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Event:
RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and McIntyre moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
McIntyre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but McIntyre circles away.
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks McIntyre with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch.
McIntyre throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux. #T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McIntyre throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from McIntyre.
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McIntyre digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from McIntyre. #T2#
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
McIntyre avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McIntyre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McIntyre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
McIntyre lands with a short shot to the head.
McIntyre trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McIntyre backwards.
McIntyre throws a head punch that misses.
McIntyre swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McIntyre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
McIntyre works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
McIntyre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McIntyre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for McIntyre.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
McIntyre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McIntyre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands an uppercut.
McIntyre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
McIntyre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McIntyre digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Nice body punch from McIntyre - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre. #T4#
A short right from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
McIntyre scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
McIntyre scores with a hook to the body.
McIntyre lands a right hand.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McIntyre lands a shot to the body.
McIntyre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McIntyre.
A body shot lands from McIntyre.
A knee to the head by McIntyre.
McIntyre 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.
Methodios McIntyre 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#
McIntyre thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
McIntyre lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for McIntyre.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - McIntyre circles away.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
McIntyre throws a powerful right kick. Thibodeaux tried to block low but the kick was high! Thibodeaux was taken right off of his feet! McIntyre jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Bacia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bacia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bacia slips under a jab from McIntyre.
Bacia is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bacia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bacia lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Bacia throws a sloppy head kick and McIntyre moves out of range easily.
McIntyre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacia was well out of range. Poor timing from McIntyre.
McIntyre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Bacia.
McIntyre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bacia.
McIntyre connects with a body shot.
Bacia misses with the combination.
McIntyre tries to counter by clinching up but Bacia breaks away and moves out of range.
McIntyre with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
McIntyre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bacia throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
McIntyre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Bacia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Bacia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
McIntyre blocks a leg kick.
Bacia throws a big shot that misses.
McIntyre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bacia manages to circle out of the way.
Bacia looks to score with a jab to the body but McIntyre is just out of range.
As Bacia tries to get set, McIntyre tries to push him back and clinch up but Bacia manages to avoid the attempt.
Bacia missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Bacia and move into the clinch.
McIntyre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A clash of legs there as McIntyre blocks the low kick.#T3#
Bacia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
Bacia throws out a leg kick but McIntyre moves out of range and Bacia only half commits.
McIntyre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bacia.
Bacia is looking to slow McIntyre down with leg kicks.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bacia.
McIntyre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bacia.
McIntyre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bacia.
Bacia misses with a kick to the body.
Bacia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McIntyre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Bacia throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntyre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mabuz Bacia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIntyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Bacia.
Bacia tries a head kick but it misses.
Bacia lands a nice shot that snaps McIntyre's head back.
McIntyre misses with a two punch combination.
Bacia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McIntyre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacia misses with a low kick.
McIntyre staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mabuz Bacia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bacia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Bacia and move into the clinch.
McIntyre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bacia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bacia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bacia missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Bacia tries to get set, McIntyre tries to push him back and clinch up but Bacia manages to avoid the attempt.
Mabuz Bacia seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
McIntyre moves into range and clinches up with Bacia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre swings wildly with an uppercut but Bacia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bacia fails to land. #BC2#
Bacia manages to break the clinch.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bacia throws a leg kick but McIntyre sees it coming and moves out of range.
McIntyre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
McIntyre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as McIntyre blocks the leg kick.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Bacia and move into the clinch.
Bacia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bacia misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and McIntyre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McIntyre.
Bacia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, McIntyre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bacia misses with a hook from the clinch.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bacia backwards.
Bacia working aggressively here.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bacia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McIntyre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bacia misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
McIntyre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bacia.
McIntyre works on Bacia's body with a couple of short punches.
Bacia is breathing heavily.
McIntyre misses with a body punch.
McIntyre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bacia misses with some punches.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McIntyre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bacia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #KD#
McIntyre drops Bacia with a big knee straight up the middle! Bacia is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Bacia is rocked!#CL#
McIntyre rushes Bacia and presses him up against the cage.
Bacia is still on wobbly legs! Can McIntyre finish him?
McIntyre scores with a shoulder strike.
Bacia misses with a hook to the ribs.
McIntyre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bacia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bacia seems to have recovered his senses.
McIntyre digs a right hand into Bacia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bacia's gas tank.
Nice body punch from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a nice uppercut.
Bacia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Methodios McIntyre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McIntyre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
McIntyre tries to throw a body punch but Bacia avoids it by throwing McIntyre back against the cage.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bacia misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bacia in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
Bacia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McIntyre lands a body shot.
McIntyre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bacia blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bacia backwards.
McIntyre lands a knee to the body.
McIntyre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McIntyre lands with a right to the head.
McIntyre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bacia backwards.
McIntyre blocks a couple of punches 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!
McIntyre is leaning against Bacia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McIntyre lands a good knee to the midsection. Bacia won't want to take too many of those.
McIntyre lands with a right to the head.
Bacia takes a shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Mabuz Bacia's cut even more.#T4#
McIntyre lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntyre.
Bacia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McIntyre blocking some punches.
McIntyre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bacia or not.
McIntyre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McIntyre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McIntyre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McIntyre misses with a body punch.
McIntyre has Bacia pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Bacia is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from McIntyre - that's hurt Bacia badly! Oh, another knee lands and Bacia is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Bacia doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Methodios McIntyre!
After winning the bout, Methodios McIntyre 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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Event:
HFC 75:Standifer vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
McIntyre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Inhanamoto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McIntyre dips to his left and cracks Inhanamoto with an uppercut!
McIntyre throws a low kick but Inhanamoto avoids it.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inhanamoto lands with a nice body punch.
McIntyre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
McIntyre misses with the body kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
McIntyre throws a hook but Inhanamoto blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OH! McIntyre has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Inhanamoto smells blood and charges in for the finish! Inhanamoto unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of McIntyre sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ryu Inhanamoto 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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Event:
HFC 72:Taranin vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
McIntyre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taylor looks to land a combination but McIntyre avoids it well.
Taylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McIntyre blocks a jab.
McIntyre walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kevin Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIntyre missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor throws a hook but McIntyre blocks it.
McIntyre tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
McIntyre throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntyre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A combination from McIntyre does no damage.
McIntyre jabs Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
McIntyre throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McIntyre tries to counter with a clinch but Taylor shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Taylor looks to throw the jab but McIntyre is out of range.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor moves out of range as McIntyre throws a body kick.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McIntyre misses with a body shot
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin Taylor has been cut.
McIntyre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McIntyre lands with a kick to the ribs.
McIntyre lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Taylor throws a series of punches but McIntyre moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McIntyre misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Taylor throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McIntyre pounces like a tiger and cracks Taylor with a vicious hook! Taylor is down but not out! McIntyre follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 68:Handerson vs Smooth
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Montrose throws out a loose jab but McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montrose sets himself, and McIntyre steps forward looking for the clinch! Montrose avoids it this time.
McIntyre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montrose on the side of the head.
McIntyre throws a body kick that misses
and Montrose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre thuds his shin into the meat of Montrose's side.
We've been told by Montrose's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from McIntyre tenderised Montrose's leg. Montrose is trying to keep his angry face on.
