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Event:
RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Hartford misses with a jab to the body
and Butcher makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hartford throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartford.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hartford lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.
Butcher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Butcher slams his shin into Hartford's torso.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Hartford moves out of range of the strikes.
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 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hartford lands a slapping body shot.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Hartford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Butcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hartford. That did some damage!
Hartford misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher throws a body punch but Hartford moves out of range.
Hartford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hartford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butcher.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Butcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hartford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hartford scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartford.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Butcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Butcher rather than just go for the knockout.
Hartford looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hartford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butcher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hartford slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher moves out of range as Hartford strikes.
Butcher throws a head kick that misses.
Butcher scores with a nice head shot.
Hartford is looking to chop away at Butcher's legs.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartford throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Butcher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hartford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Hartford throws a leg kick but Butcher sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Hartford throws a lazy right hand but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Butcher scores with a leg kick.
Butcher scores with a jab to the body.
Hartford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartford misses with a straight left.
Hartford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Butcher back to the cage. Hartford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
Butcher slips a jab and a cross from Hartford.
Hartford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Butcher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butcher throwing a counter right hand but Hartford manages to avoid it.
Butcher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Butcher lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butcher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartford.
Hartford looks to land a body kick but Butcher moved away.
Hartford sizes up Butcher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Butcher throws a leg kick which misses Hartford's front leg but catches the back leg as Hartford tries to avoid it.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Hartford drives through and clinches with Butcher against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butcher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hartford blocks an uppercut.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
Hartford prevents a body shot from Butcher.
Butcher wants to break free but Hartford has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stratton Hartford will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hartford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butcher feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartford.
Butcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartford.
Hartford misses with a straight right.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Hartford blocks the leg kick.
Butcher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Hartford pushes Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Hartford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Butcher.
Hartford keeps control of Butcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartford backwards.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Butcher - that landed with a thud.
Hartford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Butcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Hartford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butcher catches Hartford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartford slips under a jab.
Butcher jabs at Hartford's body.
Stratton Hartford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Butcher does it's job there.
Hartford tries to clinch but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.
Butcher moves out of range of the body kick.
Butcher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hartford will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Butcher avoids it.
Hartford blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford throws a big shot that misses.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Butcher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hartford.
Hartford swings widly with a right hand
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartford misses with an uppercut
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher misses with a head kick.
Hartford lands a nice hook to Butcher's body. Butcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A leg kick checked by Hartford.
Hartford wants to land a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford misses with a right hand
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hartford. That did some damage!#T3#
Butcher avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford avoids the head kick by Butcher.
Butcher avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford is looking to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Hartford thows a leg kick but Butcher checks it
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartford wants to land a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Good work by Butcher as he checks the leg kick.
Hartford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Butcher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Butcher is looking to slow Hartford down with leg kicks.
Hartford throws a chopping leg kick but Butcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Butcher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Butcher feints and then cracks Hartford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartford down.
Hartford misses with a wild combination.
Butcher lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Butcher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Butcher. Hartford shrugs it off though.
Hartford is breathing heavily.
Butcher lands a nice looking body kick.
Hartford walks into a straight right hand from Butcher.
Hartford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butcher can pounce on him.
Butcher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hartford is out of range.
Hartford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butcher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hartford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Butcher finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Butcher slips a jab from Hartford.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Butcher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hartford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butcher slips under a jab from Hartford.
Hartford tries to clinch there but Butcher circles away.
Butcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Hartford closes the distance and pushes Butcher back into the cage.
Butcher is working Hartford over against the cage.
Butcher working aggressively here.
Hartford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Butcher.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Hartford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billy Butcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Butcher gets through Hartford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as Hartford controls the action.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Butcher.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands a left hand.
Butcher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butcher misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Hartford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butcher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butcher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Butcher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Hartford backs away, Butcher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hartford tries to land a front kick but Butcher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Hartford lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher throws a jab when Hartford was well out of range.
Hartford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hartford connects with an inside leg kick.
Butcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartford to score with a decent uppercut.
Hartford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butcher appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartford.
A good leg kick by Hartford.
Butcher throws out a leg kick but Hartford moves out of range and Butcher only half commits.
Butcher throws out a powerful jab.
Butcher catches Hartford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford is looking to chop away at Butcher's legs.
Hartford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Hartford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Hartford throws a lazy head kick
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Butcher lunges at Hartford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hartford's hand.
Butcher connects with an inside leg kick.
Butcher circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hartford drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Butcher follows Hartford to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher! |
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Event:
RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Butcher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaya misses with a wild combination.
Jaya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Jaya scores with a takedown into Butcher's guard.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
Jaya wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jaya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Jaya controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jaya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Jaya does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jaya closes the distance and pushes Butcher back into the cage.
Jaya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaya stalling the fight.
Jaya is trying to pull guard but Butcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Jaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Jaya.
Jaya tries to pull guard but Butcher won't allow it.
Butcher lands a body shot. #BC#
Jaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaya tries to clinch but Butcher moves out of range.
Jaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.
Jaya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Butcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jaya somewhat.
Butcher cracks a nice hook into Jaya's ribs.#T3#
Jaya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Butcher.
Butcher swings for the body but Jaya moves out of range.
Jaya tries a low kick but Butcher avoids it.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Jaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butcher tries to move into range but Jaya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jaya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butcher. Butcher obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Butcher misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Jaya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaya trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Jaya controlling from the top position.
Jaya wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Jaya stays in close to Butcher's body and controls the position.
Butcher has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jaya has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danu Jaya will probably get the nod.
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#
A punch combination from Jaya misses.
Butcher throws a head kick but Jaya moves out of range.
Butcher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Butcher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butcher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Jaya shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Butcher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Jaya from controlling successfully.
Jaya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jaya trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Jaya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danu Jaya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jaya landing with the ground and pound.
Jaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butcher is keeping the position for now.
Jaya wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Butcher throws the left hand but Jaya avoids the punch easily.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Jaya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Butcher just manages to avoid it.
Billy Butcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butcher throws a body punch but Jaya moves out of range.
Billy Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaya throws a right hand that Butcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Butcher also avoids with ease.#T3#
Butcher moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Butcher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Butcher avoids a kick to the body.
Jaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Butcher is able to avoid easily.
Butcher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaya misses with a body shot.
Jaya checks a low kick from Butcher.
Jaya tries to counter by clinching up but Butcher breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Butcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaya attempts a counter takedown but Butcher avoids it well and moves away.
Butcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Jaya clinches with his opponent.
Butcher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaya wants a takedown.
Butcher misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Jaya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Butcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Butcher is pressed up against the cage. Jaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Butcher down to the mat. Butcher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaya shoots in looking for a takedown but Butcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jaya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Butcher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Butcher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butcher clobbers Jaya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Butcher punishes Jaya's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Jaya.
Butcher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaya looks for a takedown but Butcher sprawls well.
Danu Jaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butcher thuds his right hand into Jaya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Butcher lands a big head kick that sends Jaya tumbling to the mat! Butcher takes a step backwards and waves Jaya back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Jaya is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Danu Jaya has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Butcher and Jaya falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Butcher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Butcher! |
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Event:
RSE 58: Dead By Dawn
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Sandcastle misses with an uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Butcher!
Butcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandcastle doesn't seem bothered though.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Sandcastle saw that one coming.
Butcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandcastle doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Sandcastle's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Butcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandcastle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sandcastle blocks the body kick.
Butcher misses with a leg kick
and Sandcastle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandcastle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Butcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Sandcastle counters with a stiff right hand.
Butcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandcastle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandcastle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Butcher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butcher is looking to score with low kicks.
Butcher looks to throw a body kick
enabling Sandcastle to counter with a crisp jab.
Sandcastle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Butcher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sandcastle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Sandcastle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butcher scores with a punch to the head.
