umuhoza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quiniou scores with a punch to the head.
That kick from Umuhoza tenderised Quiniou's leg. Quiniou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umuhoza with a nice calf kick.
Quiniou throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Umuhoza misses.
Umuhoza looks to land a right hand but Quiniou moved out of range.
Quiniou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umuhoza drops his hands momentarily and Quiniou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Umuhoza does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quiniou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quiniou cracks Umuhoza with a good jab.
Umuhoza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quiniou under the eye.
Quiniou thumps Umuhoza with a low kick.
Quiniou walks into a left hand. #T1#
Umuhoza tried to score with a low kick but Quiniou checks it.
Umuhoza wants to slow Quiniou down by chopping away at his legs.
Quiniou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quiniou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Umuhoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quiniou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umuhoza missing with a left hand there. Quiniou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umuhoza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Umuhoza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umuhoza moves away.
Quiniou scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Umuhoza.
Quiniou fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umuhoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umuhoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quiniou throws a looping overhand right but Umuhoza ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Quiniou checks it
and Quiniou counters with a nice uppercut.
Quiniou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quiniou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Umuhoza.
#T2#
A shot to the liver by Quiniou. Beautiful body shot.
Quiniou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Umuhoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Umuhoza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Umuhoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quiniou circles away quickly and effectively.
Umuhoza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Quiniou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umuhoza doesn't seem phased though.
Umuhoza throws the kick towards the body but Quiniou avoids it.
Quiniou checks a low kick from Umuhoza.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Umuhoza.
Quiniou lands with an uppercut that bounces Umuhoza off the ropes and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quiniou connects with a jab.
Quiniou lands with a hook. Umuhoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quiniou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quiniou is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Umuhoza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Umuhoza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brendan Quiniou will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Umuhoza looks to land a right hand but Quiniou moved out of range.
Quiniou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza misses with a wild body shot.
Umuhoza throws the left hand but Quiniou avoids the punch easily.
Umuhoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quiniou lands with a shot to the body.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Quiniou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quiniou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Quiniou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quiniou throws a push kick but Umuhoza slaps the foot to one side.
Quiniou defending well as Umuhoza loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Umuhoza.
Quiniou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Quiniou.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quiniou. Umuhoza shrugs it off though.
Quiniou sizes up Umuhoza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiniou. Umuhoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umuhoza tried to score with a low kick but Quiniou checks it.#T1#
Quiniou misses with a right hand
and Umuhoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Umuhoza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quiniou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quiniou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Umuhoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quiniou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quiniou slips under a jab.
Quiniou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Umuhoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umuhoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quiniou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umuhoza.
It seemed like Quiniou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Quiniou scores with a nice right hand.
Quiniou checks a leg kick nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Quiniou!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quiniou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umuhoza.
Quiniou throws a head kick but Umuhoza moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Quiniou.
Umuhoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quiniou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quiniou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Quiniou looks to land a left hand but Umuhoza moved out of range nicely.
Quiniou lands an overhand right.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umuhoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quiniou.
Quiniou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
Quiniou pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Umuhoza back to the ropes. Quiniou follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Quiniou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umuhoza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Umuhoza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Umuhoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quiniou lands with a hook. Umuhoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Umuhoza misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Quiniou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Quiniou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umuhoza doesn't seem phased though.
Quiniou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Umuhoza walks into a straight right hand from Quiniou.
Quiniou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Quiniou 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Quiniou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quiniou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Quiniou avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Umuhoza. That's going to slow Quiniou down.
Umuhoza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quiniou.
Umuhoza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quiniou throws an overhand right that lands on Umuhoza's shoulder, as Umuhoza tries to avoid the shot.
Umuhoza throws a chopping leg kick but Quiniou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Quiniou with a nice calf kick.
Quiniou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quiniou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brendan Quiniou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Umuhoza walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umuhoza needs to keep his hands up - Quiniou had a free shot at his head there.
Umuhoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Umuhoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Umuhoza tries a low kick but Quiniou avoids it.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Umuhoza.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Quiniou - that will leave a mark!
Quiniou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Quiniou.
Umuhoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Umuhoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Umuhoza misses the target.
A big right from Umuhoza misses.
Quiniou throws a lazy body kick
and Umuhoza counters with a left and a right that stings Quiniou.
Quiniou lands a jab to the nose.
Umuhoza 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.
Quiniou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umuhoza looks to land a combination but Quiniou avoids it well.
Quiniou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Umuhoza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quiniou throws a body punch but Umuhoza moves out of range.
It looked like Umuhoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Umuhoza wants to slow Quiniou down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Quiniou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quiniou thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Quiniou backs away, Umuhoza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Umuhoza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Umuhoza misses with a looping left.
Quiniou moves away from the strike by Umuhoza.
Quiniou throws out a loose jab but Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umuhoza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Quiniou just manages to avoid it.
Quiniou throws a series of punches but Umuhoza avoids them all with ease.
Quiniou blocks a leg kick.
Umuhoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Quiniou.
Umuhoza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Quiniou throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
Umuhoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Umuhoza misses with an uppercut
and Quiniou counters with a straight right hand.
Umuhoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quiniou.
Kamaru Umuhoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umuhoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Umuhoza throws a hook to the side of Quiniou's head but Quiniou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umuhoza lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brendan Quiniou.
Well Quiniou 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Quiniou!
In defeat, Kamaru Umuhoza stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn he got me. Hats off to him. I don't have any excuses. I'll be back'. |
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Event:
AKF 51 | Akira vs. Kovingten
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Umuhoza pushes Guillermo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Umuhoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Guillermo controls his hands.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guillermo's elbow.
Umuhoza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umuhoza blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guillermo.
Umuhoza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guillermo misses with a punch to the body.
Umuhoza gets through Guillermo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guillermo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umuhoza misses with a punch to the body.
Guillermo lands a damaging elbow.
Umuhoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guillermo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guillermo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guillermo misses with some punches.
Guillermo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Umuhoza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guillermo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umuhoza.
Guillermo throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Umuhoza misses with some punches.
Guillermo misses with a punch on the inside.
Guillermo lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Guillermo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Umuhoza's brow.
A short left from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Umuhoza blocks a body shot from Guillermo.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guillermo pushes off an throws an elbow but Umuhoza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Guillermo lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza tries to throw a body punch but Guillermo avoids it by throwing Umuhoza back against the ropes.
Guillermo can't break the clinch.