McIntyre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Montrose throwing a counter right hand but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
McIntyre throws a lazy body kick
and Montrose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montrose swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre tries to counter with a clinch but Montrose shakes him off and moves away.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! McIntyre has knocked Montrose down with a huge combo! McIntyre steps away and waves a wobbly Montrose back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Montrose is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bastien Montrose has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Montrose crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McIntyre - the referee stops the clock and Montrose gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McIntyre. Montrose manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
McIntyre lands a front kick.
McIntyre throws an off balance right hand
and Montrose counters with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre misses with a two punch combination.
#KD2#
McIntyre lands a big uppercut and Montrose crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Montrose looks OK. McIntyre waves Montrose back to his feet!
Oh Montrose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montrose tries to get into range but McIntyre steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Montrose! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! McIntyre scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Methodios McIntyre!
Our winner, Methodios McIntyre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 64:Hassan vs Mogh
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
McIntyre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Smooth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McIntyre to the ground. Smooth is now in McIntyre's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McIntyre is trying to keep Smooth in close.
#SUB2#
McIntyre working for a triangle but Smooth defends it easily.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McIntyre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smooth controls the pace.#SUB2#
McIntyre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
McIntyre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
McIntyre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smooth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smooth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McIntyre has his foot on Smooth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smooth works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McIntyre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smooth trying to control but McIntyre is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
McIntyre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smooth is aware though and is defending well.
Smooth advances to half guard.
McIntyre is trying to maintain the position but Smooth is very close to passing his half guard.
McIntyre is looking to improve his position.
Smooth is trying to control. McIntyre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
McIntyre actively working from the bottom here.
McIntyre is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McIntyre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McIntyre is in trouble now - Smooth has advanced to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smooth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McIntyre?
Smooth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McIntyre is in all sorts of trouble here.
McIntyre felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Smooth raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smooth landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smooth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smooth punishing his opponent with strikes.
McIntyre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smooth landing punches. #ROC#McIntyre is rocked!
McIntyre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McIntyre is still in real trouble! Can Smooth finish him?
Smooth looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has McIntyre covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Smooth!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Smooth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 61:Yamasaki vs Standifer
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Fleming fails to land the takedown.
Fleming has his takedown stuffed
and McIntyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fleming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fleming is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McIntyre.#CUT2#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
McIntyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fleming bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fleming working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre wants to control but Fleming postures up.
McIntyre is looking for a sweep.
McIntyre manages to get back to half guard.
Fleming working McIntyre over with strikes.
Fleming landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fleming working McIntyre over with strikes.
McIntyre is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleming working the head and body with strikes.
Fleming is nestled in close to McIntyre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
McIntyre gets full guard.#SUB2#
McIntyre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleming doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleming manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McIntyre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
McIntyre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fleming defends well.
Fleming connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
McIntyre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fleming has passed into half guard!
McIntyre gets full guard.#SUB2#
McIntyre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fleming can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fleming pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McIntyre is keeping the position for now.
Fleming works over McIntyre with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
McIntyre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
McIntyre looking for a guillotine here but Fleming defends easily.
Fleming tries to free his leg and advance position but McIntyre is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McIntyre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McIntyre has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleming distracts McIntyre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McIntyre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fleming is controlling him.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fleming working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McIntyre's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McIntyre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.#SUB2#
McIntyre has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
Fleming working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB#
Fleming thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
McIntyre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McIntyre working for a triangle but Fleming defends it easily.
#SUB2#
McIntyre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.
Fleming landing with the ground and pound.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
McIntyre working for a triangle but Fleming defends it easily.
Fleming slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fleming scoring with some ground and pound.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
McIntyre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleming doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleming manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McIntyre has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fleming is working McIntyre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fleming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McIntyre working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
McIntyre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fleming landing with the ground and pound.
Fleming lands a couple of digs.
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fleming trying to control but McIntyre is working from the bottom.
Fleming cracks McIntyre with a solid left hand.
Fleming engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fleming is working McIntyre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Fleming dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming'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.#R2#
McIntyre tries to clinch there but Fleming circles away.
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown but McIntyre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fleming's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McIntyre throws out a counter right but Fleming avoids it with no problem.
McIntyre misses with a body kick.
Fleming misses with a hook to the body
and Fleming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McIntyre as he avoids it easily.
McIntyre thows a body kick. Fleming tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fleming takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
McIntyre closes the distance and clinches.
Fleming wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McIntyre presses Fleming against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McIntyre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fleming changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McIntyre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McIntyre lands with a cross.
McIntyre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McIntyre as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Fleming shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick from McIntyre lands but Fleming takes it in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from McIntyre as Fleming shoots in.
McIntyre replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fleming blocks it well.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McIntyre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McIntyre wants it to stay on the feet.
Fleming has his takedown stuffed
and McIntyre counters with a low kick, right behind Fleming 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McIntyre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McIntyre punishes Fleming's body with a nice straight punch.
McIntyre scores with a punch to the head.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McIntyre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick lands for McIntyre.
Fleming closes this distance looking for a takedown but McIntyre circles away.
McIntyre misses with a kick to the body.
McIntyre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming with a lazy takedown attempt
and McIntyre counters with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre clobbers Fleming with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Fleming fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like McIntyre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fleming shoots in for a double leg but McIntyre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but McIntyre gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
McIntyre is looking to control Fleming's arms but Fleming gets an underhook and turns him. Now McIntyre has his back to the cage.
McIntyre scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fleming.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flemings head.
Fleming takes a shot to the head.
McIntyre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntyre.
Still in the clinch, McIntyre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fleming tries to break the clinch but McIntyre is controlling the position.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
Fleming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McIntyre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McIntyre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McIntyre lands a nice uppercut.
McIntyre scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Fleming drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McIntyre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre works on Fleming's body with a couple of short punches.
Fleming takes a knee right on the jaw!
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre landing knees to the body.
McIntyre gets through Fleming's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
A knee to the head by McIntyre.
#CUT2#Cam Fleming's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from McIntyre - that landed with a thud.
McIntyre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McIntyre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a shoulder strike.
McIntyre scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#Fleming is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
Oh Fleming is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McIntyre pushes Fleming back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McIntyre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McIntyre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fleming looking for a takedown.
McIntyre scores with a knee to the head.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
Stalling in the clinch from McIntyre.
McIntyre prevents a takedown attempt there.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fleming seems to have got his legs back now.
McIntyre presses Fleming against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Methodios McIntyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fleming dives in for a single leg takedown but McIntyre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McIntyre prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McIntyre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fleming.
McIntyre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fleming.
McIntyre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McIntyre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre pushes Fleming back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntyre.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McIntyre connects with a knee to the head.
McIntyre lands a shoulder strike.
Fleming is trying to drag McIntyre to the mat but McIntyre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from McIntyre. #T1#
McIntyre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McIntyre lands an uppercut.
McIntyre lands with a short shot to the head.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fleming is trying to drag McIntyre to the mat but McIntyre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from McIntyre - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from McIntyre.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
Knees to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fleming backwards. #T2#
McIntyre lands with a light punch inside.
McIntyre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McIntyre scores with a shoulder strike.
McIntyre is pressed up against the cage. Fleming has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McIntyre down to the mat. McIntyre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fleming takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fleming tries to score a power double leg takedown but McIntyre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleming somewhat.
Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleming on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fleming misses with a takedown
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
Methodios McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIntyre lands a glancing blow to the side of Fleming's head.#TD#
Fleming shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McIntyre gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
McIntyre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Fleming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but McIntyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McIntyre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.#SUB2#
McIntyre isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fleming stacks McIntyre on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fleming!
McIntyre takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McIntyre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fleming connects with a decent elbow.
Cam Fleming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fleming working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fleming is looking to take a break and control but McIntyre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
McIntyre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fleming connects with a decent elbow.
McIntyre tries to bench press Fleming off him but Fleming keeps the position.
Fleming working the ground and pound.
McIntyre taking a bit of punishment here - Fleming scoring with strikes.
McIntyre is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fleming thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fleming working the head with strikes.
McIntyre is not content to let Fleming control the position.
Fleming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McIntyre is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Methodios McIntyre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McIntyre 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Methodios McIntyre!
Our winner, Methodios McIntyre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 55:Handerson vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
McIntyre looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
McIntyre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Petrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
McIntyre throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntyre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.#T1#
Petrov walks into a jab.
Petrov throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range. #CL2#
McIntyre closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
McIntyre throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
I was talking to Petrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McIntyre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Petrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
McIntyre misses with a punch on the inside.
McIntyre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov wants to stall.
McIntyre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by McIntyre.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McIntyre.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
McIntyre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McIntyre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McIntyre follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McIntyre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov stuns McIntyre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McIntyre just misses with a punch to the body.
McIntyre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for McIntyre.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on McIntyre's shoulder, as McIntyre tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov lands a jab.
Petrov stuns McIntyre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Petrov.
McIntyre slips under a jab.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov 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.
A bone on bone clash there as McIntyre blocks the leg kick.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McIntyre looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
McIntyre tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petrov lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
McIntyre tries to land a body kick
and Petrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
McIntyre throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
A big right from McIntyre misses.
McIntyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
McIntyre is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
McIntyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov slips a straight right by McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
McIntyre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
McIntyre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but McIntyre moved away.
Petrov takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McIntyre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McIntyre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Petrov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McIntyre - the referee stops the clock and Petrov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McIntyre. Petrov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McIntyre throws a big shot that misses.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McIntyre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by McIntyre. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Petrov tries to land a body kick
and McIntyre counters with a straight right hand.
McIntyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre misses with a low kick as Petrov jumps back.
McIntyre throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McIntyre can do to turn this around?
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
#T1#
McIntyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McIntyre throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and McIntyre counters with a thumping low kick.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
McIntyre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with McIntyre's head.
McIntyre looks to clinch
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by McIntyre.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ivan Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
McIntyre takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and McIntyre counters with a thumping low kick.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McIntyre throws a right hand that misses
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
McIntyre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and McIntyre counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIntyre.#T3#
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntyre lands a nice looking body kick.
McIntyre looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McIntyre misses with a right hand
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
Petrov wants to slow McIntyre down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
McIntyre throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by McIntyre.
McIntyre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McIntyre misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and McIntyre counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov digs a good body shot into McIntyre's ribs.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
McIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
A swing and a miss from McIntyre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Petrov slips a jab from McIntyre.
Petrov looks for the body kick but McIntyre saw that one coming.
McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
McIntyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
McIntyre throws an off balance right hand
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McIntyre thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov connects with a jab.
McIntyre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.#T1#
Petrov throws a leg kick
and McIntyre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and McIntyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov thows a leg kick but McIntyre checks it
and McIntyre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McIntyre misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petrov if he has to take too many more of those.
Petrov swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
#T2#
Petrov just misses with a punch 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!
McIntyre dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
McIntyre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McIntyre tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but McIntyre seems unphased.
McIntyre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McIntyre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
McIntyre moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A leg kick checked by McIntyre.
McIntyre flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McIntyre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from McIntyre.
Petrov misses the shot to the body. #T4#
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Petrov.
McIntyre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov misses the jab.
McIntyre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
A slow jab from McIntyre misses its intended target.
Petrov slips a jab from McIntyre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from McIntyre is predictable there
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and McIntyre counters with a nice body kick.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov scores with the left hand. McIntyre knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McIntyre with a jab.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses.
McIntyre misses with a straight right.
McIntyre stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McIntyre.
McIntyre takes one to the chin there.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and McIntyre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of McIntyre's head but McIntyre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McIntyre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and McIntyre counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and McIntyre counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McIntyre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre blocks it.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
McIntyre thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target.
McIntyre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and McIntyre settles back down.
McIntyre blocks a jab.
McIntyre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
McIntyre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
McIntyre feints a counter leg kick.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of McIntyre's head but McIntyre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but McIntyre is just out of range.
Petrov digs a good body shot into McIntyre's ribs.
McIntyre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McIntyre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McIntyre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
Petrov cracks McIntyre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov tests McIntyre's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and McIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McIntyre shapes to counter with a head kick.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McIntyre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McIntyre darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.
Petrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McIntyre backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McIntyre fails to land.
Petrov taking a breather.
McIntyre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McIntyre lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
McIntyre tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov working aggressively here.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov had his way with Methodios McIntyre in that round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
McIntyre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but McIntyre is just out of range.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
McIntyre looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
McIntyre tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McIntyre lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Petrov swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses McIntyre's sensitive parts.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov throws a quick counter kick to the body but McIntyre avoids it.
Petrov clobbers McIntyre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McIntyre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIntyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from McIntyre.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McIntyre slips a straight right by Petrov.
McIntyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Methodios McIntyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A good leg kick by McIntyre.
McIntyre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov works McIntyre's body with a nice hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McIntyre.
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!
McIntyre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from McIntyre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McIntyre throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov 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.
McIntyre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIntyre connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.#T3#
Crunch! McIntyre slams his shin into Petrov's torso.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
McIntyre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McIntyre.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by McIntyre.
McIntyre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McIntyre to counter with a crisp jab.
McIntyre throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McIntyre slips under a jab.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McIntyre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov 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.
A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
Ivan Petrov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
Night Champions 3
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
McIntyre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
McIntyre thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
McIntyre follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McIntyre with a nice calf kick.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by McIntyre.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from McIntyre finds it's target.
McIntyre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McIntyre throws out the jab.
Petrov thuds a left hand into McIntyre's body.#T1#
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McIntyre tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McIntyre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov slips a straight right by McIntyre.#T2#
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped McIntyre in his tracks.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses the jab.
McIntyre jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
McIntyre scores with a head kick. Petrov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and McIntyre counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. McIntyre should have avoided that one.
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Petrov.
McIntyre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
A low kick from McIntyre misses
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov misses the jab.
McIntyre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov staying out of range there.
McIntyre looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov misses with a jab to the body
and McIntyre counters with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for McIntyre.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
McIntyre misses the jab.
McIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
McIntyre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McIntyre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from McIntyre misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like McIntyre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from McIntyre lands but Petrov takes it in his stride.
McIntyre tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McIntyre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McIntyre throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrov tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McIntyre misses with the body kick
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McIntyre missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Methodios McIntyre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Petrov looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
McIntyre catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McIntyre.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McIntyre throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Petrov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Petrov moves out of range as McIntyre strikes.
