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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DMMA 64: Abarai vs Otori
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kiatpatarphan misses the target.
Kiatpatarphan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Kiatpatarphan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Swanson takes a swing at Kiatpatarphan's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Swanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kiatpatarphan doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Aranchai Kiatpatarphan has been cut.
Swanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kiatpatarphan jabs at Swanson's body.
Kiatpatarphan throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a nice looking jab.
Swanson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiatpatarphan connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kiatpatarphan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Kiatpatarphan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiatpatarphan slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Swanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kiatpatarphan looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson unleashes a big counter combination but Kiatpatarphan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiatpatarphan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson slips a straight right by Kiatpatarphan.
Swanson tries to bum rush Kiatpatarphan with a series of wild strikes but Kiatpatarphan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiatpatarphan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiatpatarphan thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Kiatpatarphan throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick that misses.
Kiatpatarphan cracks Swanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Nice jab there from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a looping right.
Swanson works the jab nicely.
Kiatpatarphan motions for Swanson to come forward. Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiatpatarphan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiatpatarphan.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Kiatpatarphan avoids nicely.
Swanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kiatpatarphan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swanson scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson needs to keep his hands up - Kiatpatarphan had a free shot at his head there.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Kiatpatarphan throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Kiatpatarphan saw that one coming.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to counter punch.
Kiatpatarphan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiatpatarphan thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson moves out of range as Kiatpatarphan strikes.
A jab from Kiatpatarphan misses.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Kiatpatarphan's shoulder, as Kiatpatarphan tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Kiatpatarphan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Kiatpatarphan moves into the clinch.
Swanson controlling the action here for a moment.
Swanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body punch.
Kiatpatarphan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiatpatarphan throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiatpatarphan just leaning against Swanson, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Kiatpatarphan fails to land. #BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson unleashes a big counter combination but Kiatpatarphan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiatpatarphan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Kiatpatarphan is out of range.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aranchai Kiatpatarphan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Kiatpatarphan misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Kiatpatarphan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiatpatarphan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Kiatpatarphan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Swanson throws a counter combo.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Kiatpatarphan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Jacques Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Kiatpatarphan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiatpatarphan wants to land a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiatpatarphan throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a nice strike.
Kiatpatarphan catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kiatpatarphan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Kiatpatarphan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kiatpatarphan is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Kiatpatarphan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
Swanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body shot.
Swanson throws a jab when Kiatpatarphan was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kiatpatarphan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiatpatarphan looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a straight left.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Kiatpatarphan avoids it with no problem.
Kiatpatarphan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Kiatpatarphan misses
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiatpatarphan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Kiatpatarphan closes the distance and clinches.
Kiatpatarphan tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Kiatpatarphan's ribs.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiatpatarphan finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Kiatpatarphan throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson unleashes a big counter combination but Kiatpatarphan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiatpatarphan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiatpatarphan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiatpatarphan misses the target. #T3#
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kiatpatarphan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Kiatpatarphan looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kiatpatarphan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
A combination from Kiatpatarphan does no damage.
A nice side step and Swanson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson throws a leg kick that misses.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiatpatarphan moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Kiatpatarphan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiatpatarphan is just out of range.
Kiatpatarphan lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiatpatarphan with the inside leg kick.
Swanson blocks a jab.
And Swanson responds with a good body kick, but Kiatpatarphan manages to step out the way in time.
Kiatpatarphan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Swanson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a low kick as Swanson jumps back.
Kiatpatarphan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a left hand
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Kiatpatarphan. Those never looked like landing.
Swanson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kiatpatarphan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacques Swanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aranchai Kiatpatarphan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kiatpatarphan misses with a low kick.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to chop away at Swanson's legs.
Swanson works the jab nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kiatpatarphan. Swanson shrugs it off though.
Swanson dips to his left and cracks Kiatpatarphan with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Kiatpatarphan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Kiatpatarphan jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kiatpatarphan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Kiatpatarphan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiatpatarphan tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Swanson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Kiatpatarphan moves out of range easily.
Swanson checks a leg kick. #T1#
Kiatpatarphan clobbers Swanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiatpatarphan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiatpatarphan 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 Swanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kiatpatarphan swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson catches Kiatpatarphan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan slips a straight right by Swanson.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a body shot.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson throws a right hand that misses
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiatpatarphan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiatpatarphan manages to avoid it.
Kiatpatarphan lands a head kick. Swanson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson cracks Kiatpatarphan with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#Aranchai Kiatpatarphan's cut is getting worse.
Swanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kiatpatarphan's head.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a looping right.#CL#
Kiatpatarphan moves into the clinch.#T3#
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan misses with some punches.
Swanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiatpatarphan looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Kiatpatarphan with a hook.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Kiatpatarphan wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Kiatpatarphan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiatpatarphan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Kiatpatarphan with the inside leg kick.
Kiatpatarphan doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swanson.
Kiatpatarphan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to counter punch.
Kiatpatarphan misses with an uppercut.
Kiatpatarphan throws a head kick that misses.
Kiatpatarphan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kiatpatarphan throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson slips a straight right by Kiatpatarphan.
Despite the aggression on Swanson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiatpatarphan lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
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 Aranchai Kiatpatarphan.
Well Kiatpatarphan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
CWC 285
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai moves in looking to clinch but Simone pushes him off.
Simone tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Chai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Simone pulls guard.
Simone wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Simone has Chai pulled in close to control his posture.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone trying to control the position here.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.#T1#
Simone is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.
Chai wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simone wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Chai controlling from the top position.
Simone is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simone's guard.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Simone is defending the position.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Simone is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simone is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Simone
Simone wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simone is looking to escape.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Simone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai wants to control but instead Simone manages to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Simone trying to control but Chai postures up.
#T5#
Simone is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simone wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Simone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
Simone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simone wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone managing to control the position. #T7#
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Simone keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Simone trying to control the position.
Chai trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #T8#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Simone is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard. #T9#
Simone looking to control.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Chai is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simone trying to control the position.
Simone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T10#
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone wants to improve his position but instead Chai has moved into half guard.
Chai wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Simone gets full guard.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #T11#
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simone controlling the position.#T12#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Chai postures up.
Chai wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Simone is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture. #T13#
Chai trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone trying to control the position here.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard. #T14#
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Simone is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone seems keen to control Chai's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
A relieved looking Rodrizinho Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AKF 28 | Turner vs. Keenan
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Turner slips a straight right by Keenan.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily.
Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
Turner works the jab nicely.
We've been informed that Keenan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan lands a jab to the nose.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner. #T1#
Keenan misses with a hook.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner cracks Keenan with an open hand slap.#CL#
Turner pushes Keenan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keenan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keenan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keenan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Keenan. #T2#
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Keenan lands a shoulder strike.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the ropes.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Keenan.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Turner.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keenan lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Keenan.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Turner misses with some punches.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner blocking some punches.
Keenan lands with a right to the head.
Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Turner.
Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Turner misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Keenan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Keenan pushes Turner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keenan avoids it.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Keenan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Keenan moves away from the strike by Turner.
Keenan slips under a jab from Turner.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan tries to counter with a clinch but Turner shakes him off and moves away.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan jabs at Turner's body.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keenan on the side of the head.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner staying out of range there.
Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Keenan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Keenan with a hook.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Keenan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keenan throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Keenan tries to keep at a distance but Turner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Turner back against the ropes.
Keenan tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab. #T2#
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head.
Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Keenan takes one on the button.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner sets himself, and Keenan steps forward looking for the clinch! Turner avoids it this time.
Keenan throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turner.
Turner moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner lands with an overhand left.
Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Keenan throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turner lands a jab to Keenan's midsection.
Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keenan thumps Turner with a low kick.#T3#
Turner moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Turner throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Turner misses with a hook.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Turner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Turner takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Keenan.
Keenan blocks an elbow strike.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Keenan.
Turner blocks a body shot from Keenan.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Keenan.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Keenan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Turner works on Keenan's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keenan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keenan throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Keenan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keenan throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Keenan off the ropes and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
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 Elgin Turner 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#
Keenan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range.
Turner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Keenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Keenan tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Turner punishes Keenan's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Keenan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turner.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner thuds his right hand into Keenan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Turner misses.
Keenan misses with a looping left.
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Turner settles back down. #T1#
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy body kick from Keenan
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Keenan takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner pushes Keenan away with a front kick.
Keenan checks a leg kick nicely.
Keenan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Keenan down.
Turner moves away from the strike by Keenan. #CL#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner blocking some punches.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Keenan blocking some punches.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Keenan.
A shot in the inside from Keenan.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan.
Keenan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner lands a shot to the body.
Keenan lands with a right to the head.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head.
Keenan avoiding damage as Turner throws knees to the body.
Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. #BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Knees to the body from Turner.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turner.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Turner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Keenan.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keenan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan misses with a punch to the body.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keenan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Turner back against the ropes. #T4#
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner is leaning against Keenan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Keenan misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Keenan.
Turner blocking some punches.
Turner tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Turner.
A short right from Turner.
Keenan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner wins by majority decision!
Elgin Turner retains his featherweight title!
Elgin Turner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ryan Keenan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ah well eh...time for a Guinness.'. |
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Event:
Proud FC 11 - Daydream
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Paa misses with a body shot.
Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paa throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua throwing a counter right hand but Paa manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Paa is out of range.