Guillermo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Umuhoza lands with a light punch inside.
Guillermo lands a damaging elbow.
Guillermo misses with an elbow strike.
Guillermo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Guillermo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Umuhoza misses with a body punch.
Umuhoza blocks the elbow strike.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Guillermo fails to land.
Umuhoza lands a nice uppercut.
Guillermo lands with a right to the head.
Umuhoza tries a body shot but Guillermo blocks it.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guillermo's elbow.
Guillermo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Umuhoza as the two fighters clinch.
Umuhoza dodges an elbow strike from Guillermo.
Umuhoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umuhoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guillermo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Umuhoza scores with a shot to the side of Guillermo's head.
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 Kamaru Umuhoza will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guillermo.
An attempted straight right counter from Umuhoza misses the target.
Guillermo misses with a wild combination.
Umuhoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guillermo.
Umuhoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Umuhoza pushes Guillermo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Umuhoza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umuhoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guillermo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza works on Guillermo's body with a couple of short punches.
Umuhoza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Umuhoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Guillermo.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Guillermo controls the action.
Umuhoza tries to work over Guillermo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guillermo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Guillermo tries to circle away but Umuhoza has him pinned against the ropes.
Umuhoza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guillermo tries to circle away but Umuhoza has him pinned against the ropes.
Umuhoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Guillermo controls his hands.
Umuhoza misses with a punch on the inside.
Umuhoza lands a body punch.
Guillermo prevents a body shot from Umuhoza.
Guillermo lands a hook that snaps the head of Umuhoza backwards.
Umuhoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Guillermo.
Guillermo blocks a body shot from Umuhoza.
Guillermo misses with the head strike.
Guillermo blocks a body shot from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Guillermo controls his hands.
Umuhoza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Guillermo blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Guillermo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guillermo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Umuhoza seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Guillermo can turn it around.
Umuhoza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guillermo backwards. #T2#
Umuhoza takes a shot to the head.
Umuhoza digs a right hand into Guillermo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guillermo's gas tank.
Umuhoza misses with the head strike.
Umuhoza avoids the elbow strike from Guillermo, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the head.
Umuhoza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umuhoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Guillermo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umuhoza scores with a shoulder strike.
Guillermo misses with an elbow over the top.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Guillermo controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Umuhoza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Umuhoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umuhoza lands a shot to the body.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guillermo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Umuhoza forces Guillermo back against the ropes and clinches.
Guillermo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umuhoza backwards.
Guillermo prevents a body shot from Umuhoza.
Guillermo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guillermo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Umuhoza's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Kamaru Umuhoza has been cut.
Umuhoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guillermo prevents a body shot from Umuhoza.
Guillermo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umuhoza tries to work over Guillermo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guillermo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umuhoza's elbow.
Umuhoza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Umuhoza avoids the elbow strike from Guillermo, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guillermo.
Guillermo wants to get back to striking at distance but Umuhoza won't allow it.
Umuhoza blocks an elbow strike from Guillermo.
Umuhoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Guillermo controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Guillermo misses with a body punch.
Guillermo throws an elbow but it misses.
Guillermo blocks a body shot from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Guillermo controls the action.
Umuhoza lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Umuhoza fails to land.
Umuhoza lands a hook that snaps the head of Guillermo backwards.
Guillermo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umuhoza backwards.
Umuhoza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Umuhoza pushes Guillermo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Umuhoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Guillermo prevents a body shot from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Guillermo controls the action.
Guillermo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Umuhoza scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guillermo. #T2#
Umuhoza misses with a punch to the body.
Guillermo misses with some punches.
Guillermo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guillermo throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Umuhoza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guillermo's elbow.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guillermo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umuhoza's elbow.
Guillermo pushes off an throws an elbow but Umuhoza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Umuhoza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guillermo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guillermo prevents a body shot from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Guillermo controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Umuhoza.
Guillermo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Umuhozas head.
Kamaru Umuhoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guillermo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malachy Guillermo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umuhoza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Umuhoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Umuhoza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Umuhoza!
A relieved looking Kamaru Umuhoza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Benedetti vs. Knox
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Neich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Umuhoza is looking to chop away at Neich's legs.
Umuhoza throws a low kick, looking for Neich's leg but Neich calmly moves out of range.
Umuhoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umuhoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Umuhoza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Neich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umuhoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umuhoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamaru Umuhoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umuhoza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Umuhoza lands a jab to Neich's midsection.
Umuhoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick
and Neich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umuhoza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Umuhoza misses
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
Umuhoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Umuhoza tenderised Neich's leg. Neich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umuhoza looks to throw the jab but Neich is out of range.
Umuhoza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Neich checks it well.
Neich throws a counter combo.
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
Neich tries to counter with a clinch but Umuhoza shakes him off and moves away.
Umuhoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick as Neich jumps back.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Neich moves out of range easily.
Umuhoza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Neich is out of range and Umuhoza settles back down.
Umuhoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neich. #T2#
Umuhoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neich.
Neich tries to close the distance and clinch but Umuhoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Umuhoza throws out a leg kick but Neich moves out of range and Umuhoza only half commits.
Neich walks into a straight right hand from Umuhoza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umuhoza looks to land a left hand but Neich moved out of range nicely.
Neich throws out a counter right but Umuhoza avoids it with no problem.
Umuhoza misses with a combination
and Neich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umuhoza thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Umuhoza. Those never looked like landing.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that Neich semi-blocks.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Umuhoza's head but Umuhoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umuhoza looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Umuhoza clobbers Neich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Umuhoza misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Neich avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
Neich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Umuhoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umuhoza connects with a leg kick.
Umuhoza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Neich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Umuhoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neich can do to turn this around?
Neich connects with a single shot there.
Neich slips a straight right by Umuhoza.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umuhoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Neich counters by clinching up.
Neich stalling.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Umuhoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Umuhoza tries to break free but Neich pushes him back against the ropes.
The referee calls for Neich to work.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neich's elbow.
Neich blocking some punches.
Neich scores with a shot to the side of Umuhoza's head. #BC#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neich dodges the punch combination from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Umuhoza.#T2#
Umuhoza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Umuhoza as he connects with a hook.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Neich checks it
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Umuhoza lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich lands with a cross.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Neich checks it
and Umuhoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Neich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neich takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Umuhoza.
Neich is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Umuhoza avoids the body shot from Neich.
