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Event:
RSE 52: Freezing Moon
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Hartford misses with a right hand
and Germanicus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hartford throws a combination that misses
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Hartford misses.
Germanicus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Germanicus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hartford misses with an uppercut
and Germanicus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hartford misses the shot to the body.
Germanicus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartford.
It looked like Hartford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hartford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hartford catches Germanicus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Germanicus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Germanicus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Hartford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Germanicus .
Germanicus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hartford with a body shot.
Hartford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
#T1#
A punch combination from Hartford misses.
Hartford throws a lazy right hand but Germanicus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartford thumps Germanicus with a low kick.
Germanicus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hartford slips under a jab from Germanicus .
A nice leg kick lands there from Hartford.
Hartford looks to land a combination. Germanicus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hartford swings widly with a right hand
and Germanicus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
Hartford 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.
Hartford throws a series of punches but Germanicus avoids them all with ease.
Hartford scores with a jab.
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!
Hartford tries to score with a low kick but Germanicus moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Germanicus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Hartford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hartford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hartford throws a hook to the side of Germanicus 's head but Germanicus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Hartford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hartford backing away here, and Germanicus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Hartford.
Hartford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Germanicus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartford.
Sloppy strikes from Hartford. Those never looked like landing.
Germanicus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germanicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.
Hartford lands a jab.
Germanicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
Germanicus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartford.#T3#
Hartford is looking to score with low kicks.
Germanicus misses with a looping right.
Hartford connects with a high kick.
Hartford jabs at Germanicus 's body.
Germanicus takes a swing at Hartford's ribcage but misses.
Germanicus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Germanicus drops his hands momentarily and Hartford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Germanicus tries to land a front kick but Hartford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hartford scores with a push kick.
Hartford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hartford.
Germanicus looks to throw the jab but Hartford is out of range.
Germanicus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germanicus manages to avoid it.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Germanicus moves out of range easily.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Germanicus coming out on top.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Germanicus flicks out a counter leg kick but Hartford steps away.
Hartford is looking to slow Germanicus down with leg kicks.
Hartford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Germanicus doesn't seem bothered though.
Hartford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Hartford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Germanicus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hartford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Germanicus will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hartford throws a body shot but no joy.
Germanicus slips a jab and a cross from Hartford.
Hartford lands a slapping body shot.
Germanicus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hartford is able to avoid easily.
Hartford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Germanicus misses.
Hartford throws a jab when Germanicus was well out of range.
Hartford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Germanicus .
Hartford scores with a one two! Germanicus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hartford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Germanicus throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Germanicus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Hartford throws a push kick but Germanicus slaps the foot to one side.
Hartford tries to bum rush Germanicus with a series of wild strikes but Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Germanicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
Hartford is looking to slow Germanicus down with leg kicks.
Hartford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Germanicus 's hands.
Germanicus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hartford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Germanicus doesn't seem bothered though.
Hartford throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Germanicus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Germanicus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hartford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Germanicus can do to turn this around?
Hartford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hartford takes one to the chin there.
Germanicus throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Hartford. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Germanicus throws a shot to the body.
Germanicus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Germanicus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hartford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Germanicus on the side of the head.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford slips a straight right by Germanicus .
Germanicus throws the kick towards the body but Hartford avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Germanicus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Germanicus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Germanicus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Germanicus checks the leg kick.
Hartford with a nice cross.
Germanicus looks to land a body kick but Hartford moved away.#T3#
Hartford connects with a right hand. Germanicus shakes it off.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Germanicus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Germanicus moves out of range of the body kick.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Germanicus sees coming a mile off.
Hartford looks to land a body kick but Germanicus moved away.
Hartford connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Hartford does it's job there.
Hartford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hartford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hartford throws a push kick but Germanicus slaps the foot to one side.
Germanicus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Germanicus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab from Hartford.
Germanicus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartford.
Good shot there by Germanicus .
Germanicus moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartford.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Germanicus sees coming a mile off.
Germanicus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hartford takes a swing at Germanicus 's ribcage but misses.
Hartford misses with a straight right.
Hartford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Germanicus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hartford throws a front kick aimed at Germanicus 's knee but Germanicus avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Germanicus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hartford throws a push kick but Germanicus slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Germanicus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Hartford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Germanicus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hartford misses with the body kick
and Germanicus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartford blocks a jab.
Hartford scores with a push kick.
Hartford lands with a nice body punch.
Hartford misses with a head kick.
Germanicus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hartford slips under a jab.
Germanicus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartford.
Germanicus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hartford blocks it well.
Hartford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Germanicus tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartford tests Germanicus 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hartford throws a series of strikes that have Germanicus backpedaling.
Hartford throws a hook but Germanicus blocks it.
A nice side step and Germanicus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Germanicus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick from Hartford, right into the meat of the thigh.
Germanicus walks into a stiff left hand from Hartford.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hartford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Germanicus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Germanicus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick
and Germanicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Germanicus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romulus Germanicus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hartford.
Germanicus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germanicus fakes the leg kick and cracks Hartford in the body.
Germanicus 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hartford connects with a looping right hand.