Paa misses with a left hand #CL#
and Yalixqua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yalixqua gets through Paa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa trying to control the position but instead, Yalixqua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paa into the ropes.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yalixqua.
Paa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yalixqua.
Yalixqua dodges an elbow strike from Paa.
#T1#
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Paa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yalixqua's defenses.
Paa lands with a left to the head.
Paa scores with a shoulder strike.
Yalixqua lands a body shot.
Yalixqua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yalixqua lands an uppercut.
Paa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yalixqua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paa misses with an elbow over the top.
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yalixqua cracks Paa with a nice body shot.
Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Yalixqua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paa.
A short right from Paa.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
We've been informed that Paa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paa's elbow.
Paa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paa blocking some punches.
Yalixqua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yalixqua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yalixqua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paa blocks a body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paa working aggressively here.
#T3#
Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yalixqua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paa's elbow.
Paa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yalixqua is working Paa over against the ropes.
Paa misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Yalixqua.
Paa looks winded!
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow.
Paa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands with a short shot to the head.
Yalixqua works on Paa's body with a couple of short punches.
Yalixqua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Yalixqua lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Paa blocks the low kick.
Paa wants to counter the offense by Yalixqua and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Paa clinches up against the ropes.
Paa blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. #T4#
Yalixqua lands with a right to the head.
Yalixqua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action.
Yalixqua pushes Paa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua. #BC#
Yalixqua breaks the clinch.
Yalixqua with a hook.
Paa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Paa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paa misses with a leg kick
and Yalixqua counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Paa goes down! Yalixqua rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Paa is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua!
In his post fight interview, Iaspero Yalixqua gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks to the boss Sam Fairtex for being an awesome organiser. Big respect.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 96
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Rajantaka scores with a nice body kick.
Daly throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rajantaka counter with a right hand.
Daly throws a series of punches but Rajantaka avoids them all with ease.
Rajantaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Daly is just out of range.
Daly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for Daly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daly misses with a combination
and Rajantaka counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been told by Rajantaka's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good leg kick by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka with a nice calf kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rajantaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rajantaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daly moves away.
Daly with the counter takedown but Rajantaka avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Daly has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rajantaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rajantaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daly.
Rajantaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rajantaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Daly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rajantaka. #T1#
Rajantaka looks for the body kick but Daly saw that one coming.
Rajantaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daly feints the counter takedown.
Daly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Rajantaka closes the distance and clinches.
Daly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Daly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daly tries to land knees in the clinch but Rajantaka avoids the damage to the body.
Rajantaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rajantaka lands with a right to the head.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rajantaka.
Daly trying to land knees to the body.
Rajantaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daly is defending well for now.
Rajantaka lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Roger Daly has been cut.
Daly swings wildly with an uppercut but Rajantaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daly tries to work over Rajantaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Daly looking to stall.
Daly blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Daly.
Rajantaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daly.
Rajantaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daly blocks it with crossed arms.
Daly tries to stall but Rajantaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Daly on the inside.
Daly wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rajantaka landing knees to the head.
Rajantaka landing knees to the head.
Rajantaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daly's elbow.
A knee to the head by Rajantaka.
Daly looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3#
Rajantaka landing knees to the body.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka works on Daly's body with a couple of short punches.
Rajantaka digs a right hand underneath Daly's ribcage. Daly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rajantaka obliges.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rajantaka looking to throw knees to the head but Daly is blocking nicely.
Rajantaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daly.
A shot in the inside from Rajantaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daly struggles to land a body shot inside as Rajantaka controls his hands.
Daly avoids the elbow strike from Rajantaka, against the cage.
Rajantaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daly avoids it.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Rajantaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rajantaka misses with a knee strike.
Daly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Daly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rajantaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daly at a distance.
Daly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roger Daly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajantaka misses the jab.
Rajantaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daly misses with a combination
and Rajantaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daly misses with a double jab
and Rajantaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Rajantaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Daly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Daly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Rajantaka misses its target.
Daly misses with a hook. Rajantaka ducked under it nicely.
Rajantaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daly just manages to avoid it.
Daly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rajantaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Daly misses.
Rajantaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rajantaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roger Daly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rajantaka.
Daly looks to land a combination but Rajantaka avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Rajantaka. That snapped Daly's head back.
#CUT#That has opened up Roger Daly's cut even more.
Daly lands a body shot.
Daly misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daly. Rajantaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rajantaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Daly is breathing heavily.#T1#
Daly swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Rajantaka counters with a crisp right hand that drops Daly! Rajantaka lets Daly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Daly is rocked!
Rajantaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daly is still on wobbly legs! Can Rajantaka finish him?
Daly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rajantaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Daly misses with a looping left.
Daly seems to have recovered his senses.
Rajantaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daly throws out the jab.
Daly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daly misses with a combination
and Rajantaka counters with a leg kick.
Daly throws out a loose jab but Rajantaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajantaka.
Rajantaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rajantaka lunges at Daly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daly's hand.
Rajantaka slips a straight right by Daly.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Daly.
Daly throws a hook to the side of Rajantaka's head but Rajantaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rajantaka is looking to slow Daly down with leg kicks.
Daly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD#
Rajantaka lands a big uppercut and Daly crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Daly looks OK. Rajantaka waves Daly back to his feet!
Daly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rajantaka slips a jab from Daly.
And Rajantaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Daly blocks it.
Daly jabs Rajantaka right on the nose. Rajantaka blinks but takes it well.
Daly swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Rajantaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Daly in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A telegraphed right hand from Daly misses the target.
And Rajantaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Daly blocks it.
Daly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rajantaka misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Daly tries to bum rush Rajantaka with a series of wild strikes but Rajantaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daly misses with a hook. Rajantaka ducked under it nicely.
Rajantaka is looking to counter the offense by Daly and move into the clinch.
Rajantaka slips a straight right by Daly.
Tarmo Rajantaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Daly throws a shot from downtown. Rajantaka moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Rajantaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rajantaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daly throws a series of punches but Rajantaka moves out of range.
Daly avoids a kick to the body.
#KD#
Rajantaka cracks Daly with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Daly looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rajantaka finish him?
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!
Daly just misses with a punch to the body.
Daly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rajantaka counters with a crisp right that sends Daly to the canvas! Rajantaka follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarmo Rajantaka!
Tarmo Rajantaka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AKF 23 | Ringnes vs. Durand
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Backman misses with a looping left.
Keenan looks to land a combination but Backman avoids it well.
Good shot there by Backman.
Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Backman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Backman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Backman.
Backman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Keenan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Backman misses.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Backman moves out of range easily.
Keenan throws a hook to the side of Backman's head but Backman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Keenan misses.
Backman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backman looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
A slapping body kick lands there for Keenan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Backman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keenan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Backman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Backman.
Backman misses with a straight right.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick.
Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Backman.
Backman is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs.
Backman throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan tries to counter by clinching up but Backman breaks away and moves out of range.
Backman misses with a head kick.
Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Backman checks it.
Backman misses with a series of wild punches.
Backman throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Keenan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick
and Backman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan delivers a nice body kick.
Backman throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top.#T2#
Backman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Backman blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Backman misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
Keenan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Backman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Backman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan.
Nice uppercut there from Backman.
A jab from Backman does it's job there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan.
It seemed like Backman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Backman digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs.
Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Backman's front leg but catches the back leg as Backman tries to avoid it.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Backman ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan is looking to counter the offense by Backman and move into the clinch.
Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Backman doesn't seem bothered though.
Keenan cracks Backman with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Backman. Those never looked like landing.
Backman misses with a body kick.
Backman misses with a looping left.
Keenan misses with a hook
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.
Backman connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off.
Backman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head.
Backman throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it.
Keenan lands a lovely overhand right.
Backman throws a head kick that misses.
Backman slips a jab from Keenan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keenan misses with a leg kick
and Backman counters with a good, hard body kick but Keenan shrugs it off.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Backman saw it coming and moves away.
As Keenan backs off Backman throws a huge counter combo but Keenan manages to avoid it all.
Ryan Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Backman throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keenan stalks Backman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Backman's face. Backman staggers backwards, shaken.
Backman misses the jab.
Good shot there by Keenan.
Backman moves out of range of the body kick.
Backman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Backman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Backman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a low kick as Backman jumps back.
A jab from Backman misses.
Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Backman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Backman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Backman's sensitive parts.
Keenan cracks Backman with a good jab.
Backman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Backman lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Backman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively.
Backman connects with a leg kick.
Backman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Backman throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Backman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Backman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keenan tries to counter by clinching up but Backman breaks away and moves out of range.
Backman misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely.
Backman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Backman.
A lazy left from Keenan finds it's target.
Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Keenan misses.
Backman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Backman lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head.
George Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Backman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Backman scrambles back to his feet.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman takes one to the chin there.
Backman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Keenan is looking to chop away at Backman's legs.
Backman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Backman gets tackled into the ropes by Keenan. Keenan maintains the clinch.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Keenan working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Backman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Backman manages to break the clinch.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Backman moves out of range of the strikes.
Backman throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away.
Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Backman misses the target.
Backman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Backman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Ryan Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circle momentarily. Backman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Keenan misses.
Keenan misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Backman connects with a crisp jab.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Backman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Backman. Backman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keenan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan wants to slow Backman down by chopping away at his legs.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Backman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Backman misses with a low kick.
Backman misses with a hook.
Keenan is looking to counter the offense by Backman and move into the clinch.
Backman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Backman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily.