Petrov throws the left hand but McIntyre avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - McIntyre coming out on top.
McIntyre dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and McIntyre counters with an inside leg kick.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from McIntyre misses. #T1#
McIntyre misses with a leg kick.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks McIntyre with an uppercut!
McIntyre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
McIntyre throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McIntyre scores with a leg kick.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McIntyre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McIntyre throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Petrov misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Petrov misses.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McIntyre flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
McIntyre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
McIntyre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.#T3#
McIntyre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from McIntyre.
McIntyre is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - McIntyre coming out on top.
McIntyre scores with a nice strike.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch.
McIntyre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from McIntyre tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for McIntyre.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McIntyre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
McIntyre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
McIntyre keeps Petrov at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petrov misses with a combination
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
McIntyre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McIntyre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McIntyre scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Methodios McIntyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Petrov.
McIntyre tries to land a body kick
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for McIntyre.
McIntyre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov throws the left hand but McIntyre avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from McIntyre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McIntyre throws a half hearted mid kick.
McIntyre scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McIntyre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov.
McIntyre with a nice cross.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McIntyre sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Petrov tries to land a front kick but McIntyre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Petrov.
McIntyre walks into a jab.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but McIntyre is out of range.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petrov cracks McIntyre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from McIntyre is predictable there
and Petrov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McIntyre really felt that one!
A head kick from McIntyre lands but Petrov takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
McIntyre throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by McIntyre.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McIntyre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McIntyre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McIntyre keeps Petrov at a distance using the push kick.
McIntyre slips under a jab.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McIntyre throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
McIntyre scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov avoids the head kick by McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a body kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McIntyre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McIntyre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McIntyre scores with a push kick.
Petrov takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McIntyre looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. McIntyre saw that one coming.
McIntyre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McIntyre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ivan Petrov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
McIntyre throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov backing away here, and McIntyre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIntyre tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from McIntyre misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a straight right. #T1#
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of McIntyre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and McIntyre counters with a body kick that stops Petrov in his tracks momentarily.
Petrov takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses.
Petrov cracks McIntyre with a good jab.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Petrov lands a nice hook to McIntyre's body. McIntyre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Petrov misses.
McIntyre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McIntyre scores with a hook.
Petrov throws a leg kick but McIntyre sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
McIntyre jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from McIntyre misses its intended target.
Petrov misses with a jab to the body
and McIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McIntyre misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of McIntyre's head but McIntyre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov checks a low kick from McIntyre.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.#T3#
McIntyre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McIntyre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
Petrov throws a sloppy body shot
and McIntyre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McIntyre lands with an overhand left.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and McIntyre counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
McIntyre was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice shot lands for McIntyre.#T4#
McIntyre with a hook.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces McIntyre off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre misses with a body kick.
Petrov swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
McIntyre avoids the body shot from Petrov.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and McIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from McIntyre tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for McIntyre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ivan Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch.
Good exchange - McIntyre coming out on top.
McIntyre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of McIntyre's head but McIntyre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McIntyre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
McIntyre slips a straight right by Petrov.
McIntyre throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and McIntyre counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
McIntyre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range.
McIntyre blocks a jab.#T1#
McIntyre misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
McIntyre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by McIntyre. That's going to slow Petrov down.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov lands with a hook. McIntyre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
Petrov misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but McIntyre seems unphased.
McIntyre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
McIntyre avoids the body shot from Petrov.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov thows a leg kick but McIntyre checks it
and McIntyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McIntyre. McIntyre obviously looking to wear him down.
McIntyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrov tried to counter with a leg kick but McIntyre avoided it.
Petrov takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McIntyre loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McIntyre.
McIntyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McIntyre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McIntyre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McIntyre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McIntyre scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
An inside leg kick from McIntyre misses. #T4#
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a lazy head kick
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but McIntyre seems unphased.
A low kick from McIntyre misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov blocks a head kick by McIntyre.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from McIntyre misses its intended target.
Petrov swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McIntyre connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Methodios McIntyre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McIntyre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Ivan Petrov retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
HFC 50:Maan vs Mferi
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
McIntyre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersson .
McIntyre throws a solid leg kick but Andersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McIntyre.
McIntyre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andersson staying out of range there.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson .
McIntyre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson .
Andersson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Andersson looks to throw the jab but McIntyre is out of range.
Nice cross by McIntyre.
Andersson throws a right hand that misses
and McIntyre finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Andersson throws a poor cross that misses
and McIntyre counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson .
McIntyre drops Andersson with a straight right hand, right on the button! McIntyre follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but McIntyre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira blocks a leg kick.
McIntyre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oliveira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McIntyre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Vincenzo Oliveira has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of McIntyre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McIntyre wants to land a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
A low kick lands for McIntyre.
McIntyre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#KD2#
McIntyre sends Oliveira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McIntyre is motioning to the referee to let Oliveira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Oliveira is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for McIntyre.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McIntyre scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
McIntyre walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira seems to have got his legs back now.
McIntyre tries to work over Oliveira's front leg with a kick but Oliveira checks it.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira swinging wildly here.
McIntyre throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
McIntyre cracks Oliveira with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McIntyre has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Oliveira to stand back up!
McIntyre slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to clinch but McIntyre is having none of it.
The fighters circling - McIntyre throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Oliveira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McIntyre throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira is looking to counter the offense by McIntyre and move into the clinch.
Oliveira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McIntyre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira digs a good body shot into McIntyre's ribs.#KD2#
McIntyre lands a big uppercut and Oliveira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Oliveira looks OK. McIntyre waves Oliveira back to his feet!
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!
McIntyre knocks out Oliveira with a massive right hand! The ref tackles McIntyre before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. McIntyre picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Methodios McIntyre!
A very excited looking Methodios McIntyre 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:
HFC 38:Taranin vs Caceres
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
McIntyre swings widly with a right hand
and Rykov counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre moves out of range as Rykov strikes.
Rykov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rykov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
Good shot there by Rykov.
Rykov slips a jab from McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a straight right. #CL#
McIntyre has Rykov up against the cage in a clinch.
McIntyre swings wildly with an uppercut but Rykov uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McIntyre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Rykov.
McIntyre tries to throw a body punch but Rykov avoids it by throwing McIntyre back against the cage.
McIntyre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McIntyre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McIntyre can't find room to land a body shot as Rykov controls the action.
Rykov looking to stall.
#T1#
Rykov stalling in the clinch but McIntyre improves position.
Rykov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Rykov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McIntyre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rykov's elbow.
Rykov tries to break the clinch but McIntyre is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from McIntyre fails to land.
McIntyre lands with a right to the head.
McIntyre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rykov is trying to push McIntyre away but McIntyre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Rykov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rykov with a jab.
Rykov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rykov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rykov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McIntyre cracks Rykov with an open hand slap.
Rykov tries to bum rush McIntyre with a series of wild strikes but McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rykov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rykov lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIntyre scores with a jab to the body.
McIntyre misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rykov moves out of range as McIntyre throws a body kick.
Rykov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rykov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McIntyre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rykov.
It seemed like Rykov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McIntyre.
Rykov scores with a jab. McIntyre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McIntyre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rykov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Rykov - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a slapping body shot.
