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Event:
SSKT Spring Stampede
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai 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.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai works on Clifton's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Clifton.
Clifton blocks a body shot from Chai.
Clifton prevents a body shot from Chai.
Clifton misses with some punches.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clifton blocking some punches.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clifton throws a head punch that misses.
Clifton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Clifton misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clifton throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Clifton throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
A head punch on the inside from Clifton fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.#T1#
Clifton tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Clifton misses with some punches.
Clifton blocking some punches.
Clifton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai gets through Clifton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Clifton controls the action.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clifton's elbow.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chai blocks a body shot from Clifton.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cliftons head.
Clifton blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Clifton.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Clifton.
Clifton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clifton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Clifton blocks an uppercut.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Clifton controls his hands.
Good body shot from Chai.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Clifton's head.
Clifton looks winded!
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Clifton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai lands an uppercut.#ROC#Clifton is rocked!
Chai breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Clifton with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Clifton looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Clifton get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Isamu San Chai!
Isamu San Chai retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Isamu San Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSKT XIV
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Clifton tries to clinch but Terentius is having none of it.
Clifton delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick from Terentius misses
and Clifton counters with a left and a right that stings Terentius.
Terentius misses with an uppercut. Clifton saw that one coming.
A low kick from Terentius misses
and Clifton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Clifton misses with a low kick.
Terentius dips to his left and cracks Clifton with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terentius gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Clifton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Terentius's knee momentarily.
Terentius misses with a low kick.
Terentius moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Terentius misses with a looping left.
Clifton throws a leg kick which misses Terentius's front leg but catches the back leg as Terentius tries to avoid it.
Terentius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Terentius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Terentius just misses with a punch to the body.
Terentius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Terentius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clifton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Terentius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clifton ducks under a wild hook from Terentius.
Terentius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Terentius throws a jab when Clifton was well out of range.#T2#
Clifton scores with a sloppy right hand. Terentius should have avoided that one.
Clifton works Terentius's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Terentius crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clifton - the referee stops the clock and Terentius gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clifton. Terentius manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Terentius is breathing heavily.
Clifton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Terentius is predictable there
and Clifton counters with a big right hand that sends Terentius crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Clifton takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tony Clifton!
A relieved looking Tony Clifton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSKT XI
Date: Jan 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Bateman wants to slow Clifton down by chopping away at his legs.
And Clifton counters with a quick kick to the body but Bateman blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clifton.
Clifton ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.#CL2#
Bateman closes the distance and clinches.
Clifton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bateman's elbow.
Bateman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bateman working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clifton.#BC2#
Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clifton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Clifton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bateman stalks Clifton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clifton's face. Clifton staggers backwards, shaken.
Clifton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Clifton catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Bateman stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Bateman walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#Bateman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Phill Bateman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clifton ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bateman out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Clifton!
A victorious Tony Clifton 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:
SSKT VIII
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Punch throws a nice looking combination but Clifton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Punch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clifton circles away quickly and effectively.
Brady Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Punch moves in looking to clinch but Clifton pushes him off.
Punch scores with a head kick. Clifton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clifton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A cross from Punch lands.
Clifton cracks Punch with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Brady Punch has been cut.
Clifton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clifton tries to land a front kick but Punch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Punch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Punch misses with a hook. Clifton ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Clifton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clifton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Punch throws a hook to the side of Clifton's head but Clifton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Punch duly obliges.
Punch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Punch misses with a two punch combination.
Clifton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Punch. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Punch. Those never looked like landing.
Punch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clifton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Punch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Punch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clifton, pushing him back against the ropes.#T2#
Clifton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Punch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clifton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clifton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clifton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Punch is breathing heavily.
Clifton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Clifton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Punch is rocked!
Clifton cracks Punch with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Punch goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Punch wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tony Clifton! |
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Event:
SSKT VI
Date: Nov 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Drew swings widly with a right hand
and Clifton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Rick Drew has been cut.
Clifton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clifton throws the kick towards the body but Drew avoids it.
Clifton moves out of range of the strikes.
Drew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clifton steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Drew misses with a left hand
and Clifton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Clifton connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Drew onto his butt! Drew bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC2#Drew is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drew misses with a body shot.
Drew misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Drew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clifton knocks out Drew with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Clifton before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Clifton picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Clifton! |
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Event:
SSKT 3
Date: Oct 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai throws a hook but Clifton avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Clifton counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Isamu San Chai has been cut.
Clifton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clifton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chai misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chai checks a leg kick.
Clifton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Clifton tries a quick counter leg kick but Chai is wise to it.
Clifton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Tony Clifton has been cut.
Chai throws a hook but Clifton avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chai.
Chai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clifton slips under a jab from Chai.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Clifton thuds his shin into the meat of Chai's side.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Clifton swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Clifton scores with a nice body kick.
Clifton lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clifton - the referee stops the clock and Chai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clifton. Chai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Clifton counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Chai is trying to force a seperation but Clifton has the dominant position.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clifton throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
A head punch on the inside from Clifton fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Chai. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Clifton tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Clifton back against the ropes.