Backman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well.
Backman slips a jab and a cross from Keenan.
Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backman throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Backman should have avoided that one.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Backman.
Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Backman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan slips a jab from Backman.
Keenan walks into a left hand.
Backman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Backman misses the jab.
Keenan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Keenan fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Backman.
Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Keenan dominated that second round.
That's time! Keenan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Backman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keenan backs up against the ropes.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Backman moved away.
Backman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keenan momentarily.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Backman misses with a wild combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan.#CL#
Keenan closes the distance and clinches.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Backman is trying to break free.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Keenan is controlling him.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Keenan has him pressed against the ropes. #T1#
Keenan scores with a shot to the side of Backman's head.
Backman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Keenan letting Backman take a breather here.
Backman has had enough of the clinch but Keenan keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Keenan.
#ROC#Backman is rocked!
Keenan prevents Backman from breaking the clinch.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Keenan finish him?
Keenan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Keenan is controlling him.
Keenan creates a bit of distance and cracks Backman with a big uppercut! Backman goes down! The referee pushes Keenan away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Backman make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Keenan takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryan Keenan!
Ryan Keenan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Proud FC 7- P4P King
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Grossman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovingten's head.
Kovingten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kovingten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A cross from Kovingten lands.
Kovingten lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Grossman sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grossman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grossman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten misses with a combination
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grossman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grossman blocks a jab.#T1#
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovingten throws out the jab.
Grossman blocks a low kick nicely.
Grossman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovingten manages to circle out of the way.
Kovingten throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Grossman finds it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kovingten - that will leave a mark!
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grossman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Grossman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grossman 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.
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grossman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grossman is looking to counter the offense by Kovingten and move into the clinch.
Grossman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grossman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grossman looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Grossman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovingten manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Grossman.
Kovingten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grossman connects with a single shot there.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten's coach down at McGrady FT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kovingten's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and Grossman moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Kovingten tries to get set, Grossman tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovingten manages to avoid the attempt.
Grossman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Kovingten throws a lazy body kick
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Grossman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Kovingten throws a hook but Grossman blocks it.
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grossman loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
A combination from Kovingten does no damage.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossman throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovingten throws out the jab.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovingten lands a high kick!
Grossman throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Grossman is looking for a counter combo.
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovingten throws out the jab.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grossman jabs Kovingten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grossman throws a series of punches but Kovingten avoids them all with ease.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grossman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kovingten - the referee stops the clock and Grossman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kovingten. Grossman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Kovingten misses with a low kick as Grossman jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Grossman misses its target.
An inside leg kick from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Grossman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovingten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Grossman moved away.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grossman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kovingten is looking to slow Grossman down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a combination
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
That's time! Grossman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grossman.
A slow jab from Grossman misses its intended target.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovingten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grossman blocks a head kick by Kovingten.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Grossman throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten swings for the body but Grossman moves out of range.
Kovingten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kovingten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovingten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten throws a hook but Grossman avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Grossman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman blocks a leg kick.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Kovingten tries to get set, Grossman tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovingten manages to avoid the attempt.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grossman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot.
Grossman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovingten. Kovingten obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossman.
Nice uppercut lands for Grossman. That snapped Kovingten's head back.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Kovingten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovingten pushes Grossman away with a front kick.
A big left from Grossman misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten misses with a body shot
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten throws a combination that misses
and Grossman counters with a left to the body.
Grossman slips a straight right by Kovingten.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grossman's head backwards.
Kovingten misses with a combination
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten throws a hook but Grossman avoids it easily.#T3#
Kovingten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman fails to land with a series of punches.
Grossman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovingten should have avoided that one.
Kovingten is looking to chop away at Grossman's legs.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovingten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovingten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovingten throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Kovingten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grossman lands with an overhand left.
Grossman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grossman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kovingten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten misses the jab.
Kovingten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grossman counters with a nice uppercut.
Grossman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a hook but Grossman avoids it easily.
Grossman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grossman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovingten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovingten misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grossman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grossman avoids the head kick by Kovingten.
Grossman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Grossman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Grossman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grossman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Kovingten is predictable there
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grossman misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten throws a lazy head kick
and Grossman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grossman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grossman throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Kovingten - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten throws a series of punches but Grossman moves out of range.
A low kick from Kovingten is predictable there
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grossman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grossman throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kovingten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Grossman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
A quick step to the side and Grossman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grossman moves away.
Grossman moves out of range as Kovingten strikes.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
A jab from Kovingten misses.
A quick step to the side and Grossman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grossman lands with an overhand left.
Grossman walks into a jab.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Grossman moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. Grossman moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Grossman checks it.
Grossman is looking to counter the offense by Kovingten and move into the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Kovingten fails to land with a series of punches.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grossman lands a nice hook to Kovingten's body. Kovingten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grossman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovingten.
Nice defenses there by Grossman.
Kovingten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grossman.
A big left from Grossman misses.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Grossman avoids it.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Grossman dodges the punch combination from Kovingten.
Grossman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kovingten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grossman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Grossman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grossman, as that shot connected.
Grossman throws a shot from downtown. Kovingten moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten lands a head kick!
Grossman blocks a low kick nicely.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten feints a counter leg kick.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kovingten connects with a jab.
Kovingten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grossman moves away.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grossman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Kovingten connects with a leg kick.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Grossman moves out of range.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Grossman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Grossman tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Grossman lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Kovingten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Kovingten.
I've got Kovingten winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 91
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Daly misses with the combination.
Daly scores with a jab to the body.
Daly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bard scores with a head kick.
#CUT#It looks like Roger Daly has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bard.
Daly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bard was well out of range. Poor timing from Daly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daly swinging wildly here.
Bard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daly avoids the body shot from Bard.
Daly slips a straight right by Bard.
Roger Daly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bard scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Bard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daly misses with an uppercut. Bard saw that one coming.
Daly connects with a right hand. Bard shakes it off.
A big left from Daly misses.
Bard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Daly. Those never looked like landing.
Bard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daly.
Daly with the counter takedown but Bard avoids it easily.
Bard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bard lands a nice hook to Daly's body. Daly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bard dodges the punch combination from Daly.
Bard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daly lands a head shot.
Daly misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Bard counters with a big uppercut that knocks Daly off his feet! Bard dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Daly is rocked!
Bard cracks Daly with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bard immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Daly is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
In his post fight interview, Mike Bard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC 435A: New Genesis
Date: Oct 18, 2021 |
#R1#
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Hackett saw that one coming.
McLaughlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hackett finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaughlin's head.
McLaughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin connects with a right hand. Hackett shakes it off.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Hackett thows a body kick. McLaughlin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackett lands with a straight right. McLaughlin didn't see that one coming.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Hackett.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Hackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well. #T1#
Hackett looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Hackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Hackett slips under a jab.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Hackett slips a straight right by McLaughlin.#CL#
McLaughlin has Hackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hackett scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Hackett jumps guard and drags McLaughlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLaughlin defends well.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a triangle but McLaughlin pushes his legs off easily.
Hackett looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLaughlin defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackett trying to keep a closed guard but McLaughlin is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB2#
Hackett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McLaughlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hackett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McLaughlin defends it easily.
Hackett is trying to keep McLaughlin in close.
#SUB2#
Hackett looking for subs off his back but McLaughlin has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
McLaughlin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hackett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
McLaughlin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hackett misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Hackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Hackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back to recover.
Hackett is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Hackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hackett.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
#T1#
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hackett misses the jab.
McLaughlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackett feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Hackett thuds his right hand into McLaughlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and McLaughlin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from McLaughlin misses. #T2#
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!
McLaughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hackett.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin tried to counter with a leg kick but Hackett avoided it.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Hackett.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin takes one on the button.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett cracks McLaughlin with a good jab.#T3#
Hackett catches McLaughlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Nice shot lands for McLaughlin.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hackett throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett motions for McLaughlin to come forward. Hackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett throws a leg kick
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Hackett.
A punch combination from Hackett misses.
A jab from Hackett misses.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
McLaughlin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
A jab from Hackett does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hackett checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
McLaughlin with a jab.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Hackett finds it's target.
Hackett is looking to clinch.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hackett connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Hackett moves into the clinch.
Hackett tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett lands a body shot.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hackett lands a knee to the body.
Hackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Hackett presses McLaughlin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Hackett is working McLaughlin over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hackett lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Hackett decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Hackett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McLaughlin escapes and throws Hackett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hackett tries to bench press McLaughlin off him but McLaughlin keeps the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hackett manages to work his way to half guard, despite McLaughlin's best efforts.#T2##SUB2#
Hackett actively working from the bottom here.
Hackett wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping busy.
Hackett tries to get to full guard but McLaughlin has control of the leg.
Hackett trying to control here.
#T3#
Hackett has his hands clasped together around McLaughlin's back. He's all about the action.
Hackett is looking for a sweep. McLaughlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hackett slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps Hackett's head back.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.#CL#
McLaughlin forces Hackett back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hackett.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Hackett.
James Hackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Hackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hackett lands with a light punch inside.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but McLaughlin avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hackett really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
McLaughlin defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of McLaughlin's side.
Hackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McLaughlin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick and Hackett moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Hackett. #CL#
McLaughlin has closed the distance and engaged Hackett in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Hackett back against the cage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hackett misses with a knee to the head.