Rykov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rykov takes a jab right on the kisser.
McIntyre tries to clinch but Rykov moves out of range.
McIntyre throws a sloppy head kick and Rykov moves out of range easily.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McIntyre connects with the punch.#T3#
Rykov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rykov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McIntyre.
Rykov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rykov drops his hands momentarily and McIntyre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Rykov.
McIntyre tries a low kick but Rykov avoids it.
Rykov works the jab nicely.
McIntyre misses with a body shot.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the body.
Rykov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by McIntyre. That's going to slow Rykov down.
We've been told by McIntyre's head coaches at The Quarry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McIntyre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McIntyre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rykov takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rykov looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.#T4#
McIntyre stuns Rykov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McIntyre throws a push kick but Rykov slaps the foot to one side.
McIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rykov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from McIntyre misses its target.
Rykov moves out of range of the body kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands with a straight right. Rykov didn't see that one coming.
McIntyre misses the body punch
and Rykov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rykov.
Rykov scores with a nice strike.
McIntyre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from McIntyre. Those never looked like landing.
McIntyre catches Rykov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rykov throws out the jab.
McIntyre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rykov.
Rykov misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Methodios McIntyre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rykov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for McIntyre.
#KD#
McIntyre lands a big head kick that sends Rykov tumbling to the mat! McIntyre takes a step backwards and waves Rykov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rykov is rocked!
McIntyre lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 34:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
McIntyre connects with the punch.
McIntyre slips a jab from Petrov.
McIntyre thinks about countering with a body kick.
McIntyre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
McIntyre throws an off balance right hand
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov misses the jab.
McIntyre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
McIntyre throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
McIntyre jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McIntyre moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick from McIntyre, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
McIntyre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Petrov misses
and McIntyre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McIntyre throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov blocks a head kick by McIntyre.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
McIntyre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
McIntyre throws a sloppy head kick
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by McIntyre.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McIntyre.
Petrov misses with a body shot
and McIntyre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrov's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McIntyre throws a lazy head kick
and Petrov counters with a one-two to the body.
McIntyre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov jabs at McIntyre's body.
McIntyre tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
#T3#
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from McIntyre misses the target.
McIntyre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McIntyre connects with a nice looking jab.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov cracks McIntyre with a right hand to the side of the head.
McIntyre lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McIntyre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McIntyre with a body shot.
McIntyre misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - McIntyre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McIntyre throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
McIntyre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIntyre scores with a punch to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrov blocks the leg kick.
Petrov scores with a one two! McIntyre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Petrov jabs McIntyre right on the nose. McIntyre blinks but takes it well.
McIntyre connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
McIntyre gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntyre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McIntyre moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov lands a nice hook to McIntyre's body. McIntyre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov clobbers McIntyre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
McIntyre throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McIntyre throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McIntyre.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws a leg kick but McIntyre sees it coming and moves out of range.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McIntyre misses with a hook
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
McIntyre pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
McIntyre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
As Petrov backs away, McIntyre returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from McIntyre. #CL#
McIntyre rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov just leaning against McIntyre, taking a breather.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McIntyre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McIntyre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McIntyre.#BC2#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
McIntyre moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
A big left from Petrov misses.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.#T4#
McIntyre slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov lands a jab to McIntyre's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIntyre throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McIntyre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through McIntyre's defenses.
McIntyre moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov tests McIntyre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Petrov cracks McIntyre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
McIntyre misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from McIntyre.
McIntyre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. McIntyre saw that one coming.#T1#
McIntyre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov checks a low kick from McIntyre.
A head kick by McIntyre misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McIntyre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McIntyre tries to clinch up
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#McIntyre is rocked!
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh McIntyre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov slips under a jab.
McIntyre seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov throws a right and a left that McIntyre avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McIntyre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McIntyre.
A shot to the body from Petrov misses
and McIntyre counters with an outside leg kick.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by McIntyre.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIntyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from McIntyre finds it's target.
McIntyre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McIntyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McIntyre wants to clinch
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
McIntyre doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McIntyre.
Petrov throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McIntyre moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
McIntyre throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range. #T4#
McIntyre misses with a head kick.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
McIntyre pushes Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of McIntyre backwards.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov tries to circle away but McIntyre has him pinned against the cage.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Petrov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McIntyre seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Petrov can turn it around.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of McIntyre backwards.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
McIntyre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McIntyre does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre'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.#R4#
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
enabling McIntyre to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
McIntyre throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
McIntyre takes a jab right on the kisser.
McIntyre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov lands a nice hook to McIntyre's body. McIntyre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a nice hook to McIntyre's body. McIntyre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov avoids the head kick by McIntyre.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McIntyre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Ivan Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
McIntyre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
McIntyre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
McIntyre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McIntyre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McIntyre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McIntyre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McIntyre scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McIntyre misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
McIntyre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and McIntyre counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre blocks it.
Petrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McIntyre momentarily.
McIntyre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McIntyre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Petrov misses.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
McIntyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
McIntyre cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McIntyre finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McIntyre takes one on the button.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McIntyre counters with an outside leg kick.
Petrov misses with a shot to the body
and McIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws a leg kick but McIntyre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov scores with a jab. McIntyre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McIntyre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and McIntyre counters with a nice leg kick.
McIntyre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. McIntyre moves away and avoids it.
McIntyre throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McIntyre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McIntyre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and McIntyre counters with a straight right hand.
McIntyre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McIntyre throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and McIntyre only half commits.
Petrov throws out a counter right but McIntyre avoids it with no problem.
Petrov connects with the punch.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Methodios McIntyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McIntyre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McIntyre is looking to clinch.
McIntyre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses McIntyre's sensitive parts.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by McIntyre.
McIntyre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
McIntyre misses with a left hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
McIntyre misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Petrov!
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice body kick.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends McIntyre's belly button to the back.
McIntyre thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McIntyre.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
McIntyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
McIntyre moves into the clinch.
Petrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McIntyre swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
McIntyre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McIntyre working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
McIntyre instigates a clinch.
Ivan Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov blocking some punches.
#T4#
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McIntyre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
McIntyre lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and McIntyre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ivan Petrov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Voltage clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
Voltage throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McIntyre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from McIntyre.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McIntyre fails to land.
McIntyre misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIntyre misses with a punch on the inside.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voltage backwards.
McIntyre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voltage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Voltage blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Voltage breaks the clinch.
McIntyre throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Voltage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McIntyre tries to land a front kick but Voltage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whack! McIntyre lands a heavy head kick that drops Voltage . The ref tackles McIntyre to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Voltage was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Dec 14, 2022 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Zuev. #CL2#
McIntyre has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from McIntyre. #BC#
Zuev manages to break the clinch.
Zuev throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
McIntyre clinches.
McIntyre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
McIntyre throws a head punch that misses.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McIntyre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev connects with a single shot there.
A lazy body kick from McIntyre
and Zuev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev misses with an uppercut. McIntyre saw that one coming.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zuev cracks a nice hook into McIntyre's ribs.#T1#
Zuev misses with an attempted mid kick.
McIntyre looks for the body kick but Zuev saw that one coming.
McIntyre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McIntyre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zuev in his tracks.