Umuhoza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Neich.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neich checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Umuhoza looks to land a left hand but Neich moved out of range nicely.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Neich checks it.
It seemed like Neich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umuhoza slips under a jab from Neich.
Neich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umuhoza. Umuhoza obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamaru Umuhoza is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Umuhoza misses its intended target.
Umuhoza tries to land a leg kick but Neich saw it coming and moves away.
Neich throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Neich dodges the punch combination from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Neich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Neich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza throws a combination that misses
and Neich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Neich misses.
Umuhoza is looking to counter punch.
Umuhoza misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Neich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Neich blocking some punches.
Neich has Umuhoza pressed against the ropes, preventing Umuhoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Neich keeps control of Umuhoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neich misses with a punch to the body.
Neich stalling.
Neich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neich lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Neich lands with a left to the head.
Umuhoza blocking some punches.
Neich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Umuhoza is trying to break free.
Neich misses with a body punch.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Umuhoza.
Neich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Umuhoza is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Neich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Umuhoza 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Umuhoza!
A very excited looking Kamaru Umuhoza made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Lester Neich was interviewed post fight and said 'Such a brilliant experience this was! Hats off to Kamaru, helluva fighter he is. This ain't the last of me though, in fact I see this KT fight as a new beginning, so I'll see you all soon!'. |
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Event:
AKF 44 | Beukeboom vs. Cobb 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Sepulveda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Umuhoza.
Sepulveda looks for the body kick but Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Umuhoza swinging wildly here.
Umuhoza throws a hook but Sepulveda avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Umuhoza.
Sepulveda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sepulveda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Umuhoza.
Sepulveda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umuhoza tries to land a front kick but Sepulveda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umuhoza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sepulveda throws out a loose jab but Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sepulveda takes a swing at Umuhoza's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umuhoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Umuhoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Umuhoza misses with a low kick as Sepulveda jumps back.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
Umuhoza feints and then cracks Sepulveda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sepulveda down.
Umuhoza throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umuhoza with the inside leg kick.
Umuhoza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Umuhoza works Sepulveda's body with a nice hook.
Umuhoza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sepulveda momentarily.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umuhoza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sepulveda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Umuhoza avoids a kick to the body.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot.
Umuhoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sepulveda misses the body punch
and Umuhoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sepulveda scores with the left hand. Umuhoza knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Sepulveda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umuhoza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Umuhoza lands with an uppercut that bounces Sepulveda off the ropes and back into range.
Good shot there by Umuhoza.
Sepulveda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Umuhoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sepulveda throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
Sepulveda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umuhoza.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sepulveda gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Umuhoza counter with a right hand.
That kick from Umuhoza tenderised Sepulveda's leg. Sepulveda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umuhoza throws a solid leg kick but Sepulveda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umuhoza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umuhoza throws a head kick but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Sepulveda avoids them all with ease.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umuhoza throws a counter high kick but Sepulveda was just alert enough to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Umuhoza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sepulveda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sepulveda throws a sloppy body shot
and Umuhoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Umuhoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Umuhoza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sepulveda misses with a looping right.
Sepulveda has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Umuhoza.
Sepulveda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umuhoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Sepulveda misses the target.
Umuhoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sepulveda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umuhoza manages to avoid it.
Umuhoza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick but Umuhoza moved away.
Sepulveda blocks a head kick by Umuhoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
Sepulveda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sepulveda looks for the body kick but Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Umuhoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sepulveda.
Umuhoza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Sepulveda misses the shot to the body.
Sepulveda tries to land a body kick
and Umuhoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umuhoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Sepulveda looks to land a right hand but Umuhoza moved out of range.
Sepulveda thuds his shin into the meat of Umuhoza's side.
Kamaru Umuhoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Sepulveda is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Umuhoza lands with a straight right. Sepulveda didn't see that one coming.
Sepulveda scores with a jab to the body.
Umuhoza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sepulveda misses the body punch
and Sepulveda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umuhoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sepulveda can do to turn this around?
A jab from Sepulveda misses.
Sepulveda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza lands with a shot to the body.
Umuhoza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sepulveda will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Sepulveda throws a sloppy body shot
and Umuhoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sepulveda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Umuhoza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sepulveda.
Sepulveda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umuhoza can pounce on him.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Umuhoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umuhoza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sepulveda misses with a low kick as Umuhoza jumps back.
Umuhoza lands with a right hand.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Sepulveda checks it.
Sepulveda throws the kick towards the body but Umuhoza avoids it.
Umuhoza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umuhoza blocks a low kick nicely.
Umuhoza checks a low kick from Sepulveda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that second round.
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#
Nice shot lands for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Umuhoza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sepulveda keeps Umuhoza at a distance using the push kick.
Umuhoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
A lazy left from Sepulveda finds it's target.
Sepulveda misses the body punch
and Umuhoza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Umuhoza connects with a leg kick.
Umuhoza avoids the body shot from Sepulveda.
Umuhoza connects with a body shot.
Umuhoza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sepulveda's head.
Umuhoza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sepulveda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepulveda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umuhoza.
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
Umuhoza lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Umuhoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
It looked like Umuhoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umuhoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umuhoza scores with a jab.
Sepulveda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umuhoza with a hook.
Umuhoza scores with a nice right hand.
Umuhoza moves forwards but Sepulveda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umuhoza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Umuhoza.
Sepulveda jabs Umuhoza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Umuhoza connects with a crisp jab.
Sepulveda lands a jab to Umuhoza's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepulveda blocks a head kick by Umuhoza.
Sepulveda on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Umuhoza takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Sepulveda misses
and Umuhoza counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Umuhoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
Umuhoza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sepulveda just manages to avoid it.
Sepulveda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umuhoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Sepulveda.
A jab from Sepulveda misses.
Umuhoza misses with the combination.
Umuhoza stuns Sepulveda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sepulveda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umuhoza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sepulveda's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umuhoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamaru Umuhoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Umuhoza with a jab.
Umuhoza scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Umuhoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Umuhoza 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Umuhoza!
A very excited looking Kamaru Umuhoza made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
AKF 37 | Turner vs. Backman
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Umuhoza misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Umuhoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Nice body kick there by Umuhoza.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Umuhoza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Umuhoza.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Umuhoza.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Umuhoza avoids it with no problem.
Umuhoza misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez slips a jab from Umuhoza.#T1#
Umuhoza throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umuhoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umuhoza throws a combination that misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Umuhoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Umuhoza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
Umuhoza scoring well with a low kick there.