McLaughlin digs a right hand into Hackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hackett's gas tank.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Hackett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McLaughlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McLaughlin continues to stall.
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLaughlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hackett trying to keep a closed guard but McLaughlin is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Hackett working for a triangle but McLaughlin defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
McLaughlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hackett looking for subs off his back but McLaughlin has passed one foot through into half guard.
McLaughlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McLaughlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but James Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Hackett avoids it.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
Hackett connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Hackett.
Hackett with a jab.
A jab lands there for Hackett.
McLaughlin tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands a slapping body shot.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLaughlin catches Hackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
Hackett takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
Hackett throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a right hand to the body.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin delivers a nice body kick.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Hackett.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin scores with a jab.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Hackett throws out a leg kick but McLaughlin moves out of range and Hackett only half commits.
Hackett misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Hackett rushes McLaughlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Hackett jumps guard and drags McLaughlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McLaughlin passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Hackett is staying active underneath McLaughlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James Hackett has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
McLaughlin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
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.
Hackett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLaughlin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
McLaughlin is thwarting Hackett's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a good cross that connects.
Hackett scores with a jab to the head.
McLaughlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hackett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
James Hackett is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath James Hackett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 51: Magrath vs Lehto
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Kiatpatarphan throws a looping overhand right but Leroy ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Leroy misses the target.
Kiatpatarphan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leroy swings widly with a right hand
and Kiatpatarphan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a kick to the body
and Leroy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leroy misses with a looping right.
Leroy blocks a jab.
Leroy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body punch
and Leroy counters with a left and a right that stings Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leroy 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kiatpatarphan under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leroy tries to clinch but Kiatpatarphan moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kiatpatarphan misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Leroy misses the target.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick
and Kiatpatarphan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Aranchai Kiatpatarphan has been cut.
Leroy ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a few strikes there.
Leroy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kiatpatarphan moves away from the strike by Leroy . #CL2#
Kiatpatarphan darts in and clinches Leroy up against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan dodges an elbow strike from Leroy .
Kiatpatarphan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leroy misses with some punches.
Kiatpatarphan works on Leroy 's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Leroy .
Leroy wants to get back to striking at distance but Kiatpatarphan won't allow it.
Kiatpatarphan tries to throw a body punch but Leroy avoids it by throwing Kiatpatarphan back against the cage.
Leroy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
Leroy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiatpatarphan prevents Leroy from breaking the clinch.
Leroy misses with an elbow strike.
Leroy tries a body shot but Kiatpatarphan blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiatpatarphan.
Leroy is working Kiatpatarphan over against the cage.
Leroy blocks a body shot from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leroy misses with the head strike.
Leroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiatpatarphan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiatpatarphan avoids the elbow strike from Leroy , against the cage.
#T2#
A short right from Leroy .
Kiatpatarphan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiatpatarphan lands a left hand.
Kiatpatarphan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leroy 's efforts to push away.
Leroy blocking some punches.
Leroy is trying to force a seperation but Kiatpatarphan has the dominant position.
Leroy misses with a body punch.
Come on Kiatpatarphan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a punch to the body.
Kiatpatarphan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leroy blocking some punches.
Kiatpatarphan avoiding damage as Leroy throws knees to the body.
Kiatpatarphan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3##BC#
Leroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leroy ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Leroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leroy throws out a powerful jab.
Kiatpatarphan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kiatpatarphan throws out a loose jab but Leroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leroy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leroy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kiatpatarphan throws a lazy right hand but Leroy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leroy . Kiatpatarphan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leroy .
Kiatpatarphan 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.
It looked like Leroy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kiatpatarphan.
Leroy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leroy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiatpatarphan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Kiatpatarphan misses its intended target.
Leroy misses with a low kick.
#T4##CL#
Leroy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Kiatpatarphan.
Leroy gets through Kiatpatarphan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a light punch inside.
Kiatpatarphan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiatpatarphan blocks an uppercut.
Kiatpatarphan blocking some punches.
Leroy throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Leroy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leroy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kiatpatarphan avoids it.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a short shot to the head.
Leroy tries to work over Kiatpatarphan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiatpatarphan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Leroy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aranchai Kiatpatarphan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Leroy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Leroy does no damage. #CL2#
Kiatpatarphan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leroy , pushing him back against the cage.
Leroy gets through Kiatpatarphan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kiatpatarphan swings wildly with an uppercut but Leroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kiatpatarphan on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leroy missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Leroy breaks the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan missing with a left hand there. Leroy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiatpatarphan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiatpatarphan throws a jab but it's blocked by Leroy .
Kiatpatarphan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leroy can pounce on him.
#T1#
Leroy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiatpatarphan lands a body shot.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a low kick.
Leroy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiatpatarphan. Kiatpatarphan obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a spinning back kick!
Leroy throws an overhand right that lands on Kiatpatarphan's shoulder, as Kiatpatarphan tries to avoid the shot.
Leroy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from Leroy finds it's target.
Leroy ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
A jab from Kiatpatarphan misses.
Leroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiatpatarphan is just out of range.
Leroy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kiatpatarphan can pounce on him.
Kiatpatarphan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kiatpatarphan throws a looping overhand right but Leroy ducks down to avoid it.
Leroy feints and then cracks Kiatpatarphan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kiatpatarphan down.
Kiatpatarphan avoids the body shot from Leroy .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiatpatarphan lands a jab.
Kiatpatarphan throws a hook but Leroy avoids it easily.#T2#
Kiatpatarphan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leroy 's hands.
Leroy looks for the body kick but Kiatpatarphan saw that one coming.
Leroy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a hook. Leroy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leroy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a straight right hand.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kiatpatarphan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leroy tried to counter with a leg kick but Kiatpatarphan avoided it.
Leroy throws a leg kick
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Leroy closes the distance and pushes Kiatpatarphan back into the cage.
Kiatpatarphan swings wildly with an uppercut but Leroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiatpatarphan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Leroy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kiatpatarphan can turn it around.
Kiatpatarphan lands a shoulder strike.
Kiatpatarphan lands a left hand.
Kiatpatarphan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kiatpatarphan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leroy .
Kiatpatarphan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leroy backwards.
Kiatpatarphan blocking some punches.
#T3#
Kiatpatarphan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leroy 's efforts to push away.
Leroy gets through Kiatpatarphan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kiatpatarphan fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kiatpatarphan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short right from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiatpatarphan.
Leroy blocking some punches.
Leroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kiatpatarphan on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiatpatarphan tries a body shot but Leroy blocks it.
Kiatpatarphan throws a punch but it's blocked by Leroy .
Leroy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leroy has a couple of punches blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
#T4#
Kiatpatarphan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiatpatarphan lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Kiatpatarphan fails to land.
Leroy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leroy missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kiatpatarphan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kiatpatarphan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan lands a left hand.
Leroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kiatpatarphan to work.
Leroy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiatpatarphan backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiatpatarphan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiatpatarphan lands a left hand.
Kiatpatarphan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aranchai Kiatpatarphan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kiatpatarphan misses with a straight left.
Leroy lands a nice hook to Kiatpatarphan's body. Kiatpatarphan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leroy connects with the punch.
Kiatpatarphan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiatpatarphan.
A quick step to the side and Leroy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiatpatarphan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiatpatarphan checks the leg kick.
Leroy works the jab nicely.
Kiatpatarphan throws out a loose jab but Leroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leroy wants to land a leg kick but Kiatpatarphan is out of range. #CL2#
Kiatpatarphan rushes Leroy and presses him up against the cage.
Leroy gets through Kiatpatarphan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kiatpatarphan.
Leroy is trying to break free.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body punch.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiatpatarphan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leroy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kiatpatarphan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiatpatarphan lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan wants to stall.
Leroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiatpatarphan's elbow.
Kiatpatarphan gets through Leroy 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Kiatpatarphan.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Kiatpatarphan.
Leroy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to control Leroy 's arms but Leroy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kiatpatarphan has his back to the cage.
Leroy blocking some punches.
Leroy tries to throw a body punch but Kiatpatarphan avoids it by throwing Leroy back against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a light punch inside.
Kiatpatarphan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiatpatarphan lands a right hand.
Kiatpatarphan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiatpatarphan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leroy or not.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan blocks an elbow strike from Leroy .
Leroy blocks an uppercut.
Leroy lands a shoulder strike.
Kiatpatarphan tries a body shot but Leroy blocks it.
Kiatpatarphan is leaning against Leroy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leroy pushes Kiatpatarphan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kiatpatarphan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leroy blocks an uppercut.
Leroy lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Leroy .
Kiatpatarphan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Leroy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce Leroy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiatpatarphan looks to land a right hand but Leroy moved out of range.
Leroy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leroy missing with a left hand there. Kiatpatarphan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Kiatpatarphan throws a low kick but Leroy avoids it.
Kiatpatarphan slips a straight right by Leroy .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leroy 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 Kiatpatarphan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kiatpatarphan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kiatpatarphan walks into a stiff left hand from Leroy .
Kiatpatarphan looks to clinch
and Leroy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiatpatarphan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leroy .
Leroy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kiatpatarphan to score with a decent uppercut.
Leroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leroy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kiatpatarphan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leroy .
Leroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiatpatarphan manages to avoid it.
Leroy misses with a leg kick
letting Kiatpatarphan counter with a right hand.
Leroy ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan loads up on a big right hand but Leroy slips the punch.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body shot.
Leroy throws a leg kick but Kiatpatarphan moved away.