Hartford scores with a leg kick.
Hartford fakes the leg kick and cracks Germanicus in the body.
Germanicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Germanicus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hartford.
Germanicus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hartford. Hartford obviously looking to wear him down.
Hartford gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Germanicus counter with a right hand.
Germanicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartford is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hartford blocks the low kick.
Hartford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Hartford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hartford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stratton Hartford is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartford misses with a double jab
and Germanicus counters with a nice leg kick.
Hartford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Germanicus counter with a right hand.
Hartford throws a front kick aimed at Germanicus 's knee but Germanicus avoids it well.
Hartford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Germanicus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hartford throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Germanicus counters with a nice right hand that sends Hartford toppling to the canvas! Hartford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Germanicus finish him?!#ROC2#Hartford is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germanicus misses with a hook. Hartford ducked under it nicely.
Oh Hartford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Hartford catches Germanicus right on the button with a cross.
Hartford pushes Germanicus away with a front kick.#T4#
Hartford swings widly with a right hand
and Germanicus counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulus Germanicus ! |
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Event:
RSE 39.5: Dawning of Chaos
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Germanicus walks into a stiff left hand from Jaya.
No joy there for Jaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danu Jaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaya misses with a two punch combination.
Jaya lands a nice hook to Germanicus 's body. Germanicus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Germanicus thuds his shin into the meat of Jaya's side.
Jaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Germanicus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya closes the distance but Germanicus moves to the side
and Germanicus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Germanicus circles away.
Jaya lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Jaya lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Germanicus as Jaya shoots in.
Jaya tries for a takedown but Germanicus circles away easily
and Germanicus counters with a straight right hand.
Germanicus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Germanicus wants it to stay on the feet.
Romulus Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.
Jaya jabs Germanicus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaya tries to bum rush Germanicus with a series of wild strikes but Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Germanicus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germanicus manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Germanicus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Germanicus with a jab.
Germanicus blocks a head kick by Jaya.
#CL#
Germanicus darts in and clinches Jaya up against the cage.
Jaya takes a knee to the side of the body.
Germanicus tries a body shot but Jaya blocks it.
Jaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Germanicus struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaya controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Germanicus .
Jaya blocking some punches.
Germanicus avoiding damage as Jaya throws knees to the body.
Germanicus missing with knees to the body.
Jaya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Germanicus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Germanicus tries to work over Jaya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaya tries for a takedown but Germanicus manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Jaya is trying to maintain a safe position but Germanicus gets an underhook and turns Jaya into the cage.
Jaya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Germanicus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaya blocks an uppercut.
Germanicus gets underhooks to prevent Jaya's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Germanicus .
Knees in the clinch landing for Germanicus .
Jaya looks winded!
Jaya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Germanicus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Germanicus has a couple of punches blocked by Jaya.
#BC2#
Jaya breaks the clinch.
Jaya lands a jab.
Germanicus connects with a body shot that sends Jaya's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Germanicus 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jaya keeps the fight on the outside.#T4##CL#
Germanicus moves into the clinch.
Germanicus landing knees to the head.
Germanicus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Germanicus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Germanicus fails to land.
Germanicus digs a right hand into Jaya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaya's gas tank.
Germanicus scores a nice knee to the body.
Germanicus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaya backwards.
Germanicus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaya backwards.
Germanicus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Germanicus digs a right hand underneath Jaya's ribcage. Jaya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Germanicus misses with a knee to the head.
Germanicus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Germanicus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Germanicus swings for the body but Jaya moves out of range.
Jaya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaya shoots for a takedown but Germanicus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Germanicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jaya moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaya! But no joy.
Jaya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus throws a push kick but Jaya slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Germanicus gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Germanicus .
#T1#
Germanicus is pressed up against the cage. Jaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Germanicus down to the mat. Germanicus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Germanicus misses with a body kick.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaya.
A little feinted left hand from Germanicus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaya takes a swing at Germanicus 's ribcage but misses.
Jaya looks to throw a body kick
and Germanicus counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaya misses with a kick to the body
enabling Germanicus to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaya drops his hands momentarily and Germanicus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaya goes for a double leg but Germanicus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Germanicus continues to drive forward.
Romulus Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.#T2#
Germanicus thows a leg kick but Jaya checks it
and Jaya counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Germanicus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaya throws a low kick but Germanicus avoids it.
Germanicus moves to clinch but Jaya breaks away
and Jaya counters with a nice body shot.
Germanicus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Jaya throws a shot from downtown. Germanicus moves away and avoids it.
Jaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Germanicus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaya can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Jaya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Germanicus napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Jaya goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Germanicus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jaya's guard! Nice work there by Germanicus !
Jaya is breathing heavily.
Jaya controlling the position.#SUB2#
Jaya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Germanicus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Germanicus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Germanicus preventing the sweep. #T4#
Germanicus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Romulus Germanicus will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Germanicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Germanicus is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Germanicus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Germanicus jabs Jaya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Germanicus . #CL2#
Jaya moves into range and clinches up with Germanicus .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Germanicus .