Kamaru Umuhoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umuhoza can pounce on him.
Umuhoza misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Umuhoza connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Umuhoza throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Umuhoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Umuhoza scores with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Umuhoza misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez moves out of range as Umuhoza strikes.
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Umuhoza scores with a four punch combination!
Umuhoza throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umuhoza throws out the jab.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that round.
That's time! Umuhoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Umuhoza is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umuhoza misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Umuhoza misses.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Umuhoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Umuhoza with a body shot.
Umuhoza tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umuhoza throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.#T1#
Umuhoza misses with the body kick
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umuhoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Umuhoza. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Kamaru Umuhoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Umuhoza misses with a body shot.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umuhoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Umuhoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umuhoza throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Umuhoza. Those never looked like landing.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Umuhoza throws a lazy body kick
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Umuhoza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umuhoza lands with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Umuhoza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luis Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umuhoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umuhoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umuhoza misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez slips a jab from Umuhoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Umuhoza 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.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umuhoza.#T1#
Umuhoza misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umuhoza scores with a three punch combo!
Sanchez defending well as Umuhoza loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Umuhoza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Umuhoza throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Umuhoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umuhoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Umuhoza looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umuhoza tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Umuhoza misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umuhoza throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Umuhoza is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Umuhoza.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Umuhoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Umuhoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Umuhoza seems to have got his legs back now.
Umuhoza throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Umuhoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Umuhoza 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Umuhoza!
Kamaru Umuhoza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AKF 35 | Durand vs. Benedetti
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Umuhoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Umuhoza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Umuhoza lands a head kick!
Umuhoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Umuhoza avoids them all with ease.
Umuhoza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Umuhoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Umuhoza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Umuhoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Umuhoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Umuhoza throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Umuhoza backs up against the ropes.
Sanchez looks winded!#T1#
Umuhoza is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Luis Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umuhoza lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Good leg kick by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Umuhoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Umuhoza.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Umuhoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Umuhoza scores with a nice right hand.
Umuhoza throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Umuhoza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it. #T2#
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Umuhoza avoids them all with ease.
Umuhoza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Umuhoza scores with a spinning back kick!
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Umuhoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Umuhoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Umuhoza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Umuhoza.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Umuhoza ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Umuhoza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umuhoza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Umuhoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umuhoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Umuhoza counters with a series of strikes. Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Umuhoza counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Umuhoza to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Umuhoza throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the ropes.
Umuhoza slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Umuhoza finish him?
Umuhoza connects with a quick right hand that sends Sanchez tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kamaru Umuhoza!
A victorious Kamaru Umuhoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AKF 34 | Blackmane 🐺 vs. Entei
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Umuhoza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umuhoza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the body from Guillermo misses
and Umuhoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guillermo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Umuhoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Umuhoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umuhoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malachy Guillermo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guillermo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Umuhoza counters with a series of strikes. Guillermo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice jab there from Umuhoza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guillermo throws the left hand but Umuhoza avoids the punch easily.
Guillermo scores with a three punch combo!
Guillermo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guillermo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guillermo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Umuhoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Guillermo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guillermo misses with a hook. Umuhoza ducked under it nicely.
Guillermo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Umuhoza thumps Guillermo with a low kick.#T1#
Guillermo throws a poor cross that misses
and Umuhoza counters with an outside leg kick.
Guillermo fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guillermo. That's going to slow Umuhoza down.
Umuhoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guillermo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guillermo.
Guillermo just misses with a punch to the body.
Umuhoza misses with a body kick.
Guillermo lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Umuhoza. Those never looked like landing.
Umuhoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umuhoza throws a right and a left that Guillermo avoids nicely.
Umuhoza blocks a low kick nicely.
Umuhoza throws a low kick, looking for Guillermo's leg but Guillermo calmly moves out of range.
Guillermo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guillermo dodges the punch combination from Umuhoza.
#T2#
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Guillermo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umuhoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the body
and Guillermo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guillermo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Umuhoza back to the ropes. Guillermo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Guillermo looks to land a right hand but Umuhoza moved out of range.
Guillermo connects with a right hand. Umuhoza shakes it off.
Guillermo checks a low kick from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza tries to bum rush Guillermo with a series of wild strikes but Guillermo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Umuhoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guillermo throws out the jab.
Guillermo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umuhoza.
Guillermo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Guillermo throws a right and a left that Umuhoza avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Umuhoza.
Guillermo throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Umuhoza misses with a double jab.
Guillermo throws a low kick, looking for Umuhoza's leg but Umuhoza calmly moves out of range.
Guillermo works Umuhoza's body with a nice hook.
Guillermo connects with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guillermo, as that shot connected.
Guillermo digs a good body shot into Umuhoza's ribs.
Guillermo moves forwards but Umuhoza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umuhoza avoids the head kick by Guillermo.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses.
Umuhoza backing away here, and Guillermo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Umuhoza swings for the body but Guillermo moves out of range.
Guillermo tries a quick counter leg kick but Umuhoza is wise to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guillermo.
Umuhoza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guillermo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Umuhoza staying out of range there.
Umuhoza misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza avoids the body shot from Guillermo.
Guillermo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umuhoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guillermo cracks Umuhoza with a good jab.
Umuhoza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Guillermo avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza works over Guillermo's head and body with a nice combination.
Guillermo lands a really nice looking cross but Umuhoza seems unphased.
A combination from Umuhoza does no damage.
Umuhoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umuhoza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guillermo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guillermo cracks Umuhoza with an open hand slap.
Guillermo lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Umuhoza does no damage.
Guillermo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umuhoza's hands.
Guillermo sizes up Umuhoza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guillermo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malachy Guillermo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Umuhoza throws the left hand but Guillermo avoids the punch easily.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umuhoza lands a two punch combo.
Umuhoza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umuhoza tests Guillermo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
Guillermo avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umuhoza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guillermo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Guillermo blocks the low kick.
Umuhoza walks into a jab.
Umuhoza looks to land a combination but Guillermo avoids it well.
Guillermo is looking for the big counter here.
Guillermo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Umuhoza takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guillermo walks into a left hand.
Umuhoza dodges the punch combination from Guillermo.
Guillermo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Guillermo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umuhoza on the side of the head.
Guillermo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guillermo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umuhoza under the eye.
Guillermo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umuhoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Umuhoza throws a counter high kick but Guillermo was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big left from Guillermo misses.