Kiatpatarphan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leroy looks for the body kick but Kiatpatarphan saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiatpatarphan. Leroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leroy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiatpatarphan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiatpatarphan.
Leroy throws a body shot but no joy.
Leroy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan moves out of range of the strikes.
Leroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leroy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kiatpatarphan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kiatpatarphan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiatpatarphan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leroy .
Leroy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leroy sizes up Kiatpatarphan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leroy misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aranchai Kiatpatarphan.
I think Kiatpatarphan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aranchai Kiatpatarphan!
A very excited looking Aranchai Kiatpatarphan 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:
CWC 274
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Read
Chai wants to pass to mount but Read is defending the position.
Read trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Read has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Read is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Chai moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Read. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Read
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Read is looking for a sweep.
Chai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Read's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chai works to advance to full mount. Read defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Read
Chai controlling from mount.
Read is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but instead Read manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Read actively working from the bottom here.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai is looking to stall here but Read recovers full guard.
Read keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Read trying to control the position.
#T4#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Read pulls Chai in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Read has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Read gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Read
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Read stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai looking to control but Read passes into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Read not doing much here.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Read has control of the leg.
Chai trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Read manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (5) Read
Chai tries to hold on but Read postures up.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Read has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Chai tries to hold on but Read postures up.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Read controlling from mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Read postures up.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Read's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Read has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Read postures up.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Read isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai tries to hold on but Read postures up.#T10#
Read can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Read content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Read moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chai has worked his arm free - good work by Chai!
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Chai gets back to half guard.
Read is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (8) Read
Read avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Read takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai wants to hold on but Read pushes him away.#T13#
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
Read is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Read's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Read's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (11) vs (8) Read
A lull in the action here.
Chai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Read.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai working for a choke but Read is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
After winning the bout, Rodrizinho Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Grunge 67: Corduroy
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Lambrucci darts in and clinches Proudhon up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Proudhon.
Lambrucci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lambrucci lands with a right to the head.
Proudhon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Proudhon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lambrucci.
Proudhon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambrucci.
Lambrucci wants to take the fight to the mat but Proudhon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lambrucci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Proudhon as the two fighters clinch.
Proudhon tries a body shot but Lambrucci blocks it.
Proudhon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lambrucci is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proudhon.
Proudhon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lambrucci throws a head punch that misses.
Proudhon cracks Lambrucci with a nice body shot.
Lambrucci scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proudhon misses with some punches.
#T1#
Proudhon misses with a punch to the body.
Lambrucci tries to throw a body punch but Proudhon avoids it by throwing Lambrucci back against the cage.
Lambrucci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Proudhon backwards.
Lambrucci blocking some punches.
Lambrucci prevents a body shot from Proudhon.
Proudhon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lambrucci or not.
Lambrucci scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lambrucci misses with a punch on the inside.
Proudhon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambrucci lands a left hand.
Lambrucci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lambrucci tries to work over Proudhon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambrucci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lambrucci lands a nice uppercut.
Proudhon lands a left hand.
Proudhon is leaning against Lambrucci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Proudhon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lambrucci creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lambrucci misses with the head strike.
#T2#
A short right from Proudhon.
Proudhon lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Proudhon manages to break the clinch.
Proudhon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambrucci is just out of range.
Proudhon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Lambrucci drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lambrucci controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Proudhon has control of Lambrucci's left arm, preventing Lambrucci from doing any damage.
Lambrucci wants to control from the top but Proudhon keeps moving.
Lambrucci advances to half guard.
Proudhon is not content to let Lambrucci control the position.
Lambrucci is looking to pass Proudhon's guard but actually Proudhon recovers to full guard. #T3#
Lambrucci controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lambrucci wants to control from the top but Proudhon keeps moving.
Lambrucci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lambrucci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Proudhon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lambrucci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lambrucci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Proudhon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Proudhon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lambrucci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Proudhon.#CL2#
Lambrucci moves into range and clinches up with Proudhon.
Lambrucci misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Proudhon.
Proudhon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lambrucci wants a takedown but no success here.
Lambrucci takes a shot to the head.
Lambrucci misses with some punches.
Proudhon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lambrucci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Pierre Joseph Proudhon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lambrucci misses with a double jab
and Proudhon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Proudhon lands with a nice body punch.
Lambrucci tries to close the distance and clinch but Proudhon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lambrucci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Proudhon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Proudhon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Proudhon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lambrucci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lambrucci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon avoids the body shot from Lambrucci.
Lambrucci on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lambrucci shoots and misses
letting Proudhon counter with a right hand.
Lambrucci is breathing heavily.
Lambrucci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Proudhon.#T1#
Lambrucci swings away with a body shot that misses
and Proudhon counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Lambrucci is rocked!
Lambrucci throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Proudhon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lambrucci is still on wobbly legs! Can Proudhon finish him?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Proudhon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lambrucci throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Proudhon counters with a nice right hand that sends Lambrucci toppling to the canvas! Lambrucci scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Proudhon finish him?!
Proudhon swings widly with a right hand
and Lambrucci counters with a straight right hand.
Lambrucci slips a straight right by Proudhon.
Vincenzo Lambrucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambrucci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Proudhon circles away.
Lambrucci seems to have recovered his senses.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincenzo Lambrucci.
Proudhon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lambrucci appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lambrucci misses with an uppercut
and Proudhon counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Lambrucci badly! He tries to strike back but Proudhon puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Lambrucci out cold! Oh man, Lambrucci will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon retains his light heavyweight title!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OFK 131 - Graves Vs plutov
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Seehaver fails with the takedown
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seehaver has been working on his balance at JAG Battle Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McDonnell.
Seehaver looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seehaver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seehaver is defended easily by McDonnell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Seehaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell digs a good hook to Seehaver's body.
McDonnell lands a nice hook to Seehaver's body. Seehaver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
McDonnell pushes Seehaver up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
McDonnell stops a takedown attempt from Seehaver.
McDonnell has Seehaver pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
McDonnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seehaver walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kyle Seehaver has been cut.
McDonnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Seehaver is rocked!
Kyle Seehaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell flashes Seehaver a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Seehaver's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Seehaver crumples to the floor! He's out cold! McDonnell punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ger McDonnell!
During a confident post fight interview, Ger McDonnell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Proud FC 5- ONE Revolution
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Maul throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maul checks a leg kick nicely.
Maul let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Fairtex MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gusmao checks it well.
Gusmao checks a leg kick.
Gusmao moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Maul.
Gusmao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gusmao scrambles back to his feet.
Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gusmao.
Jab by Gusmao.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maul lands the left hand.#CL#
Gusmao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Maul presses Gusmao against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gusmao lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Tang Maul has been cut.
Gusmao cracks Maul with a nice body shot.
Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maul scores with a knee to the head.
Gusmao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gusmao throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Gusmao - that landed with a thud.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Maul tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
Maul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gusmao lands an elbow inside that Maul shrugs off.
Maul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gusmao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maul's defenses.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Maul tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Gusmao is leaning against Maul and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gusmao tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao lands a right hand.
Maul working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
Maul is trying to stall.
Gusmao avoids a wild elbow strike from Maul.
Maul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gusmao digs a right hand into Maul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maul's gas tank. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao blocking some punches.
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but Gusmao blocks with his arms.
Maul misses with a knee strike.
Gusmao pushes Maul back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Gusmao avoids the damage to the body.
Gusmao lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Gusmao - that landed with a thud.
Maul looks winded!
Gusmao lands an elbow just above Maul 's eye.
Maul trying to land knees to the body.
Gusmao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Gusmao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maul prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Maul.
Gusmao lands a nice uppercut.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Maul avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the ropes.
Maul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusmao tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
Gusmao lands an uppercut.
Maul lands a nice uppercut.
Maul pushes off an throws an elbow but Gusmao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gusmao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Gusmao avoids the damage to the body.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maul trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Gusmao.
Maul lands a nice uppercut.
Maul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gusmao blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Maul blocks an elbow strike from Gusmao.
Maul cracks Gusmao with a nice body shot.
Maul blocks a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao takes an elbow to the temple.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gusmao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gusmao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gusmao lands a body punch.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao.
Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gusmao avoids it.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Maul.
Gusmao pushes off an throws an elbow but Maul leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tang Maul's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gusmao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Maul checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maul was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Maul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Gusmao rushes Maul and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Gusmao pushes Maul back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gusmao blocks an elbow strike from Maul.
Gusmao lands a body shot.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maul can do to turn this around?
Gusmao lands a damaging elbow.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao works on Maul's body with a couple of short punches.
Maul takes an elbow to the temple.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul takes an elbow to the temple.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maul tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Maul back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Gusmao.
Maul blocks a body shot from Gusmao. #T1#
Gusmao tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
Nice elbow from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusmao lands a body shot.
Maul is breathing heavily.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow.
Gusmao avoids the elbow strike from Maul, against the ropes.
Maul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Maul is rocked!
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maul is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?
Maul prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with an elbow strike.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusmao avoiding damage as Maul throws knees to the body.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Maul avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the ropes.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maul blocks a body shot from Gusmao. #T2#
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao pushes Maul back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gusmao cracks Maul with a nice body shot.
Maul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gusmao blocks it with crossed arms.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gusmao avoids it.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Gusmao lands with a light punch inside.
Maul working aggressively here.
Maul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gusmao blocks it with crossed arms.