Zuev moves away from the strike by McIntyre.
Good standup being displayed there by Zuev as he connects with a hook.
Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McIntyre.
Zuev throws a leg kick that misses.
McIntyre throws a counter combo.
McIntyre lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zuev takes a step back to recover.
A solid body kick from McIntyre.
Zuev is breathing heavily.
Zuev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zuev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McIntyre.
#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by McIntyre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
McIntyre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zuev sprawling to the canvas! Zuev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McIntyre finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
McIntyre misses the shot to the body.
McIntyre looks for the body kick but Zuev saw that one coming.
McIntyre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zuev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McIntyre. That one must have hurt.
Zuev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
McIntyre takes the fight into the clinch.
McIntyre lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zuev throws a leg kick
and McIntyre finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McIntyre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zuev rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
McIntyre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zuev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McIntyre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zuev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zuev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McIntyre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zuev. That did some damage!
Zuev throws a front kick aimed at McIntyre's knee but McIntyre avoids it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McIntyre misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
McIntyre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zuev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zuev blocking some punches.
Zuev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McIntyre crunches a lovely knee into Zuev's ribcage.#T4#
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!
McIntyre scores with a knee to the head.
McIntyre lands with a light punch inside.
McIntyre lands with a light punch inside.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Knees to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zuev takes a shot to the head.
Zuev has had enough of the clinch but McIntyre keeps him there for the moment.
Zuev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McIntyre pushes Zuev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntyre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuev tries to break the clinch but McIntyre is controlling the position.
McIntyre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
McIntyre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McIntyre misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Methodios McIntyre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Zuev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McIntyre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick from Zuev is predictable there
and McIntyre counters with a nice body kick.
Zuev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zuev tries to get into range but McIntyre steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Zuev! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! McIntyre scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 21:Raynard vs Maldita
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by McIntyre misses
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McIntyre thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McIntyre throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre lands an overhand right.
McIntyre misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McIntyres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McIntyre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Petrov walks forward, straight into a front kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
McIntyre tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from McIntyre lands.
McIntyre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McIntyre looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McIntyre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McIntyre thuds his shin into the meat of Petrov's side.
McIntyre misses with a hook.#T1#
Petrov punishes McIntyre's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
McIntyre throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov punishes McIntyre's body with a nice straight punch.
McIntyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov 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.
McIntyre throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Nice shot lands for Petrov.
McIntyre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McIntyre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McIntyre.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses McIntyre's sensitive parts.
Petrov moves away from the strike by McIntyre.
Petrov looks to land a combination but McIntyre avoids it well. #T2#
McIntyre feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from McIntyre.
McIntyre looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but McIntyre just manages to avoid it.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McIntyre throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov scores with a jab.
McIntyre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McIntyre misses with a body kick.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A left lands for McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
McIntyre misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
McIntyre cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McIntyre misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
McIntyre throws a big shot that misses.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
McIntyre looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov lands a nice hook to McIntyre's body. McIntyre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McIntyre looks winded!
McIntyre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McIntyre lands a head kick!
McIntyre throws a combination that misses
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
McIntyre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
McIntyre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McIntyre gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McIntyre takes one to the chin there.#ROC#McIntyre is rocked!
McIntyre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov cracks McIntyre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McIntyre is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?#T4#
Petrov is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops McIntyre like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving McIntyre from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
McIntyre staying out of range there.
A jab from Pojankivi misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McIntyre scores with a jab. Pojankivi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Pehtori Pojankivi has been cut.
McIntyre lands with a shot to the body.
McIntyre misses with a head kick.
McIntyre throws a hook but Pojankivi avoids it easily.
McIntyre throws a push kick but Pojankivi slaps the foot to one side.
McIntyre misses with a hook.
Pojankivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
McIntyre slips a straight right by Pojankivi.
McIntyre staying out of range there.
We've been told by Pojankivi's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pojankivi throws a half hearted mid kick.
McIntyre walks into a left hand.
McIntyre throws a push kick but Pojankivi slaps the foot to one side.
Pojankivi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Pojankivi.#CUT#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Pojankivi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McIntyre finds it's way round the side to connect with Pojankivi's head.
McIntyre catches Pojankivi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
McIntyre rushes Pojankivi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pojankivi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McIntyre drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Pojankivi right on the button. Pojankivi goes down! McIntyre follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McIntyre gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 35:Smith vs Justice 3
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
McIntyre lands with a nice body kick.
McIntyre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McIntyre thuds his shin into the meat of Odo's side.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odo is breathing heavily.#KD2#
McIntyre sends Odo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McIntyre is motioning to the referee to let Odo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Constable Odo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odo avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Odo misses the target.
The fighters circling - Odo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Odo misses with a hook.
McIntyre throws out a leg kick but Odo moves out of range and McIntyre only half commits.
McIntyre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Odo is looking to counter punch.#KD2#
McIntyre lands a big head kick that sends Odo tumbling to the mat! McIntyre takes a step backwards and waves Odo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Odo is rocked!
Odo misses with a body shot.
Oh Odo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McIntyre fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Odo square on the jaw! Damn, Odo is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Methodios McIntyre!
A victorious Methodios McIntyre 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:
HFC 27: Justice vs Burt
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
McIntyre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McIntyre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hogan misses with a straight right.
McIntyre takes one to the chin there.
McIntyre drops his hands momentarily and Hogan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McIntyre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hogan lands a really nice looking cross but McIntyre seems unphased.
McIntyre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hogan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hogan moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre lands a lovely overhand right.
McIntyre misses with a straight left.
Hogan jabs McIntyre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from McIntyre misses.
McIntyre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hogan checks it well.
Hogan 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.
McIntyre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McIntyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogan.
Hogan lands a glancing blow to the side of McIntyre's head.
A jab from Hogan finds it's way through McIntyre's defenses.
Hogan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McIntyre.#T1#
McIntyre throws out a leg kick but Hogan moves out of range and McIntyre only half commits.
Hogan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hogan connects with the punch.
Hogan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McIntyre circles away quickly and effectively.
Hogan tries to work over McIntyre's front leg with a kick but McIntyre checks it.
McIntyre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hogan.
McIntyre throws a hook but Hogan avoids it easily.
Hogan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hogan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hogan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McIntyre had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McIntyre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McIntyre misses with a straight right.
McIntyre looks to land a body kick but Hogan moved away.
McIntyre looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range.
Hogan scores with a head kick. McIntyre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hogan throws a series of punches but McIntyre avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Hogan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McIntyre throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McIntyre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McIntyre stuffs the takedown attempt from Hogan. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
A cross from Hogan lands.
McIntyre takes one on the button.
McIntyre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McIntyre misses with a hook.
Hogan slips under a jab.
McIntyre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan.
The crowd cheers as Hogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. McIntyre doesn't seem phased though.
McIntyre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by Hogan.
Hogan shoots for a double leg takedown but McIntyre sprawls well. He's pushed Hogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hogan scores with a crisp jab that stopped McIntyre in his tracks.
McIntyre throws a low kick, looking for Hogan's leg but Hogan calmly moves out of range.
McIntyre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McIntyre.
McIntyre drops his hands momentarily and Hogan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McIntyre scores with a nice strike.
McIntyre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McIntyre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Hogan avoids it.