Umuhoza takes a swing at Guillermo's ribcage but misses.
Guillermo connects with an inside leg kick.
Guillermo checks a low kick from Umuhoza.
Kamaru Umuhoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Guillermo looks to throw the jab but Umuhoza is out of range.
Guillermo misses with an uppercut.
Umuhoza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Umuhoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umuhoza throws a lazy right hand but Guillermo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Umuhoza misses the target.
Guillermo misses the jab.
Guillermo lands the left hand.
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!
Guillermo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guillermo scores with a jab. Umuhoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Umuhoza looks to land a combination. Guillermo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guillermo throws a looping overhand right but Umuhoza ducks down to avoid it.
Guillermo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guillermo slips a straight right by Umuhoza.
Guillermo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guillermo scores with a nice head shot.
Guillermo lands a jab to the nose.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Umuhoza.
Guillermo lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Nice shot by Guillermo.
Umuhoza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Umuhoza misses the target.
Guillermo lunges at Umuhoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umuhoza's hand.
Guillermo blocks the body kick.
Guillermo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Guillermo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umuhoza misses with a hook. Guillermo ducked under it nicely.
Guillermo misses with a body kick.
Umuhoza is looking for a counter combo.
Guillermo throws out a loose jab but Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Guillermo misses the target.
Guillermo takes one on the button.
Umuhoza lands with a kick to the temple. Guillermo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Umuhoza misses with a looping left.
Guillermo throws the kick towards the body but Umuhoza avoids it.
Guillermo tries to bum rush Umuhoza with a series of wild strikes but Umuhoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.#T4#
Umuhoza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guillermo to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Umuhoza blocks the low kick.
Guillermo misses with an uppercut. Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Guillermo misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Umuhoza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Guillermo lands a leg kick that knocks Umuhoza off balance momentarily.
Umuhoza moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Umuhoza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Umuhoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guillermo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Umuhoza scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guillermo swings for the body but Umuhoza moves out of range.
As Guillermo backs away, Umuhoza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Umuhoza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malachy Guillermo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Guillermo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Umuhoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Guillermo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umuhoza.
Guillermo looks to score with a jab to the body but Umuhoza is just out of range.
Umuhoza avoids the head kick by Guillermo.
Guillermo throws a series of punches but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Guillermo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umuhoza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guillermo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Umuhoza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Guillermo looks to land a right hand but Umuhoza moved out of range.
Umuhoza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza lands a two punch combo.
Umuhoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guillermo manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guillermo throws a chopping leg kick but Umuhoza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guillermo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Umuhoza finds it's way round the side to connect with Guillermo's head.
Umuhoza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Guillermo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Umuhoza throws a wild body kick that Guillermo sees coming a mile off.
Umuhoza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guillermo throws a right and a left that Umuhoza avoids nicely.
Guillermo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Umuhoza finds it's way round the side to connect with Guillermo's head.
Guillermo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guillermo.
Guillermo moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guillermo.
Guillermo lands with an overhand left.
Guillermo scores with the left hand. Umuhoza knows he should have avoided that one.
Umuhoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umuhoza throws a half hearted mid kick.
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 combination from Guillermo does no damage.
Umuhoza is looking to counter punch.
Guillermo throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Umuhoza scores with a punch to the head.
Guillermo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Umuhoza throws out a loose jab but Guillermo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guillermo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza ducks under a wild hook from Guillermo.
Umuhoza throws a big counter combination but Guillermo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Umuhoza misses with a head kick.
Umuhoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guillermo jabs Umuhoza right on the nose. Umuhoza blinks but takes it well.
Umuhoza tries to land a front kick but Guillermo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guillermo misses with a series of wild punches.
Guillermo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umuhoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guillermo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umuhoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Umuhoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guillermo.
No joy there for Umuhoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guillermo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Guillermo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A lazy left from Guillermo finds it's target.
Guillermo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umuhoza.
Guillermo tries a head kick but it misses.
Guillermo misses with a wild combination.
A leg kick checked by Umuhoza.
A counter left hand to the body from Umuhoza misses its target.
Umuhoza misses with a head kick.
Guillermo fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Umuhoza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Umuhoza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Umuhoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guillermo can pounce on him.
A big left from Guillermo misses.
Umuhoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Guillermo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Umuhoza ducks right into an uppercut from Guillermo. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Umuhoza checks a leg kick.
Umuhoza motions for Guillermo to come forward. Umuhoza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guillermo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Umuhoza misses the target.
Umuhoza misses with a hook. Guillermo ducked under it nicely.
Guillermo misses with a hook.
Umuhoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guillermo can pounce on him.
Umuhoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guillermo.
Guillermo lands a leg kick that knocks Umuhoza off balance momentarily.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Umuhoza moves away from the strike by Guillermo.
Guillermo misses with a series of wild punches.
Guillermo takes a swing at Umuhoza's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malachy Guillermo.
Well Guillermo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Malachy Guillermo!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Malachy Guillermo!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Kamaru Umuhoza!
Malachy Guillermo wins by split decision! |
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Event:
AKF 30 | Ringnes vs. Valentine
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Umuhoza.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Umuhoza backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Kamaru Umuhoza has been cut.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umuhoza scores with a nice right hand.
Umuhoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
As Jackson backs away, Umuhoza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umuhoza circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umuhoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Umuhoza scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Umuhoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Umuhoza 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.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Umuhoza avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Umuhoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Umuhoza.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Umuhoza counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Umuhoza misses the target.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Umuhoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Umuhoza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Umuhoza duly obliges.
Jackson throws a right hand that Umuhoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Umuhoza also avoids with ease.
Umuhoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Umuhoza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Umuhoza. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Umuhoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Umuhoza misses with a head kick.
Umuhoza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Umuhoza avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Umuhoza throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umuhoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.#T2#
Umuhoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Umuhoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice cross by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Umuhoza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the ropes. Umuhoza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umuhoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Umuhoza slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Nice jab there from Umuhoza.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Umuhoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umuhoza connects with a single shot there.
Umuhoza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Umuhoza throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umuhoza is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
It looked like Umuhoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Umuhoza misses the target.
Umuhoza throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson looks winded!
Umuhoza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Umuhoza misses with a head kick.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Umuhoza scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umuhoza moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umuhoza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jackson avoids it.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umuhoza tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Umuhoza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Umuhoza.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Umuhoza counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Umuhoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Umuhoza counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Umuhoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Umuhoza finish him?
