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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GC 356 Mahoney vs Corson
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batho is looking to counter punch.
Zapp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot by Batho.
Zapp fails to land the takedown.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Zapp.
Zapp slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zapp is defended easily by Batho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Batho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zapp trying to control but Batho is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zapp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Batho keeping moving, preventing Zapp from controlling successfully.
Zapp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zapp wants to control from the top but Batho keeps moving.
My spies in Blood^and^Guts inform me that Zapp has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batho wants to get back to his feet but Zapp is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zapp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Batho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zapp thinking.
Zapp misses with a few strikes there.
Johnny Zapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zapp or perhaps it was just good defense by Batho, which made it look bad.
Batho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zapp cracks Batho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tshephang Batho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zapp closes the distance and clinches up with Batho, looking for a takedown. Zapp pushes Batho against the cage but Batho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zapp is looking to clinch. #T3#
Zapp tries to clinch
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Zapp drives through with a takedown into Batho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Zapp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Batho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zapp has Batho in his guard.#REVR#
Zapp wants to sweep here but Batho controlling him for the moment.
Batho wants to stand but Zapp has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Zapp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batho defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Zapp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batho is aware though and is defending well.
Batho tries to stand but Zapp is controlling from the bottom.
Zapp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tshephang Batho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapp with a poor takedown
and Zapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Batho's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapp with a poor takedown
and Batho counters with a right hand to the body.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a nice body shot.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Zapp.
Nice sprawl there from Batho as Zapp shoots in.
Batho is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Zapp rushes Batho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Zapp jumps guard and drags Batho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zapp has a closed guard, preventing Batho from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Batho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batho trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zapp is trying to hold Batho in close to prevent damage but Batho has managed to pass into half guard.
Batho tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zapp controls his leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zapp tries to clinch but Batho moves out of range.
It looked like Batho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zapp staying out of range there.
Batho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zapp wants to clinch up but Batho keeps it at a distance.
Batho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zapp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batho's waist but Batho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zapp off to one side.
Johnny Zapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batho leaves Zapp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zapp.#T3#
Batho swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapp.
Batho clobbers Zapp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Batho throws a nice looking combination but Zapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zapp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batho with a body shot.
Jab from Batho.
Batho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zapp counters with a nice body shot.
Zapp shoots for a takedown but Batho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut.
Zapp closes the distance but Batho moves to the side
and Batho counters with a thumping low kick.
Batho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapp can do to turn this around?
Zapp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Batho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Zapp is rocked!
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!
Zapp moves to clinch but Batho breaks away
and Batho scores with a counter punch that sends Zapp to the canvas! Batho smells blood - he's punishing Zapp with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zapp has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tshephang Batho! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 25
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock closes the distance and clinches up with Farley, looking for a takedown. Rock pushes Farley against the cage but Farley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Farley drives through and clinches with Rock against the cage.
Farley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock tries for a takedown but Farley manages to get underhooks.
Rock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keith Farley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rock.
Farley lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Farley fails to land.
Farley can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Farley tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Farley back against the cage.
Farley can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock blocks a body shot from Farley.
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Farley has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Farley digs a right hand underneath Rock's ribcage. Rock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farley misses with a body punch.
Farley lands a left hand.
Farley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Farley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like John Rock has been cut.
Rock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farley misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Farley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Farley misses with a punch on the inside.
Farley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow. #T2#
Rock tries to pull guard but Farley holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Farley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farley tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Farley back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Farley fails to land.
Farley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Farley.
Farley tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Farley back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farley has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Farley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farley.
Farley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Farley is pressed up against the cage. Rock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Farley down to the mat. Farley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Farley drives through and clinches with Rock against the cage.
Farley misses with the head strike.
Farley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Farley scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Farley as the two fighters clinch.
Rock jumps guard but Farley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Farley tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farley.
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock prevents a body shot from Farley.
Farley can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Farley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farley lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Farley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock blocks a body shot from Farley.
Farley misses with a body punch.
Rock tries to pull guard but Farley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farley misses with a punch to the body.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Farley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Farley tries to clinch up
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Farley.
Rock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farley defends it well.#CL#
Farley clinches with his opponent.
Farley pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farley has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock fails to pull guard.
Farley misses with a body punch.
Farley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farley is pressed up against the cage. Rock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Farley down to the mat. Farley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Farley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farley tries to close the distance and clinch but Rock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farley with a body shot.
Farley tries to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Farley rushes Rock and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farley.
Farley misses with a punch on the inside.
Farley misses with a punch to the body.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Farley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keith Farley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farley throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Farley misses with some punches.
#T2#
Farley misses with the head strike.
Rock prevents a body shot from Farley.
Farley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farley working aggressively here.
Farley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Farley can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Farley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rocks head.
Farley tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Farley back against the cage.
Farley tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farley smiles and moves away.
Keith Farley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rock.