McIntyre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
McIntyre lands a leg kick that knocks Hogan off balance momentarily.
Hogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Hogan misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for McIntyre.
Hogan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but Hogan ducks down to avoid it.
McIntyre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hogan fails to land with a series of punches.
McIntyre throws a body kick that misses.
Hogan checks a low kick from McIntyre.
Hogan thuds his right hand into McIntyre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hogan scores with a decent looking hook.
Hogan cracks McIntyre with an open hand slap.
McIntyre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan cracks McIntyre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
McIntyre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hogan feints a jab promting McIntyre to slip. Hogan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McIntyre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hogan misses with the combination.
#T4#
Hogan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McIntyre avoids it really well and circles away.
Methodios McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hogan.
McIntyre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hogan to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Hogan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hogan.
McIntyre just misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan looks to land a combination but McIntyre avoids it well.
McIntyre avoids the head kick by Hogan.
McIntyre lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogan staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McIntyre connects with a nice looking jab.
Hogan scores with a jab. McIntyre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McIntyre misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hogan checks the leg kick.
McIntyre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
Paul Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McIntyre's head.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
McIntyre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hogan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McIntyre moves out of range as Hogan strikes.
McIntyre tried to counter with a leg kick but Hogan avoided it.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McIntyre staying out of range there.
A combination from McIntyre does no damage.
Hogan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McIntyre backs up against the cage.
McIntyre tries to clinch up but Hogan circles away and keeps his distance.
A left and a right from McIntyre both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McIntyre throws a push kick but Hogan slaps the foot to one side.
McIntyre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hogan's sensitive parts.
McIntyre slips a straight right by Hogan.#T1#
Hogan cracks McIntyre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hogan lands a glancing blow to the side of McIntyre's head.
Hogan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McIntyre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Hogan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McIntyre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIntyre.
Hogan slips under a jab.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McIntyre.
Hogan sizes up McIntyre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hogan throws a series of punches but McIntyre avoids them all with ease.
Hogan lands with a hook. McIntyre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hogan sizes up McIntyre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan jabs McIntyre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paul Hogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McIntyre misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Hogan. That snapped McIntyre's head back.
Hogan scores with a nice right hand.
Hogan misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McIntyre misses the jab.
Hogan cracks McIntyre with an open hand slap.
Hogan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McIntyre's head.
Hogan lands with an overhand left.
McIntyre checks a leg kick nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McIntyre might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hogan.
Hogan takes one on the button.
Hogan throws a leg kick but McIntyre checks it.
Hogan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McIntyre at a distance.
Methodios McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
McIntyre has Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
McIntyre unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
Hogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McIntyre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hogan's efforts to push away.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but McIntyre has the dominant position.#T3#
Hogan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McIntyre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Hogan.
McIntyre scores with a shoulder strike.
Hogan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hogan is trying to push McIntyre away but McIntyre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
McIntyre scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by McIntyre - just one landing.
No joy there for Hogan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hogan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Hogan. Those never looked like landing.
McIntyre with a nice calf kick.
McIntyre connects with a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan 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.
McIntyre throws a solid leg kick but Hogan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McIntyre.
McIntyre connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
McIntyre closes the distance and pushes Hogan back into the cage.
McIntyre struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogan controls his hands.
Hogan managing to block the knees to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Hogan breaks the clinch.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Hogan moved away.
McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogan.
Hogan throws a hook but McIntyre blocks it.#CL#
McIntyre closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by McIntyre.
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McIntyre misses with a punch on the inside.
Hogan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Hogan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Methodios McIntyre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McIntyre misses with a body shot.
McIntyre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hogan checks a leg kick.
Hogan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McIntyre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McIntyre lands a body shot.
Hogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McIntyre slips under a jab.
McIntyre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McIntyre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hogan to score with a decent uppercut.
Hogan misses with the combination.
McIntyre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McIntyre throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre scoring well with a low kick there.
McIntyre tries to clinch up.
Hogan checks a low kick from McIntyre.
Hogan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McIntyre.
Methodios McIntyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
McIntyre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McIntyre.
It seemed like Hogan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan throws a solid leg kick but McIntyre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hogan.
McIntyre walks into a left hand.
McIntyre blocks a leg kick.
Hogan lunges at McIntyre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McIntyre's hand.
Hogan throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
McIntyre moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.
Hogan is trying to push McIntyre away but McIntyre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but McIntyre is controlling him.#BC2#
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
McIntyre misses with a double jab.
McIntyre feints and then cracks Hogan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hogan down.
McIntyre drops his hands momentarily and Hogan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hogan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hogan throws a right hand that misses
and McIntyre counters with a right hand to the body.
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hogan. #T2#
McIntyre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on McIntyre's shoulder, as McIntyre tries to avoid the shot.
McIntyre defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Hogan blocks the leg kick.
Hogan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
Hogan lands a glancing blow to the side of McIntyre's head.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hogan blocks a leg kick.
Hogan scores with a nice right hand.
McIntyre throws a big shot that misses.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
McIntyre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McIntyre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hogan is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Hogan scores with a jab.
McIntyre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hogan's sensitive parts. #CL#
McIntyre pushes Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hogan can't break the clinch.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hogan avoids it.
Hogan takes a knee to the side of the body.
McIntyre is trying to maintain a safe position but Hogan gets an underhook and turns McIntyre into the cage.#BC2#
Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McIntyre lands a jab to Hogan's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Hogan.
McIntyre tries to clinch but Hogan moves out of range.
McIntyre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hogan on the side of the head.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Hogan moved away.
McIntyre throws a chopping leg kick but Hogan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from McIntyre misses the target.
McIntyre slips a jab from Hogan.#T4#
McIntyre takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Hogan. Those never looked like landing.
Hogan misses with a straight left.
McIntyre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hogan. Those never looked like landing.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
Hogan takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses.
McIntyre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hogan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hogan throws a right hand that McIntyre ducks under and follows up with a left that McIntyre also avoids with ease.
McIntyre scores with a leg kick.
Hogan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McIntyre. McIntyre obviously looking to wear him down.
Paul Hogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
McIntyre moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.
McIntyre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hogan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hogan prevents a body shot from McIntyre.
Hogan wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Methodios McIntyre.
I think Hogan 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Paul Hogan!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Paul Hogan!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Paul Hogan!
Paul Hogan wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Paul Hogan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2022 |
#R1#
McIntyre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maca Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
McIntyre misses with a combination
and Maca Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maca Jr scores with the left hand. McIntyre knows he should have avoided that one.
Maca Jr scores with a jab to the head.
McIntyre throws a hook but Maca Jr avoids it easily.
Maca Jr slips a straight right by McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from McIntyre misses
and Maca Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McIntyre throws a hook to the side of Maca Jr's head but Maca Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maca Jr lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre takes one on the button.
McIntyre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maca Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McIntyre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McIntyre. Maca Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Maca Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maca Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McIntyre back to the cage. Maca Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maca Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Maca Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McIntyre motions for Maca Jr to come forward. McIntyre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maca Jr tests McIntyre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from McIntyre.
Maca Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Maca Jr. That snapped McIntyre's head back.
McIntyre takes a swing at Maca Jr's ribcage but misses.
As McIntyre looks to move away, Maca Jr throws a big counter combo but McIntyre just gets out of the way.