Umuhoza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Umuhoza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Umuhoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and as Jackson looks to reset his feet, Umuhoza counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Jackson crashing to the canvas! Jackson is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Jackson is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Umuhoza is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kamaru Umuhoza!
Kamaru Umuhoza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Oshan Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'. |
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Event:
AKF 25 | Turner vs. Entei
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Umuhoza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGregor momentarily.
McGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Umuhoza off the ropes and back into range.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Umuhoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umuhoza digs a good body shot into McGregor's ribs.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Umuhoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Umuhoza moves out of range easily.
Umuhoza slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umuhoza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umuhoza lands a body shot.
McGregor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Umuhoza.
McGregor tries to bum rush Umuhoza with a series of wild strikes but Umuhoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Umuhoza counters with a body kick that stops McGregor in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Jab, jab by McGregor - just one landing.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Umuhoza!
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Umuhoza ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Umuhoza makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGregor really felt that one!
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Umuhoza connects with a leg kick.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Umuhoza scores with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Umuhoza.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Umuhoza as he connects with a hook.
Umuhoza thuds a left hand into McGregor's body.
Umuhoza lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts.
Umuhoza works over McGregor's head and body with a nice combination.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
McGregor misses with a combination
and Umuhoza counters with a thumping low kick.
Umuhoza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGregor back to the ropes. Umuhoza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Umuhoza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGregor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Umuhoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Umuhoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Umuhoza is working the combinations to good effect here.
McGregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Umuhoza thuds his right hand into McGregor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Umuhoza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Umuhoza.
A nice leg kick lands there from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Umuhoza duly obliges.
Umuhoza avoids the head kick by McGregor.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Umuhoza lands a nice looking body shot.
Umuhoza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Umuhoza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGregor's head.
Umuhoza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Umuhoza lands a leg kick that knocks McGregor off balance momentarily.
Umuhoza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#McGregor is rocked!
Umuhoza lands a right and a left and another right! McGregor goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kamaru Umuhoza!
After winning the bout, Kamaru Umuhoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Conor McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'You might win some, you might lose some. But you go in, you challenge yourself, you become a better man, a better individual, a better fighter.'. |
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Event:
AKF 23 | Ringnes vs. Durand
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Umuhoza throws a looping overhand right but Machin ducks down to avoid it.
Umuhoza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Umuhoza lands a lovely overhand right.
Machin throws a right hand that Umuhoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Umuhoza also avoids with ease.
Umuhoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Umuhoza counters with a nice leg kick.
Machin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umuhoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Machin.
Umuhoza throws out a loose jab but Machin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umuhoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machin.
Machin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick which misses Machin's front leg but catches the back leg as Machin tries to avoid it.
Umuhoza scores with a spinning back kick!
Umuhoza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machin's sensitive parts.
Machin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umuhoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umuhoza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umuhoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machin misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Machin tries to bum rush Umuhoza with a series of wild strikes but Umuhoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Machin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick as Machin jumps back.
Umuhoza connects with a body shot.
Machin throws a poor cross that misses
and Umuhoza counters with a series of strikes. Machin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machin throws a jab but it's blocked by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machin misses with a wild body shot.
Machin tries to land a front kick but Umuhoza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umuhoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machin.
Machin thinks about the counter body kick.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Machin avoids them all with ease.
Machin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umuhoza counters with an inside leg kick.
Machin moves in looking to clinch but Umuhoza pushes him off.
Umuhoza is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Machin tries to clinch up
and Umuhoza counters with a three punch combo that has Machin backing up. Machin nods at Umuhoza to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Umuhoza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machin doesn't seem phased though.
Umuhoza lands a nice looking body shot.
Umuhoza looks to land a left hand but Machin moved out of range nicely.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Machin avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Machin clinches with his opponent.
Machin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Machin keeps control of Umuhoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umuhoza digs a right hand into Machin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machin's gas tank.
Umuhoza misses with a punch on the inside.
Machin lands an elbow that stopped Umuhoza in his tracks for a moment.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machin looking to stall.
A short left from Umuhoza.
Machin throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Machin controls the action.
Umuhoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Machin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machin scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kamaru Umuhoza has been cut.
Machin lands a shoulder strike.
Umuhoza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machin is keeping busy.
Umuhoza tries to throw a body punch but Machin avoids it by throwing Umuhoza back against the ropes.
Umuhoza prevents a body shot from Machin.
Machin stalling in the clinch but Umuhoza improves position.
Machin leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Umuhoza throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Umuhoza's brow.
Machin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umuhoza throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Machin misses with an elbow strike.
Machin stalling in the clinch but Umuhoza improves position.
Umuhoza throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Umuhoza fails to land.
Machin tries to stall but Umuhoza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Umuhoza tries to work over Machin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machin.
Machin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Umuhoza prevents a body shot from Machin.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Machin controls the action.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the head.
Umuhoza blocks the elbow strike.
Umuhoza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Umuhoza misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umuhoza prevents a body shot from Machin.
Machin misses with a body punch.
Machin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Umuhoza is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Umuhoza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Umuhoza'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#
Machin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Machin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umuhoza, pushing him back against the ropes.
Umuhoza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Machin controls the action.
Umuhoza stalling against the ropes.
Umuhoza has a couple of punches blocked by Machin.
#BC2#
Machin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machin cracks Umuhoza with a good jab.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Umuhoza throws out a loose jab but Machin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machin misses the body punch
and Umuhoza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Machin misses with a body shot.
Machin fails to land with a series of punches.
Miguel Machin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Umuhoza. #T1#
Machin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umuhoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Machin.
Machin digs a good hook to Umuhoza's body.
Machin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machin. Umuhoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umuhoza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Umuhoza catches Machin right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Machin clinches up against the ropes.
Machin tries to work over Umuhoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machin throws a combination. Umuhoza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umuhoza looks to land a body kick but Machin moved away.
Umuhoza lands a slapping body shot.
Machin blocks a jab.
Machin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Umuhoza counters with a low kick, right behind Machin 's knee. #T2#
Umuhoza throws a hook but Machin avoids it easily.
Umuhoza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machin's sensitive parts.
Umuhoza throws an off balance right hand
and Machin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umuhoza scores with the left hand. Machin knows he should have avoided that one.
Umuhoza throws the left hand but Machin avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Umuhoza misses its intended target.