Sandcastle just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher swings widly with a right hand
and Sandcastle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sandcastle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Butcher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher keeps Sandcastle at a distance using the push kick.
Sandcastle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sandcastle throws a looping overhand right but Butcher ducks down to avoid it.
Butcher flicks out a counter leg kick but Sandcastle steps away.
Butcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butcher tried to score with a low kick but Sandcastle checks it.
As Butcher looks to move away, Sandcastle throws a big counter combo but Butcher just gets out of the way.
Billy Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Butcher wants to slow Sandcastle down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Butcher.
Butcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sandcastle on the side of the head.
Sandcastle thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Butcher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Butcher.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sandcastle checks a leg kick.
Sandcastle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butcher throws a sloppy head kick and Sandcastle moves out of range easily.
Sandcastle is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sandcastle misses with a hook. Butcher ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Sandcastle misses.
Butcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandcastle.
Sandcastle scores with the left hand. Butcher knows he should have avoided that one.
Sandcastle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sandcastle checks a leg kick.#T4#
Butcher 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.
Sandcastle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butcher throws a lazy head kick
enabling Sandcastle to counter with a crisp jab.
Butcher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sandcastle throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Sandcastle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
Sandcastle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandcastle avoids a kick to the body.
Sandcastle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Butcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butcher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sandcastle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Butcher will probably get the nod.
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#
Sandcastle misses with an uppercut
and Butcher counters with a body kick.
Sandcastle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butcher can pounce on him.
Butcher misses with a hook. Sandcastle ducked under it nicely.
Billy Butcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butcher throws a head kick but Sandcastle moves out of range.
Butcher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sandcastle misses with a hook
and Butcher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Butcher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sandcastle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Sandcastle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Butcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandcastle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Butcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandcastle. #T1#
Sandcastle 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.
Butcher dodges the punch combination from Sandcastle.
Sandcastle throws a low kick, looking for Butcher's leg but Butcher calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butcher! But no joy.
Butcher scores with the left hand. Sandcastle knows he should have avoided that one.
Butcher lunges at Sandcastle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandcastle's hand.
Butcher lands a nice shot that snaps Sandcastle's head back.
Butcher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Butcher 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.
Sandcastle misses with a head kick.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Sandcastle moved away.
Sandcastle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Sandcastle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Butcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Butcher misses the target.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandcastle moves out of range as Butcher throws a body kick.
Sandcastle misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Sandcastle blocks the low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher lands a nice hook to Sandcastle's body. Sandcastle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sandcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Butcher is just out of range.
Sandcastle throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.
Butcher flicks out a counter leg kick but Sandcastle steps away.
Sandcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sandcastle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Butcher.
Butcher takes a swing at Sandcastle's ribcage but misses.
Sandcastle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butcher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sandcastle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sandcastle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Disco Sandcastle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Butcher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Butcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butcher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sandcastle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Sandcastle avoids the head kick by Butcher.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sandcastle might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher misses with a leg kick
and Sandcastle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sandcastle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Butcher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Sandcastle moved away.
Sandcastle moves out of range of the body kick.
Sandcastle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butcher loads up on a big right hand but Sandcastle slips the punch.
Sandcastle looks to throw the jab but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sandcastle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sandcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sandcastle lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.
Sandcastle swings for the body but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher slips under a jab.
Butcher throws a solid leg kick but Sandcastle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Butcher.
Sandcastle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sandcastle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sandcastle throwing a counter right hand but Butcher manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sandcastle.
Butcher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Butcher misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sandcastle misses the target.
Sandcastle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Butcher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
A low kick lands for Butcher.
Sandcastle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandcastle.
Butcher throws a wild body kick that Sandcastle sees coming a mile off.
Sandcastle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sandcastle moves away from the strike by Butcher.
Butcher thumps Sandcastle with a low kick.
Sandcastle throws a jab when Butcher was well out of range.
Sandcastle moves out of range as Butcher strikes.
Sandcastle throwing a counter right hand but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Sandcastle lands a nice shot that snaps Butcher's head back.