McIntyre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maca Jr lands with a hook. McIntyre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McIntyre throws a lazy uppercut
and Maca Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from McIntyre is predictable there
and Maca Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from McIntyre.
Maca Jr throwing a counter right hand but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
McIntyre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McIntyre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McIntyre thows a leg kick but Maca Jr checks it
and Maca Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Maca Jr throws a combination. McIntyre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maca Jr cracks McIntyre with a good jab.
McIntyre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from McIntyre misses
letting Maca Jr counter with a right hand.
McIntyre misses with a hook to the body
and Maca Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Maca Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maca Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McIntyre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maca Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from McIntyre is predictable there
and Maca Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McIntyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maca Jr.
Maca Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McIntyre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McIntyre delivers a nice body kick.
Maca Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McIntyre eats them both and turns towards Maca Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McIntyre looks to throw the jab but Maca Jr is out of range. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Maca Jr.
Maca Jr throws a series of punches but McIntyre avoids them all with ease.
McIntyre throws a leg kick
and Maca Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by McIntyre.
McIntyre swings for the body but Maca Jr moves out of range.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maca Jr is out of range.
Maca Jr works over McIntyre's head and body with a nice combination.
Maca Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McIntyre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maca Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maca Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from McIntyre misses.
McIntyre scores with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Maca Jr.
McIntyre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
A low kick from McIntyre misses
and Maca Jr counters with a series of strikes. McIntyre will be more careful next time no doubt.
McIntyre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maca Jr.
McIntyre misses with a low kick as Maca Jr jumps back.
McIntyre throws a sloppy head kick
and Maca Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre throws a lazy body kick
enabling Maca Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
McIntyre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Maca Jr avoids it.
Maca Jr slips under a jab.
Maca Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McIntyre throws a lazy right hand but Maca Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maca Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Maca Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Maca Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
McIntyre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maca Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maca Jr stalks McIntyre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McIntyre's face. McIntyre staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronadenis Maca Jr 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#
Maca Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maca Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
McIntyre misses with a hook.
Maca Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McIntyre can do to turn this around?
McIntyre misses with a body shot
and Maca Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Maca Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by McIntyre.
A nice combination there by Maca Jr.
McIntyre misses with a left hand
and Maca Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre looks to land a right hand but Maca Jr moved out of range.
Maca Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
McIntyre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maca Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Ronadenis Maca Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maca Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Maca Jr connects with a jab.
Maca Jr stalks McIntyre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McIntyre's face. McIntyre staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
McIntyre throws a right and a left that Maca Jr avoids nicely.
A low kick from McIntyre is predictable there
and Maca Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maca Jr feints a jab promting McIntyre to slip. Maca Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McIntyre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ronadenis Maca Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Maca Jr lands a left and a right that send McIntyre crashing to the mat, dazed. Maca Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#McIntyre is rocked!
McIntyre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maca Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIntyre.
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!
McIntyre throws a half hearted mid kick.
As McIntyre looks to move away, Maca Jr throws a big counter combo but McIntyre just gets out of the way.
Maca Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McIntyre has time to react.
McIntyre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Maca Jr checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Maca Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maca Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick.
McIntyre throws a leg kick
and Maca Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Maca Jr scores with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maca Jr checks a leg kick.
McIntyre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maca Jr.
McIntyre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maca Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McIntyre might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maca Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Maca Jr throws a right and a left that McIntyre avoids nicely.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maca Jr throws a big counter combination but McIntyre scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Maca Jr does it's job there.
Maca Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maca Jr throwing a counter right hand but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Maca Jr.
It looked like Maca Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McIntyre looks to land a left hand but Maca Jr moved out of range nicely.
Maca Jr scores with a punch to the head.
McIntyre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maca Jr.
Maca Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maca Jr works over McIntyre's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
McIntyre misses with a lunging right hand
and Maca Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Maca Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McIntyre throws a right hand that misses
and Maca Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Maca Jr blocks the low kick.
McIntyre swings widly with a right hand
and Maca Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maca Jr lands the left hand.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick
and Maca Jr counters with a straight right hand.
McIntyre throws a jab when Maca Jr was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Maca Jr.
Maca Jr lands the left hand.
Maca Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
McIntyre misses with an uppercut
and Maca Jr counters with a straight right 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!
Maca Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McIntyre momentarily.
McIntyre throws an off balance right hand
and Maca Jr counters with a series of strikes. McIntyre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Maca Jr misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McIntyre needs to keep his hands up - Maca Jr had a free shot at his head there.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McIntyre misses with a body shot.
Maca Jr misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for McIntyre.
Maca Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McIntyre missing with a left hand there. Maca Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by McIntyre.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McIntyre missing with a left hand there. Maca Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maca Jr throwing a counter right hand but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
McIntyre throws a body kick that misses.
Maca Jr lands a jab.
McIntyre throws a leg kick
letting Maca Jr counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronadenis Maca Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maca Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McIntyre throws a leg kick
and Maca Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maca Jr!
McIntyre misses with a kick to the body
enabling Maca Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from McIntyre is predictable there
and Maca Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McIntyre is still on wobbly legs! Can Maca Jr finish him?
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre seems to have recovered his senses.
McIntyre throws a lazy uppercut
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maca Jr avoids the body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre walks into a straight right hand from Maca Jr.
Maca Jr avoids the body shot from McIntyre.
Maca Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McIntyre misses with a combination
and Maca Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Maca Jr checks a low kick from McIntyre.
Maca Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McIntyre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McIntyre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maca Jr checks the leg kick.
Maca Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maca Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick.
Maca Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A lazy body kick from McIntyre
and Maca Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McIntyre takes a swing at Maca Jr's ribcage but misses.
Maca Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McIntyre misses with a low 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!
McIntyre is looking to chop away at Maca Jr's legs.
Maca Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McIntyre. Maca Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Methodios McIntyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McIntyre throws a leg kick
and Maca Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maca Jr lands a jab to McIntyre's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Maca Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maca Jr.
Maca Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McIntyre eats them both and turns towards Maca Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maca Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maca Jr staying out of range there.
Maca Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab lands there for Maca Jr.
Maca Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maca Jr.
Nice defenses there by Maca Jr.
McIntyre throws a sloppy body shot
and Maca Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McIntyre with a nice calf kick.
McIntyre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maca Jr checks a leg kick. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Maca Jr as he connects with a hook.
McIntyre motions for Maca Jr to come forward. McIntyre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maca Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McIntyre wants to land a leg kick but Maca Jr is out of range.
It looked like Maca Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McIntyre throws a leg kick that is checked
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McIntyre throws the kick towards the body but Maca Jr avoids it.
Maca Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McIntyre motions for Maca Jr to come forward. McIntyre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McIntyre throws a leg kick
and Maca Jr counters with a three punch combo that has McIntyre backing up. McIntyre nods at Maca Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McIntyre throws a low kick, looking for Maca Jr's leg but Maca Jr calmly moves out of range.
McIntyre throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maca Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maca Jr checks a low kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre misses the jab.#T4#
Maca Jr lands with a nice combination. McIntyre backs away looking to recover.
McIntyre misses with a hook to the body
and Maca Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre scores with a push kick.
McIntyre walks into a stiff left hand from Maca Jr.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McIntyre misses with a hook to the body
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Maca Jr.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maca Jr.
Maca Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to move into range but Maca Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from McIntyre
and Maca Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Maca Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Ronadenis Maca Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maca Jr lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronadenis Maca Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maca Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronadenis Maca Jr! |
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