Germanicus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Germanicus throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Germanicus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Germanicus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Germanicus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jaya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Germanicus is defending well for now.#T1#
Germanicus scores with a shoulder strike.
Germanicus is leaning against Jaya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Germanicus landing knees to the head.
Germanicus scores with a shot to the side of Jaya's head.
Germanicus is working Jaya over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Germanicus .
Jaya blocking some punches.
A short left from Germanicus .
Germanicus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Germanicus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Germanicus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Germanicus connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germanicus throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaya.
Germanicus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jayas head.
Germanicus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Germanicus .
Romulus Germanicus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Germanicus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jaya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Germanicus with a knee to the head.
Germanicus misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaya blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Jaya breaks the clinch.
Jaya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Germanicus . Germanicus obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Germanicus instigates a clinch.
Germanicus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaya backwards.
Germanicus is pressed up against the cage. Jaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Germanicus down to the mat. Germanicus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Germanicus .#T3#
Germanicus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaya counters with a body kick that stops Germanicus in his tracks momentarily.
Germanicus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jaya if he has to take too many more of those.
Danu Jaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Germanicus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Germanicus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaya.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaya, as that shot connected.
Jaya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Germanicus scores with a leg kick.
Jaya misses with a takedown
and Germanicus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romulus Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.#T4#
Germanicus misses with a combination
and Jaya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaya there as he acknowledges the shot.
Germanicus 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.
Jaya tries to clinch up but Germanicus circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romulus Germanicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germanicus .
Germanicus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Danu Jaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Germanicus staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Germanicus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Germanicus , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Germanicus ! |
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Event:
RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Germanicus misses with a body shot.
Blanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Germanicus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Blanc.
Blanc swings widly with a right hand
and Germanicus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blanc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Germanicus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Germanicus misses with an uppercut
and Blanc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Germanicus misses with an uppercut. Blanc saw that one coming.
Blanc throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blanc throws the left hand but Germanicus avoids the punch easily.
Blanc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Germanicus counters with a good, hard body kick but Blanc shrugs it off.
Germanicus defending well as Blanc loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Blanc tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Germanicus 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick from Blanc lands but Germanicus takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Germanicus .
Germanicus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blanc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blanc throws a head kick that Germanicus semi-blocks.
Germanicus lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Michel Blanc has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Blanc.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blanc.
Blanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Germanicus misses with a hook to the body
and Blanc counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Germanicus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Germanicus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blanc stalks Germanicus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Germanicus 's face. Germanicus staggers backwards, shaken.
Germanicus walks into a jab.
Blanc gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Germanicus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Germanicus staying out of range there.
Blanc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It appears Germanicus was looking to counter with a kick there.
Blanc swinging wildly here.
Blanc throws a jab when Germanicus was well out of range.
Germanicus avoids the body shot from Blanc.
Germanicus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Michel Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Blanc lands with a good body shot.
Blanc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blanc misses with a hook. Germanicus ducked under it nicely.
Blanc jabs at Germanicus 's body.
Germanicus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blanc throws out the jab.
Germanicus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blanc.
Blanc misses the shot to the body.
Blanc misses with a body kick.
It looked like Germanicus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blanc is looking to slow Germanicus down with leg kicks.
Blanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Germanicus circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Blanc misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Germanicus lands a big head kick that sends Blanc tumbling to the mat! Germanicus takes a step backwards and waves Blanc back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Blanc tests Germanicus 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Germanicus misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Germanicus closes the distance and pushes Blanc back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Germanicus .
Blanc tries to throw a body punch but Germanicus avoids it by throwing Blanc back against the cage.
Germanicus scores with a shoulder strike.
Germanicus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blanc blocks it with crossed arms.
Blanc has a couple of punches blocked by Germanicus .
#BC2#
Blanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Germanicus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Germanicus lands a big head kick that sends Blanc tumbling to the mat! Germanicus takes a step backwards and waves Blanc back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Blanc is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Blanc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Blanc's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Blanc throws a body punch but Germanicus moves out of range.
Blanc is still on wobbly legs! Can Germanicus finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Michel Blanc's cut even more.
Blanc tries to bum rush Germanicus with a series of wild strikes but Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Germanicus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Germanicus weaves into range and cracks Blanc right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Blanc goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Germanicus is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulus Germanicus ! |
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Event:
RSE 18: Dawn Of Madness
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Junior tries to clinch but Germanicus is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Junior.
A combination from Junior does no damage.
Germanicus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Germanicus throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Junior tries to clinch there but Germanicus circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Junior bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Germanicus 's head backwards.
Junior takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Junior Junior has been cut.
Junior throws a series of punches but Germanicus avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germanicus manages to avoid it.
Junior throws a head kick but Germanicus moves out of range.
Germanicus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Germanicus clinches with his opponent.
Junior tries to break the clinch but Germanicus is controlling the position.
A short left from Germanicus .
Germanicus struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Germanicus lands with a short shot to the head.
Germanicus crunches a lovely knee into Junior's ribcage.
Germanicus has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Junior - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Germanicus , and another! Junior is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Romulus Germanicus ! |
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