Butcher thumps Sandcastle with a low kick.
Sandcastle moves out of range of the leg kick from Butcher.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Butcher.
Sandcastle misses with a leg kick.
Butcher takes a swing at Sandcastle's ribcage but misses.
Sandcastle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Butcher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sandcastle's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sandcastle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sandcastle walks into a stiff left hand from Butcher.
Sandcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butcher counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Butcher misses. #T3#
Sandcastle moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butcher.
Sandcastle tries a low kick but Butcher avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butcher! But no joy.
Butcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandcastle.
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Sandcastle's head but Sandcastle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher defending well as Sandcastle loads up on a big left hand.
Sandcastle tries to bum rush Butcher with a series of wild strikes but Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Butcher there.
Sandcastle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandcastle.
Sandcastle's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T4#
Butcher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sandcastle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sandcastle slips a jab from Butcher.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandcastle.
Butcher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sandcastle scores with a hook to the body. Butcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandcastle avoids the head kick by Butcher.
Sandcastle throws a big counter combination but Butcher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Butcher blocks the leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Butcher. Sandcastle shrugs it off though.
Disco Sandcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandcastle.
Butcher lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandcastle's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Butcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Butcher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Butcher! |
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Event:
RSE 48: Vengeance
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Junior misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Butcher.
Butcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Junior on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Junior Junior has been cut.
Junior gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Butcher.
Junior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Butchers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That kick from Butcher tenderised Junior's leg. Junior is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Butcher's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Junior lands a nice hook to Butcher's body. Butcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Junior misses with a body shot
and Butcher counters with a good low kick that Junior was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Butcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher misses with a body shot.
Butcher feints and then cracks Junior's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Junior down.
Butcher scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Butcher defending well as Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Butcher slips under a jab from Junior.
Butcher thinks about countering with a head kick.
Junior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Junior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Junior is rocked!
Junior leaves his chin hanging out and Butcher seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Junior crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Butcher! |
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Event:
TFL 4
Date: Mar 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Butcher throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tannen counter with a right hand.
Butcher misses with a left hand
and Tannen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tannen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tannen moves out of range as Butcher strikes.
Butcher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Butcher throws a leg kick
and Tannen counters with a stiff right hand.
Butcher lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Butcher throws a leg kick
enabling Tannen to counter with a crisp jab.
Butcher with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Butcher throws a lazy head kick
and Tannen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butcher scores with a nice body kick.
Butcher throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Tannen to counter with a crisp jab.
Butcher lands a high kick!
Tannen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tannen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Butcher throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tannen to counter with a crisp jab.
Butcher misses with a body shot
and Tannen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tannen on the side of the head.
Butcher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tannen if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Tannen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butcher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tannen scrambles 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!
Butcher throws an overhand right that lands on Tannen's shoulder, as Tannen tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Butcher.
Tannen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Butcher.
Butcher throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tannen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butcher throws a lazy body kick
and Tannen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butcher misses with a hook
and Tannen counters with a nice uppercut.
Butcher throws a lazy head kick
letting Tannen counter with a right hand.
Butcher is breathing heavily.#T3#
Butcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tannen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tannen checks the leg kick.
Tannen feints a counter leg kick.
Butcher throws a right hand that misses
and Tannen counters with a nice uppercut.
Butcher misses with a lunging right hand
and Tannen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tannen. That did some damage!
A head kick by Butcher misses
and Tannen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Butcher misses with a left hand
and Tannen counters with a right hand to the body.
Butcher misses with a leg kick
and Tannen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Butcher misses with a kick to the body
and Tannen counters with a straight right hand.
Butcher throws a leg kick
and Tannen counters with a straight right hand.
Butcher misses with a kick to the body
and Tannen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tannen checks the leg kick.
Butcher tries to land a body kick
and Butcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
Billy Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher misses with a hook. Tannen ducked under it nicely.
Butcher throws a sloppy body shot
and Tannen counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biff Tannen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tannen 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biff Tannen!
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