Farley tries to clinch but Rock moves out of range. #CL#
Farley instigates a clinch. #T3#
Farley misses with some punches.
Farley throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Farley.
Farley misses with some punches.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Farley fails to land.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Farley has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Farley misses with a punch to the body.
Farley throws a head punch that misses.
Farley cracks Rock with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Farley misses with a punch to the body.
Farley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow. #T4#
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farley lands a body punch.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farley digs a right hand into Rock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rock's gas tank.
Farley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Farley on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farley lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Farley.
Farley tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farley working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Farley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Rock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Farley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farley lands with a left to the head.
Rock goes for a takedown attempt but Farley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Farley has Rock up against the cage in a clinch.
Farley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Farley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Farley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rock! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Farley is unloading with more strikes now! Rock drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Farley!
A relieved looking Keith Farley 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:
PF23 Tiotio v Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopette throws a poor cross that misses
and Batho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopette catches Batho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopette ducks right into an uppercut from Batho.
Lopette avoids the head kick by Batho.
Batho blocks a leg kick.
Batho is looking to counter punch.
Batho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopette. #KD#
Batho lands a big head kick that sends Lopette tumbling to the mat! Batho takes a step backwards and waves Lopette back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Lopette is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bornas Lopette has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopette looks to score with a jab to the body but Batho is just out of range.
Lopette pivots, looking for a leg kick but Batho is out of range and Lopette settles back down.
It looked like Batho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been told by Batho's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Batho cracks a nice hook into Lopette's ribs.
Batho throws a monster overhand right that drops Lopette! Batho follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tshephang Batho!
The defeated Bornas Lopette had this to say: 'I'll Train Harder And Win My Next Fight Fans, Sorry For My Loss. '. |
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Event:
Kings 18: Ghost vs Rock
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Rock slips under a jab.
Ghost seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ghost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like John Rock has been cut.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghost throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ghost lands a jab to Rock's midsection.#TD2#
Rock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ghost tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rock is in Ghost's guard.#T1#
Ghost is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rock stops Ghost from standing up.
Rock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rock slips nicely into half guard.
Ghost is looking to escape.
Rock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ghost tries to kick Rock off but Rock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rock controlling the action here.
Ghost wants to improve his position but Rock is controlling well.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well, if Rock is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rock passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Rock is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ghost is surviving well by controlling Rock's body position as best he can.
Rock controlling from the full mount.
Rock prevents Ghost from getting the reversal.
Ghost is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Ghost wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rock content just to control the position here.
It looks like Rock might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rock takes Ghost's back.
Ghost is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rock.
Let's hope that Rock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ghost tries to break free.
#T4#
Rock just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've been informed that Rock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Rock working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Ghost is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Rock has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Ghost taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Rock!
John Rock is the new heavyweight champion!
John Rock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Kings 13: Rock vs McRay
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from McRay as Rock shoots in.
Rock avoids the body shot from McRay.
Rock shoots in looking for a takedown. McRay tries to sprawl out of it but Rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McRay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock slips under a jab from McRay.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McRay misses the target.
McRay stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McRay misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Rock looks for a takedown but McRay sprawls well.
McRay feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Rock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McRay napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
McRay sneaks out the side door and pushes Rock away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
McRay's coach down at Prosper Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McRay's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scott McRay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
McRay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
McRay slaps away a takedown attempt from Rock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McRay with the counter takedown but Rock avoids it easily.#TD#
Rock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McRay's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock stops McRay from standing up.
Rock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McRay wants to stand and escape but Rock is having none of it.
McRay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rock passes McRay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Rock maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McRay could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rock has cracked it and McRay is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Rock!
John Rock took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Kings 8: Winslow vs Rock
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Winslow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock feints the counter takedown.
Winslow is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Rock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kurt Winslow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Winslow darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Rock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Rock is working for a kimura but Winslow is defending it quite comfortably.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Winslow is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rock is working away from the top position though.
Rock moves into full mount! Winslow won't be happy about that! #T1##SUB2#
Rock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Winslow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Winslow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Winslow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winslow tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Rock avoids the attempt from Winslow to control.
Rock controlling from mount.
It looks like Rock might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
More stalling from Rock.#T3##SUB2#
Rock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rock controlling from the full mount.
Winslow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rock on the ground.#SUB2#
Rock working for a submission but Winslow is keeping him at bay.
Rock moves to back control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rock controlling the positon.#T4##SUB2#
Winslow defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rock really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Winslow.#SUB2#
Rock looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Winslow taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Rock!
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Event:
Kings 1: Grand Opening
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Rock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alfinski circles away.
Alfinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Good standup being displayed there by Alfinski as he connects with a hook.
Alfinski misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Rock counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Rock stalls from top position.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Alfinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alfinski is being controlled here.
More stalling from Rock.
It looks like Rock might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rock is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Rock the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rock fails to land the takedown.
Alfinski catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alfinski.