Gusmao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gusmao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maul.
Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Gusmao digs a right hand into Maul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maul's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Gusmao.
Maul blocks a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Gusmao cracks Maul with a big elbow, right in the eye socket! Maul drops to his knees in obvious pain! The referee starts the count but it's plainly obvious that Maul isn't going to get back to his feet. The referee counts none the less and Gusmao struts around the mat, safe in the knowledge that this one is over. A big win for Gusmao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Henrique Gusmao!
After the fight, Henrique Gusmao was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Proud FC 5- ONE Revolution
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Khairannus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lowell.
Nice shot lands for Khairannus.
Lowell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Lowell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khairannus lands with a nice body punch.
Khairannus throws the kick towards the body but Lowell avoids it.
Khairannus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lowell.
Lowell half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khairannus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Khairannus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lowell.
Lowell throwing a counter right hand but Khairannus manages to avoid it.
Khairannus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lowell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khairannus throws out the jab.
Khairannus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khairannus misses with a leg kick
and Lowell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Lowell.
Lowell misses with a head kick.
Lowell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khairannus's sensitive parts.
Khairannus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khairannus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowell.
Lowell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khairannus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lowell lands a nice hook to Khairannus's body. Khairannus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lowell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lowell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khairannus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lowell counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Khairannus throws a hook but Lowell avoids it easily.
Lowell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowell ducks under a wild hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khairannus lands with a right hand.
Lowell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lowell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khairannus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khairannus missing with a left hand there. Lowell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khairannus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the body from Lowell misses
enabling Khairannus to counter with a crisp jab.
Khairannus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khairannus blocks the body kick.
Khairannus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowell.
Lowell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khairannus.
Khairannus scores with a jab. Lowell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Khairannus.
Khairannus connects with a body shot.#T2#
Khairannus throws a jab when Lowell was well out of range.
Lowell misses with a body kick.
Lowell misses with a hook.
Lowell blocks a jab.
Khairannus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khairannus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khairannus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khairannus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khairannus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lowell is just out of range.
Lowell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lowell throws a series of strikes that have Khairannus backpedaling.
Lowell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khairannus throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick from Lowell misses.
Lowell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lowell 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 Khairannus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khairannus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khairannus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khairannus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lowell misses with a combination
and Khairannus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lowell thinking. #T3#
Khairannus drops his hands momentarily and Lowell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lowell 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 Khairannus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khairannus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khairannus unleashes a big counter combination but Lowell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khairannus blocks the body kick.
Khairannus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lowell can pounce on him.
Lowell looks to throw a body kick
and Khairannus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lowell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Khairannus.
Lowell throws a leg kick which misses Khairannus's front leg but catches the back leg as Khairannus tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lowell.
Lowell misses the shot to the body.
Khairannus takes one to the chin there.
Khairannus with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lowell.
Lowell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khairannus loads up on a big right hand but Lowell slips the punch.
Lowell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Khairannus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lowell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khairannus throws a hook to the side of Lowell's head but Lowell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowell. Khairannus does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Lowell slips under a jab from Khairannus.
Khairannus moves out of range as Lowell throws a body kick.
Khairannus throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Lowell finds it's target.
Lowell misses with a low kick.
Lowell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lowell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khairannus's head.
Khairannus avoids the head kick by Lowell.
Aaron Lowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Lowell is predictable there
and Khairannus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lowell throws a head kick but Khairannus moves out of range.
Lowell throws a leg kick but Khairannus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Khairannus misses.
Khairannus lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowell avoids the body shot from Khairannus.
Lowell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khairannus moves out of range of the leg kick from Lowell.
Khairannus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowell.
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 Aaron Lowell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Khairannus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lowell.
Lowell staying out of range there.
Lowell throws a sloppy head kick and Khairannus moves out of range easily.
Khairannus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Khairannus throws out a loose jab but Lowell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowell tries to work over Khairannus's front leg with a kick but Khairannus checks it.
Khairannus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khairannus looks to land a left hand but Lowell moved out of range nicely.
Aaron Lowell is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Khairannus does no damage.
Khairannus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lowell.
Khairannus throws out a loose jab but Lowell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowell ducks under a wild hook from Khairannus.
Lowell throws a hook but Khairannus blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khairannus misses with a straight left.
Lowell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khairannus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khairannus blocks a jab.
Khairannus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lowell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khairannus.
Khairannus moves out of range of the body kick from Lowell.
#T1#
Lowell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khairannus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lowell throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khairannus. That's going to slow Lowell down.
Khairannus lands a nice shot that snaps Lowell's head back.
Lowell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lowell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Khairannus eats them both and turns towards Lowell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lowell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lowell scores with a nice head shot.
Lowell scores with a shot to the body.
Lowell ducks under a wild hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus throws a lazy right hand but Lowell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khairannus scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khairannus lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Khairannus misses the target.
Khairannus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lowell checks it well.
Khairannus slips under a jab.#T2#
Khairannus throws a hook to the side of Lowell's head but Lowell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khairannus scores with a jab to the head.
Khairannus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowell.
Lowell tries to land a front kick but Khairannus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lowell scores with a decent looking hook.
Lowell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khairannus.
Lowell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lowell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lowell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lowell connects with a right hand. Khairannus shakes it off.
Lowell throws a jab but it's blocked by Khairannus.
Khairannus thuds a left hand into Lowell's body.
Khairannus drops his hands momentarily and Lowell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khairannus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lowell misses with a looping right.
Khairannus misses with a looping left.
Lowell throws a lazy right hand but Khairannus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khairannus scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khairannus.
Lowell throws a sloppy head kick
and Khairannus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khairannus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lowell throws a lazy body kick
and Khairannus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lowell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Khairannus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Khairannus.
Lowell 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.
Khairannus defending well as Lowell loads up on a big left hand.
Lowell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khairannus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khairannus lands a nice hook to Lowell's body. Lowell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lowell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khairannus misses the shot to the body.
Khairannus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lowell.
Nice uppercut there from Lowell.
Khairannus just misses with a punch to the body.
Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lowell.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khairannus jabs at Lowell's body.
Lowell moves out of range as Khairannus strikes.
Khairannus misses with an uppercut
and Lowell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lowell lands a high kick!
Khairannus throws a jab when Lowell was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lowell. That's going to slow Khairannus down.
Lowell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Khairannus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lowell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lowell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khairannus lands with an uppercut that bounces Lowell off the ropes and back into range.
Lowell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khairannus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lowell takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowell throws a looping overhand right but Khairannus ducks down to avoid it.
Khairannus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lowell quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Khairannus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khairannus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juhjartus Khairannus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lowell moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowell connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khairannus. Lowell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khairannus throws a hook but Lowell blocks it.
Khairannus throws a hook to the side of Lowell's head but Lowell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lowell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khairannus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khairannus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lowell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khairannus.
Khairannus throws a hook but Lowell blocks it.
Lowell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lowell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khairannus blocks the body kick.
Lowell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khairannus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khairannus.
Lowell cracks Khairannus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lowell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khairannus moves away.
Khairannus takes a swing at Lowell's ribcage but misses.
Lowell jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Khairannus throws a body punch but Lowell moves out of range.
Khairannus staying out of range there.#T1#
Lowell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khairannus misses with a straight left.
Lowell motions for Khairannus to come forward. Lowell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Khairannus misses.
Khairannus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khairannus throws a leg kick which misses Lowell's front leg but catches the back leg as Lowell tries to avoid it.
Khairannus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khairannus moves out of range of the body kick from Lowell.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khairannus! But no joy.
Khairannus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Khairannus.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lowell.
Lowell motions for Khairannus to come forward. Lowell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khairannus walks into a left hand.
Lowell takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Lowell.
Lowell throws a leg kick
and Khairannus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Lowell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khairannus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khairannus scores with a hook.
Lowell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lowell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lowell tries a head kick but it misses.
Lowell avoids the body shot from Khairannus.
Khairannus misses with a wild body shot.
Lowell slips under a jab.
Lowell throws a hook but Khairannus blocks it.
Lowell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khairannus looks to land a right hand but Lowell moved out of range.
Khairannus slips under a jab from Lowell.
Lowell throws a front kick that sends Khairannus stumbling back into the ropes.
Lowell lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Khairannus there.
Lowell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khairannus.#T3#
Khairannus moves out of range as Lowell strikes.
Lowell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lowell.
Lowell misses with a low kick.
Khairannus throws a hook to the side of Lowell's head but Lowell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khairannus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lowell connects with a solid leg kick.
Lowell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lowell wants to slow Khairannus down by chopping away at his legs.
Lowell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lowell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lowell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khairannus.
Khairannus throws a body shot but no joy.
Khairannus misses with a body punch
and Lowell counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Lowell misses.
Lowell throws a leg kick but Khairannus sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Lowell throws a leg kick but Khairannus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Khairannus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lowell works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khairannus scores with a nice head shot.
Khairannus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowell.
Lowell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lowell lands a nice looking body shot.
Lowell throws a jab when Khairannus was well out of range.
Khairannus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lowell lands with a good body shot.
Khairannus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lowell is out of range and Khairannus settles back down.
Lowell moves out of range of the strikes.
Khairannus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lowell dodges the punch combination from Khairannus.
And Lowell counters with a quick kick to the body but Khairannus blocks it.
Lowell checks a leg kick.
Khairannus missing with a left hand there. Lowell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khairannus works Lowell's body with a nice hook.
Khairannus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lowell throws a jab when Khairannus was well out of range.