Clifton gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clifton tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Clifton back against the ropes.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
#KD#
Chai creates a bit of space and cracks Clifton with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Clifton is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#ROC#Clifton is rocked!
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Clifton is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Clifton looks winded!
Clifton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clifton tries to get into range but Chai steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Clifton! 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! Chai scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isamu San Chai!
A very excited looking Isamu San Chai 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:
SSKT 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Alcidion takes one to the side of the head.
Alcidion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clifton.
An inside leg kick from Clifton misses.
Clifton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alcidion's sensitive parts.
Clifton stuns Alcidion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clifton misses with a kick to the body
and Alcidion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clifton lands a glancing blow to the side of Alcidion's head.
Clifton connects with a leg kick.
Clifton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clifton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clifton thows a body kick. Alcidion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clifton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clifton throws a head kick but Alcidion moves out of range.
#T1#
Alcidion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clifton looks to throw a body kick
and Alcidion counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Alcidion has managed to clinch.
Clifton trying to control the position but instead, Alcidion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clifton into the ropes.
Alcidion blocks the elbow strike.
Clifton lands a shot to the body.
Clifton avoiding damage as Alcidion throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Alcidion.
Clifton lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Clifton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clifton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clifton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Alcidion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clifton misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Jab from Clifton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Alcidion instigates a clinch.
Clifton swings wildly with an uppercut but Alcidion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clifton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alcidion is defending well for now.
Alcidion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcidion.
Clifton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clifton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Clifton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clifton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alcidion up against the ropes.#BC#
Alcidion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clifton's corner calls for a 1-2. Clifton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clifton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Clifton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Clifton connects with a solid leg kick.
Clifton throws a body punch but Alcidion moves out of range.
As Clifton looks to move away, Alcidion throws a big counter combo but Clifton just gets out of the way.
Alcidion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Clifton misses.
Alcidion throws a front kick aimed at Clifton's knee but Clifton avoids it well.
Clifton misses the shot to the body.
Alcidion moves out of range of the body kick from Clifton.
As Clifton looks to move away, Alcidion throws a big counter combo but Clifton just gets out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clifton.
Tony Clifton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clifton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Alcidion clinches up with Clifton and pushes him back against the ropes.
Clifton has a couple of punches blocked by Alcidion.
#BC#
Alcidion breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcidion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Clifton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alcidion in his tracks.
Alcidion tries to clinch but Clifton moves out of range.
Alcidion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clifton scores with the left hand. Alcidion knows he should have avoided that one.
Clifton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clifton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcidion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Clifton just manages to avoid it.
Clifton connects with an inside leg kick.
Herder Alcidion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clifton tries to land a front kick but Alcidion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clifton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clifton lands with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Alcidion. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Clifton.#T2#
Clifton connects with a single shot there.
Clifton lands a jab to Alcidion's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcidion throws a low kick but Clifton avoids it.
Alcidion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alcidion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clifton.
Alcidion tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clifton manages to circle out of the way.
Clifton scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clifton.
Clifton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Clifton. #CL#
Alcidion forces Clifton back against the ropes and clinches.
A short right from Clifton on the inside.
Clifton throws a punch but it's blocked by Alcidion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Clifton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Alcidion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clifton misses with a two punch combination.
Alcidion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Clifton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alcidion circles away quickly and effectively.
Alcidion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clifton lands a high kick!
Clifton fakes the leg kick and cracks Alcidion in the body.
Clifton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clifton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alcidion's head backwards.
Alcidion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clifton scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcidion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clifton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alcidion at a distance.
Alcidion tries to clinch there but Clifton circles away.
#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Alcidion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clifton scores with a nice strike.
Alcidion misses with a looping left.
Clifton jabs Alcidion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clifton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Clifton.
Clifton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alcidion.
Alcidion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clifton 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.
#T2#
Alcidion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clifton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clifton scores with a hook to the body. Alcidion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clifton jabs at Alcidion's body.
Clifton scoring well with a low kick there.
Alcidion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tony Clifton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clifton keeps the fight on the outside.
Alcidion throws a head kick that misses
and Clifton counters with a low kick, right behind Alcidion 's knee.
Clifton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clifton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alcidion.
Herder Alcidion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Clifton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clifton 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Clifton! |
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Event:
KT Test Fights
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Clifton throws the kick towards the body but Maltus avoids it.
Maltus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton thumps Maltus with a low kick.
Maltus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clifton's head.
Tony Clifton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Good shot there by Clifton.
Maltus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clifton throws a leg kick but Maltus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick lands for Clifton.
#T2#
Clifton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maltus looks to land a combination but Clifton avoids it well.
Clifton is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tony Clifton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clifton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maltus.
As Clifton backs off Maltus throws a huge counter combo but Clifton manages to avoid it all.
Nexaras Maltus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maltus scores with a nice body kick.
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 Tony Clifton.
Well Clifton 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Tony Clifton!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Tony Clifton!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Tony Clifton!
Tony Clifton wins by unanimous decision! |
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