Rock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alfinski defends it well.#TD2#
Rock manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alfinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Alfinski's guard now, I'm sure.
Rock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alfinski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Let's hope that Rock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rock feints and as Alfinski raises his hands in defense, Rock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Alfinski - just one landing.
Alfinski throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock with a poor takedown
and Alfinski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rock tries to clinch
and Alfinski counters with a two punch combo.
Alfinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alfinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Alfinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alfinski lands with a right hand.
Alfinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rock momentarily.
#T1#
Alfinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alfinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Rock. Rock gets slowly back to his feet.
Alfinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jerry Alfinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rock.
Rock slips under a jab from Alfinski.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jerry Alfinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock closes the distance and clinches up with Alfinski, looking for a takedown. Rock pushes Alfinski against the cage but Alfinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alfinski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alfinski connects with a single shot there.
Alfinski with a jab.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Alfinski circles away.
Alfinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Rock tries to move into range but Alfinski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Rock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alfinski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rock is in Alfinski's guard.
Alfinski is looking to stand back up but Rock counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alfinski. #REVR#
Alfinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alfinski tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rock in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alfinski trying to hold on to Rock's head to control him but Rock postures up.
#T3#
Rock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rock wants to free his trapped foot but Alfinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rock in particular looking to stall.#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.
Alfinski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rock controlling the action here.
Rock passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rock controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Alfinski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rock.
Alfinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Alfinski.
Rock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rock fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rock shoots in and drives through. Alfinski sprawls well.
It looked like Alfinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jerry Alfinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rock.#T1#
Rock needs to keep his hands up - Alfinski had a free shot at his head there.
Rock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alfinski but Alfinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Rock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rock content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Rock uses his free foot to push down on Alfinski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alfinski.
Rock content just to control the position here. #T3#
Rock avoids the attempt from Alfinski to control.
Rock controlling from mount.
Rock takes Alfinski's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Rock looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Alfinski taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Rock!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Fernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Fernandez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernandez throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fernandez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fernandez lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Fernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez is looking for a counter combo.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Fernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martin stalks Fernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernandez's face. Fernandez staggers backwards, shaken.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Fernandez's head but Fernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernandez misses with the combination.
Fernandez checks a leg kick.
Martin scores with a kick to the body.
Drew Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin swinging wildly here.
Fernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Martin ducks right into an uppercut from Fernandez.
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernandez.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez.
Martin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin blocks a jab.
Martin throws a counter combo.
Fernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Martin.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fernandez throws a series of strikes that have Martin backpedaling.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fernandez on the side of the head.
Martin throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Martin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fernandez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.#T4#
Fernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
Martin thumps Fernandez with a low kick.
Fernandez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Fernandez misses.
Fernandez slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Martin throws a right and a left that Fernandez avoids nicely.
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
Martin throws a combination. Fernandez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Martin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Martin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fernandez doesn't seem phased though.
Martin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fernandez misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Martin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernandez misses with a combination
and Martin counters with a nice body shot.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Fernandez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Fernandez blocks the low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Fernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martin backs up against the cage.
A jab from Martin finds it's way through Fernandez's defenses.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fernandez moves out of range of the body kick.
Matty Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Martin scores with a three punch combo!
Martin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martin lunges at Fernandez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fernandez's hand.
Martin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fernandez missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Martin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Fernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fernandez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fernandez throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Martin both land. Nice combination.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Fernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
Martin swinging wildly here.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandez looks to land a combination. Martin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernandez.
Fernandez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Martin jabs at Fernandez's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Fernandez misses with the combination.
#T4#
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fernandez takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Martin stalks Fernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernandez's face. Fernandez staggers backwards, shaken.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Fernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Fernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fernandez loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernandez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandez throws a one two combo.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fernandez on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Martin 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fernandez throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin connects with a right hand. Fernandez shakes it off.
Fernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernandez scores with a three punch combo!
Fernandez misses with the combination.
Drew Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Fernandez.
Fernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fernandez throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fernandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Fernandez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martin.
Danga de danga de dang - Martin scores with a four punch combination!
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernandez.
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fernandez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fernandez connects with the punch.
Martin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Fernandez scores with a one two! Martin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Martin stalks Fernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernandez's face. Fernandez staggers backwards, shaken.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martin digs a good body shot into Fernandez's ribs.
Martin swinging wildly here.
Fernandez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martin back to the cage. Fernandez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
A punch combination from Fernandez misses.
Martin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martin.
Martin throws a body punch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandez cracks Martin with a good jab.#T4#
Fernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin counters with a three punch combo that has Fernandez backing up. Fernandez nods at Martin to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Martin misses.
Fernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Martin throws a right and a left that Fernandez avoids nicely.
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin digs a good body shot into Fernandez's ribs.
Matty Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martin looks to land a combination but Fernandez avoids it well.
Drew Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drew Martin.
Well Martin 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Martin!
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