Khairannus is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juhjartus Khairannus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khairannus 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juhjartus Khairannus! |
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Event:
Proud FC 5- ONE Revolution
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Boogie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Boogie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lee avoids it.#CL2#
Lee has Boogie up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Boogie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee is working Boogie over against the ropes.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boogie is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Boogie into the ropes.
Boogie trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boogie into the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Boogie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boogie trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boogie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boogie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boogie.
Boogie blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Boogie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Boogie.
Boogie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boogie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boogie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boogie.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Boogie.
Boogie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boogie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Boogie blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee presses Boogie against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boogie digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Boogie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Boogie controls the action.
Boogie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Boogie looking to stall.
Boogie scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boogie wants to stall.
Boogie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Boogie avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Boogie slowing the pace effectively.
Boogie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee is working Boogie over against the ropes.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Boogie controls the action.
Boogie takes a shot to the head.
Boogie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a right hand.
Boogie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Lee is leaning against Boogie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Boogie.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boogie backwards.
Boogie misses with a body punch.
Boogie misses with a punch to the body.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Boogie.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee avoiding damage as Boogie throws knees to the body.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Lee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee prevents a body shot from Boogie.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boogie backwards.
Boogie blocking some punches.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boogie backwards. #T4#
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boogie's elbow.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Boogie controls his hands.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee gets through Boogie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boogie.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Boogie is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boogie has his back to the ropes.
Boogie is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Boogie into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Boogie fails to land. #BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boogie.
Boogie misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Boogie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC2#Boogie is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ping Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boogie 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.
Oh Boogie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Lee.
Boogie seems to have got his legs back now.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boogie swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Boogie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boogie throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Boogie fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boogie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boogie slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boogie lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
Boogie throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boogie moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Boogie throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range. #CL2#
Lee instigates a clinch. #T1#
Boogie tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Boogie blocks a body shot from Lee.
Boogie scores with a hook to the body.
Boogie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Boogie.
Boogie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Boogie controls the action.
Boogie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Boogie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee lands a left hand.
Boogie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Boogie looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
A short right from Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boogie misses with a body punch.
Boogie tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boogie.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boogie tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boogie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ping Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boogie backwards.
Boogie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boogie backwards.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee avoiding damage as Boogie throws knees to the body.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boogie taking a breather.
Boogie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boogie tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Boogie back against the ropes.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Boogie.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Boogie slowing the pace effectively.
A short uppercut from Lee. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries a body shot but Boogie blocks it.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee is leaning against Boogie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Boogie crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Boogie face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Lee takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ping Lee!
Ping Lee is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ping Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Proud FC 5- ONE Revolution
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Buckets avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buckets misses with a lunging right hand
and Holmes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Buckets has been cut.
Buckets walks into a stiff left hand from Holmes.
Buckets throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Buckets throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buckets rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buckets.
And Holmes responds with a good body kick, but Buckets manages to step out the way in time.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckets manages to avoid it.
Buckets takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick
letting Buckets counter with a right hand.
Buckets swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Holmes counter with a right hand.
Holmes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buckets has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buckets.
Buckets misses with an uppercut
and Holmes counters with a three punch combo that has Buckets backing up. Buckets nods at Holmes to acknowledge the strikes.
Buckets keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Buckets dips to his left and cracks Holmes with an uppercut!
Holmes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Holmes throws a good cross that connects.
Buckets 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.
Buckets ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Buckets moves into the clinch successfully.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buckets using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#KD#
Buckets drops Holmes on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Holmes bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#CUT#It looks like Raheem Holmes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Buckets closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buckets has him pressed against the ropes.
Buckets lands a good knee to the midsection. Holmes won't want to take too many of those.
We've been informed that Holmes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Holmes tries to work over Buckets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buckets working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buckets as Holmes tries to tie him up. #T2#
Buckets on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buckets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets misses with a knee strike.
Holmes blocks an elbow strike from Buckets.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes landing knees to the head.
Buckets misses with some punches.
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holmes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Buckets shrugs off.
Holmes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Buckets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holmes blocking some punches.
#T3#
Buckets with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Holmes.
Buckets misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Buckets is keeping busy.
Buckets misses with a knee strike.
Buckets avoiding damage.
Buckets softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes.
Buckets scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buckets stalling in the clinch but Holmes improves position.
Holmes taking a breather.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Buckets tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Buckets avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the ropes.
Buckets lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buckets. #T4#
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.
Buckets using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holmes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Holmes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Buckets blocks an elbow strike.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buckets lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Buckets tries to work over Holmes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckets's elbow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Buckets throws an elbow but misses.
Buckets throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Holmes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckets lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Holmes as the two fighters clinch.
Buckets is breathing heavily.
Buckets throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Buckets should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Holmes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buckets throws out a loose jab but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckets jabs at Holmes's body.
Buckets misses with a lunging right hand
and Buckets takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buckets pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes flicks out a counter leg kick but Buckets steps away.
Holmes connects with a solid leg kick.
Holmes throws a body kick that misses.
Buckets misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buckets.
Raheem Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buckets ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holmes swings for the body but Buckets moves out of range.
Holmes throws a low kick but Buckets moves out of range easily.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Buckets moves out of range easily. #T1#
Buckets swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buckets is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buckets moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buckets throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes counters with a right hand to the body.
Buckets throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holmes on the side of the head.
Holmes scores with a spinning back kick!
Buckets just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes cracks Buckets with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Buckets tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holmes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Holmes.
Nice defenses there by Holmes.
Holmes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Holmes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buckets's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Buckets duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckets takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Holmes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buckets checks a low kick from Holmes.
Jimmy Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Buckets.
Holmes slips a jab from Buckets.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holmes! But no joy.
Buckets gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buckets scores with a jab.
Holmes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buckets.
Holmes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holmes thumps Buckets with a low kick.
Holmes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Buckets misses.
Holmes thinks about the counter body kick.
Buckets connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Holmes with a nice cross.#CUT2#Jimmy Buckets's cut is getting worse.
Holmes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buckets ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Buckets throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmes.
Buckets throws a hook but Holmes avoids it easily.
Holmes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Holmes with a hook.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Buckets avoids them all with ease.
Buckets checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Buckets is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holmes.
Buckets misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Buckets jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buckets throws a big shot that misses.
Buckets throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
Holmes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Buckets rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes throws out a loose jab but Buckets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckets throws a lazy right hand but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Holmes lands with a cross.
Buckets steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Buckets on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holmes. Holmes obviously looking to wear him down.
Buckets is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.
A jab from Buckets misses.
Holmes slips a straight right by Buckets.
Buckets tries to clinch but Holmes moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buckets checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Holmes.
A big left from Buckets misses.
Holmes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Buckets will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Buckets's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Buckets throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Buckets.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Buckets.
Holmes lands a right hook to the body.
Holmes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buckets at a distance.
Buckets misses with a lunging right hand
and Buckets takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes moves away from the strike by Buckets.
Buckets misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes scores with a push kick.
Buckets moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buckets takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buckets getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut there from Buckets.#T1#
Buckets misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Holmes swings for the body but Buckets moves out of range.
Buckets throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckets throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buckets 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.
Buckets blocks the body kick.
Holmes moves away from the strike by Buckets.
Buckets misses with an uppercut
and Holmes counters with a nice body shot.
Buckets keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
Buckets loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.#T2#
Buckets connects with the punch.
Buckets throws a shot from downtown. Holmes moves away and avoids it.
Buckets ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes moves away.
Holmes throws the kick towards the body but Buckets avoids it.
Buckets fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holmes on the side of the head.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body. Buckets 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.
Holmes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab by Buckets.
Holmes wants to slow Buckets down by chopping away at his legs.
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
Buckets is looking to clinch but Holmes is avoiding it.
Holmes walks into a stiff left hand from Buckets.#T3#
Holmes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holmes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raheem Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes feints a jab promting Buckets to slip. Holmes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Buckets slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Buckets throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buckets lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buckets misses the body punch
and Holmes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buckets swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buckets misses with a lunging right hand
and Holmes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes throws a front kick that sends Buckets stumbling back into the ropes.
Buckets looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.#T4#
Holmes throws out a loose jab but Buckets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckets is looking to counter punch.
Buckets takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buckets.
Holmes misses with an uppercut. Buckets saw that one coming.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Buckets counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buckets is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buckets slips under a jab from Holmes.
Holmes thuds a left hand into Buckets's body.
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buckets.
Jimmy Buckets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buckets throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Holmes counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raheem Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buckets has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jimmy Buckets!
Jimmy Buckets decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Proud FC 5- ONE Revolution
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Ulatowski throws a nice head kick!
Ulatowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smoochie Wallace's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Ulatowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ulatowski.
Smoochie Wallace moves to clinch but Ulatowski breaks away
and Ulatowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
Smoochie Wallace misses with a double jab.
Smoochie Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Ulatowski finish him?
Smoochie Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace seems to have recovered his senses.
Ulatowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Smoochie Wallace.
Ulatowski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Smoochie Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ulatowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smoochie Wallace tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ulatowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smoochie Wallace thinking.
Crunch! Ulatowski slams his shin into Smoochie Wallace's torso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ulatowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoochie Wallace tries to clinch up
and before Smoochie Wallace has any time to reset, Ulatowski cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Krzysztof Ulatowski!