Umuhoza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machin in his tracks.
Umuhoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Umuhoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machin can do to turn this around?
Machin swings for the body but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Machin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Umuhoza counters with a leg kick.
Machin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Umuhoza rather than just go for the knockout.
Machin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umuhoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Machin.
Machin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Umuhoza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Machin tries to clinch up
and Umuhoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Machin looks for the body kick but Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Machin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Umuhoza checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Umuhoza.
Machin throws a leg kick but Umuhoza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Umuhoza moves away from the strike by Machin.
Machin staying out of range there.
Machin ducks under a wild hook from Umuhoza.
A head kick misses from Machin.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umuhoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machin tries to land a front kick but Umuhoza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umuhoza jabs Machin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Umuhoza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Umuhoza throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Umuhoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamaru Umuhoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Machin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umuhoza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machin tries to clinch but Umuhoza moves out of range. #CL2#
Machin has closed the distance and engaged Umuhoza in a clinch.
Umuhoza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Umuhoza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Machin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umuhoza tries to work over Machin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Umuhoza cracks Machin with a nice body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machin misses with a body punch.
Umuhoza pushes Machin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machin.
Umuhoza lands a hook that snaps the head of Machin backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Umuhoza's cut.
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. 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#
Machin tries a head kick but it misses.
Umuhoza throwing a counter right hand but Machin manages to avoid it.
Machin is looking to clinch.
Umuhoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umuhoza throws out a leg kick but Machin moves out of range and Umuhoza only half commits.
Machin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umuhoza.
Machin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machin swings for the body but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Machin takes a swing at Umuhoza's ribcage but misses.
Umuhoza throws a looping overhand right but Machin ducks down to avoid it.
Machin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Machin has managed to clinch.
Machin tries to stall but Umuhoza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machin takes a shot to the head.
Umuhoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machin can't find room to land a body shot as Umuhoza controls the action.
#T1#
Umuhoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Machin.
Machin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umuhoza lands an elbow inside that Machin shrugs off.
Machin is looking to control Umuhoza's arms but Umuhoza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machin has his back to the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machin.
Machin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machin is trying to maintain a safe position but Umuhoza gets an underhook and turns Machin into the ropes.
A body shot lands from Umuhoza.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Umuhoza.
Machin tries a body shot but Umuhoza blocks it.
Machin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umuhoza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Umuhoza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machin backwards.
Umuhoza scores with a shoulder strike.
Machin blocking some punches.
Umuhoza misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Machin working aggressively here.
Machin blocking some punches.
Machin lands an elbow that stopped Umuhoza in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a punch to the body.
Machin taking a breather. #BC#
Umuhoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Umuhoza slips a jab and a cross from Machin.
A big right from Machin misses.
Machin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Umuhoza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machin throws a leg kick that misses.
Umuhoza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umuhoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umuhoza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umuhoza scores with a one two! Machin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Machin is rocked!
Machin walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Machin is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kamaru Umuhoza!
After winning the bout, Kamaru Umuhoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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AKF 20 | Benedetti vs. Durand
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Umuhoza throws a body kick that misses.
Machin moves out of range of the body kick.
Machin misses with a kick to the body.
Machin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umuhoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Machin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Umuhoza misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Umuhoza gets tackled into the ropes by Machin. Machin maintains the clinch.
Machin wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Machin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umuhoza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Umuhoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza digs a good hook to Machin's body.
#CL#
Machin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umuhoza, pushing him back against the ropes.
Machin working hard to break the clinch.
Machin prevents Umuhoza from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Umuhoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Machin misses with a series of wild punches.
Machin moves in looking to clinch but Umuhoza pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Machin. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Machin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Umuhoza - the referee stops the clock and Machin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Umuhoza. Machin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Machin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Umuhoza tries to work over Machin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umuhoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Machin won't allow it.
#BC2#
Umuhoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umuhoza scores with the left hand. Machin knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machin. #T2#
Umuhoza tries to bum rush Machin with a series of wild strikes but Machin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Umuhoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Umuhoza does no damage.
Machin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Umuhoza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umuhoza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machin in his tracks.
Umuhoza with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Umuhoza gets tackled into the ropes by Machin. Machin maintains the clinch.
Machin is trying to break the clinch but Umuhoza is controlling him.
Machin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Machin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umuhoza lands a jab to the head.
Umuhoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machin circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Machin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Machin breaks from the clinch.
Umuhoza is looking to slow Machin down with leg kicks. #T3#
Machin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machin backing away here, and Umuhoza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Machin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umuhoza, pushing him back against the ropes.
Umuhoza misses with the head strike.
Umuhoza has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Umuhoza can turn it around.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machin's elbow.
Umuhoza lands a body punch. #BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umuhoza feints and then cracks Machin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machin down.
Machin tries to clinch there but Umuhoza circles away.
Umuhoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umuhoza dodges the punch combination from Machin.
Umuhoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Machin misses with a wild body shot.
Umuhoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umuhoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Machin.#T4#
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Umuhoza looks to land a right hand but Machin moved out of range.
Machin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machin moves in looking to clinch but Umuhoza pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a leg kick.
Machin tries to clinch up but Umuhoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Umuhoza blocks a head kick by Machin.
#CL#
Machin takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Umuhoza.
Machin prevents Umuhoza from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Machin breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Machin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamaru Umuhoza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Umuhoza throws a hook but Machin avoids it easily.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Umuhoza.
Machin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machin throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
Machin misses with a looping right.
Umuhoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Machin is just out of range.
Machin throws a quick counter head kick but Umuhoza was just out of range.
Machin throws a head kick that misses.
Umuhoza with a hook.
Machin throws a series of strikes that have Umuhoza backpedaling.
Machin takes a swing at Umuhoza's ribcage but misses.
Machin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Machin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Umuhoza manages to circle out of the way.
A big left from Machin misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machin. That did some damage!
Machin with a nice calf kick.
Nice cross by Machin.#T1#
Umuhoza throws a lazy right hand but Machin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machin misses with a looping left.
Umuhoza lands the left hand.
Umuhoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machin.
Umuhoza clobbers Machin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Umuhoza takes one on the button.
Machin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Umuhoza tries to land a leg kick but Machin saw it coming and moves away.
Kamaru Umuhoza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machin misses with a hook.
Machin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umuhoza.
Machin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Machin.
Miguel Machin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machin throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umuhoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umuhoza slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza jabs at Machin's body.