Krzysztof Ulatowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CMMA 165 Slaissi v Dankovich
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Sheikhan lands with a hook. Risher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Risher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sheikhan, as that shot connected.
Risher tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheikhan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheikhan swinging wildly here.
Risher ducks right into an uppercut from Sheikhan.
Sheikhan stuffs the takedown.
Risher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheikhan throws a good cross that connects.
Risher dives in for a single leg takedown but Sheikhan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sheikhan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Risher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sheikhan misses with a knee to the head.
Sheikhan tries a body shot but Risher blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Risher wants to get back to striking at distance but Sheikhan won't allow it.
A short right from Sheikhan on the inside.
Sheikhan leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Sheikhan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sheikhan pushes Risher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Risher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheikhan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sheikhan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Risher's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sheikhan misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Sheikhan.
#CUT2#It looks like Killian Risher has been cut.
Risher wants to break free but Sheikhan has control.
Risher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sheikhan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sheikhan lands a body punch.
Sheikhan throws a punch but it's blocked by Risher.
Sheikhan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Sheikhan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Risher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sheikhan prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Risher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheikhan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Risher can't break the clinch.
Sheikhan lands a good knee to the midsection. Risher won't want to take too many of those.
Sheikhan landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sheikhan obliges.
Sheikhan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sheikhan is pushing Risher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sheikhan.
#T3#
Sheikhan crunches a lovely knee into Risher's ribcage.
Sheikhan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Risher is trying to pull guard but Sheikhan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sheikhan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sheikhan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Risher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sheikhan prevents it.
Risher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sheikhan has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sheikhan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sheikhan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Sheikhan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sheikhan.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sheikhan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sheikhan working Risher over with knees to the body.#T4#
Risher tries to pull guard but Sheikhan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sheikhan misses with a body punch.
Sheikhan landing knees to the head.
Sheikhan stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheikhan is struggling to control the position.
Sheikhan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sheikhan.
Risher tries to break free but Sheikhan pushes him back against the cage.
Sheikhan landing knees to the head.
Sheikhan has Risher pushed against the cage.
Sheikhan working Risher over with knees to the body.#TD#
Risher jumps guard.
Risher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sheikhan stays in close to Risher's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahram Sheikhan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killian Risher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Sheikhan finds it's target.
We've been told by Risher's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sheikhan slips a straight right by Risher.
Risher shoots in for a takedown but Sheikhan shows good takedown defense.
Shahram Sheikhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheikhan stuffs the takedown attempt from Risher. Risher gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Risher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sheikhan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Risher.
Sheikhan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Risher backwards.
Risher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheikhan tries a knee to the head but Risher blocks it.
Sheikhan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Risher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sheikhan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Risher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Risher is working for takedown but Sheikhan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Risher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheikhan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Sheikhan lands a knee to the body.
Sheikhan crunches a lovely knee into Risher's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sheikhan lands a nice uppercut.
Sheikhan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sheikhan landing knees to the head.
Sheikhan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Risher up against the cage.
Sheikhan tries to land a knee to the head but Risher blocks with his arms.
Risher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sheikhan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Risher backwards.
Sheikhan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheikhan is struggling to control the position.
Sheikhan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Risher backwards. #T2#
Sheikhan cracks Risher with a nice body shot.
Sheikhan scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheikhan connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Risher is rocked!
Risher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sheikhan has him pressed against the cage.
Sheikhan works on Risher's body with a couple of short punches.
Sheikhan swings wildly with an uppercut but Risher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Risher working hard to break the clinch.
Sheikhan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Risher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheikhan landing knees to the head.
Oh Risher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Risher wants to break free but Sheikhan has control.
Sheikhan stops a takedown attempt from Risher.
Sheikhan scores with a knee to the head.
Sheikhan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Risher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sheikhan is keeping busy.
Sheikhan gets underhooks to prevent Risher's takedown attempt.
Sheikhan lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheikhan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sheikhan avoiding damage as Risher throws knees to the body.
Sheikhan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sheikhan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sheikhan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sheikhan is leaning against Risher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A knee to the head by Sheikhan.
A frustrated look appears on Risher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sheikhan working Risher over with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Sheikhan.
Sheikhan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Risher.
Sheikhan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheikhan connects with a knee to the head.
Sheikhan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sheikhan lands a big knee! That's hurt Risher! Oh, he's all over the place! Sheikhan lands another knee that sends Risher to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shahram Sheikhan! |
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Event:
W5 E1
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Yonic's head back.
Yonic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Chavez with a nice cross.
Humberto Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yonic.
Chavez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chavez there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Humberto Chavez has been cut.
Yonic delivers a nice body kick.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Yonic moved out of range.
And Yonic counters with a quick kick to the body but Chavez blocks it.#KD#
Yonic lands a big head kick that sends Chavez tumbling to the mat! Yonic takes a step backwards and waves Chavez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Yonic.
#T1#
Yonic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chavez looks winded!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Yonic! Chavez is out on his feet! Yonic rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Chavez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Chavez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominick Yonic!
A very excited looking Dominick Yonic 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:
Proud FC 4- Full Blast
Date: Oct 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Akira misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Grossman counters by moving into the clinch.
Akira digs a right hand into Grossman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grossman's gas tank.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Akira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Grossman working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Akira.
Akira working aggressively here.
#BC#
Akira breaks the clinch.
Akira throws a body shot but no joy.
Akira sets himself, and Grossman steps forward looking for the clinch! Akira avoids it this time.#CL#
Akira clinches up against the ropes.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Akira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grossman lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman blocking some punches.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akira lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Akira can't find room to land a body shot as Grossman controls the action.
A short right from Akira on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akira.
Grossman misses with a body punch.
Grossman scores with a shoulder strike.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Akira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akira lands with a right to the head.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Akira.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akira working aggressively here.
Grossman digs a right hand underneath Akira's ribcage. Akira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grossman lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Grossman.
Akira is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Akira.
Akira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Akira misses with some punches.
Akira lands with a left to the head.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Akira.
Akira blocks an uppercut.
Akira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grossman tries a body shot but Akira blocks it.
Grossman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grossman can turn it around.
Akira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
Akira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Akira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
A short right from Akira on the inside.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akira backwards.
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akira is looking to control Grossman's arms but Grossman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akira has his back to the ropes. #T3#
Akira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Grossman.
Akira misses with some punches.
Akira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Akira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akira.
A shot in the inside from Akira.
Akira tries a body shot but Grossman blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Akira.
Akira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
A short right from Grossman on the inside.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossman working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Grossman digs a right hand underneath Akira's ribcage. Akira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
A short left from Grossman.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Akira working aggressively here.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Akira controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akira backwards. #BC#
Akira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grossman throws a poor cross that misses
and Akira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Akira. Those never looked like landing.
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 Hokuto Akira will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Akira avoids the body shot from Grossman.
Akira misses with a looping right.
Akira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akira throws out a powerful jab.
Akira blocks a jab.
Grossman staying out of range there.
Grossman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akira swings widly with a right hand
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Akira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grossman wants to counter with a clinch but Akira pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab.
Akira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Akira misses the target.
Grossman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grossman throws a right hand that Akira ducks under and follows up with a left that Akira also avoids with ease.
Hokuto Akira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grossman.#T1#
Akira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Akira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Akira on the inside.
Hokuto Akira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Akira avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Akira.
Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman blocks an uppercut.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Akira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akira.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akira.
Akira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Grossman.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman blocks a body shot from Akira.
A short body shot lands from Akira as the two fighters clinch.
Akira misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Akira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akira prevents a body shot from Grossman. #T3#
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akira blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Akira.
Akira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grossman.
Grossman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grossman's elbow.
Akira misses with the head strike.
Grossman lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akira blocks an uppercut.
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Akira controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akira.
Akira lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Akira.
Grossman is breathing heavily.
Akira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Akira avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akira.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akira lands a shoulder strike.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akira lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akira.
Akira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Akira wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Akira.
A right hook to the body lands for Akira.
Akira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Akira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akira.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grossman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grossman takes a shot to the head.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hokuto Akira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Akira misses with an uppercut.
Akira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grossman looks to throw the jab but Akira is out of range.
Akira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Grossman misses. #CL#
Akira moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Grossman.
Grossman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akira backwards.
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Akira lands a nice uppercut.
Akira pushes Grossman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Akira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grossman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##BC#
Akira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grossman moves out of range of the strikes.
Grossman defending well as Akira loads up on a big left hand.
Grossman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grossman misses with a hook
and Akira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grossman's hands.
Grossman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akira finds it's way round the side to connect with Grossman's head.
Grossman misses with a series of wild punches.
Akira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grossman has time to react.
Akira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akira lands a jab to the nose.
Akira clobbers Grossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hokuto Akira is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Akira.
Akira lands a nice shot that snaps Grossman's head back.
Akira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab.
Akira just misses with a punch to the body.
Akira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Grossman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Grossman misses the target. #T3#
Grossman misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Akira as he connects with a hook.
Akira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akira scores with a body shot.
Grossman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from Akira lands.
Grossman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akira lunges at Grossman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grossman's hand. #T4#
Akira wants to clinch but Grossman slips to the side
and Akira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Akira rushes Grossman and presses him up against the ropes.
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!
Akira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akira taking a breather.
Akira lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Akira tries to work over Grossman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akira wants to stall.
Akira pushes Grossman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossmans head.
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Akira avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hokuto Akira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hokuto Akira!
Hokuto Akira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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