Machin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Machin has closed the distance and engaged Umuhoza in a clinch.
Machin misses with a body punch.
Machin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machin is trying to push Umuhoza away but Umuhoza has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Machin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machin checks a low kick from Umuhoza.
Machin swings for the body but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Machin doesn't manage to clinch there - Umuhoza circles away.
Machin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3#
Umuhoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umuhoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machin wants to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Umuhoza pushes Machin away with a front kick.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umuhoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Umuhoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Machin clinches with his opponent.
Machin keeps control of Umuhoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machin.#T4#
Machin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Umuhoza tries to break free but Machin pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Machin.
Machin throws a hook to the side of Umuhoza's head but Umuhoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umuhoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Machin.
Umuhoza misses the jab.
Machin tries to counter by clinching up but Umuhoza breaks away and moves out of range.
Machin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umuhoza avoids the head kick by Machin.
Machin tries to clinch
and Umuhoza counters with a left to the body.
Machin throws a nice looking combination but Umuhoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umuhoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machin circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Machin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Machin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Machin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umuhoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machin throws a combination. Umuhoza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Machin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machin is looking to clinch but Umuhoza is avoiding it.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Machin moves out of range easily.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick as Machin jumps back.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Machin misses its target.
Umuhoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machin misses with a head kick.
Umuhoza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch but Umuhoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machin avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
Machin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umuhoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Machin.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Umuhoza. Machin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machin throws the kick towards the body but Umuhoza avoids it.
Machin punishes Umuhoza's body with a nice straight punch.
Umuhoza looks to throw the jab but Machin is out of range.
Machin walks into a stiff left hand from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza avoids the head kick by Machin.
Machin misses with a head kick.
Machin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umuhoza.
Machin lands a two punch combo.
Machin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Machin blocks the low kick.
Machin throws a series of punches but Umuhoza avoids them all with ease.
Machin slips a straight right by Umuhoza.
Machin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umuhoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Machin.#T2#
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umuhoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Machin clinches with his opponent.
Machin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Machin misses with the head strike.
Umuhoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Machin misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Umuhoza misses with a kick to the body.
Machin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machin wants to clinch.
Machin tries to bum rush Umuhoza with a series of wild strikes but Umuhoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machin slips a jab and a cross from Umuhoza.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Machin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machin jabs at Umuhoza's body.
Machin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Umuhoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Umuhoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machin tries to bum rush Umuhoza with a series of wild strikes but Umuhoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Umuhoza tries to counter with a clinch but Machin shakes him off and moves away.
Umuhoza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Machin moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Machin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Umuhoza tries to throw a body punch but Machin avoids it by throwing Umuhoza back against the ropes. #BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch.
Umuhoza throws a right hand that Machin ducks under and follows up with a left that Machin also avoids with ease.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Machin.
Umuhoza scores with a head kick. Machin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Machin doesn't manage to clinch there - Umuhoza circles away.
Umuhoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Machin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Umuhoza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Umuhoza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Umuhoza throws a push kick but Machin slaps the foot to one side.
Machin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Umuhoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Machin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Machin misses the target.
Umuhoza 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.
Machin lands with a nice body punch.
Umuhoza lands a head kick. Machin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kamaru Umuhoza.
I think Umuhoza 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Kamaru Umuhoza!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Kamaru Umuhoza!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Miguel Machin!
Kamaru Umuhoza wins by split decision!
A victorious Kamaru Umuhoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CTFA KT 3
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Umuhoza throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Man throws a big counter combination but Umuhoza scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Umuhoza throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Umuhoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umuhoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Umuhoza moves out of range easily.
Man avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man lands with a kick to the temple. Umuhoza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Umuhoza throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses
and Man counters with a head kick.
Umuhoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Umuhoza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Umuhoza. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Man tries to clinch up but Umuhoza circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Umuhoza lands a head shot.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Umuhoza looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Umuhoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Man half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big right from Umuhoza misses.
Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Umuhoza takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Umuhoza wants to counter with a clinch but Man pushes him away.
Man tries to clinch
and Umuhoza counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Umuhoza tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Umuhoza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Umuhoza keeps Man at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umuhoza is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Umuhoza misses with a head kick.
Umuhoza looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
Man misses with a body shot.
Umuhoza looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Umuhoza lands with a kick to the ribs.
Man tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umuhoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man sets himself, and Umuhoza steps forward looking for the clinch! Man avoids it this time.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man is looking to clinch. #T3#
Man avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Umuhoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umuhoza feints a jab promting Man to slip. Umuhoza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Man slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Man moved away.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Umuhoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Umuhoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umuhoza misses with a double jab.
Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Man tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Man crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Umuhoza - the referee stops the clock and Man gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Umuhoza. Man manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Umuhoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man tries to clinch but Umuhoza is having none of it.
Umuhoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Umuhoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Man tries to clinch up.
Umuhoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umuhoza. Umuhoza obviously looking to wear him down.
Man wants to clinch up but Umuhoza keeps it at a distance.
Umuhoza tries a quick counter leg kick but Man is wise to it.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that round.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Umuhoza misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umuhoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umuhoza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umuhoza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Umuhoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umuhoza throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umuhoza.
Umuhoza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Umuhoza's knee momentarily.
Man checks a low kick from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umuhoza.
Man wants to clinch.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man moves out of range as Umuhoza throws a body kick.
Umuhoza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Umuhoza is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umuhoza can pounce on him.
Umuhoza jabs at Man's body.
Umuhoza throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Umuhoza.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umuhoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Man lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Umuhoza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Umuhoza misses with the combination.
Man throws a quick counter head kick but Umuhoza was just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umuhoza works the jab nicely.
Coochie Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Man tries to clinch up.
Umuhoza is trying to counter with his kicks.
Man is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man blocks a head kick by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Umuhoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Umuhoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umuhoza lands a head shot.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Man checks it
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Man throws a right and a left that Umuhoza avoids nicely.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Umuhoza's front leg but catches the back leg as Umuhoza tries to avoid it.
Umuhoza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Umuhoza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Umuhoza misses with a double jab.
Man is looking to counter the offense by Umuhoza and move into the clinch.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Umuhoza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umuhoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Umuhoza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Man eats them both and turns towards Umuhoza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Man is rocked!
Umuhoza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Umuhoza scores with a big combo that sends Man crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Man flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Umuhoza jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamaru Umuhoza! |
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